{"id":330,"date":"2026-07-02T13:25:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aashisharoramaths.com\/blog\/?post_type=notifications&p=330"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:25:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:25:35","slug":"ibps-so-2026-notification-released","status":"publish","type":"notifications","link":"https:\/\/aashisharoramaths.com\/notifications\/ibps-so-2026-notification-released\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO 2026 Notification Released: Apply Online for 745 Specialist Officer Vacancies"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/b> has officially released the <\/span>IBPS SO 2026 Notification<\/b> for the recruitment of <\/span>745 Specialist Officer (SO) Scale-I<\/b> posts under <\/span>CRP SPL-XVI<\/b>. Along with the detailed notification, the online application process has also begun for eligible candidates who wish to join participating Public Sector Banks in specialist roles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike IBPS PO or Clerk recruitment, the IBPS SO examination is conducted for candidates with specialized educational backgrounds. Vacancies are available in disciplines such as <\/span>IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/b>. Candidates possessing the required qualifications should complete their applications before the deadline and start preparing for the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

IBPS SO 2026 Recruitment Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\nInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recruitment<\/span><\/td>\nCRP SPL-XVI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post<\/span><\/td>\nSpecialist Officer (Scale-I)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Vacancies<\/span><\/td>\n745<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Mode<\/span><\/td>\nOnline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Location<\/span><\/td>\nAcross India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notification Status<\/span><\/td>\nReleased<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Important Dates<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/b><\/td>\nDate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Detailed Notification Released<\/span><\/td>\n1 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online Application Starts<\/span><\/td>\n1 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Date to Apply<\/span><\/td>\n21 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preliminary Examination<\/span><\/td>\n29 August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Examination<\/span><\/td>\n1 November 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Candidates are advised to submit their online applications well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Posts Available<\/b><\/h2>\n

IBPS has announced vacancies for the following Specialist Officer positions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Post<\/b><\/td>\nRecruitment<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IT Officer (Scale I)<\/span><\/td>\nAvailable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agricultural Field Officer<\/span><\/td>\nAvailable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Law Officer<\/span><\/td>\nAvailable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HR \/ Personnel Officer<\/span><\/td>\nAvailable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/span><\/td>\nAvailable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Candidates should verify the educational qualification prescribed for their preferred post before applying.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n

Eligibility varies depending on the Specialist Officer post.<\/span><\/p>\n

Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n

Applicants must possess the educational qualification relevant to the post they are applying for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n