IBPS SO 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) – 1,035 Posts, Mains Exam 1 November, Admit Card, Pattern & Interview Dates
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is hiring Specialist Officers (Scale I) for participating public sector banks through CRP SPL-XVI. The drive covers IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Below are the dates, status, eligibility, exam pattern and selection steps in simple form.
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IBPS SO 2026 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Cycle | CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers, Scale I) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,035 (as reported; see note below) |
| Posts | IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari |
| Stages | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Current Stage | Mains exam on 1 November 2026 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 1 July to 26 July 2026 (extended from 21 July) |
| Prelims Exam | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 15 October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 22 October 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 1 November 2026 |
| Mains Result | November 2026 (expected) |
| Interview Call Letter | November 2026 (expected) |
| Interview | November / December 2026 (expected) |
| Final Result | January 2027 (tentative) |
The dates from the Mains result onward are expected dates from third-party schedules, so wait for the official IBPS notice.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies (original notice) |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Field Officer | 190 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 |
| IT Officer | 301 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| Total (original) | 745 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant field, or a relevant PG degree, or graduation with DOEACC 'B' level |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 4-year degree in Agriculture or an allied field |
| Law Officer | LLB and enrolment as an advocate with the Bar Council |
| HR / Personnel Officer | Graduation plus a 2-year full-time PG degree or diploma in an HR-related field |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English at degree level, or PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at degree level |
Age limit is 20 to 30 years. Upper-age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years, and ex-servicemen as per rules. Non-IT posts need a computer certificate or diploma, or computers studied as a subject.
Application Fee (Registration Closed)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| All Others | ₹850 |
Exam Pattern
Prelims (Held on 29 August 2026)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness (post-wise) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
Duration is 120 minutes. Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari have General Awareness with Banking Reference in place of Quantitative Aptitude. There are sectional cut-offs.
Mains (1 November 2026)
| Post | Paper | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT, Agriculture, Law, HR | Professional Knowledge (objective) | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Professional Knowledge (objective) | 45 | 60 | 30 min |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Descriptive (2 questions) | 2 | – | 30 min |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains. There is no penalty for unattempted questions.
Selection Process
- Preliminary exam (qualifying, with sectional cut-offs)
- Main exam (professional knowledge)
- Interview
The final merit list is based on Mains and Interview marks. The cut-off will be published with the result. The pay and allotment of banks follow the participating banks' rules.
Mains Exam Day Checklist
- Printed Mains admit card (colour or black and white, clear)
- Original photo ID as listed in the admit card instructions
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time
- Attempt the professional knowledge paper carefully because of the 0.25 negative marking
How to Download the Mains Admit Card
- Go to ibps.in and open the CRP Specialist Officers section.
- Click the IBPS SO Mains Admit Card (CRP SPL-XVI) link.
- Enter your registration or roll number and date of birth or password, plus the captcha.
- Download and print the call letter.
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Mains Admit Card | Download |
| Prelims Result / Scorecard | Check Result |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is the IBPS SO Mains exam 2026?
The Mains exam of CRP SPL-XVI is on 1 November 2026.
Q. Is the IBPS SO Mains admit card out?
Yes. It has been available on ibps.in since 22 October 2026.
Q. When was the IBPS SO Prelims result declared?
On 15 October 2026.
Q. How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO 2026?
1,035 as reported after the increase. The original notice had 745.
Q. What is the Mains exam pattern?
60 questions of Professional Knowledge for 60 marks in 45 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking. Rajbhasha Adhikari has a different pattern with a descriptive part.
Q. What is the age limit?
20 to 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q. What is the selection process?
Prelims, Mains and Interview. Final merit is based on Mains and Interview.
Q. When will the interview be held?
Expected in November and December 2026, after the Mains result. Wait for the official call letter.
Conclusion
IBPS SO 2026 is at the Mains stage today. If you have qualified, stay calm, manage your time in the professional knowledge paper and keep an eye on ibps.in for the Mains result and interview call letter. Follow our WhatsApp channel, Instagram and YouTube for instant updates.
