IBPS Specialist Officer XVI Recruitment 2026 All India

IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 745 Specialist Officer Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has announced the CRP SPL-XVI recruitment for Specialist Officer posts in participating public sector banks. This is a strong opportunity for candidates looking for a professional banking career in India with a specialised qualification. The recruitment is open for multiple roles such as IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Interested applicants can submit the online form within the official schedule and should complete the process before the closing date.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification for the post they are applying for. The notification mentions different qualifications for different Specialist Officer roles. For IT Officer, a 4-year Engineering Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related PG degree is required, along with DOEACC 'B' Level as an accepted option. For Agricultural Field Officer, candidates should hold a graduation degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science, or a similar discipline. Rajbhasha Adhikari applicants need a PG degree in Hindi with English at graduation level, or a PG in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at graduation level. Law Officer applicants must have an LLB degree and be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council. HR/Personnel Officer applicants should have a graduate degree plus a two-year full-time PG degree or diploma in Personnel Management, HR, or Industrial Relations.

The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 2026-07-01, with relaxation applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.

Important Dates

• Online application starts: 2026-07-01
• Last date to apply online: 2026-07-21
• Last date for fee payment: 2026-07-21
• Prelims admit card: August 2026
• Prelims exam: August 2026
• Mains exam: November 2026

How to Apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026

Applicants should first keep all required documents ready, including a passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format. Next, visit the official application link and complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID. After registration, log in and carefully enter personal details, academic qualifications, and exam preferences. Upload the scanned documents as per the size and format mentioned in the notification, then pay the application fee online through the available payment modes. Finally, submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Links

• Download Official Notification
• Admit Card
• Results
• Answer Key
• Syllabus