IBPS has announced a fresh job notification for the position of Specialist Officer, making the highly anticipated IBPS SO recruitment drive one of the biggest opportunities of the year. Students from various academic disciplines can now apply for the upcoming bank exam cycle. If you are aiming to secure a specialized role in banking, read on for all the essential details regarding eligibility, vacancies, and how to apply
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IBPS SO Recruitment Drive 2026:
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer |
| Salary | ₹48,480- ₹85,920/Month* |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Vacancy | 745 Post |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last date to apply | 21 July 2026 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualifications
IT Officer (Scale I):
- 4-year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics &
Instrumentation
OR - Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications
OR - A graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I):
- 4-year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ AgroForestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ B.Tech Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I):
- Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level
OR - Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as
subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
Law Officer (Scale I):
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I):
- Graduate and Two-Year Full time Postgraduate degree or Two-Year Full-time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law.*
Marketing Officer (Scale I):
- Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing
IBPS SO 2026 Age Limit :
- The Minimum Age is 20 Years and the Maximum Age is 30 Years as of 1st July 2026
- A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxations:
- 5 years for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
- 3 years for Other Backward Classes
- 10 years for Persons With Disability
- Others as per government policy
IBPS SO Vacancy Details
| S.No | Name of the Post | Vacancies |
| 1. | IT Officer | 301 |
| 2. | Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | 190 |
| 3. | Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| 4. | Law Officer | 105 |
| 5. | HR/ Personnel Officer | 60 |
| 6. | Marketing Officer | 0 |
| Total | 745 Posts | |
IBPS SO 2026 – Participating Banks List
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
IBPS SO 2026 Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Common Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Preliminary Examination:
1. For the posts of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer-
| Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 80 minutes |
2. For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari-
| Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 80 minutes |
Main Examination:
1. For the posts of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer:
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time allotted |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 225 | 155 minutes |
2. For the posts of Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time allotted |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive Paper) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 225 | 155 minutes |
3. For the Post of Law Officer:
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time allotted |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 225 | 155 minutes |
Negative marking for the Online Preliminary and Online Main Examination is one-fourth, or 0.25 marks
IBPS SO 2026 Notification – Application Fee:
- For SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Rs. 175/-
- For all others: Rs. 850/-
Important Dates for IBPS SO 2026:
- Online registration, including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates: 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026
- Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online): 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026
- Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary: August 2026
- Online Examination – Preliminary: August 2026
- Result of Online examination – Preliminary: September/ October, 2026
- Download of Call letter for Online examination – Main: October, 2026
- Online Examination – Main: November, 2026
- Declaration of Result – Main Examination: November 2026
- Conduct of Interview: November/ December, 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January, 2027
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
To apply for this Off Campus Drive, interested candidates must follow the procedure outlined below:
- Click on the “Apply here” button provided below. You will be redirected to the official career page.
- Click on “Apply”.
- If you have not registered before, create an account.
- After registration, log in and fill in the application form with all the necessary details.
- Submit all relevant documents, if requested (e.g. resume, mark sheet, ID proof).
- Verify that all the details entered are correct.
- Submit the application form after verification.
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What is the salary range for the IBPS Specialist Officer position?
The salary ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 per month.
How many vacancies are available for the Specialist Officer post?
There are 745 vacancies available for the Specialist Officer post.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply for IBPS SO recruitment is 21st July 2026.
What are the educational qualifications required for the I.T. Officer position?
A 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology/Electronics or a Post Graduate Degree in relevant fields.
What are the age limits for IBPS SO 2026?
The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of 1st July 2026.
What is the age relaxation criteria for different categories?
There is age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwD candidates, among others, as per government policy.
What is the selection process for IBPS SO 2026?
The selection process involves a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, interview and provisional allotment
What is the application fee for IBPS SO 2026?
For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the fee is Rs. 175, and for all others, it's Rs. 850.
What is the responsibility of a Specialist Officer in IBPS?
Specialist Officers handle various tasks depending on their field, such as IT, agriculture, law, etc. They contribute to their respective departments' functioning in banks.
What is the salary range for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees?
The salary range is ₹48,480 -85,920 per month* for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees.
What is the experience required for the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee post?
Freshers are eligible to apply for the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee post.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply IBPS PO Recruitment is 21st July 2026.
What are the educational qualifications required for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have any degree (graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of 1st July 2026.
What are the age relaxations provided for certain categories in IBPS PO 2026?
There are age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities. ESM candidates get a relaxation of 5 years after deduction of military service.
How many participating banks are there in IBPS PO 2026?
There are 11 participating banks in IBPS PO 2026-
Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab &, Sind Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India
What is the selection process for IBPS PO 2026?
The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test, Interview, and Provisional Allotment.
What are the subjects covered in the Main Examination for IBPS PO 2026?
The Main Examination covers Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation.
What is the application fee for IBPS PO 2026 for different categories?
The application fee is Rs. 850/- for all other candidates, and it is Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWBD candidates.
