IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 (CRP SO/SPL-XVI) has been announced by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for 745 Specialist Officer posts in participating public sector banks. Online registration started on 01 July 2026 and the last date is 21 July 2026. Graduates with the relevant specialisation can apply. Check post-wise eligibility, age limit, fee and application details below.

IBPS SO XVI 2026 – Overview

Conducting Body Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment CRP SO / SPL-XVI
Post Name Specialist Officer (SO)
Total Vacancies 745 Posts
Application Start 01 July 2026
Last Date 21 July 2026
Age Limit 20 – 30 Years (as on 01/07/2026)
Category Banking / Latest Exam

Age Limit

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per IBPS rules.
Minimum Age Maximum Age
20 Years 30 Years

Application Fee

Fee is payable online. Amounts are as per the official IBPS notification.
Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹850 (as per notification)
SC / ST / PwD ₹175 (as per notification)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs for each Specialist Officer post. For IT/technical posts, a 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related fields (or an equivalent) is required. For posts such as Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer and HR/Marketing Officer, the relevant graduate/postgraduate degree is required. Refer to the official notification for post-wise qualification.

745
Total Vacancies
20–30
Age Limit
CRP SO-XVI
Recruitment

How to Apply Online

1
Visit the official IBPS website.
2
Open the CRP SO-XVI online registration link.
3
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4
Fill the application form and upload photo, signature and documents.
5
Pay the application fee online as per your category.
6
Submit the form and download the registration confirmation.
Apply Online Click Here (Official Portal)
Download Notification Click Here
Official Website ibps.in
IBPS SO XVI – 745 Banking Jobs
Kick-start your banking career as a Specialist Officer. Complete your IBPS SO XVI online registration before 21 July 2026.
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