IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) Posts

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) to recruit Specialist Officers (SO) in participating Public Sector Banks for the 2027–28 vacancies. As per the Employment News notification, the online registration process will commence on 01 July 2026 and continue until 21 July 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official IBPS website.

The recruitment process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification, and Provisional Allotment. The detailed notification containing post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, participating banks, and application fee will be released separately on the official IBPS website.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Age Limit: 20-30 Years
• The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview
4. Document Verification
5. Final Merit List
6. Provisional Allotment

How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Open the CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Complete the online application form.
5. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
7. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Links