The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process of Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) 2026, inviting online applications for 745 vacancies across IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer posts. Candidates can apply online before the last date of 21 July 2026.

IBPS SO 16th 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Name	Specialist Officer (IT, Law, Marketing, HR, Agriculture, Rajbasha)
Total Vacancies	745 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Job Category	Bank Job

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Begin	1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21 July 2026
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee	21 July 2026
Pre-Exam	August 2026
Pre-Exam Result	September/October 2026
Mains Exam	November 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / EWS / OBC	Rs. 850/-
SC / ST / PH	Rs. 175/-
Payment Mode	Online / Offline

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age relaxation applicable as per IBPS SO recruitment rules for reserved categories.

Educational Qualification

Qualification varies by post: Engineering/Bachelor’s Degree with relevant certification for IT Officer, Engineering Degree in Agriculture for Agriculture Field Officer, Master’s Degree in Hindi/Sanskrit for Rajbasha Adhikari, Bachelor’s Degree in Law for Law Officer, and relevant Master’s Degree/PG Diploma for HR and Marketing Officer posts.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
IT Officer Scale I	301
Agriculture Field Officer Scale I	190
Rajbasha Adhikari	89
Law Officer Scale I	105
HR / Personnel Officer Scale I	60
Total	745

Selection Process

• Phase I: Preliminary Examination (for select posts)
• Phase II: Main Examination
• Phase III: Interview

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IBPS website
2. Open the CRP SPL-XVI 2026 notification link
3. Read the notification carefully before applying
4. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form and upload required documents
6. Pay the applicable application fee online or offline
7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

Important Documents Required

• Passport size photograph and signature
• Educational certificates and mark sheets
• Category/caste certificate (if applicable)
• Valid ID proof

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Apply Here
Official Notification	Download Notification
Official Website	Visit Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy in IBPS SO 16th Recruitment 2026?
A total of 745 vacancies are available across various specialist officer posts.

What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 21 July 2026.

What is the selection process?
Selection involves a Preliminary/Main Examination and Interview.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to check the official IBPS website for the most accurate and updated details before applying.