The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a short notice for the recruitment of Specialist Officer (SO) posts under the CRP SO/SPL-XVI program. Applications will be accepted online starting from 01 July 2026, and the deadline to apply is 21 July 2026. Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of 01 July 2026, with age relaxations applicable as per IBPS rules.

IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 : Short Details

Important Dates	Application Fee
Application Start Date : 01 July 2026 Registration Last Date : 21 July 2026 Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 21 July 2026 Pre Exam Date : August 2026 Pre Exam Admit Card : To be To be updated soon	For General, OBC, EWS : Rs 850/- For SC, ST, PH : Rs 175/- Payment Mode : Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet)
IBPS SO XVI Examination 2026 : Age Limits As On 01 July 2026	Total Post
Minimum Age : 20 Years Maximum Age : 30 Years Age relaxation applicable as per regulations.	Available Soon

IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details

Post Name	Eligibility Criteria
Specialist Officer (SO)	4 Year Engineering / Technology / PG Degree in Computer Science / Computer Application / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics Telecommunication / Electronics Communication / Electronics Instrumentation. Passed DOEACC “B” Level Exam will be eligible for this post.

How to Apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026

You can apply for the Specialist Officer (SO) job online until July 2026.
Scroll down to the Important Links section below to start your application.
You can also apply directly on the official Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) website.
Make sure to submit your form before the 21 July 2026 deadline.

IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection

Prelims Written Exam
Mains Written Exam
Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Official Links
Apply Online	Link Activate On 01 July 2026
Check Short Notice	Check Short Notice
Check IBPS Notification	Check IBPS Notification
IBPS SO 15th Official Website	Visit Official Website