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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card 2026 on its official website. Candidates can now download their preliminary examination admit card and check their exam date, exam city, reporting time and examination centre details. The recruitment is being conducted for 1,035 Specialist Officer posts. Candidates should regularly check GovernmentNaukari.com for the latest IBPS SO XVI Admit Card, Exam Date and Sarkari Result updates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 26 July 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 July 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 29 July – 30 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Pre Exam Admit Card | 20 August 2026 - Available Now |
| Result | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
| Official Update | Candidates should download the IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card and carefully check the examination date, reporting time, exam centre and instructions mentioned on the admit card. |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- |
| Payment Mode (Online) | |
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✔ Debit Card ✔ Credit Card ✔ Internet Banking ✔ IMPS ✔ Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
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| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Pre Exam Admit Card |
Click Here
Status: Available Now |
| Online Correction Link | Click Here |
| Check Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Check Vacancy Increased Notice | Click Here |
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| Check IBPS Notification | Click Here |
| GovernmentNaukari.com Updates | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Website | Click Here |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other reserved categories as per IBPS recruitment rules. |
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 190 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 89 |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 105 |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 60 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 290 |
| Total Vacancies | 1035 Posts |
Candidates should possess the prescribed educational qualification for the respective Specialist Officer post before submitting the online application. Qualifications must be obtained from a recognized university or institution.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | Four-year Engineering/Technology Degree or equivalent Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or related disciplines. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Technology, Forestry, Fisheries, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering or related disciplines. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Postgraduate Degree in Hindi or Sanskrit with the required English/Hindi subjects at graduation level. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrollment with the Bar Council. |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduation with a full-time two-year PG Degree/PG Diploma in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Law or related specialization. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduation with MBA (Marketing), MMS (Marketing) or equivalent postgraduate management qualification with Marketing specialization. |
The recruitment process consists of multiple stages designed to assess candidates' professional knowledge, aptitude and suitability for Specialist Officer posts in participating banks.
| Stage | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Stage I | Preliminary Online Examination |
| Stage II | Main Online Examination |
| Stage III | Personal Interview |
| Stage IV | Document Verification |
| Final Selection | Based on Main Examination, Interview performance, document verification and IBPS rules. |
The IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) examination is conducted in multiple stages. Candidates must qualify the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview to be considered for final selection.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Interview |
| Question Type | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Language | English & Hindi (Except English Language Section) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Admit Card | Available Before Examination |
| Exam Date | Preliminary Examination - August 2026 |
Candidates should prepare according to the latest IBPS Specialist Officer syllabus. The Preliminary Examination tests aptitude while the Main Examination focuses on professional knowledge related to the selected post.
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumbles |
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Inequality, Syllogism, Direction Sense |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Data Interpretation, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Number Series |
| General Awareness | Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, Static GK |
| Professional Knowledge | Subject-specific questions based on the post applied for (IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Rajbhasha or Marketing). |
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling the online application form and during document verification.
| Required Document | Status |
|---|---|
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Required |
| Candidate Signature | Required |
| Left Thumb Impression | Required |
| Handwritten Declaration | Required |
| Graduation / Post Graduation Certificate & Mark Sheets | Required |
| Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence) | Required |
| Caste / EWS / PwBD Certificate (If Applicable) | Required |
| Active Mobile Number & Email ID | Required |
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 through the official IBPS application portal. Read the official notification carefully before submitting the application form.
| Step | Application Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official IBPS online application portal. |
| Step 2 | Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID. |
| Step 3 | Fill in personal, communication, educational and category details carefully. |
| Step 4 | Select the Specialist Officer post and upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration. |
| Step 5 | Pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or other available online payment methods. |
| Step 6 | Review all entered information carefully before final submission. |
| Step 7 | Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference. |
| Instruction | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Read the complete IBPS SO XVI Notification 2026 before applying or checking recruitment details. |
| Eligibility | Ensure that you fulfill the educational qualification and age criteria for the selected Specialist Officer post. |
| Correction Window | The application correction window was available from 29 July to 30 July 2026. |
| Document Upload | Ensure that all uploaded documents and photographs comply with the specifications mentioned by IBPS. |
| Application Fee | The application fee should have been paid within the prescribed application period. The application process is now closed. |
| Pre Admit Card | The IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card 2026 was released on 20 August 2026. Candidates should download it before appearing for the examination. |
| Examination Date | The IBPS SO XVI Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026. |
| Examination Centre | Check the examination centre, reporting time and other instructions printed on the admit card. |
| Identity Proof | Carry the admit card along with a valid original photo identity proof to the examination centre. |
| Sarkari Result Updates | Visit GovernmentNaukari.com regularly for IBPS SO XVI Admit Card, Exam Date, Answer Key, Result and latest Sarkari Result updates. |
| Application Printout | Keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference. |
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026? | IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 is a Specialist Officer recruitment process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for various Scale-I posts in participating public sector banks. |
| How many vacancies are available in IBPS SO XVI 2026? | A total of 1035 vacancies have been announced for various Specialist Officer posts. |
| When did the IBPS SO XVI online application start? | The online application process started on 01 July 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026? | The last date to submit the online application and pay the examination fee was 26 July 2026 (Extended). |
| When was the application correction window available? | Candidates could edit their application form from 29 July to 30 July 2026. |
| What is the age limit for IBPS SO XVI 2026? | Candidates should be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories as per IBPS rules. |
| When was the IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card released? | The IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card 2026 was released on 20 August 2026. Candidates can download the admit card through the official IBPS admit card link. |
| What is the IBPS SO XVI Pre Exam Date? | The IBPS SO XVI Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 29 August 2026. |
| Where can I download the IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card? | Candidates can download the IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card 2026 using the official IBPS admit card login link provided in the Important Links section of this page. |
| What details should candidates check on the admit card? | Candidates should carefully check their exam date, reporting time, examination centre, roll number and examination instructions mentioned on the admit card. |
| How will candidates be selected? | Selection is based on the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification and applicable IBPS recruitment rules. |
| Where can I check the latest IBPS SO XVI Admit Card, Exam Date and Sarkari Result updates? | Visit GovernmentNaukari.com regularly for the latest IBPS SO XVI Admit Card, Exam Date, Answer Key, Result and Sarkari Result updates. |
