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IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card 2026

Download the IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card 2026 and check the IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2026, preliminary result, 1,405 Specialist Officer vacancies, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern and official recruitment updates on GovernmentNaukari.com. उम्मीदवार नीचे दिए गए डायरेक्ट लिंक से अपना Mains Call Letter डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं।

Post Date: 20 August 2026
Last Updated: 22 October 2026
Category: Bank Jobs / Sarkari Result / Admit Card

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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card 2026 for the CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officer recruitment process. The Mains examination is scheduled for 01 November 2026, as per the recruitment details provided for this page. Candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination can download their Mains call letter through the official IBPS login portal. Keep your registration details ready and check the admit card for the examination date, reporting time, venue and important instructions. Visit the official IBPS website for any revised schedule or additional announcements. Follow GovernmentNaukari.com for IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card, Sarkari Result, exam date and सरकारी नौकरी updates.

👩 महिला उम्मीदवारों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सूचना: महिला उम्मीदवार भी IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 की भर्ती प्रक्रिया में शामिल हो सकती हैं, यदि वे संबंधित पद की निर्धारित पात्रता शर्तें पूरी करती हैं। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि समाप्त हो चुकी है। Mains परीक्षा में शामिल होने वाले उम्मीदवार अपने Admit Card पर दिए गए निर्देशों का पालन करें। आयु सीमा में छूट और अन्य नियमों के लिए आधिकारिक IBPS भर्ती अधिसूचना देखें।

Important Dates - IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026

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 August 2026
Pre Exam Admit Card 20 August 2026
Preliminary Result 15 October 2026
Check the official IBPS portal for result and scorecard details.
Mains Admit Card 22 October 2026 - Available
Download the Mains examination call letter using the direct link below.
Mains Exam Date 01 November 2026
Check your admit card for reporting time and examination instructions.
Mains Result To be announced
Check the official IBPS website for the latest result update.
Official Update Candidates should check the official IBPS CRP SPL-XVI page for the Mains admit card, examination schedule, result, scorecard and further recruitment instructions.

Application Fee - IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026

Category Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹850/-
SC / ST / PwBD ₹175/-
Payment Mode
✔ Debit Card
✔ Credit Card
✔ Internet Banking
✔ IMPS
✔ Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

IBPS SO XVI भर्ती 2026 के लिए उम्मीदवारों की आयु 01 July 2026 को निर्धारित आयु सीमा के अनुसार होनी चाहिए। आरक्षित श्रेणियों के उम्मीदवारों को नियमानुसार आयु में छूट दी जाएगी। Mains Admit Card डाउनलोड करने वाले उम्मीदवार अपनी पात्रता और आवेदन विवरण भी जाँच लें।

CriteriaDetails
Minimum Age20 Years
Maximum Age30 Years
Age Calculation Date01 July 2026
Age Relaxation SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD and other eligible categories as per the official IBPS notification.

IBPS SO XVI Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 के अंतर्गत IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer और Marketing Officer के पद शामिल हैं। नीचे 20 July 2026 के updated vacancy figures के अनुसार पदों का विवरण दिया गया है। उम्मीदवारों को नवीनतम vacancy notice के अनुसार कुल पदों और category-wise विवरण की पुष्टि करनी चाहिए।

Post Name Total Vacancies
IT Officer (Scale I)376
Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I)370
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)94
Law Officer (Scale I)125
HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I)60
Marketing Officer (Scale I)10
Total Vacancies1,035 Posts

IBPS SO XVI Category-Wise Vacancy 2026

नीचे दिए गए आंकड़े पदवार श्रेणी-वितरण हैं। अंतिम पात्रता और आरक्षण के लिए IBPS की updated vacancy notification तथा संबंधित बैंक के नियम देखें।

Post Name UR OBC EWS SC ST Total
IT Officer 152104345729376
Agriculture Field Officer 152100365527370
Rajbhasha Adhikari 4621812794
Law Officer 593211167125
HR / Personnel Officer 281568360
Marketing Officer 5103110
Total 44227395151741,035

Note: Category-wise figures are reproduced from the vacancy distribution available for this recruitment. Please cross-check the final bank-wise and category-wise annexure before publication, particularly if IBPS has issued a subsequent corrigendum.

IBPS SO XVI Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification for the Specialist Officer post they selected. संबंधित डिग्री या qualification मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय अथवा संस्थान से होनी चाहिए। Post-wise eligibility requirements अलग-अलग हैं। Mains परीक्षा में शामिल होने वाले उम्मीदवारों को निर्धारित पात्रता शर्तें पूरी करनी होंगी।

Post Educational Qualification
IT Officer (Scale I) Four-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electronics and Communication or Electronics and Instrumentation; alternatively, the other eligible postgraduate or DOEACC B-Level qualifications specified in the official notification.
Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I) Four-year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture or another eligible discipline listed in the notification.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at degree level, or postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at degree level, subject to the official eligibility conditions.
Law Officer (Scale I) Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council, as prescribed in the notification.
HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) Graduate with a full-time postgraduate degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law, as specified in the official notification.
Marketing Officer (Scale I) Graduate with a full-time postgraduate qualification in Marketing, such as MBA/MMS/PGDM or another qualification accepted in the notification.

Who Can Apply?

👩 महिला उम्मीदवारों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सूचना: महिला उम्मीदवार भी IBPS SO XVI भर्ती के लिए पात्र हो सकती हैं, यदि वे संबंधित पद की सभी निर्धारित शर्तें पूरी करती हैं। आरक्षण, आयु में छूट और अन्य लाभ लागू सरकारी नियमों तथा आधिकारिक IBPS अधिसूचना के अनुसार होंगे। वर्तमान में आवेदन की अवधि समाप्त हो चुकी है।

IBPS SO XVI Exam Pattern 2026: Prelims & Mains

IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 में चयन प्रक्रिया में Preliminary Examination, Main Examination और Interview शामिल हैं। Revised exam-pattern references के अनुसार Prelims में 100 questions के लिए 125 marks और Mains में objective तथा descriptive components मिलाकर 225 marks निर्धारित बताए गए हैं। अभ्यर्थियों को अपने पद के अनुसार परीक्षा पैटर्न समझना चाहिए, क्योंकि IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Law Officer और Rajbhasha Adhikari के कुछ sections अलग हैं। अंतिम पुष्टि के लिए IBPS की CRP SPL-XVI official notification page देखें।

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary Examination में चार sections होते हैं। IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer और Marketing Officer के लिए Quantitative Aptitude शामिल होता है। Law Officer और Rajbhasha Adhikari के लिए इसकी जगह General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry होता है। Professional Knowledge section भी revised pattern references में शामिल बताया गया है।

Section Questions Marks Time
English Language 25 25 20 Minutes
Reasoning 25 25 20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness with Banking Reference* 25 25 20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge 25 50 20 Minutes
Total 100 125 80 Minutes

*Quantitative Aptitude: IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer और Marketing Officer. General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry: Law Officer और Rajbhasha Adhikari. Section-wise timing और qualifying requirements के लिए official notification अंतिम आधार है।

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026: IT, AFO, HR & Marketing

IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer और Marketing Officer के लिए उपलब्ध revised pattern references के अनुसार Mains में चार objective sections और English descriptive paper शामिल हैं।

Section Questions Marks Time
English Language 30 30 25 Minutes
Reasoning 40 40 35 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 30 30 25 Minutes
Professional Knowledge (Objective) 50 100 40 Minutes
Objective Test Total 150 200 125 Minutes
Descriptive Paper (English) 2 25 30 Minutes
Overall Total 152 225 155 Minutes

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026: Law Officer

Law Officer के Mains pattern में Quantitative Aptitude की जगह General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry दिया गया है। Professional Knowledge objective test के साथ English descriptive paper भी reported pattern का हिस्सा है।

Section Questions Marks Time
English Language 30 30 25 Minutes
Reasoning 40 40 35 Minutes
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry 30 30 20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge (Objective) 50 100 45 Minutes
Objective Test Total 150 200 125 Minutes
Descriptive Paper (English) 2 25 30 Minutes
Overall Total 152 225 155 Minutes

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026: Rajbhasha Adhikari

Rajbhasha Adhikari के लिए भी Banking Awareness section बताया गया है। इस पद का महत्वपूर्ण अंतर descriptive component है, जो Professional Knowledge से संबंधित होता है और reported pattern में Hindi तथा English दोनों भाषाओं से जुड़ा है।

Section Questions Marks Time
English Language 30 30 25 Minutes
Reasoning 40 40 35 Minutes
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry 30 30 20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge (Objective) 50 100 45 Minutes
Objective Test Total 150 200 125 Minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) 2 25 30 Minutes
Overall Total 152 225 155 Minutes

IBPS SO Marking Scheme & Important Instructions

महत्वपूर्ण: ऊपर दिए गए revised pattern को exam-preparation reference के रूप में इस्तेमाल करें। IBPS द्वारा जारी CRP SPL-XVI detailed notification, corrigendum या subsequent instructions में कोई अंतर होने पर official instructions ही मान्य होंगे।

IBPS SO XVI Selection Process 2026

IBPS SO चयन प्रक्रिया में Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination और Interview शामिल हैं। Mains Admit Card 2026 उन पात्र उम्मीदवारों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है जिन्होंने Preliminary चरण qualify किया है। उम्मीदवारों को प्रत्येक लागू चरण में IBPS द्वारा निर्धारित qualifying criteria पूरे करने होंगे।

StageSelection Process
Stage IPreliminary Online Examination
Stage IIMain Online Examination
Stage IIIPersonal Interview
Final SelectionMain Examination और Interview के निर्धारित weightage, eligibility checks तथा लागू IBPS नियमों के अनुसार।

Document verification और eligibility-related checks भर्ती प्रक्रिया के अनुसार किए जाते हैं। केवल Preliminary Examination पास करने से final selection सुनिश्चित नहीं होता। उम्मीदवारों को Mains परीक्षा के लिए अपने Admit Card पर दिए गए reporting time, exam centre और instructions ध्यान से पढ़ने चाहिए।

IBPS SO XVI Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics

IBPS SO XVI syllabus में सामान्य aptitude subjects के साथ Specialist Officer के पद से संबंधित Professional Knowledge भी महत्वपूर्ण है। Prelims की तैयारी में English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude या Banking Awareness और Professional Knowledge पर ध्यान दें। Mains के लिए अपने पद का technical syllabus, objective practice और लागू descriptive paper की तैयारी करें। नीचे दिए गए topics तैयारी के लिए विस्तृत indicative topic list हैं; इन्हें IBPS द्वारा जारी exhaustive official syllabus न समझें।

1. English Language Syllabus

Topic Important Areas
Reading Comprehension Passage-based questions, main idea, inference, tone, author's purpose, vocabulary in context, factual information and conclusion.
Grammar Parts of Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Modifiers and Sentence Structure.
Error Detection & Correction Spotting grammatical errors, sentence correction, sentence improvement, phrase replacement and identifying incorrect usage.
Vocabulary Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Word Usage, Phrasal Verbs and contextual vocabulary.
Verbal Ability Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Connectors and Paragraph Completion.
Descriptive English Practise clear and grammatically correct written responses, structured paragraphs and other writing tasks specified in the applicable exam instructions. Do not assume a particular descriptive question type unless confirmed in the notification.

2. Reasoning Ability Syllabus

Topic Important Areas
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement Linear and circular seating, floor-based puzzles, box puzzles, scheduling, month/date arrangements, comparison puzzles and multi-variable arrangements.
Syllogism Statements and conclusions, possibility cases, Venn diagram-based reasoning and logical deductions.
Inequality Direct and coded inequalities, comparison symbols, conclusions and relationship-based questions.
Coding-Decoding Letter and number coding, pattern-based coding, symbol coding and coded relationships.
Blood Relations Family relationships, generation-based problems, coded relations and family-tree questions.
Direction & Distance Direction sense, shortest distance, turns, position-based problems and movement tracking.
Order & Ranking Position from left/right, rank comparison, height/age ordering and total-person calculations.
Series & Alphanumeric Reasoning Number series, alphabet series, mixed series, letter-number-symbol sequences and pattern identification.
Logical Reasoning Statement and assumption, argument and conclusion, cause and effect, course of action, inference and critical reasoning.
Other Topics Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, pair formation, odd one out, classification, logical sequence and miscellaneous analytical reasoning.

3. Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

यह section IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer और Marketing Officer के लिए लागू reported pattern में शामिल है। Law Officer और Rajbhasha Adhikari candidates को अपने applicable Banking Awareness section पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।

Topic Important Areas
Basic Arithmetic Number System, Simplification, Approximation, BODMAS, HCF, LCM, fractions, decimals and basic calculations.
Number Series & Equations Missing number series, wrong number series, quadratic equations and arithmetic-based comparisons.
Percentage & Ratio Percentage, ratio and proportion, average, ages, partnership, mixture and alligation.
Commercial Mathematics Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, successive percentage changes and basic financial calculations.
Time-Based Problems Time and Work, work efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns, Speed-Time-Distance, Trains, Boats and Streams.
Data Interpretation Tables, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, caselets, mixed graphs, data comparison and missing-data interpretation.
Advanced Quantitative Topics Probability, Permutation and Combination, Mensuration and other arithmetic or data-based topics relevant to banking exam practice.

4. General Awareness with Banking Reference

यह section Law Officer और Rajbhasha Adhikari के लिए लागू reported pattern में शामिल है। तैयारी के दौरान banking, financial awareness और current affairs के concepts को प्राथमिकता दें।

Topic Important Areas
Banking Fundamentals Types of banks, commercial banking, cooperative banks, payment banks, small finance banks, banking functions, deposits, loans and credit.
RBI & Monetary Policy Reserve Bank of India, monetary policy, repo rate, standing deposit facility, CRR, SLR, inflation, liquidity and monetary policy instruments.
Banking Regulation Banking Regulation Act, RBI Act basics, KYC, AML concepts, NPA, capital adequacy, financial inclusion and regulatory developments.
Digital Banking & Payments UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, digital payment security, cards, internet banking, mobile banking and payment-system developments.
Financial Markets Money market, capital market, government securities, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, financial institutions and market terminology.
Government Schemes & Economy Financial inclusion schemes, banking-linked government programmes, economic indicators, Union Budget, economic surveys and key policy updates.
Current Affairs Important national and international events, appointments, awards, reports, indices, summits and recent banking and financial developments.

5. IT Officer Scale I — Professional Knowledge Syllabus

Topic Important Areas
Computer Fundamentals Computer architecture, number systems, data representation, memory, input/output devices, computer organisation and microprocessor basics.
Operating Systems Processes, threads, CPU scheduling, deadlocks, memory management, virtual memory, file systems, concurrency and operating-system security.
DBMS & SQL Relational database concepts, keys, normalization, ER models, joins, queries, transactions, indexing, concurrency control, recovery and SQL.
Data Structures & Algorithms Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hashing, searching, sorting, algorithm complexity and common problem-solving techniques.
Programming & OOP Programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, exception handling and debugging.
Software Engineering SDLC, software development models, requirements, design, testing, maintenance, version control, Agile basics and software quality.
Computer Networks OSI and TCP/IP models, network devices, IP addressing, routing, switching, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, protocols, network troubleshooting and network security.
Cybersecurity Authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signatures, malware, phishing, firewalls, intrusion detection, vulnerability management and information-security controls.
Web & Emerging Technologies Web technologies, APIs, cloud computing, virtualization, data warehousing, distributed systems, backup and recovery, system analysis and emerging IT developments.

6. Agriculture Field Officer Scale I — Professional Knowledge Syllabus

Topic Important Areas
Agronomy & Crop Production Principles of agronomy, crop rotation, cropping systems, sowing methods, nutrient management, weed management, crop growth stages and yield factors.
Soil Science Soil formation, soil profile, soil texture and structure, soil fertility, soil pH, salinity, soil testing, fertilizers and soil conservation.
Irrigation & Water Management Methods of irrigation, water-use efficiency, drainage, watershed management, rainwater harvesting, irrigation scheduling and water conservation.
Horticulture Fruits, vegetables, flowers, plantation crops, nursery management, propagation, pruning, post-harvest handling and protected cultivation.
Seed Science Seed production, seed treatment, germination, dormancy, seed storage, seed certification, seed quality and seed testing.
Plant Pathology & Entomology Crop diseases, pests, disease identification, insect life cycles, integrated pest management, plant protection and pesticide safety.
Agricultural Economics Farm management, agricultural marketing, farm budgeting, agricultural finance, rural credit, price support concepts and agricultural insurance.
Animal Husbandry & Allied Areas Livestock management, dairy basics, poultry, animal nutrition, breeding, veterinary hygiene, fisheries and allied agricultural activities.
Agricultural Extension Rural development, extension methods, farmer training, technology transfer, cooperative institutions, rural institutions and communication methods.
Government Schemes & Agricultural Developments Agriculture-related government programmes, crop insurance, irrigation initiatives, soil-health initiatives, farmer credit and current agricultural policy developments.

7. Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I — Professional Knowledge Syllabus

Rajbhasha Adhikari की तैयारी में Hindi language proficiency, official language implementation और Hindi-English translation से संबंधित विषयों को प्राथमिकता दें। नीचे दिए गए topics preparation guidance हैं; इन्हें exhaustive official syllabus न मानें।

Topic Important Areas
Hindi Grammar वर्ण-विचार, शब्द-विचार, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, काल, वाच्य, कारक, लिंग, वचन, संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय और वाक्य-विन्यास।
Hindi Vocabulary & Usage पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थी शब्द, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, तत्सम-तद्भव, शुद्ध वर्तनी, वाक्य शुद्धि और प्रशासनिक शब्दावली।
Translation Hindi to English and English to Hindi translation, official terminology, banking-related translation, passage translation and accuracy of meaning.
Official Language Policy राजभाषा से संबंधित संवैधानिक प्रावधानों की मूल जानकारी, Official Languages Act and Rules, official-language implementation and applicable government instructions.
Official Correspondence कार्यालयी पत्र, ज्ञापन, परिपत्र, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, प्रतिवेदन, नोटिंग, ड्राफ्टिंग और औपचारिक पत्राचार।
Banking & Administrative Terminology Hindi-English banking terms, financial terminology, standardised administrative expressions and correct usage in official documents.
Language Comprehension Passage comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary in context, grammar application, sentence correction and written-language accuracy.
Descriptive Professional Knowledge Hindi-English translation and other language-based professional tasks relevant to the post. The precise descriptive question types should be checked in the official exam instructions.

8. Law Officer Scale I — Professional Knowledge Syllabus

Topic Important Areas
Constitutional Law Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, constitutional institutions, legislative powers, judicial structure and constitutional interpretation.
Banking Laws & Regulation Banking Regulation Act, RBI Act, statutory banking requirements, compliance, banking supervision, regulatory directions and relevant legal principles.
Contract & Commercial Law Indian Contract Act, essential elements of a contract, breach and remedies, guarantees, indemnity, agency and commercial transactions.
Negotiable Instruments Negotiable Instruments Act, promissory notes, bills of exchange, cheques, dishonour of cheques and relevant legal procedures.
Company & Corporate Law Companies Act fundamentals, company structure, directors, corporate governance, statutory compliance and related legal responsibilities.
Secured Lending & Recovery SARFAESI Act, recovery of debts laws, secured transactions, debt recovery processes, enforcement of security and relevant legal remedies.
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, insolvency resolution, creditor rights, corporate insolvency concepts and recovery-related procedures.
Evidence & Civil Procedure Evidence law, civil procedure basics, admissibility of evidence, documentation, court processes and relevant procedural principles.
Other Banking-Related Laws Prevention of Money Laundering, limitation law, consumer protection, bankers' books evidence, banking ombudsman framework, compliance and legal issues related to lending and financial services.
Legal Drafting & Case Law Legal notices, contracts, guarantees, documentation, interpretation of legal provisions and important banking-related judgments.

9. HR / Personnel Officer Scale I — Professional Knowledge Syllabus

Topic Important Areas
Human Resource Management HRM fundamentals, HR functions, workforce planning, HR policies, strategic HRM and personnel administration.
Recruitment & Selection Manpower planning, job analysis, job description, recruitment sources, selection methods, interviews, testing and onboarding.
Training & Development Training needs analysis, training methods, employee development, leadership development, career planning and training evaluation.
Performance Management Performance appraisal, performance standards, feedback, appraisal methods, performance improvement and competency-based evaluation.
Compensation & Benefits Wage and salary administration, incentives, rewards, benefits, pay structures, job evaluation and compensation principles.
Industrial Relations & Labour Laws Industrial relations, trade unions, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, employee welfare, workplace safety and applicable labour laws.
Organisational Behaviour Motivation, leadership, group dynamics, organisational culture, communication, conflict management, morale and employee engagement.
Grievance & Employee Relations Grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, employee counselling, conflict resolution, workplace conduct and employee relations.
HR Planning & Analytics HR metrics, workforce analytics, retention, succession planning, absenteeism, HR information systems and data-supported HR decisions.
Business Policy & Ethics Strategic analysis, corporate governance, business ethics, organisational policy and responsible personnel management.

10. Marketing Officer Scale I — Professional Knowledge Syllabus

Topic Important Areas
Marketing Fundamentals Marketing concepts, marketing environment, marketing mix, marketing objectives, marketing planning and marketing strategy.
Consumer Behaviour Consumer needs, buying decisions, motivation, perception, customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and buying behaviour.
Market Research Research design, primary and secondary data, sampling, questionnaires, data interpretation, demand forecasting and market analysis.
Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning Market segmentation, target-market selection, positioning strategies, customer profiles, differentiation and value propositions.
Product & Brand Management Product life cycle, product development, brand equity, brand positioning, product portfolio and product strategy.
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IBPS SO XVI 2026 Preparation Tips

Syllabus note: यह topic-wise preparation guide है, official exhaustive syllabus का विकल्प नहीं। किसी topic की applicability या परीक्षा के format में अंतर होने पर CRP SPL-XVI notification और IBPS के बाद के notices को प्राथमिकता दें।

Documents Required for IBPS SO XVI 2026

उम्मीदवारों को आवेदन के दौरान और आगे की selection प्रक्रिया में लागू दस्तावेज उपलब्ध रखने चाहिए। आवश्यक documents पद, category और IBPS के निर्देशों के अनुसार अलग हो सकते हैं।

DocumentRequirement
Recent Passport-Size PhotographAs prescribed
Candidate SignatureAs prescribed
Left Thumb ImpressionIf required in the application instructions
Handwritten DeclarationIf required in the notification
Graduation / Postgraduate Certificates and Mark SheetsRequired for eligibility verification
Valid Photo Identity ProofRequired as instructed
Caste / EWS / PwBD CertificateIf applicable
Experience / Professional DocumentsIf required for the relevant post
Registered Mobile Number and EmailFor recruitment communications

How to Apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026

IBPS SO XVI की online application window बंद हो चुकी है। नीचे दिए गए steps भविष्य के reference के लिए हैं; यह नई application window खुलने का संकेत नहीं है।

StepProcess
Step 1Visit the official IBPS website and open the CRP Specialist Officers section.
Step 2Register with the required mobile number and email address during the application period.
Step 3Enter personal, educational, communication and category details carefully.
Step 4Select the eligible Specialist Officer post and upload documents in the prescribed format.
Step 5Pay the applicable fee through the available payment methods.
Step 6Review the form and submit it before the official deadline.
Step 7Save the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Important Instructions for IBPS SO XVI Candidates

Instruction Details
Official Notification CRP SPL-XVI का detailed notification और लागू corrigenda ध्यान से पढ़ें। किसी भी महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी के लिए official IBPS website पर जाएं।
Eligibility अपने Specialist Officer post के अनुसार age limit, educational qualification और category-related eligibility conditions की जांच करें।
Application Status IBPS SO XVI 2026 की online application window बंद हो चुकी है। आगे की भर्ती संबंधी जानकारी के लिए official IBPS portal पर अपडेट देखें।
Pre Admit Card Preliminary Examination का call letter पहले जारी किया जा चुका है। पुराने admit card और परीक्षा संबंधी जानकारी के लिए official IBPS notices देखें।
Pre Result IBPS SO XVI Pre Result 2026 और scorecard की वर्तमान स्थिति official IBPS website पर verify करें। किसी भी result update पर भरोसा करने से पहले आधिकारिक सूचना जरूर देखें।
Mains Admit Card IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card 2026, 22 October 2026 को जारी होने की जानकारी के अनुसार, उम्मीदवार अपना call letter डाउनलोड करके परीक्षा के निर्देश ध्यान से पढ़ें।
Download Mains Admit Card
Mains Examination IBPS SO XVI Mains Exam Date 2026, 01 November 2026 निर्धारित है। परीक्षा से पहले latest official schedule और call-letter instructions जरूर check करें।
Identity Proof परीक्षा केंद्र पर original photo ID और call letter में बताए गए आवश्यक documents साथ लेकर जाएं। सभी निर्देशों का पालन करें।
Recruitment Updates IBPS SO XVI Admit Card, Pre Result, Mains Exam Date और अन्य Sarkari Result updates के लिए GovernmentNaukari.com पर जानकारी देखें। अंतिम पुष्टि official IBPS website से करें।

IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer
What is IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026? IBPS CRP SPL-XVI is the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officer Scale-I posts in participating banks. इसमें IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer और Marketing Officer के पद शामिल हैं।
How many vacancies are available in IBPS SO XVI 2026? इस भर्ती के लिए उपलब्ध vacancy figures के अनुसार कुल 1,035 Specialist Officer posts छह post categories में बताए गए हैं। किसी भी संशोधन के लिए official IBPS notification देखें।
What is the age limit for IBPS SO XVI? निर्धारित age limit 20 से 30 वर्ष है, जिसकी गणना 01 July 2026 के अनुसार की गई है। Category-wise age relaxation official recruitment notification के नियमों के अनुसार लागू होगी।
What was the IBPS SO XVI Preliminary Exam Date? IBPS SO XVI Preliminary Examination 29 August 2026 को निर्धारित थी।
When was the IBPS SO XVI Pre Admit Card released? इस भर्ती की जानकारी के अनुसार Preliminary Examination call letter 20 August 2026 को जारी किया गया था। आधिकारिक पुष्टि के लिए IBPS portal देखें।
When was the IBPS SO XVI Pre Result scheduled? इस भर्ती की उपलब्ध जानकारी में Preliminary Result की निर्धारित तारीख 15 October 2026 दी गई थी। Result और scorecard की वर्तमान स्थिति official IBPS website पर check करें।
When is the IBPS SO XVI Mains Exam Date 2026? IBPS SO XVI Mains Examination की निर्धारित तारीख 01 November 2026 (Sunday) है। परीक्षा से पहले किसी भी बदलाव के लिए latest official notice जरूर देखें।
When was the IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card released? IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card 2026, 22 October 2026 को जारी होने की जानकारी दी गई है। उम्मीदवार नीचे दिए गए direct link से call letter डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं।
Download Mains Admit Card
What is the IBPS SO XVI Mains exam pattern? उपलब्ध जानकारी के अनुसार Mains pattern में objective tests और descriptive component शामिल हो सकते हैं। Section structure Specialist Officer post के अनुसार अलग होता है। Marks, duration और descriptive-paper requirements के लिए CRP SPL-XVI की official notification देखें।
What is the IBPS SO Prelims exam pattern? Prelims में English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude या Banking Industry से संबंधित General Awareness और Professional Knowledge जैसे विषय post के अनुसार शामिल हो सकते हैं। अंतिम section-wise marks और timing के लिए official notification देखें।
Is there negative marking in IBPS SO XVI? गलत उत्तरों के लिए negative marking और उसके नियम official examination instructions के अनुसार लागू होंगे। उम्मीदवार CRP SPL-XVI notification और call-letter instructions ध्यान से पढ़ें।
Which subjects are included in the IBPS SO XVI syllabus? Syllabus में general aptitude subjects और post-specific Professional Knowledge शामिल हैं। Specialist subjects में IT, Agriculture, Law, Rajbhasha, HR/Personnel Management और Marketing शामिल हैं।
Can female candidates apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026? हाँ, eligibility conditions पूरी करने वाली महिला उम्मीदवार इस भर्ती के लिए आवेदन कर सकती थीं। Reservation और age relaxation official IBPS rules के अनुसार लागू होते हैं। इस भर्ती की application window अब बंद हो चुकी है।
How can I check the official IBPS SO XVI result? Official IBPS Specialist Officers XVI page पर जाएं और उपलब्ध होने पर संबंधित result या scorecard link खोलें।
Where can I get IBPS SO XVI Sarkari Result updates? IBPS SO XVI recruitment, Pre Result, Mains Admit Card, Mains Exam Date और Sarkari Naukari updates के लिए GovernmentNaukari.com पर विजिट करें। Result और महत्वपूर्ण notices की पुष्टि हमेशा official IBPS website से करें।
IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026, Mains Admit Card, Pre Result and Mains Exam Date
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