The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a recruitment notification for 745 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in participating public sector banks. Eligible candidates from engineering, agriculture, law, HR and language backgrounds can apply online for various Specialist Officer posts.
Interested applicants should ensure they meet the required eligibility criteria before submitting their online applications within the prescribed schedule.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Job Category | Banking Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|
| Agricultural Field Officer | 190 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 |
| IT Officer | 301 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| Total | 745 |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|
| Agricultural Field Officer | Four-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology or other related disciplines. |
| HR / Personnel Officer | Graduation with a two-year full-time Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law. |
| IT Officer | Four-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related disciplines, or relevant Post Graduate Degree, or Graduation with DOEACC 'B' Level qualification. |
| Law Officer | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) with enrollment as an Advocate with the Bar Council. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English at graduation level, or Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at graduation level. |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|
| Specialist Officer (SO) | Rs. 48,480 – 85,920 (as per applicable scale) |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Date of Birth | Between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive) |
Age relaxation will be available for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) |
| General / OBC / EWS and Others | Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their applications online through the IBPS recruitment portal. Applicants are advised to complete the registration process carefully and upload all required documents before the closing date.
The online application process begins on 01 July 2026 and will remain open until 21 July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 July 2026 |
Detailed Advertisement
| Particular | Information |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Posts Available | Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation / Engineering Degree / Post Graduation / LL.B. (as per post) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 Years |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 48,480 – 85,920 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 175/- (SC/ST/PwBD), Rs. 850/- (Others) |
| Official Notification | Detailed Advertisement – Click Here |
