IBPS SO 2026: Prelims Result (Soon), Cutoff, Mains Exam Date (November 1), Pattern, Vacancies

📅Exam Date- 01 Nov '26

• Updated on 19 Sept, 2026 by Paulami Chandra

The IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 is expected to be announced in September or October 2026 for the IBPS Specialist Officer Prelims Exam 2026 conducted on August 29, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their IBPS PO Prelims result status 2026 and scores on the official IBPS website by entering their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. The result will indicate whether a candidate has qualified for the next stage, which is the Mains exam. Thereafter, IBPS will issue the IBPS SO Prelims cutoff 2026 in category-wise and state-wise format as an official notice. Candidates will be able to check their IBPS SO Prelims Scorecard 2026 from the official IBPS portal. Candidates who qualify the IBPS SO Prelims 2026 will become eligible to appear for the IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026, scheduled for November 1, 2026. The IBPS SO Mains result 2026 will be followed by the IBPS SO Interview 2026.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the IBPS SO Notification 2026 on July 1, 2026, initially announcing 745 Specialist Officer vacancies under CRP SPL-XVI. The vacancy count was subsequently revised to 1,035 on July 20, 2026, and further increased to 1,043 on August 27, 2026. The IBPS SO recruitment 2026 covers posts such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer. The IBPS SO selection process 2026 includes Prelims, Mains and Interview, followed by provisional allotment. The IBPS Specialist Officer Scale-I post carries a basic pay scale of Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920, along with allowances and benefits. The IBPS SO final merit list 2026 will be prepared using the Mains Exam and Interview scores in an 80:20 ratio. The Prelims marks will be used for qualifying and shortlisting candidates for Mains.

Table of Contents

IBPS SO 2026 Exam Overview
IBPS SO 2026 Important Dates
IBPS Notification 2026
IBPS Selection Process 2026
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2026
IBPS SO Application Process 2026
IBPS SO Admit Card 2026
IBPS SO Exam Centres 2026
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026
IBPS SO Syllabus 2026
IBPS SO Books 2026
IBPS PO Preparation Tips 2026
IBPS SO Result 2026
IBPS SO Cutoff 2026
IBPS SO Participating Banks 2026
IBPS SO Vacancies 2026
IBPS SO Salary 2026
IBPS SO 2026 FAQs

IBPS SO 2026 Overview

IBPS SO exam 2026 is conducted in online mode and consists of three stages, including Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates who qualify all stages are allotted to participating public sector banks across India based on merit and preference. Below are the key highlights related to the IBPS SO 2026 Recruitment:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

IBPS SO 2026

Full Form

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer

Conducting Body

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Exam Level

National

Posts

IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari

Recruitment Cycle

CRP SPL-XVI (2026–27)

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Negative Marking

0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect response

Selection Process

Prelims (Qualifying), Mains, Interview

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Job Location

Across India

IBPS SO 2026 Important Dates

The online application process was conducted from July 1 to July 26, 2026, while the application correction window was opened from July 29 to July 30, 2026. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026 was conducted on August 29, 2026. The IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on November 1, 2026. IBPS has released the IBPS SO Prelims hall ticket 2026 on August 20, 2026, on its official website. Below are the important dates related to IBPS SO 2026:

Event

Dates

Notification Release

July 1, 2026

Application Start

July 1, 2026

Last Date to Apply

July 26, 2026 (Extended)

Application Correction Window

July 29 – July 30, 2026

Prelims Admit Card

August 20, 2026

Prelims Exam

August 29, 2026

Prelims Result

September / October 2026

Mains Admit Card

October 2026

Mains Exam

November 1, 2026

Interview

Dec 2026 – Jan 2027

Final Result

Jan/Feb 2027

IBPS SO Notification 2026

The IBPS SO Notification 2026 was released on July 1, 2026, on the official IBPS website for the recruitment under CRP SPL XVI. The notification provides complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, application fee, and important dates. Along with the notification, IBPS also activated the IBPS SO apply online 2026 link on July 1, 2026. The online registration process remained open until July 26, 2026, while the application correction window was made available from July 29 to July 30, 2026, for editing permitted details.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2026

IBPS SO selection process 2026 is divided into three stages consisting of Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature, while the mains exam plays a crucial role in shortlisting candidates for the interview stage. Below is the detailed IBPS SO Selection Process 2026:

Stage

Exam Type

Nature

Key Details

Weightage

Preliminary Exam

Objective (MCQ)

Qualifying

Tests English, Reasoning, and GA/Quant, depending on post. Candidates must clear the sectional and overall cutoff.

Not counted

Main Exam

Objective (MCQ)

Scoring

Professional Knowledge (post-specific). Shortlisting for the interview is based on the marks obtained in this stage.

80%

Interview

Personal Interview

Scoring

Conducted by participating banks. Assesses personality, communication skills, and domain knowledge.

20%

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2026

IBPS SO Eligibility 2026 has been specified across nationality, age limit, and educational qualifications. Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age and meet the required qualifications for the specific post they are applying for. Below is the detailed IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2026:

Criteria

Details

Nationality

Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal / Bhutan, Tibetan Refugee (before 1 Jan 1962), Person of Indian origin from specified countries (Other categories require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India)

Age Limit

Minimum: 20 years; Maximum: 30 years

Age Cutoff

Candidate must be born between 02 July 1995 and 01 July 2005 (both inclusive)

Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

IBPS SO Post-wise Qualification 2026

IBPS SO educational qualification has been specified separately for each post depending on the requirements. Below is the detailed IBPS SO Post-wise Qualification 2026:

Post

Qualification

IT Officer (Scale I)

B.Tech / Engineering in CS/IT/Electronics OR PG in relevant field OR DOEACC ‘B’ level

Agricultural Field Officer

4-year degree in Agriculture / Allied fields (Agri, Horticulture, Dairy, Fisheries, etc.)

Rajbhasha Adhikari

PG in Hindi with English at graduation level OR PG in Sanskrit with Hindi & English

Law Officer

LLB + Enrolled with the Bar Council

HR/Personnel Officer

Graduate + 2-year PG degree/diploma in HR / Personnel Management / Labour Law

Marketing Officer

Graduate + MBA/PGDM in Marketing

IBPS SO Application Process 2026

IBPS SO Apply Online 2026 process was conducted through the official IBPS website. Candidates were required to complete registration, fill in personal and educational details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee before the specified deadline. Below is the step-by-step process for filling out the application form for the IBPS SO Application Process 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.

Step 2: Click on the “CRP Specialist Officers XVI” section available on the homepage.

Step 3: Click on “New Registration” and start the IBPS SO 2026 application process by entering basic details such as Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number.

Step 4: Log in again and complete the IBPS SO application form 2026 by entering Personal details, Educational qualifications, Post preference, and Exam centre choice.

Step 5: Upload scanned copies of the photograph, Signature, Left thumb impression, and Handwritten declaration in the prescribed dimensions and size.

Step 6: Pay the prescribed application fee in an online mode through modes of payment such as Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card or Credit Card.

Documents Required for IBPS SO Application 2026

IBPS SO Apply Online 2026 process requires candidates to upload documents such as a photograph, a signature, a thumb impression, a handwritten declaration, and educational certificates. All documents must meet the specified format and size guidelines. Below is the list of documents and their prescribed specifications for the IBPS SO 2026 Application Form:

Document

Specifications

File Size

Key Instructions

Photograph

200 × 230 pixels (preferred), passport size, colour

20 KB – 50 KB

Light background, face clearly visible, no cap/sunglasses

Live Photograph

Captured via webcam/mobile during form filling

Auto upload

Ensure proper lighting, no shadow, face visible

Signature

140 × 60 pixels

10 KB – 20 KB

Sign with black ink on white paper, not in CAPITAL letters

Left Thumb Impression

240 × 240 pixels (200 DPI)

20 KB – 50 KB

Use black/blue ink; if unavailable, use an alternate finger/toe with specification

Handwritten Declaration

800 × 400 pixels (200 DPI)

50 KB – 100 KB

Must be in the candidate’s handwriting, English only, not in CAPITAL letters

10th Certificate (SSC/SSLC)

PDF format, A4 size

Up to 500 KB

Must be clear and readable

Eligibility Certificate (if applicable)

PDF format

Up to 500 KB

Required for specific nationality categories

IBPS SO Application Fee 2026

IBPS SO Application Fee 2026 must be paid in an online mode using a debit card, a credit card, net banking, or UPI. The category-wise standard fee structure has been specified below:

Category

Application Fee

SC / ST / PwBD

INR 175 (inclusive of GST)

General / OBC / EWS

INR 850 (inclusive of GST)

IBPS SO Admit Card 2026

The IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released in the third week of October 2026, around 8 to 10 days before the IBPS SO Mains exam 2026 scheduled for November 1, 2026. The IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 was released earlier on August 20, 2026, about nine days before the IBPS SO Prelims 2026 on August 29, 2026. Candidates can download their Prelims call letter online using their registration credentials for the IBPS SO Prelims exam 2026 scheduled for August 29, 2026. The IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 will contain important details such as candidates’ roll number, registration number, exam date & shift, photograph, signature, centre address, and important instructions for the exam day.

Stage

Release Date (Expected)

Mode

Prelims Admit Card

August 20, 2026

Online

Mains Admit Card

October 2026

Online

Interview Call Letter

November 2026

Offline

IBPS SO Exam Centres 2026

IBPS SO Exam Centres 2026 have been specified in detail for both the Prelims and Mains stages. Candidates are required to select preferences for the exam centres during the application process. The final centre allotment is done by the conducting authority based on availability.

State / UT

Preliminary Exam Centres

Main Exam Centres

Andaman & Nicobar

Port Blair

Andhra Pradesh

Ananthapur, Eluru, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram

Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram

Arunachal Pradesh

Naharlagun

Assam

Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur

Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar

Bihar

Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur

Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur

Chandigarh

Chandigarh/Mohali

Chhattisgarh

Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur

Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Surat, Jamnagar

Surat

Delhi NCR

Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad

Goa

Panaji

Gujarat

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli, Vadodara

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli

Haryana

Ambala, Faridabad, Hisar, Gurugram, Kurukshetra

Himachal Pradesh

Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Shimla, Solan, Una

Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu, Samba, Srinagar, Baramulla

Jammu, Samba, Srinagar

Jharkhand

Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi

Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi

Karnataka

Bengaluru, Belagavi, Dharwad/Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi

Same as Prelims (major cities)

Kerala

Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur

Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur

Ladakh

Leh, Kargil

Lakshadweep

Kavaratti

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain

Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna, Ujjain

Maharashtra

Amravati, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune

Amravati, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Pune

Manipur

Imphal, Kakching

Meghalaya

Shillong, Tura

Mizoram

Aizawl

Nagaland

Kohima, Dimapur

Odisha

Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur

Puducherry

Punjab

Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala

Rajasthan

Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur

Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Sikar

Sikkim

Gangtok

Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tirunelveli, Vellore, etc.

Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Namakkal, Tirunelveli

Telangana

Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal

Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal

Tripura

Agartala

Uttar Pradesh

Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi

Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Prayagraj

Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee

West Bengal

Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri

Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026 has been divided across the Prelims and Mains stages. The prelims exam tests basic aptitude, while the mains exam focuses on Professional Knowledge relevant to the post for which candidates have applied.

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026 for the Preliminary Examination differs for various posts, such as IT Officer, Law Officer, Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

Section

Questions

Marks

Medium

Duration

Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

English Language

English

40 minutes

Reasoning

English & Hindi

40 minutes

General Awareness (Banking)

English & Hindi

40 minutes

Total

150

125

—

2 Hours

IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, & Marketing Officer

English Language

English

40 minutes

Reasoning

English & Hindi

40 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

English & Hindi

40 minutes

Total

150

125

—

2 Hours

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026 for the Mains Exam differs for various posts, such as IT Officer, Law Officer, Marketing Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

Test

Questions

Marks

Medium

Duration

Law, IT, Agriculture, HR & Marketing Officer

Professional Knowledge

English & Hindi

45 minutes

Rajbhasha Adhikari

Professional Knowledge (Objective)

English & Hindi

30 minutes

Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)

—

English & Hindi

30 minutes

Check: IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS SO Syllabus 2026

IBPS SO Syllabus 2026 covers subjects like English, Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge. The IBPS SO Syllabus 2026 varies based on the posts for which candidates have applied in their application form.

IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus 2026

IBPS SO Syllabus 2026 for the preliminary examination under each post is mentioned below:

Section

For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

For IT, Agriculture, HR & Marketing Officer

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms)

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary, Grammar Usage

Reasoning Ability

Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency

Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Logical Reasoning

General Awareness / Quantitative Aptitude

Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, RBI Functions, Monetary Policy, Static GK, Current Affairs (last 6 months), Government Schemes

Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie), Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Time & Work, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Ratio, Speed & Distance)

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS SO Syllabus 2026 for the mains examination under each post is mentioned below:

Post

Detailed Topics

IT Officer

DBMS, Networking, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Programming (C, Java), Web Technologies

Agriculture Field Officer

Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Economics, Irrigation, Forestry, Plant Pathology

Rajbhasha Adhikari

Hindi Grammar, Translation (Hindi to English), Vocabulary, Essay Writing, Official Language Rules, Comprehension

Law Officer

Constitutional Law, Banking Law, Contract Act, Company Law, Negotiable Instruments Act, Legal GK

HR/Personnel Officer

HR Management, Organisational Behaviour, Labour Laws, Industrial Relations, Performance Management, Recruitment

Marketing Officer

Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Market Research, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Sales Management

Important Books for IBPS SO 2026

IBPS SO Books 2026 are essential for the structured preparation of the candidates. Below is the subject-wise book list for IBPS SO 2026 Examination:

Subject

Recommended Books

Author / Publication

Quantitative Aptitude

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic, Magical Book on Quicker Maths

Rajesh Verma, M Tyra

Reasoning Ability

A New Approach to Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Puzzle Book

B.S. Sijwali, M.K. Pandey, Kundan

English Language

Objective General English, Wren & Martin

SP Bakshi

General Awareness

Banking Awareness, Static GK

Arihant, R Gupta

Professional Knowledge

Post-specific books (IT, HR, Law, Marketing)

Various

IBPS PO Preparation Tips 2026

IBPS PO Preparation Tips 2026 play a crucial role in helping the aspirants crack the exam. Below is the detailed strategy which candidates can follow to improve their performance:

Candidates should start their preparation by understanding the IBPS SO Syllabus and Exam Pattern, to figure out the high-weightage areas and pattern followed by IBPS.
Focus on strengthening the Professional Knowledge section for the Mains Exam, as it carries the maximum weightage for shortlisting of candidates for the Interview stage.
Regular Mock tests, previous year papers and current affairs revisions are essential for improving the chances of selection.
Time Management and consistent practice are key to clearing this time-based exam.

IBPS SO Result 2026

The IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 is expected to be announced in September or October 2026 for the Prelims exam held on August 29, 2026. The result will show the candidate’s qualifying status, indicating whether they have cleared the IBPS SO Preliminary stage and can proceed to the IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026 scheduled for November 1, 2026. Candidates can check their result and scores on the official IBPS website using their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. IBPS SO result 2026 will be released stage-wise after the completion of each stage of the exam. Once released, candidates will be able to check their IBPS SO Result 2026 through the official website. The IBPS SO Result 2026 will specify both sectional and overall marks obtained by candidates.

IBPS SO Cutoff 2026

IBPS SO Cutoff 2026 is released along with the results and varies by category for each post specified in the notification. Candidates must clear both the sectional and overall cutoffs to be shortlisted for further recruitment stages. Below is the expected IBPS SO Cutoff 2026 data to help analyse a safe score for the candidates:

Post

OBC

EWS

IT Officer

59–61

49–51

59–61

56–58

59–61

22–24

47–49

43–45

37–39

Agriculture Field Officer

51–53

46–48

51–53

26–28

38–40

40–42

24–26

HR/Personnel

63–65

32–34

20–22

26–28

—

Marketing Officer

22–25

18–20

19–22

28–30

22–24

21–23

24–26

36–38

Rajbhasha Adhikari

17–19

11–13

17–19

26–28

19–21

43–45

14–16

Law Officer

43–45

35–37

44–46

45–47

47–49

21–23

26–28

24–26

IBPS SO Participating Banks 2026

IBPS SO Participating Banks 2026 include various public sector banks of India. The allotment for these banks is done based on merit, category, and preference filled during the application process by the candidates. Below is the list of IBPS SO Participating Banks 2026:

Bank Name

Bank of Baroda

Bank of India

Bank of Maharashtra

Canara Bank

Central Bank of India

Indian Bank

Indian Overseas Bank

Punjab National Bank

Punjab & Sind Bank

UCO Bank

Union Bank of India

—

IBPS SO Vacancies 2026

The IBPS SO Vacancy 2026 was initially announced for 745 posts in the CRP SPL- XVI notification. IBPS later revised the vacancies for IBPS SO recruitment 2026 to 1,035 on July 20, 2026, increasing the total by 290 posts. The revised vacancies include 376 IT Officers, 370 Agriculture Field Officers, 125 Law Officers, 94 Rajbhasha Adhikaris, 60 HR or Personnel Officers, and 10 Marketing Officers. Candidates should go through the table below to check out the revised IBPS SO vacancies 2026.

Post

Vacancies

Scale

IT Officer

376

Scale I

Agriculture Field Officer

370

Scale I

Law Officer

125

Scale I

Rajbhasha Adhikari

Scale I

HR/Personnel Officer

Scale I

Marketing Officer

Scale I

Total

1,035

IBPS SO Salary 2026

IBPS SO Salary 2026 has been specified in the official notification released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The Salary starts with a basic pay of INR 48,480 along with allowances. Below are the detailed components included in the salary structure for IBPS SO:

Component

Details

Post

Specialist Officer (Scale I)

Basic Pay

INR 48,480

Increment Structure

INR 48,480 – 2,000/7 – INR 62,480 – 2,340/2 – INR 67,160 – 2,680/7 – INR 85,920

Pay Scale Range

INR 48,480 to INR 85,920

Gross Salary

INR 60,000 – INR 75,000/month

IBPS SO 2026 FAQs

What is the IBPS SO 2026 exam, and who conducts it?

IBPS SO 2026 is a national-level banking exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit Specialist Officers in public sector banks for posts like IT Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer.

What are the IBPS SO 2026 exam dates?

The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026 was conducted on August 29, 2026. Candidates who qualify for the next stage will appear for the IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026, which is scheduled for November 1, 2026.

What is the IBPS SO selection process 2026?

The IBPS SO selection process includes three stages: Prelims (qualifying), Mains (Professional Knowledge), and Interview. Final merit is prepared based on Mains (80%) and Interview (20%) marks for final allotment.

What is the IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2026?

IBPS SO eligibility includes an age limit of 20–30 years, required educational qualifications depending on the post, and nationality criteria. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

What is the IBPS SO syllabus 2026 for Prelims?

IBPS SO prelims syllabus includes English Language, Reasoning Ability, and either General Awareness (for Law/Rajbhasha) or Quantitative Aptitude (for other posts), covering topics like puzzles, comprehension, and banking awareness.

How to apply online for IBPS SO 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website by registering, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. Ensure all details are correct before final submission.

What is the IBPS SO application fee 2026?

The IBPS SO application fee is INR 175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and INR 850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

What is the IBPS SO salary 2026?

IBPS SO salary for Scale I officers starts from INR 48,480 basic pay with a gross salary of around INR 60,000 to INR 75,000 per month, including allowances like DA, HRA, and other benefits depending on the posting location.

When will the IBPS SO admit card 2026 be released?

The IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026 is likely to be made available in the third week of October 2026, ahead of the IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026 scheduled for November 1, 2026. Candidates shortlisted through the Prelims will be able to download their Mains call letter from the official IBPS website using their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.

Is there negative marking in the IBPS SO exam 2026?

Yes, the IBPS SO marking scheme includes negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains objective tests. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.

What is the expected IBPS SO cutoff 2026?

IBPS SO cutoff 2026 depends on factors like exam difficulty, vacancies, and the number of candidates. Based on previous trends, candidates should aim higher than the expected cutoff for safer selection chances.

Have IBPS SO vacancies 2026 been announced?

Yes. IBPS initially notified 745 Specialist Officer Scale 1 vacancies in the CRP SPL- XVI recruitment. The vacancy count was subsequently revised to 1,035 on July 20, 2026. Following the revision, the vacancies stand at 376 IT Officers, 370 Agriculture Field Officers, 125 Law Officers, 94 Rajbhasha Adhikaris, 60 HR or Personnel Officers, and 10 Marketing Officers. These vacancy figures are indicative, and IBPS can change them as per the requirements.

What are the best books for IBPS SO 2026 preparation?

IBPS SO books should include Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and Professional Knowledge books. Candidates should focus on concept clarity, practice questions, and previous year papers for effective preparation.

How to prepare for the IBPS SO 2026 exam effectively?

To prepare for IBPS SO 2026, focus on syllabus completion, practice mock tests regularly, revise current affairs, and strengthen Professional Knowledge. Consistent practice and revision are key to cracking the exam.

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