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IBPS SO Notification 2026: Here is an important update for young aspirants looking to build a career in the banking sector. This is a golden opportunity to become a Specialist Officer in public sector banks. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a notification for the recruitment of over 700 Specialist Officers (SO) for the year 2026.

The online application process began on July 1, 2026, and will close on July 21, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply via the official IBPS website,ibps.in. The Institute is likely to conduct the Preliminary examination for Specialist Officers in August 2026. The Preliminary exam will be followed by the Main examination and an interview. Through this recruitment drive, the Institute will fill more than 700 vacancies across participating banks.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Registration for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 concludes on July 21, 2026. Once the registration window closes, candidates will be given two days to make corrections to their applications, allowing them to edit any incorrect information entered in the form.

Important Dates

Online application start date: July 1, 2026

Online application closing date: July 21, 2026

Correction window: Will remain open for 2 days after online registration closes. Admit Card Date (Prelims): August 2026

Online Preliminary Exam Date: August 2026

Preliminary Exam Result: September or October 2026

Admit Card Date (Mains): October 2026

Online Main Exam Date: November 2026

Main Exam Result: November 2026

Interview Date: November or December 2026

Provisional Allotment: January 2027

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: At a Glance

Organizing Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Post Name: Specialist Officer

Registration Dates: July 1, 2026, to July 21, 2026

Participating Banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank

Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview

Application Fee: ₹175 for SC, ST, or PwD candidates; ₹850 for other categories

Number of Vacancies: 745

How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Visit the official IBPS website, i.e., ibps.in.

Look for the 'CRP SPL XVI Specialist Officer (SO)' notification under the 'CRP SPL' tab and click on it.

Once the screen opens, scroll down and click on the link to apply online for 'CRP Specialist Officers'; this will redirect the candidate to the online registration page.

Click on the tab labeled 'Click here for new registration' to register and enter the required basic details in the application form.

After entering all the details and making the payment, click on 'Submit' and download the application PDF for future reference.

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