Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 on 20th August 2026 at their official website www.ibps.in. Download call letter from the direct link shared in the article.
IBPS SO Recruitment CRP SPL-XVI
Candidates willing to take the IBPS SO Recruitment Examination 2026 must make sure they have a good understanding of all the important dates, exam schedule, application process and much more.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Process | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Posts | IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer (all Scale I) |
| Vacancy | 1035 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 1st July to 26th July 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years (as on 01.07.2026) |
| Selection Process | Online Preliminary Exam, Online Main Exam & Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Notification 2026 Out
The detailed IBPS SO Notification 2026 has been released on 1st July 2026 to recruit eligible candidates for Specialist Officer posts across 11 Participating Banks. The notification includes all the information, like category-wise vacancies, selection process, and more. The direct link to download the notification PDF is also attached here.
IBPS SO Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download
IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 Released
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 today, 20th August 2026. The call letter is for the Online Preliminary Examination scheduled for 29th August 2026 (Saturday) for 1035 Specialist Officer vacancies across 11 participating banks under CRP SPL-XVI.
Candidates need login details i.e., Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth to download their respective call letters.
IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Out
Candidates who have registered for 1035 Specialist Officer posts including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer (all Scale I) are eligible to download the admit card and appear for the examination. Candidates can check complete details, including the exam date, timing, and exam venue, through the admit card, which is mandatory to appear for the exam.
IBPS SO Vacancy 2026
A total of 745 indicative vacancies have been announced across the 11 Participating Banks for CRP SPL-XVI. Check post-wise indicative vacancies from the table below.
| Post | Total (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 376 |
| Agricultural 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 | 745 |
Check Updated Vacancy Notice PDF
Participating Banks under CRP SPL-XVI
| 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 Prelims Admit Card 2026 Download Link
Candidates appearing for the IBPS SO Preliminary CBT exam scheduled for 29th August 2026 (Saturday) must download the call letter from the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection at www.ibps.in. Candidates can also use the direct link provided below to download their admit cards.
IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 Download Link (Active) – Click to Download
How to Download IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026?
- Go to the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) at www.ibps.in.
- Click on the “CRP Specialist Officers” section on the homepage.
- Look for the “Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Specialist Officers in Participating Banks (CRP SPL-XVI)” link.
- Click on the “Call Letter for Online Preliminary Examination” link.
- Enter your Registration No/Roll No and Password/Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
- Fill in the Captcha code and click on Login.
- The IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026, along with complete exam details, will appear on the screen.
- Download the call letter and take 2-3 print copies to carry to the exam venue and for future reference.
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IBPS SO Selection Process 2026
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process includes three stages: Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination and a Common Interview. Candidates must clear all three stages to be finally selected for a Specialist Officer post.
- Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination – Candidates are tested on English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Professional Knowledge (or General Awareness in place of Quantitative Aptitude for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari posts). Candidates must clear the cut-off in each test to be shortlisted.
- Stage 2: Online Main Examination – Includes English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness, Professional Knowledge (Objective), and a Descriptive Paper (for certain posts). Merit listing is based on Professional Knowledge scores.
- Stage 3: Common Interview – Conducted by the Participating Banks and coordinated by the Nodal Bank, carrying 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates). The Main Examination and Interview carry a weightage of 80:20 respectively.
IBPS SO 2026 Exam Pattern – Preliminary Examination
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 minutes |
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari, Quantitative Aptitude is replaced by “General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry” (25 questions, 25 marks, 20 minutes), with the same overall structure and totals.
IBPS SO 2026 Exam Pattern – Main Examination
The Main Examination duration and structure vary by post, ranging from 125 to 155 minutes and 200 to 225 total marks, and include a Descriptive Paper for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari posts.
| Post | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer / Agricultural Field Officer / HR-Personnel Officer / Marketing Officer | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes |
| Law Officer (incl. Descriptive Paper) | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (incl. Descriptive Paper) | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes |
Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the complete post-wise, section-wise breakup.
IBPS SO Salary Structure 2026
Once selected, candidates appointed as Specialist Officers (Scale I) will draw the following scale of pay, in addition to allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the allotted Participating Bank.
| Post | Scale of Pay (Basic) |
|---|---|
| Specialist Officers – Scale I | Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920 |
FAQs
Q1. Is IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 released?
Yes, the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 has been released on 20th August 2026.
Q2. From where can I download IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card from the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) official website www.ibps.in or the direct link shared here.
Q3. What is IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date 2026?
The IBPS SO Prelims Exam is scheduled for 29th August 2026 (Saturday).
Q4. What details are required to download the IBPS SO Admit Card?
Candidates need Registration No/Roll No and Password/Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) to download the call letter.
Q5. What documents should I carry to the exam centre?
You must carry a printed copy of the admit card, one recent passport-size photograph, and original government-issued photo ID proof.
