The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 on 15 October 2026 for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI). The IBPS SO preliminary exam was held on 29 August 2026 for 1,035 Specialist Officer vacancies in participating banks for the 2027-28 vacancy session. Candidates can check their IBPS SO prelims result status by logging in with their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth. The result link will stay active from 15 October to 22 October 2026.
Candidates who qualify the IBPS SO prelims 2026 will now appear in the IBPS SO Mains exam on 1 November 2026, so there is just over two weeks left to prepare. The IBPS SO result 2026 shows whether you have qualified for the Main exam. Download and save your result status before the link closes on 22 October.
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IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Important Dates
The IBPS SO 2026 notification was released on 30 June 2026. The prelims exam was held on 29 August 2026, and the IBPS SO prelims result was declared on 15 October 2026. The IBPS SO Mains exam will be held on 1 November 2026. The full schedule is given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IBPS SO notification released | 30 June 2026 |
| Online application started | 1 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee (extended) | 26 July 2026 |
| Application form edit window | 29 – 30 July 2026 |
| Prelims admit card released | 20 August 2026 |
| IBPS SO prelims exam | 29 August 2026 |
| IBPS SO prelims result released | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to check prelims result | 22 October 2026 |
| IBPS SO Mains exam | 1 November 2026 |
IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Overview
The IBPS SO prelims result 2026 is available as an online result status through a login window. The key details are summarised below.
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam name | Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) |
| Post name | Specialist Officers (SO) |
| Vacancy session | 2027-28 |
| Total vacancies | 1,035 |
| Job location | All India |
| Prelims exam date | 29 August 2026 |
| Result release date | 15 October 2026 |
| Result closure date | 22 October 2026 |
| Next stage | Main Examination on 1 November 2026 |
| Official website | ibps.in |
How to Check IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026
The IBPS SO result 2026 can be checked online only. Follow the steps below to check your IBPS SO prelims result status.
- Visit the official website, ibps.in, or use the direct result link in the Important Links section below.
- Click “CRP Specialist Officers” and then “Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination for CRP SPL-XVI”.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format.
- Type the captcha shown on screen and click Login.
- Your IBPS SO prelims result status will appear on the screen.
- Download it or take a printout for future reference.
Note: The result link will be available only until 22 October 2026, so download your result before then.
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IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Login (15.10.2026 to 22.10.2026) | Check Result |
| IBPS Official Website | ibps.in |
Details Mentioned in IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026
After logging in, check that all the details in your IBPS SO result status are correct. The result window generally shows the following details:
| Details |
|---|
| Candidate’s name |
| Registration number and roll number |
| Post applied for |
| Category |
| Qualifying status for the Main exam (Qualified / Not Qualified) |
If you find any mistake in your details, contact IBPS through the official website immediately.
What Next After IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026?
Candidates who qualified the IBPS SO prelims should now prepare for the next stages of the IBPS SO selection process:
- IBPS SO Mains Exam: To be held on 1 November 2026. The Mains admit card will be released on ibps.in before the exam.
- Interview: Candidates who qualify the Mains will be called for the interview conducted by the participating banks, coordinated by the nodal bank with IBPS.
- Provisional Allotment: Final allotment to participating banks will be made based on merit and vacancies for the 2027-28 session.
IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 FAQs
Q1. When was the IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 released?
The IBPS SO prelims result 2026 was released on 15 October 2026.
Q2. Till when can I check the IBPS SO prelims result?
The result link will be active till 22 October 2026.
Q3. What login details are needed for the IBPS SO result?
Registration Number or Roll Number, and Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
Q4. When is the IBPS SO Mains exam 2026?
The IBPS SO Mains exam will be held on 1 November 2026.
Q5. How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO 2026?
There are 1,035 Specialist Officer vacancies under CRP SPL-XVI for the 2027-28 session.
Q6. Are prelims marks counted in the IBPS SO final merit?
No. The prelims exam is qualifying only. The final merit is based on the Mains and interview.
