IBPS SO 2026

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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) recruits for the Specialist Officer common recruitment process (CRP SPL) through a phased selection of objective online examinations and, for officer cadres, an interview.

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Last verified 2026-07-17

About Exam

Conducting body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Eligibility: Graduation
Current cycle: IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026
Official source: IBPS official portal

Highlights

Vacancies: Not announced
Application deadline: Not announced
Exam schedule: 29 August 2026 (reported)
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: Check the current official notification

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29 August 2026 (reported)Prelims
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IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026

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IBPS SO exam date 2026

Prelims: 29 August 2026 (reported) (expected)

Eligibility summary

Qualification: Graduate in any discipline; specialist posts need the relevant degree/professional qualification
Age limit: As per the current IBPS SO notification, with standard category relaxations

Process

Selection process

Preliminary examination — objective online test (reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English).
Main examination — objective and, for officer posts, descriptive papers.
Interview / group exercise for officer cadres, then the final merit list.

Exam pattern

Selection pattern: Prelims (objective) → Mains → interview for officer posts

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IBPS SO FAQ

What is the IBPS SO selection process?

IBPS SO follows a prelims (objective) → mains → interview for officer posts pattern. The exact stages and syllabus are set out in each cycle's official notification on https://www.ibps.in/.

Where is the official IBPS SO notification published?

All IBPS SO notifications, application links, admit cards and results are published on the IBPS official portal (https://www.ibps.in/) — treat the portal as the authority over any third-party listing.