The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS SO 2026 exam to recruit Specialist Officers for various roles such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks.
The selection process includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview, designed to assess both general aptitude and professional knowledge in the candidate’s specialized field. Eligible candidates with relevant educational qualifications can apply online, making this exam an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a stable and specialized career in the banking sector.
| Organisation Body | IBPS |
| Vacancies | Around 1,000–2,000 posts (varies yearly) |
| Salaries | Basic Pay: ₹36,000 In-hand: ₹60,000–₹70,000/month approx |
| Age | 20 – 30 Years |
| Education Qualification | It depends on Post: IT → B.Tech / IT degree Agriculture → Agriculture degree Law → LLB HR → MBA HR Marketing → MBA Marketing |
Important Dates (As per IBPS Calendar)
| Notification | July–August 2026 (expected) |
| Interview | Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 (expected) |
| Prelims Exam | 29 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 1 November 2026 |
IBPS Different Post Structure 2026
There are different posts like:
- IT Officer
- Agriculture Field Officer
- Law Officer
- HR/Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari
Exam Pattern
There are different exam pattern for prelims and mains exam accordingly:
Prelims Exam
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Sections (common structure):
For IT / HR / Marketing / Agriculture
- English
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
For Law & Rajbhasha
- English
- Reasoning
- General Awareness (Banking)
Total: 150 questions, 125 marks
Negative marking: 0.25 marks
Mains Exam
- Focus: Professional Knowledge (your field)
- IT → Computer subjects
- Law → Legal subjects
- Agriculture → Agri topics
Mostly:
- 60 questions = 60 marks
- Duration: 45–60 min
Interview Process
- Conducted by participating banks
- Marks: 100
- Final selection based on merit
Official Application Link for Apply Online
| Official Website Link for Apply | Apply Now |
