IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Released: Download Specialist Officer Prelims Call Letter
IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Released: Download Specialist Officer Prelims Call Letter
The IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 has been released for the CRP-SPL-XVI Preliminary Examination. IBPS published the online preliminary exam call letter on 20 August 2026 through its official website. The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled for 29 August 2026. Candidates can download their call letter using their registration number/roll number and password or date of birth.
IBPS SO Admit Card 2026
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IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 – Overview
Particular |
Details |
|---|---|
Organisation |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Exam |
CRP Specialist Officers-XVI |
Post |
Specialist Officer Scale-I |
Recruitment Year |
2026 |
Vacancies |
1,035 |
Admit Card |
Released |
Admit Card Release Date |
20 August 2026 |
Preliminary Exam Date |
29 August 2026 |
Main Exam Date |
1 November 2026 |
Exam Mode |
Online |
IBPS SO Important Dates 2026
IBPS SO Notification |
1 July 2026 |
Online Application Start |
1 July 2026 |
Extended Last Date to Apply |
26 July 2026 |
Admit Card Release |
20 August 2026 |
IBPS SO Prelims Exam |
29 August 2026 |
Prelims Result |
September/October 2026 |
Main Exam Call Letter |
October 2026 |
IBPS SO Mains Exam |
1 November 2026 |
Interview |
November/December 2026 |
Provisional Allotment |
January 2027 |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2026
The revised CRP-SPL-XVI vacancy count is 1,035 Specialist Officer Scale-I posts across six specialist streams.
Post |
Vacancies |
|---|---|
IT Officer (Scale-I) |
376 |
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) |
370 |
Law Officer (Scale-I) |
125 |
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) |
94 |
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) |
60 |
Marketing Officer (Scale-I) |
10 |
Total |
1,035 |
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility depends on the Specialist Officer post selected by the candidate.
Post |
Basic Qualification |
|---|---|
IT Officer |
Engineering/Technology degree or PG qualification in relevant Computer/IT/Electronics streams, or DOEACC B Level |
Agricultural Field Officer |
4-year degree in Agriculture or specified allied fields |
Law Officer |
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) |
Rajbhasha Adhikari |
Relevant postgraduate qualification in Hindi/Sanskrit with prescribed language requirements |
HR/Personnel Officer |
Graduation + relevant 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma |
Marketing Officer |
Graduation + relevant 2-year full-time MBA/PGDM/PGDBA or equivalent |
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS SO Prelims 2026 pattern has been revised for CRP-SPL-XVI.
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language |
25 |
25 |
20 min |
Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
20 min |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
20 min |
Professional Knowledge |
25 |
50 |
20 min |
Total |
100 |
125 |
80 min |
Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language |
25 |
25 |
20 min |
Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
20 min |
General Awareness with Banking |
25 |
25 |
20 min |
Professional Knowledge |
25 |
50 |
20 min |
Total |
100 |
125 |
80 min |
IBPS SO Selection Process 2026
The Specialist Officer recruitment follows these major stages:
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Preliminary Examination
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Main Examination
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Personal Interview
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Provisional Allotment
Salary / Pay Scale
The Specialist Officer posts are Scale-I Officer positions in participating public sector banks.
The basic pay scale reported for the 2026 recruitment is approximately:
Rs. 48,480 – 85,920, along with applicable allowances and benefits as per participating bank rules.
The exact gross salary and allowances can vary according to the allotted bank and applicable rules.
How to Download IBPS SO Admit Card 2026
Candidates can download the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 online by following these steps:
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Visit the official IBPS website.
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Go to the CRP Specialist Officers section.
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Open Specialist Officers-XVI.
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Click on Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-SPL-XVI.
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Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number.
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Enter your Password or Date of Birth.
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Submit the login details.
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Your IBPS SO call letter will appear on the screen.
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Download and save the admit card.
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Take a clear printout for the examination.
Documents to Carry for IBPS SO Exam
Candidates should carefully check their call letter for the complete list of required documents.
Generally, candidates should carry:
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Printed IBPS SO Admit Card
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Original valid photo ID proof
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Photocopy of the ID proof, wherever instructed
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Any additional document specifically mentioned in the call letter
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Recent photograph, if required by the examination instructions
Important Links
Admit Card Download |
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Official Website |
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Join WhatsApp Channel |
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FAQs – IBPS SO Admit Card 2026
1. Is IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 released?
Yes. The IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 was released on 20 August 2026 for CRP-SPL-XVI candidates.
2. When is the IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026?
The IBPS Specialist Officer Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for 29 August 2026.
3. How can I download IBPS SO Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the call letter from the official IBPS website by entering their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
4. What is the IBPS SO exam date for the Main Examination 2026?
The IBPS SO Main Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026, according to the IBPS 2026–27 examination calendar.
5. What are the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 login details?
Candidates can use their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth to access and download the IBPS SO Prelims call letter.