The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2026 Exam Dates for PSBs – CRP SPL-XVI through the official IBPS Bank Exam Calendar 2026. The Specialist Officer recruitment process will be conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
What are the IBPS SO exam dates for 2026?
As per the announced schedule, the IBPS SO Preliminary Exam 2026 will be held on 29th August 2026, while the IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled for 1st November 2026. Candidates aspiring for specialist roles in public sector banks should now streamline their preparation according to this updated timeline.
| Sr. No. | Activity | IBPS SO 2026 Dates |
|---|
| 1 | Online Examination – Preliminary | 29th August 2026 |
| 2 | Online Examination – Main | 1st November 2026 |
| 3 | Interview & Provisional Allotment | To be announced |
Which posts are covered under IBPS SO 2026?
The IBPS SO 2026 recruitment aims to fill Specialist Officer (Scale I) positions across multiple domains in participating public sector banks. The posts included under CRP SPL-XVI are
- IT Officer (Scale I)
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
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What is the IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date for 2026?
The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled to be held on 29th August 2026, as per the IBPS Bank Exam Calendar 2026. This exam is the first stage of the selection process and is qualifying in nature. Candidates who clear the prelims will be eligible to appear for the mains exam.
What is the IBPS SO Mains Exam Date for 2026?
The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Mains Examination 2026 will be conducted on 1st November 2026. Only candidates who qualify the preliminary examination can appear for the mains. The exam tests professional knowledge relevant to the post applied for.
Key Takeaways
Here are the key takeaways for this article:
- IBPS SO Prelims 2026 will be conducted on 29th August 2026.
- IBPS SO Mains 2026 is scheduled for 1st November 2026.
- The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview under CRP SPL-XVI.
- Recruitment is for Specialist Officer (Scale I) posts across multiple domains in PSBs.
