IBPS Specialist Officer Admit Card 2026 Released, Download Call Letter

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the admit card for the Specialist Officer (SO) Scale I examination 2026. Candidates who applied for the 1,043 Specialist Officer positions across various participating public sector banks can now download their hall tickets from the official portal. This recruitment drive covers multiple technical and specialized roles including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

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IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Key Dates

The selection process begins with the Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. Below is the schedule for the recruitment cycle:

Vacancy Distribution

A total of 1,043 vacancies are distributed among various Specialist Officer Scale-I posts as follows:

• Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): 89 vacancies
• Law Officer (Scale I): 105 vacancies
• HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): 60 vacancies
• IT Officer (Scale I): Part of total 1043 (post-wise break-up as per bank allocation)
• Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): Part of total 1043
• Marketing Officer (Scale I): Part of total 1043

Post-Wise Qualification Criteria

Candidate eligibility varies based on the specific specialist discipline applied for:

• IT Officer (Scale I): 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR a Postgraduate Degree in relevant fields.
• Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): 4-year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/Food Science/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Sericulture.
• Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
• Law Officer (Scale I): A Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council.
• HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): Graduate and Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Degree or Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law.
• Marketing Officer (Scale I): Graduate and Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing. In case of dual specializations, one of the fields of specialization should be in Marketing. In case of major/minor specializations, major specialization should be in Marketing. Candidates having PG Degree (MMS or MBA)/PG Diploma with more than two specializations are not eligible to apply.

Note: For posts other than IT Officer Scale I, candidates must also have a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in High School/College/Institute.

Age Limit and Relaxations

The age calculation is determined as on July 1, 2026.

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Upper age relaxations apply as follows:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

Application Fee Structure

Salary Structure

The basic pay for IBPS Specialist Officer Scale-I post is ₹48,480. The estimated gross monthly salary ranges between ₹70,000 and ₹90,000, bringing the in-hand monthly salary to approximately ₹60,000 to ₹75,000 depending on the location of posting and applicable allowances.

Selection Process

Selection for IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment is conducted through three successive stages:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview

How to Download IBPS SO Admit Card

1. Visit the official portal at ibps.in.
2. Click on the link for IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL) Preliminary Exam Admit Card.
3. Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth.
4. Submit the captcha code and view your hall ticket.
5. Download and print a clear copy of the admit card to carry to the examination centre.

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