IBPS SO XVI 2026 CRP SPL-XVI · Agriculture Field Officer and other specialist posts

Closed Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · Banking · All India

Exam held 9 days ago

1 Nov 2026

Result not out yet

Notice 1 Jul 2026 · ibps.in ↗ Checked

IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, open to candidates from all over India. Age 20–30 years as on 1 Jul 2026 (General: born 2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2006); minimum qualification: Graduate.

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Date of birth
Category
Highest qualification

At a glance

Notice
CRP SPL-XVI
Age
20–30 years · on 1 Jul 2026 · varies by post Relaxation: OBC-NCL +3 · SC +5 · ST +5 years
Date of birth
2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2006 · General / UR · EWS2 Jul 1993 – 1 Jul 2006 · OBC-NCL2 Jul 1991 – 1 Jul 2006 · SC · ST
Qualification
Graduate · lowest across posts
Where
All India
Exam date
Held 1 Nov 2026

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Key dates

Notification out
1 Jul 2026
Applications open
1 Jul 2026
Applications close
21 Jul 2026
Prelims result
15 Oct 2026
Admit card
22 Oct 2026
Exam
1 Nov 2026
Result
To be announced
Interview
To be announced
Provisional allotment
To be announced

Eligibility by post

IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer (Scale I)
Age limit
20–30 yrs · age counted on 1 Jul 2026
Age relaxation
OBC-NCL +3 yrs · SC +5 yrs · ST +5 yrs
Qualification
Each post needs a specific degree, with the result declared by 21 Jul 2026: IT Officer a 4-year B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT or Electronics (or a PG degree in these, or graduation plus DOEACC 'B' level); Agricultural Field Officer a 4-year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, Dairy, Fishery, Food Technology or another listed allied subject; Law Officer an LL.B. with enrolment as an advocate with the Bar Council.
State
All India
Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Age limit
20–30 yrs · age counted on 1 Jul 2026
Age relaxation
OBC-NCL +3 yrs · SC +5 yrs · ST +5 yrs
Qualification
Each post needs a specific postgraduate qualification, with the result declared by 21 Jul 2026: Rajbhasha Adhikari a PG degree in Hindi (with English at graduation) or in Sanskrit (with English and Hindi at graduation); HR/Personnel Officer graduation plus a 2-year full-time PG degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law; Marketing Officer graduation plus a 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDM (or similar) in Marketing.
State
All India

How selection works

  1. Online Preliminary exam
  2. Online Main exam
  3. Interview
  4. Provisional allotment to a bank

Fee and pay

SC, ST, PwBD
₹175
All others
₹850
Pay
Scale I: basic pay ₹48,480–85,920As printed in the official notice.
Updated · Checked against the official notice on View source ↗

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Common questions about IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)

What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?

The last date to apply is 21 Jul 2026. Applications open on 1 Jul 2026.

When is the IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) exam?

The exam was held on 1 Nov 2026.

What is the age limit for IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?

20–30 years, counted as on 1 Jul 2026. How age is counted

What is the date of birth limit for IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?

General / UR · EWS: born 2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2006; OBC-NCL: born 2 Jul 1993 – 1 Jul 2006; SC · ST: born 2 Jul 1991 – 1 Jul 2006. How the birth-date window works

Is there age relaxation in IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?

Yes. The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and 5 years for ST. Persons with disabilities get extra relaxation too — see the official notification for the exact years. Age relaxation explained

What qualification do I need for IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?

At least: Graduate. The exact requirement differs by post — see “Eligibility by post” above.

When will the IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) admit card be released?

The admit card date is 22 Oct 2026.

Where is the official notification for IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?

It is published by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Applications are made on ibps.in. Open the official notification ↗

How do I know if I’m eligible for IBPS SO XVI 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?

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