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IBPS SO XVI Mains Admit Card 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the admit cards for the Specialist Officers (CRP SO/SPL-XVI) Mains examination. Candidates who successfully cleared the preliminary stage can now download their hall tickets from the official portal.

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Important Dates

Application Start Date
01 July 2026
Registration Last Date
26 July 2026
Mains Exam Date
01 November 2026
Mains Admit Card Release
22 October 2026
Vacancies & Eligibility
Official Cadre
Vacancies1405Total Posts
Prescribed Qualification

Candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Mains Examination.

Detailed vacancy & qualification criteria in the matrix below

Fee

CategoryFee
General, OBC, EWS
₹850/-
SC, ST, PH
₹175/-
Online: UPI, Cards & Net Banking

Age Limit

20-30 Years as on 01 July 2026
OBC: +3ySC/ST: +5yPwD: +10yExSM

Vacancy & Eligibility Details

Official allocations across cadres, vacancies, category quota, and prescribed eligibility criteria.

6 Allocations
IBPS

IT Officer (Scale-I)

Sanctioned Seats:301 Posts
Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Discipline

Candidates must have a 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation. Alternatively, candidates with a Postgraduate degree in the relevant disciplines or those who have passed the DOEACC ‘B’ Level examination are also eligible.

Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
IBPSPrescribed Discipline

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)

Sanctioned Seats:370 Posts
B.E. / B.Tech (4-Year Engineering Degree)

Candidates must have a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Cooperation & Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, B.Tech. Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, or Fisheries Engineering from a recognized university or institution.

Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
IBPSPrescribed Discipline

Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

Sanctioned Seats:89 Posts
Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Discipline

Candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation level, or a Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with both Hindi and English as subjects at the graduation level from a recognized university.

Fresher Candidates Eligible
IBPSLaw & Judicial Cadre

Law Officer (Scale I)

Sanctioned Seats:105 Posts
Degree in Law (LLB / Integrated Law)

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university and be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.

Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
IBPSPrescribed Discipline

HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)

Sanctioned Seats:60 Posts
Diploma in Relevant Stream

Candidates must have a Graduation degree along with a full-time 2-year Postgraduate Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources (HR), Human Resource Development (HRD), Social Work, or Labour Law from a recognized university or institution.

Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
IBPSPrescribed Discipline

Marketing Officer (Scale I)

Sanctioned Seats:00 Posts
Master's Degree / Post-Graduation

Candidates must have a Graduation degree along with a full-time 2-year MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), or PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Marketing from a recognized university or institution.

Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
Total Sanctioned Posts:1405 Posts

Mode of Selection / Selection Process

Sequential qualification stages in chronological order

5 Sequential Stages
01Written / CBT

Preliminary Written Exam

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

02Written / CBT

Mains Written Exam

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

03Interview / SSB

Interview

Psychological, physical & officer aptitude assessment

04Verification

Document Verification

Original matriculation, marksheets & category audit

05Written / CBT

Medical Examination

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

How to Download Admit Card

Step-by-step verified candidate procedure for error-free form submission

5 Guided Steps
01Step 1

Visit Official Portal

Visit the official IBPS website at https://www.ibps.in/.

02Step 2

Visit Official Portal

Navigate to the 'CRP Specialist Officers' section.

03Step 3

Locate Application Link

Click on the link for 'CRP SO-XVI Mains Admit Card'.

04Step 4

Locate Application Link

Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth to log in.

05Step 5

Final Verification & Submission

Download and print the admit card for the examination.

Official Advisory: Verify personal credentials, JEE marks & upload specs before final submission.

Detailed Notification & Overview

The Mains examination is set to take place on 01 November 2026. Candidates are advised to download their admit cards well in advance to check their designated exam center, reporting time, and shift details. The recruitment process covers 1,405 vacancies across various specialist roles including IT, Agriculture, Law, and HR. Ensure you carry a valid photo ID along with the printed admit card to the examination venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

5 Essential Questions

Q1When is the IBPS SO XVI Mains examination scheduled?

The Mains examination for IBPS SO XVI is scheduled to be conducted on 01 November 2026.

Q2How can I download my Mains admit card?

You can download your admit card by visiting the official IBPS website, logging into the CRP SO-XVI portal using your registration credentials, and selecting the admit card download link.

Q3What is the age limit for the IBPS SO XVI recruitment?

Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of 01 July 2026 to be eligible for the recruitment.

Q4Is there a fee for the application process?

Yes, the application fee is ₹850/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175/- for SC, ST, and PH candidates.

Q5Where can I verify the official updates for this recruitment?

Always verify information through the official IBPS website at https://www.ibps.in/ to ensure accuracy and avoid misinformation.

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