IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Deadline Extended - Apply Online for 745 IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer and More Posts

A fresh Institute of Banking Personnel Selection recruitment is out for 745 vacancies. The last date to apply is 26 Jul 2026. Below you will find the eligibility, important dates and the official apply link, explained in plain language.

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In short

A fresh opening from Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is out. Banking is an evergreen government-job choice — a fixed pay scale, job security and a clear promotion path. A total of 745 posts will be filled through this recruitment. Everything you need to apply is explained step by step below.

Who can apply?

If you have the slightest doubt about eligibility, read the relevant part of the official notification before filling the form — a wrong entry can get your application rejected and the fee is non-refundable.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details (Total 745)

Pay Scale

₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month (as per notification)

Selection Process

1. Exam Pattern Overview

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website www.ibps.in and click on the "CRP SPL" link on the homepage.
2. Select "Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)" to open the application form.
3. Click "Click Here for New Registration" and enter basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
4. Log in again using the provisional credentials to complete the application form.
5. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and SSC/SSLC/10th standard certificate as per specifications.
6. Capture and upload a live photograph via webcam or mobile phone.
7. Verify all details carefully, since no changes are allowed after clicking "Complete Registration" (except during the 2-day Edit Window).
8. Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
9. Download and print the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.

What is the salary?

Pay scale for this post: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month (as per notification). Government pay adds DA (dearness allowance), HRA and travel allowance on top of the basic, so the in-hand amount is higher than the basic pay.

How the selection works

Selection happens in these stages: (1) Exam Pattern Overview. The syllabus for each stage is in the official notification — prepare accordingly.

Keep these documents ready before applying

• Class 10 certificate (date-of-birth proof)
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), latest format, for reservation
• A photo ID — Aadhaar is the easiest
• Scanned copy of your signature
• Qualification certificates and mark sheets
• A valid email ID and your own mobile number (for OTP)

Worth keeping in mind

Official portals slow down in the last couple of days, so don't leave the form for the deadline — apply a few days early. Keep a saved copy of your confirmation page, and check back here for the admit card and result.

Important Links

FAQ — Your Questions, Answered

Official source: official notification ↗. Always verify on the official website before applying.

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