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The IBPS SO IT Officer Notification 2026 will be released under the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers XVI (CRP SPL-XVI) by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The notification is expected in July to August 2026 at ibps.in, based on the consistent July notification pattern from previous cycles. The Preliminary Examination for Specialist Officers (SPL) is scheduled for 29th August 2026, and the Main Examination is scheduled for 1st November 2026 as per the official IBPS exam calendar.
The notification is the official document defining total vacancies, bank-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, post-wise eligibility conditions, exam pattern, selection process, application fee, and all important dates. Reading the notification carefully before applying prevents the most common errors that lead to disqualification.
| Parameter Expected/Official Details | |
| Notification | CRP SPL-XVI (IBPS SO 2026-27) |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | IT Officer (Scale I) — among other SO posts |
| Notification Expected | July to August 2026 |
| Application Window (Expected) | July to August 2026 (approximately 3-4 weeks) |
| Prelims Exam | August 29, 2026 |
| Mains Exam | November 1, 2026 |
| Interview | December 2026 to January 2027 (expected) |
| Provisional Allotment | February to March 2027 (expected) |
| Expected IT Officer Vacancies | 150 to 220 (based on trend) |
| Pay Scale | Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920 (Scale I) |
| Application Fee (UR/OBC/EWS) | Rs 850 (expected) |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD) | Rs 175 (expected) |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
The CRP SPL-XV notification released July 1, 2025 is the best reference for what to expect in CRP SPL-XVI.
The IBPS SO Exam 2025 Official Notification PDF for the recruitment of 1007 Specialist Officer cadre post vacancies was released by the IBPS on 1 July 2025.
| Parameter CRP SPL-XV (2025) Data | |
| Notification Released | July 1, 2025 |
| Application Start | July 1, 2025 |
| Application Closed | July 21, 2025 |
| Prelims Date | August 30, 2025 |
| Mains Date | November 1, 2025 |
| Total Vacancies (All Posts) | 1,007 |
| IT Officer Vacancies | 203 |
| Participating Banks | 11 |
| Cycle Year Total SO Vacancies IT Officer Vacancies | |||
| CRP SPL-XV | 2025 | 1,007 | 203 |
| CRP SPL-XIV | 2024 | 1,000 (approx.) | ~180 |
| CRP SPL-XIII | 2023 | ~800 | ~160 |
| CRP SPL-XII | 2022 | ~900 | ~170 |
IT Officer has consistently represented 18-22% of total SO vacancies across cycles. For CRP SPL-XVI (2026), 150 to 220 IT Officer vacancies are expected.
IT Officer vacancies in CRP SPL-XV were distributed across the 11 participating public sector banks. The distribution varies each year based on individual bank requirements.
| Bank Headquarters Notes | ||
| Bank of Baroda | Vadodara, Gujarat | Typically one of the largest vacancy contributors |
| Bank of India | Mumbai | Consistent IT Officer vacancies |
| Bank of Maharashtra | Pune | Moderate IT Officer allocation |
| Canara Bank | Bengaluru | Technology-forward bank; significant IT vacancies |
| Central Bank of India | Mumbai | Moderate allocation |
| Indian Bank | Chennai | Consistent IT Officer vacancies |
| Indian Overseas Bank | Chennai | Moderate allocation |
| Punjab National Bank | New Delhi | Typically large overall SO vacancies |
| Punjab and Sind Bank | New Delhi | Smaller allocation |
| UCO Bank | Kolkata | Moderate allocation |
| Union Bank of India | Mumbai | Significant vacancies after merger |
Bank-wise vacancy allocation varies each cycle. The official CRP SPL-XVI notification will contain the exact bank-wise and category-wise table.
Based on the standard government reservation policy applicable to IBPS SO recruitment:
| Category Approximate Share | |
| Unreserved (UR) | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 8% |
| PwBD | Specified separately (typically 3-5 vacancies across disability categories) |
The IBPS exam calendar provides official dates for the Prelims and Mains.
| Event Expected/Official Date | |
| CRP SPL-XVI Notification | July to August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | With notification |
| Online Application Closes | Approximately 3-4 weeks after opening |
| Application Fee Payment | Same as application deadline |
| Application Correction Window | 2-3 days after closing |
| Prelims Admit Card | 10-15 days before exam |
| Prelims Exam (IT Officer Scale I) | August 29, 2026 |
| Prelims Result | September to October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 7-10 days before exam |
| Mains Exam (Professional Knowledge) | November 1, 2026 |
| Mains Result | November to December 2026 |
| Interview | December 2026 to January 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February to March 2027 |
| Section Content | |
| Post Details | All SO posts including IT Officer Scale I; pay scales |
| Vacancy Tables | Total vacancies by bank, post, and category |
| Eligibility Criteria | Nationality, age, educational qualification, experience |
| Age Relaxation | Category-wise relaxation table |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview stages and weightage |
| Exam Pattern | Section-wise questions, marks, duration for Prelims and Mains |
| Negative Marking | Confirmation of 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
| Application Process | Step-by-step IBPS One-Time Password (OTP) process |
| Application Fee | Fee by category and payment modes |
| Interview | Format and marks weightage |
| Final Merit | Formula (Mains 80% + Interview 20%) |
| Salary and Benefits | Pay scale, DA, HRA, other allowances |
| General Instructions | Rules on canvassing, conduct, multiple applications |
| Annexures | Bank-wise vacancy tables, certificate formats |
| Step Action | |
| 1 | Visit ibps.in |
| 2 | Click "CRP SPL-XVI" or "IBPS SO 2026" notification link on the homepage |
| 3 | Click the notification PDF link |
| 4 | Download and save the full PDF |
| 5 | Read the complete notification before applying |
| 6 | Pay special attention to the IT Officer eligibility conditions and bank-wise vacancy table |
| Category Fee | |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 175 (intimation charges) |
| All Others (UR, OBC, EWS) | Rs 850 |
Payment modes: Net Banking, Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets.
The fee is non-refundable. No refund is provided for withdrawal, absence, or disqualification.
| Aspect Detail | |
| Total Questions | 125 |
| Total Marks | 125 |
| Duration | 120 minutes (40 min per section) |
| Sections | Reasoning (50Q), English (25Q), QA (50Q) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Merit | Not counted; qualifying only |
Candidates qualifying Prelims with above the sectional and overall cutoffs are shortlisted for Mains.
| Aspect Detail | |
| Section | Professional Knowledge (IT) only |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Weightage in Final Merit | 80% |
| Aspect Detail | |
| Conducted by | Participating banks under IBPS oversight |
| Marks | Typically 100 marks; weighted to 20% of final merit |
| Weightage in Final Merit | 20% |
Final Score = (Mains Score × 0.80) + (Interview Score × 0.20)
The selection process includes Prelims (qualifying), Mains (80% weightage), and Interview (20% weightage). Candidates are provisionally allotted to banks based on final merit and preference.
| Aspect CRP SPL-XV (2025) CRP SPL-XVI (2026) Expectation | ||
| Notification Date | July 1, 2025 | July to August 2026 |
| Prelims Date | August 30, 2025 | August 29, 2026 |
| Mains Date | November 1, 2025 | November 1, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,007 | 900 to 1,200 (expected) |
| IT Officer Vacancies | 203 | 150 to 220 (expected) |
| Exam Pattern | Same | Expected same |
| Application Fee | Rs 850 / Rs 175 | Expected same |
| Selection Process | Same | Expected same |
The exam dates for Prelims (August 29) and Mains (November 1) are officially confirmed in the IBPS 2026 exam calendar. The notification release date and vacancies will be known only when the notification is officially published.
Once the notification is released and you have applied:
| Stage Action | |
| After application submission | Download and save the application confirmation page |
| 10-15 days before Prelims | Download Prelims admit card from ibps.in |
| Prelims Exam Day (August 29) | Carry admit card + original photo ID |
| 7-10 days before Mains | Download Mains admit card (if Prelims qualified) |
| Mains Exam Day (November 1) | Carry admit card + original photo ID |
| After Mains result | Receive interview call letter if shortlisted |
| Aspect IBPS SO IT Officer IBPS PO IBPS Clerk | |||
| Post Type | Specialist Officer (IT domain) | Probationary Officer | Clerk (Customer Service Associate) |
| Qualification | B.Tech/BCA/MCA (CS/IT/ECE) | Any graduation | Any graduation |
| Mains Content | IT Technical (Professional Knowledge only) | Banking aptitude + Descriptive | Banking aptitude |
| Pay Scale | Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920 | Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920 | Rs 17,900 to Rs 47,920 |
| Vacancies | ~200 (IT Officer) | ~4,000 | ~10,000+ |
| Interview | Yes | Yes | No |
| Technical Knowledge Tested | Yes (IT Mains) | No | No |
Since the Prelims is August 29, 2026, and the notification is expected in July to August, the actual application-to-exam window may be only 3-4 weeks. Candidates who begin preparation now — before the notification — have a decisive advantage.
The Prelims syllabus (Reasoning, QA, English) is stable and can be studied immediately. The Mains Professional Knowledge syllabus (OS, DBMS, Networking, DSA, OOP, Software Engineering, Computer Organisation) is available from previous notifications and can be studied from today.
Visit the IBPS SO IT Syllabus page for the complete topic list. The IBPS SO IT Officer Complete Guide covers the full preparation strategy.
When will the IBPS SO IT Officer 2026 notification be released? Based on the CRP SPL-XV notification date of July 1, 2025, the CRP SPL-XVI notification is expected in July to August 2026 at ibps.in.
What are the IBPS SO IT Officer 2026 exam dates? Prelims: August 29, 2026. Mains: November 1, 2026. These are official dates from the IBPS 2026 exam calendar.
How many IT Officer vacancies are expected? Based on recent cycles (203 in CRP SPL-XV), 150 to 220 IT Officer vacancies are expected in CRP SPL-XVI. Exact figures will be in the official notification.
Is CRP SPL-XVI the same as IBPS SO 2026? Yes. CRP SPL-XVI (Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers, 16th cycle) is the official name for what is commonly referred to as IBPS SO 2026.
Can I apply for multiple posts in the same IBPS SO notification? No. Candidates can apply for only one post in CRP SPL-XVI. If you want to apply for IT Officer, you cannot simultaneously apply for any other SO post in the same cycle.