IBPS SO prelims result 2026 released at ibps.in, Mains exam scheduled for November 1: Check direct link to download scorecards here

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Specialist Officers (SO) Preliminary Examination Result 2026 for the CRP SPL-XVI recruitment cycle. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check their qualifying status on the official website, ibps.in. The result was announced on October 15, 2026.The preliminary examination was conducted on August 29, 2026, at designated centres across the country. Candidates will need their registration number and password or date of birth to access their results, as required by the portal.The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,043 Specialist Officer vacancies across six streams, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer.Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the main examination, tentatively scheduled for November 1, 2026. The preliminary result determines eligibility for the next stage of the selection process.IBPS SO Prelims result 2026: Steps to checkCandidates can follow the steps elucidated here to check the IBPS SO prelims result 2026 on the official website:Visit the official website, ibps.in.Open the relevant Common Recruitment Process (CRP) section on the homepage.Look for the link related to CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officers Preliminary Examination Result 2026.Click on the result link to open the login page.Enter the required credentials, including the registration number and password or date of birth.Submit the details to view the result.Download or print the result for future reference.Candidates should verify their details carefully after accessing the result. They should also retain their registration details for subsequent stages of the recruitment process.Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the IBPS SO prelims result 2026.Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the IBPS SO recruitment process.IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy detailsIBPS is recruiting for 1,043 Specialist Officer posts under the CRP SPL-XVI cycle. The vacancy count was initially 745, subsequently revised to 1,035 and later increased to 1,043.The vacancies are distributed across six specialist streams.Specialist Officer streamVacanciesIT Officer (Scale I)376Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)370Law Officer (Scale I)125Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)102HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)60Marketing Officer (Scale I)10Total1,043IT Officer and Agricultural Field Officer posts account for the largest share of the advertised vacancies. The final allotment will depend on the recruitment rules, candidates' performance and the availability of vacancies across participating banks.Which banks are participating in IBPS SO 2026 recruitment?A total of 11 public sector banks are participating in the IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI recruitment process. The participating banks are:Bank of BarodaBank of IndiaCentral Bank of IndiaBank of MaharashtraIndian BankCanara BankIndian Overseas BankUCO BankUnion Bank of IndiaPunjab National BankPunjab and Sind BankCandidates should check the official recruitment notification for the applicable post-wise eligibility conditions, vacancy allocation and other selection requirements.What happens after the IBPS SO prelims result 2026?Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will proceed to the main examination, tentatively scheduled for November 1, 2026. The next stage will assess candidates' knowledge relevant to their respective Specialist Officer streams.The preliminary examination is a screening stage in the selection process. Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable examination pattern and qualifying requirements for their chosen post.Those who qualify in the main examination will proceed to the interview stage, wherever applicable under the recruitment process. Final selection will be based on the prescribed selection criteria and candidates' performance in the relevant stages.Candidates are advised to monitor the official IBPS website for updates on the main examination, scorecards, cutoff marks, and subsequent recruitment stages.Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.