Sarkari Sewayojan

•   The official name for this job opening is the IBPS Specialist Officer XVI (16th) Recruitment 2026.
•   This recruitment drive is being managed by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, commonly known as IBPS.
•   There are a total of 745 seats available for various specialist roles in participating banks.

•   You can start filling out your application form from July 1, 2026.
•   The final day to submit your form and pay the fee is July 21, 2026.
•   The first stage of testing, the Preliminary Exam, is planned for August 2026.
•   You can expect your initial results in either September or October 2026.
•   Those who pass the first round will take the Main Exam in November 2026.

•   Candidates belonging to General, Other Backward Classes, or Economically Weaker Sections must pay ₹ 850.
•   Candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Physical Handicap categories pay a reduced fee of ₹ 175.
•   You can complete your payment through digital modes or offline banking methods as per the rules.

•   To apply, you must be at least 20 years old.
•   Your age should not exceed 30 years as of the cutoff date.
•   Extra years are allowed for specific reserved categories based on official government and IBPS rules.

•   IT Officer: Needs a degree in computers or electronics, or a specialized Master's degree.
•   Agriculture Field Officer: Requires a degree specifically in Agriculture or equivalent engineering.
•   Law Officer: You must have a law degree and be officially enrolled as an advocate.
•   Rajbasha Adhikari: Focuses on Master's degrees in Hindi or Sanskrit with secondary language requirements.
•   HR/Personal Officer: Requires post-graduate studies in Human Resources or related industrial relations.

•   The IT Officer role has the highest number of openings for the General (UR) category with 122 seats.
•   For Agriculture Field Officers, there are 190 total seats distributed across all categories.
•   Law Officers have 105 positions available in this recruitment cycle.
•   HR/Personnel roles offer 60 total spots for qualified candidates.

•   The first hurdle is the Preliminary exam which filters candidates for the next round.
•   Successful candidates then move to the Main examination in November.
•   The syllabus covers professional knowledge and general aptitude specific to each post.
•   Applicants should review the full notification to understand the specific marking scheme.

•   You must visit the application website during the official registration window.
•   It is vital to read every detail in the notification to avoid mistakes.
•   Make sure you have your handwritten declaration and other basic details ready.
•   Use high-quality scans for your photo and other required documents.
•   Double-check every entry in the preview section before clicking submit.
•   Remember that your application is not valid unless the fee payment is successful.
•   Always keep a printed copy of your final submitted form for future use.

•   Use the Apply Online link to reach the registration page.
•   The Download Notification link provides the complete rulebook for this exam.
•   Visit the official IBPS website for any formal announcements or changes.
•   Online Sewayojan tools are available to help you resize your photos and signatures.