{"id":363,"date":"2026-10-16T05:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/?post_type=gjp_result&#038;p=363"},"modified":"2026-10-16T05:57:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:57:31","slug":"ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date","status":"publish","type":"gjp_result","link":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Out \u2013 Specialist Officer XVI Result Link, 1043 Vacancies, Mains Exam Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026:<\/mark><\/strong> The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially declared the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>IBPS Specialist Officer Preliminary Examination Result 2026<\/strong> on <strong>15 October 2026<\/strong><\/mark> for the Common Recruitment Process <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>CRP SPL-XVI (16th)<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who appeared in the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination held on<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> <strong>29 August 2026<\/strong><\/mark> can now check their qualifying status through the official website <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>ibps.in<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The recruitment covers <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">1,043 reported vacancies<\/mark><\/strong> across Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear in the<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> <strong>IBPS SO Mains Examination scheduled for 1 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Latest Update \u2013 16 October 2026:<\/mark><\/strong> The IBPS SO XVI Prelims Result has been released. Candidates can check their result status through the official IBPS recruitment page using their registration or roll number and password or date of birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_Latest_News\" >IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Latest News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Important_Highlights\" >Important Highlights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Recruitment_2026_Important_Dates\" >IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_XVI_Vacancy_Details_2026\" >IBPS SO XVI Vacancy Details 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_Direct_Link\" >IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Direct Link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#How_to_Check_IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026\" >How to Check IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Result_2026_Login_Details\" >IBPS SO Result 2026 Login Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Details_Mentioned_in_IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026\" >Details Mentioned in IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Prelims_Score_Card_2026\" >IBPS SO Prelims Score Card 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Mains_Exam_Date_2026\" >IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#For_IT_Officer_Agricultural_Field_Officer_HRPersonnel_Officer_and_Marketing_Officer\" >For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#For_Law_Officer_and_Rajbhasha_Adhikari\" >For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Negative_Marking\" >Negative Marking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#For_IT_Officer_Agricultural_Field_Officer_Law_Officer_HRPersonnel_Officer_and_Marketing_Officer\" >For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#For_Rajbhasha_Adhikari\" >For Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Mains_Syllabus_2026\" >IBPS SO Mains Syllabus 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IT_Officer\" >IT Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Agricultural_Field_Officer\" >Agricultural Field Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Law_Officer\" >Law Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#HRPersonnel_Officer\" >HR\/Personnel Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Marketing_Officer\" >Marketing Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Rajbhasha_Adhikari\" >Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Selection_Process_2026\" >IBPS SO Selection Process 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Preliminary_Examination\" >Preliminary Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Main_Examination\" >Main Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Interview\" >Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Final_Selection\" >Final Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Final_Merit_Calculation\" >IBPS SO Final Merit Calculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Salary_2026\" >IBPS SO Salary 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#What_to_Do_After_Qualifying_IBPS_SO_Prelims_2026\" >What to Do After Qualifying IBPS SO Prelims 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Documents_Required_for_IBPS_SO_Mains_2026\" >Documents Required for IBPS SO Mains 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Result_2026_Important_Links\" >IBPS SO Result 2026 Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_FAQs\" >IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q1_Is_IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_declared\" >Q1. Is IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 declared?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q2_What_is_the_IBPS_SO_XVI_Prelims_Exam_Date\" >Q2. What is the IBPS SO XVI Prelims Exam Date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q3_What_is_the_official_website_to_check_IBPS_SO_Result_2026\" >Q3. What is the official website to check IBPS SO Result 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q4_What_details_are_required_to_check_the_result\" >Q4. What details are required to check the result?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q5_How_many_vacancies_are_available_in_IBPS_SO_XVI\" >Q5. How many vacancies are available in IBPS SO XVI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q6_What_is_the_IBPS_SO_Mains_Exam_Date_2026\" >Q6. What is the IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q7_What_does_CRP_SPL-XVI_mean\" >Q7. What does CRP SPL-XVI mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q8_Which_posts_are_included_in_IBPS_SO_Recruitment_2026\" >Q8. Which posts are included in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q9_Are_IBPS_SO_Prelims_marks_counted_in_final_selection\" >Q9. Are IBPS SO Prelims marks counted in final selection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q10_What_is_the_IBPS_SO_selection_process\" >Q10. What is the IBPS SO selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q11_What_is_the_Mains_examination_pattern_for_IT_Officer\" >Q11. What is the Mains examination pattern for IT Officer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q12_Is_there_negative_marking_in_IBPS_SO_Prelims\" >Q12. Is there negative marking in IBPS SO Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q13_When_will_the_IBPS_SO_Prelims_scorecard_be_released\" >Q13. When will the IBPS SO Prelims scorecard be released?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q14_What_is_the_final_merit_weightage\" >Q14. What is the final merit weightage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/results\/ibps-so-prelims-result-2026-out-specialist-officer-xvi-result-link-1043-vacancies-mains-exam-date\/#Q15_What_is_the_official_IBPS_website\" >Q15. What is the official IBPS website?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_XVI_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span>IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Recruiting Organisation<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Institute of Banking Personnel Selection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Recruitment Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>IBPS Specialist Officer XVI Recruitment 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Examination Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>IBPS SO Preliminary Examination 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Recruitment Cycle<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>CRP SPL-XVI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Recruitment Year<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>2026\u201327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Total Vacancies<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1,043 (Reported)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Post Category<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Specialist Officer, Scale I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Preliminary Exam Date<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>29 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Prelims Result Date<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>15 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Result Status<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Declared<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mains Exam Date<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1 November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Selection Process<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Prelims, Mains and Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Result Mode<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Official Website<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_Latest_News\"><\/span>IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Latest News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">IBPS has activated the result-status facility for candidates who appeared in the Specialist Officer XVI Preliminary Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The official recruitment page lists the notice titled <strong>Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination for CRP-SPL-XVI<\/strong>, dated 15 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should check their qualifying status before the result-viewing window closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Highlights\"><\/span>Important Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong>IBPS SO XVI Prelims Result declared on 15 October 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preliminary examination conducted on <strong>29 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment for <strong>1,043 reported vacancies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six Specialist Officer streams covered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Result available through the official IBPS website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mains examination scheduled for <strong>1 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit calculation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualified candidates must prepare for the Professional Knowledge examination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Recruitment_2026_Important_Dates\"><\/span>IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date \/ Status<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment Notification<\/td><td>1 July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Application<\/td><td>July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preliminary Admit Card<\/td><td>August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preliminary Examination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>29 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prelims Result Declared<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>15 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains Admit Card<\/td><td>As Per Official Notice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mains Examination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1 November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains Result<\/td><td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provisional Allotment<\/td><td>As Per IBPS Schedule<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should follow official IBPS updates for revised dates and individual call-letter instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_XVI_Vacancy_Details_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO XVI Vacancy Details 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The recruitment covers <strong>1,043 reported vacancies<\/strong> across the following Specialist Officer streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Post Name<\/th><th>Scale<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>IT Officer<\/td><td>Scale I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agricultural Field Officer<\/td><td>Scale I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/td><td>Scale I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law Officer<\/td><td>Scale I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HR\/Personnel Officer<\/td><td>Scale I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing Officer<\/td><td>Scale I<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> IBPS has issued updated vacancy notices and corrigenda during the recruitment cycle. Candidates should refer to the latest official vacancy statement for the final post-wise, bank-wise and category-wise distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_Direct_Link\"><\/span>IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Direct Link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can check their results through the official IBPS Specialist Officer XVI recruitment page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Official Result Notice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IBPS SO XVI Recruitment Page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official result notice leads candidates to the applicable result-status facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026\"><\/span>How to Check IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>CRP Specialist Officers<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Specialist Officers XVI<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination for CRP-SPL-XVI<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the result login link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your registration number or roll number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your password or date of birth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the security CAPTCHA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the login or submit button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your qualifying status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save or print the result for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should use the official result link rather than unofficial third-party login pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Result_2026_Login_Details\"><\/span>IBPS SO Result 2026 Login Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Required Information<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Registration Number \/ Roll Number<\/td><td>As Provided During Application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password \/ Date of Birth<\/td><td>Registered Credentials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security CAPTCHA<\/td><td>As Displayed on Login Page<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment<\/td><td>CRP SPL-XVI<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should ensure that the details match their original application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_Mentioned_in_IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026\"><\/span>Details Mentioned in IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The result-status page may display:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Candidate&#8217;s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Specialist Officer post<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preliminary examination status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualification for the Main Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Section-wise marks and cut-off information may be published separately through the scorecard facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Prelims_Score_Card_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Prelims Score Card 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">IBPS may provide a separate marks or scorecard facility after the preliminary result declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should monitor the official website for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Prelims scorecard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section-wise marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category-wise cut-off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scorecard download deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume that the result-status page itself provides the complete scorecard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Mains_Exam_Date_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>IBPS Specialist Officer XVI Main Examination<\/strong> is scheduled for <strong>1 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Only candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination and meet the applicable conditions can proceed to the Main Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Main Examination focuses primarily on the Professional Knowledge required for the applied Specialist Officer post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Preliminary Examination pattern differs according to the Specialist Officer stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_IT_Officer_Agricultural_Field_Officer_HRPersonnel_Officer_and_Marketing_Officer\"><\/span>For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>125<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 120 minutes, with separate sectional timings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Law_Officer_and_Rajbhasha_Adhikari\"><\/span>For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>125<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 120 minutes, with separate sectional timings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative_Marking\"><\/span>Negative Marking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question applies to incorrect answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should refer to the official information handout for the final examination instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_IT_Officer_Agricultural_Field_Officer_Law_Officer_HRPersonnel_Officer_and_Marketing_Officer\"><\/span>For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Rajbhasha_Adhikari\"><\/span>For Rajbhasha Adhikari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge \u2013 Objective<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge \u2013 Descriptive<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should follow the official Mains information handout for the applicable examination format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Mains_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Mains Syllabus 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Professional Knowledge syllabus depends on the applied post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IT_Officer\"><\/span>IT Officer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Computer Networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database Management Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Technology Fundamentals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agricultural_Field_Officer\"><\/span>Agricultural Field Officer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Agronomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horticulture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Husbandry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crop Production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Officer\"><\/span>Law Officer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Banking Regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiable Instruments Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SARFAESI Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal Principles Relevant to Banking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HRPersonnel_Officer\"><\/span>HR\/Personnel Officer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Human Resource Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisational Behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment and Selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labour Laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training and Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketing_Officer\"><\/span>Marketing Officer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Marketing Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumer Behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking Products and Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rajbhasha_Adhikari\"><\/span>Rajbhasha Adhikari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hindi Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official Language Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindi and English Language Usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional Language Knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">These are preparation topics. Candidates should use the official IBPS examination information handout for authoritative test instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Selection Process 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The selection process consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Preliminary Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provisional Allotment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preliminary_Examination\"><\/span>Preliminary Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The preliminary examination is qualifying in nature for shortlisting candidates for the Mains examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Examination\"><\/span>Main Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who qualify in Mains may be shortlisted for the Common Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview\"><\/span>Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Common Interview is conducted according to the IBPS recruitment process and participating-bank requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Selection\"><\/span>Final Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The final merit calculation uses the prescribed weightage of Mains and Interview marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Prelims marks are not added to the final merit score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Final_Merit_Calculation\"><\/span>IBPS SO Final Merit Calculation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The prescribed weightage for the final selection is generally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Selection Stage<\/th><th>Weightage<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Main Examination<\/td><td>80%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must meet the applicable qualifying requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Salary_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Salary 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Specialist Officer Scale I positions follow the applicable participating public-sector bank pay structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Salary components may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Basic Pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dearness Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>House Rent Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Applicable Benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The actual salary depends on the participating bank, posting location and applicable service rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_After_Qualifying_IBPS_SO_Prelims_2026\"><\/span>What to Do After Qualifying IBPS SO Prelims 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who qualify should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Check the official Mains examination schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the Mains call letter when available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the Professional Knowledge syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practise post-specific mock tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise important technical and banking concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the examination centre and reporting instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep valid photo identification ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the IBPS website for further notices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_IBPS_SO_Mains_2026\"><\/span>Documents Required for IBPS SO Mains 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should carry documents specified in the Mains call letter, which may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Printed Mains admit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original valid photo identity proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopy of identity proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent photographs, if required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other documents prescribed by IBPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should read the official call-letter instructions carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Result_2026_Important_Links\"><\/span>IBPS SO Result 2026 Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Important Links<\/th><th>Action<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/index.php\/result-status-of-online-preliminary-examination-for-crp-spl-xvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Official Result Notice<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">IBPS SO XVI Recruitment Page<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/index.php\/specialist-officers-xvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">IBPS SO Updated Vacancies<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/index.php\/specialist-officers-xvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Official Recruitment Updates<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">IBPS SO Mains Exam Schedule<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Examination Calendar<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Check Official IBPS Portal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">IBPS SO Prelims Score Card<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Check Official IBPS Portal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Official IBPS Website<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_FAQs\"><\/span>IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Is_IBPS_SO_Prelims_Result_2026_declared\"><\/span>Q1. Is IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 declared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. IBPS declared the CRP SPL-XVI Preliminary Examination Result on <strong>15 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_IBPS_SO_XVI_Prelims_Exam_Date\"><\/span>Q2. What is the IBPS SO XVI Prelims Exam Date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The examination was held on <strong>29 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_official_website_to_check_IBPS_SO_Result_2026\"><\/span>Q3. What is the official website to check IBPS SO Result 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can check their results at <strong>ibps.in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_details_are_required_to_check_the_result\"><\/span>Q4. What details are required to check the result?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Registration number or roll number and password or date of birth are generally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_many_vacancies_are_available_in_IBPS_SO_XVI\"><\/span>Q5. How many vacancies are available in IBPS SO XVI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Recruitment reports mention <strong>1,043 vacancies<\/strong>. Candidates should check the latest official vacancy statement for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_What_is_the_IBPS_SO_Mains_Exam_Date_2026\"><\/span>Q6. What is the IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Mains examination is scheduled for <strong>1 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_What_does_CRP_SPL-XVI_mean\"><\/span>Q7. What does CRP SPL-XVI mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It means the 16th Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers in participating banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Which_posts_are_included_in_IBPS_SO_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>Q8. Which posts are included in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_Are_IBPS_SO_Prelims_marks_counted_in_final_selection\"><\/span>Q9. Are IBPS SO Prelims marks counted in final selection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Prelims marks are used for shortlisting and are not included in final merit calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_What_is_the_IBPS_SO_selection_process\"><\/span>Q10. What is the IBPS SO selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Common Interview, followed by provisional allotment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_What_is_the_Mains_examination_pattern_for_IT_Officer\"><\/span>Q11. What is the Mains examination pattern for IT Officer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Mains examination includes a Professional Knowledge test with <strong>60 questions for 60 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_Is_there_negative_marking_in_IBPS_SO_Prelims\"><\/span>Q12. Is there negative marking in IBPS SO Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to an incorrect answer are deducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_When_will_the_IBPS_SO_Prelims_scorecard_be_released\"><\/span>Q13. When will the IBPS SO Prelims scorecard be released?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should check the official IBPS website for a separate marks or scorecard announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_What_is_the_final_merit_weightage\"><\/span>Q14. What is the final merit weightage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Main Examination carries 80% weightage and the Interview carries 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_What_is_the_official_IBPS_website\"><\/span>Q15. 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