The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has declared the IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 on 15 October 2026 for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers XVI (CRP SPL-XVI). The preliminary examination was held on 29 August 2026 for 1,043 Specialist Officer vacancies across six streams. Candidates who appeared in the prelims can now check their qualifying status and download their scorecard on the official website, ibps.in, using their registration number and password/date of birth. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will appear in the IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026, scheduled for 1 November 2026. Read the official result notice for the scorecard download window, mains schedule and all other instructions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declared | 15 October 2026 |
| Scorecard Download Link | Until 22 October 2026 |
| Mains Examination | 1 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be notified |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer | 1,043 (total, all streams) | Graduate / Post Graduate in relevant discipline |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | Graduate in Agriculture or allied discipline | |
| Law Officer | Law Graduate | |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Post Graduate with Hindi/Sanskrit | |
| HR / Personnel Officer | Post Graduate in HR/Personnel Management | |
| Marketing Officer | Post Graduate in Marketing |
Stream-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the detailed CRP SPL-XVI notification on ibps.in. Through this recruitment drive, IBPS will recruit 1,043 Specialist Officers in participating banks.
How to Check IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website, ibps.in.
- Open the “CRP Specialist Officers” section and select “Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers-XVI”.
- Click on the link “Prelims Result for CRP SPL-XVI”.
- Enter your registration number / roll number and password / date of birth.
- Fill in the captcha code correctly and submit.
- Your qualifying status and scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the scorecard and take a printout for future reference.
The scorecard download link is available only until 22 October 2026, so candidates should download it without delay. Check all personal details on the scorecard carefully and contact IBPS through official channels if there is any discrepancy.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (screening test)
- Main Examination (1 November 2026)
- Interview
The preliminary examination is only a screening test to shortlist candidates for the mains. The final merit list will be prepared based on the cumulative scores of the Mains examination and the Interview round. Candidates should begin preparing for the mains without delay and check ibps.in regularly for the mains admit card, exam instructions and reporting time.
Exam Pattern (Mains — as per the published scheme)
The IBPS SO Mains examination consists of objective and descriptive tests in the professional knowledge area of each stream, as per the official CRP SPL-XVI notification. The exact paper pattern, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for each stream are given in the detailed notification on ibps.in. Candidates should confirm the stream-wise pattern before the exam.
Documents Required (for Mains / Interview stages)
- Printed admit card for the mains examination
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
- Educational certificates and mark sheets (as per stream eligibility)
- Category / caste certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Result / Scorecard | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q. When was the IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 declared?
A. The result for CRP SPL-XVI prelims was declared on 15 October 2026 on ibps.in.
Q. What is the last date to download the IBPS SO 2026 scorecard?
A. The scorecard download link is available until 22 October 2026.
Q. When is the IBPS SO Mains Exam 2026?
A. The mains examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026. Check ibps.in for the mains admit card.
Q. How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI?
A. 1,043 Specialist Officer vacancies across six streams: IT, AFO, Law, Rajbhasha, HR/Personnel and Marketing.
Q. What details are required to check the IBPS SO result?
A. Registration number or roll number and password or date of birth on ibps.in.
Q. Is the IBPS SO prelims score counted in the final merit?
A. No. The prelims is a screening test. The final merit is based on the mains and interview scores.
Sources: IBPS CRP SPL-XVI official result notice; ibps.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.