IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Eligibility 2026

Stream-specific eligibility (IBPS SO)

Age

20 to 30 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1st November of the recruitment year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 35), OBC +3 years (up to 33), PwBD +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen relaxation as per Government rules.

Education

Stream-specific. IT Officer: 4-year B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics & Telecom or M.Tech/M.Sc/MCA in CS/IT/Electronics. Agricultural Field Officer: 4-year B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Agri Engg / Forestry / Fisheries / Pisciculture / Food Science / Agri Marketing & Co-op / Co-operation & Banking / Agri-Business Management. Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation OR PG in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at graduation OR PG in English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi medium and English as a subject at graduation. Law Officer: Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) with enrolment as an advocate with Bar Council. HR/Personnel Officer: Graduate + 2-year full-time PG Degree or PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law. Marketing Officer: Graduate + 2-year full-time MMS (Marketing) / MBA (Marketing) / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialisation in Marketing.

Nationality

Citizen of India OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent of permanently settling in India. Categories (b)-(d) require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

Attempts

NO maximum attempt limit — a candidate may appear any number of times within the prescribed age band. Application fee: Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD; Rs 850 for all other categories (indicative — to be confirmed against the current cycle's notification).