IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 Out: 745 Posts, Mains Next
CRP SPL-XVI · IT 301, AFO 190, Law 105, Rajbhasha 89, HR 60 · Main exam in November
- Organisation
- IBPS
- Exam
- IBPS SO
- Total posts
- 745
- Minimum qualification
- Graduate
- Category
- Banking
- Published
- October 16, 2026 at 09:34 AM
The IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 is out. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened the "Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination for CRP-SPL-XVI" on its website. This Common Recruitment Process is for Specialist Officers (Scale I) in public sector banks for the vacancies of 2027-28. Candidates who qualify will take the Main exam, which IBPS has scheduled for November 2026.
Important Dates (as per the IBPS schedule)
- Online registration: 1 to 21 July 2026
- Preliminary exam: August 2026
- Preliminary result: September/October 2026
- Main exam call letters: October 2026
- Main exam: November 2026
- Main result: November 2026
- Interviews: November/December 2026
Vacancy Details (Indicative, 2027-28)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 190 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 0 (no vacancy reported) |
| Total | 745 |
These numbers are indicative; the final count depends on what the participating banks report.
Main Exam Pattern
- Every post: four objective tests of 150 questions and 200 marks in 125 minutes, plus a descriptive paper of 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes
- Total: 225 marks in 155 minutes
- Professional Knowledge (objective): 50 questions for 100 marks; the merit list is made on this test
- The other tests (English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude or General Awareness, depending on the post) are qualifying
- One-fourth of the marks is deducted for each wrong answer
Interview and Final Selection
- Interview: 100 marks; you need at least 40% (35% for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD) to qualify
- Final score: Main exam and interview in the ratio 80:20
- Banks are allotted on merit and preference after the interviews
How to Check the Result
- Step 1: Open the IBPS website (link at the bottom of this page)
- Step 2: Click "Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination for CRP-SPL-XVI"
- Step 3: Log in with your registration number or roll number and your password or date of birth
- Step 4: Note your status and download the Main exam call letter when IBPS releases it
Professional Knowledge decides your rank in the Main exam, so give most of your time to your own subject: IT, agriculture, law, HR or Rajbhasha.
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