IBPS Specialist Officer SO SPL 16th Admit Card 2026 – Download Prelims Hall Ticket

The IBPS Specialist Officer SO SPL 16th Admit Card 2026 has been released for candidates appearing in the preliminary examination. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued the Preliminary Admit Card on 20 August 2026.

The recruitment is being conducted for 1,035 Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer.

Candidates who completed their applications should download the hall ticket and check the exam date, reporting time, examination centre and other instructions carefully.

IBPS Specialist Officer SO SPL 16th Admit Card 2026

Check the IBPS SO SPL 16th Admit Card 2026 release date, preliminary exam schedule, vacancies, eligibility and important instructions before appearing for the examination.

The IBPS Specialist Officer SO SPL 16th Admit Card 2026 is now available for the preliminary examination. Candidates can use their registration details to access the hall ticket and should carry a printed copy to the examination centre.

As per the provided schedule, the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination will be conducted in August 2026.

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IBPS SO 16th Exam 2026 Important Dates

Keep these important IBPS SO dates handy, including the application period, preliminary admit card, exam, result and upcoming mains examination schedule.

IBPS SO SPL XVI Recruitment 2026 Overview

Get a quick overview of the Specialist Officer recruitment, including total vacancies, participating banking posts, age limit, application mode and examination stages.

IBPS Specialist Officer 16th Vacancy Details

Check the post-wise vacancy distribution for IBPS SO XVI and understand how many positions are available for each Specialist Officer role.

The recruitment includes 1,035 vacancies across six Specialist Officer posts. The largest number of vacancies is available for IT Officer and Agriculture Field Officer positions.

IBPS SO 16th Eligibility Criteria 2026

Review the educational qualifications for IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Rajbhasha and Marketing Officer posts before checking your eligibility for the recruitment.

The educational requirement varies according to the Specialist Officer position.

Candidates should read the official recruitment notification for the exact post-wise qualification requirements.

IBPS Specialist Officer Age Limit 2026

Check the minimum and maximum age requirement for IBPS Specialist Officer XVI recruitment and the applicable relaxation for reserved category candidates.

The age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026.

IBPS SO 16th Application Fee

Find the examination fee applicable to different categories and understand the charges paid during the online application process.

The fee was payable through the prescribed online or offline payment methods.

How to Download IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026

Follow these simple steps to download your IBPS Specialist Officer preliminary hall ticket and verify all important details before the exam.

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Open the Specialist Officer XVI recruitment section.
3. Select the link for the preliminary examination call letter.
4. Enter your registration number or roll number and password/date of birth.
5. Submit the login details.
6. Check the admit card displayed on the screen.
7. Download and save the call letter.
8. Take a clear printout for the examination day.

Candidates should check their name, photograph, roll number, exam date, reporting time and examination centre after downloading the call letter.

Details Mentioned on IBPS SO Admit Card

Know which details to verify on your Specialist Officer hall ticket so that any mistake can be reported before the examination.

The admit card generally contains important information such as:

• Candidate's name
• Roll number
• Registration number
• Photograph and signature
• Examination date
• Reporting time
• Exam centre and address
• Candidate instructions
• Exam-related guidelines

If any major information appears incorrect, candidates should follow the instructions given by IBPS for correction or assistance.

Documents Required for IBPS SO Prelims Exam

Prepare the required documents before leaving for the examination centre to avoid last-minute problems during the IBPS Specialist Officer preliminary exam.

Candidates should carry the documents mentioned in their call letter. These generally include:

• Printed IBPS SO admit card
• Valid original photo ID proof
• Required photocopy of the ID proof
• Passport-size photograph, if instructed
• Any additional document specifically mentioned in the call letter

Candidates should carefully read all instructions printed on the hall ticket before the exam.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2026

Understand the main stages of the Specialist Officer recruitment process, from the preliminary examination to the mains exam and final selection.

The IBPS Specialist Officer selection process generally includes:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview, wherever applicable
4. Final selection based on the prescribed recruitment rules

Candidates qualifying for the next stage should continue their preparation according to the relevant Specialist Officer syllabus.

How to Fill IBPS SO XVI Online Form 2026

Review the major application steps followed during IBPS SO registration, including document preparation, fee payment, form checking and final submission.

The application window for this recruitment was open from 01 July to 26 July 2026. Candidates were required to:

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Complete the registration process.
3. Enter personal and educational information.
4. Select the appropriate Specialist Officer post.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
6. Pay the applicable application fee.
7. Check the application preview carefully.
8. Submit the form and keep a copy for future reference.

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