IBPS SO Application Form
Last verified 31 Jul 2026
📅 IBPS SO Important Dates
| Notification | 01 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Window | 01 - 21 Jul 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | Released: 20 Aug 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Prelims Result | Expected: Oct 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Mains Result & Interview | Expected: Nov - Dec 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Expected: Jan 2027 |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
IBPS SO applications are submitted online only. No other mode of application is accepted, and hard copies are not to be sent.
Important dates — CRP SPL-XVI (2026-27)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 1 July 2026 |
| Application window | 1 July to 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 29 August 2026 |
| Main Examination | 1 November 2026 |
Application fee
₹850 for all candidates, ₹175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, both inclusive of GST
What to prepare before you start
- Photograph, 20 kb to 50 kb, JPEG
- Signature, 10 kb to 20 kb, JPEG — and not in capital letters
- Left thumb impression, 20 kb to 50 kb, JPEG
- Handwritten declaration in the prescribed format, 50 kb to 100 kb, JPEG
You will also be asked to capture a live photograph during the application, using a webcam or phone camera, in addition to the uploaded photo.
How to apply
- Register with a working email address and mobile number — both are used for every subsequent communication.
- Fill the application, choosing your post, state and examination centre carefully.
- Upload the documents to the exact specifications above.
- Pay the fee online and print the system-generated application for your records.