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    IBPS SO Exam Dates 2026 (Out) - Prelims Exam on August 29, 2026

    IBPS SO Exam Dates 2026 (Out) - Prelims Exam on August 29, 2026

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 17 Jan 2026, 09:43 AM IST

    Institute of Banking Personnel Selection announced the IBPS SO 2026 exam dates on the official website at ibps.in. As per the IBPS SO exam dates 2026, the prelims exam will be conducted on August 29, 2026. The IBPS SO Mains exam will be held on November 1, 2026. All the IBPS SO exam dates are announced on the official website only. The exam-conducting board announced the IBPS SO exam dates 2026 for prelims and mains together through the Calendar.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IBPS SO 2026 Important Dates
    2. IBPS SO 2026 Application Form Dates
    3. IBPS SO 2026 Admit Card Dates
    4. IBPS SO 2026 Exam Dates
    5. IBPS SO 2026 Result Dates
    6. IBPS SO 2026 Interview Dates
    IBPS SO Exam Dates 2026 (Out) - Prelims Exam on August 29, 2026
    IBPS SO exam dates

    The IBPS SO 2026 application form is released along with the notification. Before beginning their preparation, the candidates must check the IBPS SO exam dates 2026 so that they can manage the proper time for each subject. The IBPS SO 2026 exam dates include application dates, admit card release dates, answer key release dates, result declaration dates, and more. To know more, read the full article below:

    IBPS SO 2026 Important Dates

    The exam dates of IBPS SO were announced on the annual calendar. Check the table given below to know all about the IBPS SO exam date 2026.

    Important Dates of IBPS SO 2026

    Events

    Dates
    IBPS SO Notification release dateTo be announced

    Filling up of IBPS SO application forms (including modification and rectification in the form)

    To be announced

    Last date to fill and payment of online application fees

    To be announced
    IBPS SO application form correction facility 2026To be announced
    IBPS SO prelims admit cardTo be announced

    Date of IBPS SO prelims exam

    August 29, 2026

    Result of IBPS SO prelim exam

    To be announced
    IBPS SO 2026 Prelims ScorecardTo be announced
    IBPS SO mains admit card dateTo be announced

    Date of IBPS SO mains 2026

    November 1, 2026

    Result of IBPS SO mains exam

    To be announced
    IBPS SO final resultTo be announced

    Provisional Allotment

    To be announced

    IBPS SO 2026 Application Form Dates

    IBPS activates the IBPS SO application 2026 on the official website. The application form of IBPS SO will be released at ibps.in. Candidates who are going to fill out the application must ensure that every necessary detail, such as personal details, academic details and bank details is ready beforehand so that there will be no trouble while filling out the IBPS SO application form.

    IBPS SO 2026 Admit Card Dates

    The IBPS SO 2026 admit card is released by the Institute of Banking Personal Selection at ibps.in. Candidates who successfully completed their application process can download the IBPS SO 2026 admit card in the online mode. For prelims, mains and interview stages, the admit card of the IBPS SO is released separately. To download the IBPS SO 2026 admit card, candidates can use their login information, which is registration number and date of birth. The exact IBPS SO exam dates 2026, along with other information will be available on the admit card.

    IBPS SO 2026 Exam Dates

    Applicants who apply for the IBPS SO exam must keep track of the IBPS SO 2026 exam dates. The IBPS SO 2026 examination is held separately for the prelims and the main phase. According to the IBPS SO exam dates, the prelims exam will be conducted on August 29, 2026, while the mains examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026.

    IBPS SO 2026 Result Dates

    The IBPS SO 2026 result is declared on the official website at ibps.in. IBPS announces the IBPS SO result 2026 for prelims and mains exams separately. Candidates must visit the official website and after logging in with the correct credentials, download the IBPS SO results. The IBPS SO result includes important data such as maximum points, marks acquired, and candidate qualifying status.

    IBPS SO 2026 Interview Dates

    The next round of the recruiting process is the IBPS SO interview. Candidates must appear in an interview. In the interview round the document will also be checked. It is recommended to carry all the documents as indicated in the notification.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the IBPS exam 2026 calendar be released?
    A:

    The IBPS 2026 exam calendar has been released on January 16, 2026 at ibps.in. 

    Q: What is the minimum qualification for IBPS SO examination?
    A:

    The minimum qualification to appear in the IBPS SO examination is graduation.

    Q: What after the IBPS SO examination?
    A:

    Candidates who qualified the IBPS SO examination will get recruited as specialist officers in the participants banks of IBPS after qualifying all the stages of IBPS SO examination.

    Q: When will the preliminary examination of IBPS SO 2026 be conducted?
    A:

    The IBPS SO 2026 prelims exam is scheduled on August 29, 2026.

    Q: When will the admit card of IBPS SO be issued?
    A:

    The IBPS SO admit card 2026 is released on the official website.

    Q: Will there be any application form correction date?
    A:

    The exam authority intimates the candidates about the IBPS SO application correction dates. 

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    Questions related to IBPS SO

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    Have a question related to IBPS SO ?

    Hi, there are various degree names mentioned in the eligibility criteria for IBPS IT Officer. One of them is Degree in Electronics alone and another one is Electronics and Instrumentation. I think that candidates only having engineering degree in Instrumentation will not be considered eligible for the post. Even CS,

    Hello,

    Yes, you are likely eligible for the IBPS SO IT exam. Because you completed your bachelor of technology degree in industrial IOT with a minor in CS, which is an important department for this exam. Also, you meet all eligibility criteria for this examination.

    I hope it resolves your

    I have also same doubt as I am also from industrial ioT but ibps not mentioned any degree or related field confuse should i preper or not if got ans please let me know

    Yes, with a PGDM in Finance, you are likely eligible to apply for the IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) exam for the Finance Officer position in 2025, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria.

    IBPS SO Eligibility:

    The IBPS SO exam recruits Specialist Officers for various positions in participating banks.

    Finance

    Yes, you are eligible to apply for the IBPS SO HR Personnel role with your MBA in HRM from DDCE Utkal University. The eligibility criteria require a degree in HR or a related field from a recognized university, which you meet with your qualification.