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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will conduct the Specialist Officer Exam (CRP SPL) for managerial-level posts in Human Resource, IT, Agriculture, Law, Marketing, and Rajbhasha. This is an annual examination that is conducted to provide a bank job opportunity to professional degree holders.
The selection process consists of Prelims, Mains, and Interview, and the syllabus slightly varies as per different posts. Candidates are evaluated based on their performance in all 3 stages and professional knowledge of the field for which they apply.
IBPS SO 2026 – Latest Update
- In 2026, it is going to be the 16th edition of the IBPS SO Exam, and hence, the recruitment name is IBPS Common Recruitment Process- Specialist Post- XVI (CRP SPL XVI).
- The official IBPS SO Notification 2026 is expected to be released in June 2026.
- IBPS has already announced the Exam dates for the Prelims and Mains Exam stages, and it will be conducted as per the official schedule. The Prelims will be held on 29th August 2026, and the Mains is scheduled for 1st November 2026.
- Final Selection is decided based on performance in Mains & Interview in the ratio of 80:20.
- Candidates selected through the IBPS SO exam will be appointed at the most renowned Public Sector Banks.
IBPS SO Notification 2026 PDF
The official notification PDF is expected to be released in June 2026, and once the official PDF os released, candidates will be able to know the latest details. We will share the official Notification PDF here, once it gets released. Check the previous year notification below.
IBPS SO Previous Year (2025) Notification PDF
IBPS SO 2026 Exam – Brief Overview
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam Name
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IBPS SO 2026 (CRP SPL XVI)
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Conducting Body
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
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Posts
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IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari
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Notification Release Date
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June 2026 (Expected)
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| Vacancy | TBA |
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Online Registration Dates
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June 2026 |
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Qualification
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (varies by post)
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| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
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Selection Process
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Preliminary, Mains, and Interview
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Negative Marking
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0.25 mark |
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Pay Scale
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Rs. 48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920
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Official Website
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www.ibps.in
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IBPS SO 2026 Important Dates
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Events
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Dates
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Notification
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June 2026
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Apply Online Starts
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–
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Last Date to Apply
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–
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Application Correction Window
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–
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Pre-Exam Training
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–
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Prelims Exam Date
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29th August 2026
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Mains Exam Date
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1st November 2026
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Personality Test and Interview
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–
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Final Result
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Posts under IBPS SO 2026
The posts under IBPS SO 2026 recruitment include:
- IT Officer
- Agricultural Field Officer
- HR/Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
- Law Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I).
IBPS SO Vacancy 2026
IBPS has not yet announced the SO vacancy, but it will be released along with Notification in June 2026. Approximately 800-1000 vacancies are expected this year based on previous year trends and current hiring requirements.
In the meantime, candidates can take reference from the previous year (2025) vacancy in the table below.
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IBPS SO Previous Year (2025) Vacancy
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Post
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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UR
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Total Vacancies
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Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)
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46
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23
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82$
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13
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128
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310
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HR/Personnel Officer
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1
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0
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2
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1
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6
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10
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IT Officer
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30
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14
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53
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20
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86
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203
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Law Officer
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7
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3
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14
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5
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27
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56
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Marketing Officer
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52
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26
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94
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35
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143
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350
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Rajbhasha Adhikari
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10
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3
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19
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7
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39
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78
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Total
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146
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69
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264
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81
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429
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1007
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IBPS SO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates can go through the minimum IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria below in terms of Nationality, Educational Qualification, and age limit.
Nationality
The candidate should have a citizenship of India issued by the government of India. The following candidates can also apply for the IBPS SO exam:
- a subject of Nepal or
- a subject of Bhutan or
- a Tibetan Refugee, who came to India before 1st January 1962, to permanently settle in India or
- Persons migrated from India from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, intending to permanently settle in India, along with the certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
The age should be between 20 to 30 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per category and is given in the table below:
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Category
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Age Relaxation
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SC/ ST
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5 years
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OBC
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3 years
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PWD
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10 years
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Ex-Servicemen
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5 years
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A person affected by the 1984 riots
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5 years
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Qualification
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Post Name
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Educational Qualification
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I.T. Officer (Scale I)
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4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation OR
Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications OR
Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ Level.
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Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
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4-year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science/Pisciculture/Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation/Co-operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/Food Science/Agriculture Business Management/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Sericulture.
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Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
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Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level OR
Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level.
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Law Officer (Scale I)
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and must be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
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HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
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Graduate and Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law.
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Marketing Officer (Scale I)
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Graduate and Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing)/MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Marketing.
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IBPS SO 2026 Application Process
The application process will be conducted online only through the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in. The process will be active for 25-30 days, during which candidates can register, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the fee. The form must be submitted before the deadline with correct and valid details. Once the application link is active, we will share it here.
Application Fee
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Category
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Application Fee
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General & Others
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Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)
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SC/ST/PWD
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Rs 175/- (Intimation Charges only)
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Steps to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official website of IBPS at www.ibps.in.
- Click on IBPS Common Recruitment Process Specialist Posts XVI Or CRP SPL XVI.
- Now, click on Apply Online.
- If you are new click on “Click Here for New Registration”.
- Fill in your Name, Phone Number, and Email ID (make sure all of these are valid).
- Once the registration process is over, a Unique Reg ID and Password will be sent via the same Email ID and phone number you just provided.
- Now, login again, and fill out the application form
- Fill in your category, address, parents’ name, exam centre preference, PwD details, etc.
- Upload Photograph, signature, and live photo.
- Now, fill in your academic and professional qualifications.
- Upload Handwritten declaration and left hand thumb impression.
- Pay the application fee.
- Preview the application form and submit.
IBPS SO 2026 Selection Process
The IBPS SO Selection Process includes the following stages:
- Preliminary exam
- Mains exam
- Interview
The IBPS SO Prelims exam is qualifying in nature.
The marks obtained in the main exam and interview are added for the final selection.
For final selection, Mains and Interview marks will be considered in the ration 80:20.
IBPS SO 2026 Exam Pattern
The IBPS SO Exam Pattern tests candidates on professional knowledge along with reasoning, English, and quantitative aptitude, depending on the post applied for. Check the stage-wise exam pattern below and start preparing.
Prelims Exam Pattern for IT, AFO, HR/Personnel, and Marketing Officer
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Name of Test
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Medium of Exam
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Timing (Minutes)
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English Language
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50
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25
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English
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40
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Reasoning Ability
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50
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50
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English and Hindi
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40
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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50
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English and Hindi
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40
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Total
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150
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125
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120
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Prelims Pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari Exam Pattern
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Name of Test
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Medium of Exam
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Timing (Minutes)
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English Language
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50
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25
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English
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40
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Reasoning Ability
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50
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50
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English and Hindi
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40
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General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry
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50
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50
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English and Hindi
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40
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Total
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150
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125
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120 mins.
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Mains Exam Pattern
The main exam pattern for the IBPS SO is different for Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari posts. Check the post-wise mains exam structure below.
For the Posts of Law, IT, AFO, HR/Personnel, and Marketing Officer:
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Name of the Test
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No. of Qs.
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Max. Marks
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Duration
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Profession Knowledge
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60
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60
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45 minutes
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For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
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Name of the Test
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No. of Qs.
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Max. Marks
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Duration
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Professional Knowledge (Objective)
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45
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60
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30 minutes
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Profession Knowledge (Descriptive)
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2
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30 minutes
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IBPS SO 2026 Salary Structure
The IBPS SO Salary starts at a basic pay of Rs. 48,480, with the pay scale structured as Rs. 48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920.
Alongside the basic pay, Specialist Officers also receive additional benefits like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, and more.
IBPS SO 2026 Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- UCO Bank
- Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
IBPS SO 2026 Exam Centres List
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State Code
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State/UT/ NCR
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Preliminary Examination Centre
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Main Examination Centre
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11
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Andaman & Nicobar
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Port Blair
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Port Blair
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12
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Andhra Pradesh
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Ananthapur, Eluru, Guntur/ Vijaywada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
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Guntur/ Vijaywada, Kurnool, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
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13
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Naharlagun
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Naharlagun
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14
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Assam
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Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
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Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar
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15
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Bihar
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Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur
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Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur
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16
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Chandigarh
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Chandigarh/Mohali
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Chandigarh/Mohali
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17
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Chhattisgarh
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Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur
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Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
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18
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
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Surat, Jamnagar
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Surat
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19
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Delhi
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Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Ghaziabad
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Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Ghaziabad
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20
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Goa
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Panaji
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Panaji
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21
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Gujarat
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Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/ Bardoli, Vadodara
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Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat/ Bardoli
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22
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Haryana
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Ambala, Faridabad, Hisar, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
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Ambala, Faridabad, Hisar, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
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23
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Himachal Pradesh
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Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Shimla, Solan, Una
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Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
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24
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Jammu, Samba, Srinagar, Baramullah
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Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
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25
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Jharkhand
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Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
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Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
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26
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Karnataka
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Bengaluru, Belagavi (Belgaum), Dharwad/Hubballi (Hubli), Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi
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Bengaluru, Belagavi, Dharwad/Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi
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27
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Kerala
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Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
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Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
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28
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Ladakh
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Leh, Kargil
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Leh, Kargil
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29
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Lakshadweep
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Kavaratti
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Kavaratti
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30
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
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Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna, Ujjain
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31
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Maharashtra
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Amravati, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Bhandara, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune
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Amravati, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Bhandara, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Pune
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32
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Manipur
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Imphal, Kakching
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Imphal, Kakching
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33
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Meghalaya
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Shillong, Tura
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Shillong, Tura
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34
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Mizoram
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Aizawl
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Aizawl
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35
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Nagaland
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Kohima, Dimapur
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Kohima, Dimapur
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36
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Odisha
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Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
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Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur
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37
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Puducherry
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Puducherry
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Puducherry
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38
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Punjab
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Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Moga, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara
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Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
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39
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Rajasthan
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Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur, Sriganganagar
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Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Sikar
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40
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Sikkim
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Gangtok
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Gangtok
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41
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Tamil Nadu
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Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Madurai, Nagercoil/ Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Dharampuri, Namakkal, Thoothukudi, Tirupur, Viluppuram
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Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Namakkal, Tirunelveli
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42
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Telangana
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Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad
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Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal
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43
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Tripura
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Agartala
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Agartala
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44
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Uttar Pradesh
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Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida / Greater Noida, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi, Ghazipur
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Lucknow, Meerut, Noida / Greater Noida, Prayagraj (Allahabad)
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45
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Uttarakhand
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Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
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Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
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46
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West Bengal
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Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata / Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri
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Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata / Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri
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