IBPS SO IT Officer Exam 2026, Check Full Details of Eligibility and Selection Process

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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS SO IT Officer Exam every year to recruit candidates for various specialist posts in participating public sector banks. Among these posts, the IT Officer (Scale I) is one of the most sought-after positions for engineering and technology graduates aspiring to build a career in the banking sector.

In this article, we provide complete details regarding the IBPS SO IT Officer Exam 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, selection process, and much more.

IBPS SO IT Officer Exam 2026

The IBPS SO IT Officer selection process comrpises three stages, including Preliminary exam, Main exam, and an Interview. The IBPS SO notification is expected to be released soon, while the Preliminary and Main examinations will be conducted as per the official schedule, which is 29th August and 1st November 2026 respectively. Candidates must understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, and exam pattern to prepare effectively.

IBPS SO IT Officer 2026: Overview

Candidates can find more information regarding the IBPS SO IT Officer Exam 2026 from the table below:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name	IBPS SO IT Officer Exam 2026
Post Name	IT Officer (Scale I)
Category	Specialist Officer Recruitment
Job Location	Across India
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
IBPS SO Prelims exam	29th August 2026
IBPS SO Main exam	1st November 2026
Mode of Examination	Online
Official Website	www.ibps.in

IBPS SO IT Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed age and educational qualification requirements to apply for IBPS SO 2026. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria will lead to application rejection.

Particular	Details
Post Name	IT Officer (Scale I)
Nationality	Candidate must be an Indian citizen or fulfil the nationality criteria prescribed by IBPS
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
Educational Qualification (Option 1)	4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation
Educational Qualification (Option 2)	Post Graduate Degree in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications
Educational Qualification (Option 3)	Graduate candidate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ Level
Work Experience	Not mandatory
Age Relaxation	Applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms

IBPS SO IT Officer Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years
Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 Years

IBPS SO IT Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of three stages.

1. Preliminary Examination: The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature and serves as a screening test.
2. Main Examination: Candidates shortlisted in the prelims will appear for the professional knowledge-based mains examination.
3. Interview: Candidates qualifying the mains examination will be called for a personal interview.

IBPS SO IT Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary examination is qualifying in nature. Candidates who will qualify this exam will appear for the Main examination. Marks scored in the main examination are counted in the final selection process. The detailed exam pattern for Prelims and Mains is provided below:

IBPS SO IT Officer Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	50	25	40 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	50	50	40 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	40 Minutes
Total	150	125	120 Minutes

IBPS SO IT Officer Mains Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Professional Knowledge	60	60	45 Minutes

FAQs

What is the age limit for IBPS SO IT Officer 2026?

Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age.

What educational qualification is required for IBPS SO IT Officer 2026?

Candidates must possess a 4-year Engineering/Technology degree, a relevant postgraduate degree, or a graduation degree with DOEACC 'B' Level qualification.