IBPS SO Law Officer 2026, Check Recruitment, Exam Dates and Salary

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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) examination every year to recruit candidates for various specialist posts in participating Public Sector Banks. Among these, the Law Officer post is a prestigious opportunity for law graduates seeking a stable and rewarding career in the banking sector.

In this article, we provide complete details on the IBPS SO Law Officer, including eligibility criteria, exam date, selection process, salary, and much more.

IBPS SO Law Officer 2026

The IBPS SO Law Officer 2026 recruitment will be conducted under CRP SPL-XVI. Candidates selected for this post will be appointed as Scale I Officers and will be responsible for handling legal matters, drafting agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing legal advice to banks.

The selection process comprises prelims, mains, and interview. The IBPS SO 2026 Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026, while the Main Examination will be conducted on 1 November 2026.

IBPS SO Law Officer 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name	IBPS SO Law Officer 2026
Recruitment Cycle	CRP SPL-XVI
Post Name	Law Officer (Scale I)
Category	Bank Job
Notification Release	Expected in June/July 2026
Application Mode	Online
Preliminary Exam Date	29 August 2026
Main Exam Date	1 November 2026
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Official Website	www.ibps.in

IBPS SO Law Officer 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	June/July 2026 (Expected)
Online Registration Begins	June/July 2026 (Expected)
Last Date to Apply	July 2026 (Expected)
Prelims Admit Card	August 2026
Preliminary Examination	29 August 2026
Mains Admit Card	October 2026
Main Examination	1 November 2026
Interview	December 2026 – January 2027 (Expected)
Provisional Allotment	March/April 2027 (Expected)

IBPS SO Law Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the age and educational qualification requirements prescribed by IBPS. Failure to do so will lead to application rejection.

Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Law Officer (Scale I)	A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council

IBPS SO Law Officer 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Interview

IBPS SO Law Officer Salary Structure

The IBPS SO Law Officer post offers an attractive salary package along with several allowances and long-term benefits, making it one of the most sought-after specialist officer positions in the banking sector.

Components	Details
Basic Pay	₹48,480
Pay Scale	₹48,480-2000/7-₹62,480-2340/2-₹67,160-2680/7-₹85,920
Gross Monthly Salary	₹60,000 – ₹65,000
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Approximately 36% (subject to revision)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	7% to 9% depending on the posting location
Special Allowance	Approximately 7.75% of DA + Basic Pay
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)	0% to 4% depending on the city
Conveyance Allowance	Fixed amount based on vehicle eligibility
Lease Allowance	Up to ₹29,500 (optional, in lieu of HRA in eligible cities)
PF Contribution	Approximately ₹3,000 – ₹3,500
Additional Benefits	Medical facilities, LTC, newspaper allowance, pension benefits, and concessional loans

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