IBPS SO 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Post-Wise Qualification & Age

IBPS SO

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Post-Wise Educational Qualification

PostRequired Qualification
IT Officer (Scale I)B.E./B.Tech in CS / IT / Electronics / Telecommunications or equivalent
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)B.Sc. in Agriculture / Allied Sciences OR relevant subject from recognised university
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)Post-Graduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Degree level OR Post-Graduate degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at Degree level
Law Officer (Scale I)Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university; 2 years experience preferred
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)Graduate + MBA (HR) / Post-Graduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Social Work
Marketing Officer (Scale I)Graduate + MBA (Marketing) / PGDM (Marketing) from AICTE/UGC recognised institution

Age Limit

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / EWS20 years30 years
OBC (NCL)20 years33 years
SC / ST20 years35 years
PwD (General)20 years40 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Can a B.Tech Computer Science graduate apply for IBPS SO IT Officer?

Yes. B.E./B.Tech in CS, IT, Electronics, or Telecommunications from a recognised university is the minimum qualification for IT Officer. No additional certification is required at the application stage.

Q.Is work experience required for IBPS SO?

Work experience is not mandatory at application stage for most Scale I posts. However, Law Officer post may specify experience requirements in some CEN cycles – check the notification carefully.

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