The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the results for the Specialist Officer (SO) Preliminary Examination on October 15, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam on August 29, 2026, can now verify their qualifying status to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026 - Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Name | IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2026 |
| Stage | Preliminary Examination |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | Released on 15 October 2026 |
| Result Mode | Online |
| Credentials Required | Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth |
| Main Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Selection Stages | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Prelims Score Card and Cut Off | 3rd week of October 2026 |
| IBPS Official website | ibps.in |
How to Check IBPS SO Prelims Result 2026
Follow these steps to access your result via the official portal:
- Visit the official ibps.in website.
- Open the CRP Specialist Officers section (CRP SPL XVI).
- Select the link for the result status.
- Click on the IBPS SO Result 2026 Link (ACTIVE).
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth.
- Enter the CAPTCHA code that will be displayed on the screen.
- Click on Submit.
- Your IBPS SO result and qualifying status will appear on the screen.
- Download the result and keep a copy of it.
Details Mentioned on the Result Page
- Candidate's name
- Roll number/registration number
- Examination name
- Applied Specialist Officer post
- Category
- Preliminary Examination status
- Qualifying status
Scorecard Contents
- Name, Roll Number and Registration Number
- IBPS SO Preliminary Examination name
- Section-wise Marks
- Overall Marks
- Qualifying Status (Qualified/Not Qualified)
- Applicable sectional/overall qualifying cut-off marks
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Candidates who have cleared the preliminary stage must immediately pivot their focus toward the Mains examination scheduled for November 1, 2026. Please note that the Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and will not contribute to the final merit list. Final selection is strictly based on the Mains performance and subsequent interview.
Important Guidelines
- Focus on Professional Knowledge and relevant subjects for the applied post.
- Review the syllabus, marking scheme, and exam duration (note: negative marking is 1/4th of the total marks in the Mains).
- Ensure educational certificates, ID proof, and category certificates are ready.
- Track ibps.in for Mains admit card and further updates.
Examination Structure
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 150 | 200 | 125 Min. |
| Objective Test Total | 150 | 200 | 125 Min. |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Grand Total | 152 | 225 | 155 Min. |