Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)
Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination Declared
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has activated the candidate login portal to view the qualification status for the IBPS Specialist Officer Preliminary Exam. Check your shortlist status directly below.
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Check CRP SPL-XVI Prelims Result Status
Login directly into the official IBPS examination server using your credentials to view your provisional qualification status for the Online Main Examination.
Direct Server Login URL:
https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/crpspxvimy26/presta_oct26/login.php?appid=f8a5692529ba20a12e158903a42a917c
Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)
Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination Schedule
| Important Dates | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Result | 15 - 10 - 2026 |
| Closure of Result | 22 - 10 - 2026 |
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Prelims Result Live
In 5 to 7 Days
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Follow these simple steps to view and download your preliminary examination qualification status.
IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) Important Recruitment Dates
Timeline of key events from Prelims declaration to Mains examination and final appointment.
| Recruitment Event | Schedule / Status | Remarks / Action |
|---|---|---|
| Online Preliminary Result Status | Declared (Live Now) | Check shortlist status using Reg No & DOB |
| Prelims Scorecard & Category Cut-offs | Within 5–7 Days | Section-wise marks visible on separate link |
| Online Main Exam Call Letter / Admit Card | Expected Late October / Early Nov | Mandatory along with stamped Prelims Call Letter |
| Online Main Examination Date | November 2026 | Professional Knowledge (50 Questions, 100 Marks, 40 Mins) |
| Mains Result & Interview Call Letter | December 2026 / January 2027 | Shortlisted candidates called for Personality Interview |
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern (Post-Wise Scheme)
In the 2026 pattern, Professional Knowledge for your discipline decides merit, and the other papers are qualifying.
IT Officer, AFO, HR & Marketing
Scale-I Specialist Officers
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)
Hindi / Translation Stream
Crucial Strategy Note: Marks obtained in the Online Preliminary Exam are NOT added to the final selection list. Only your Mains Score (80% weightage) and Interview Score (20% weightage) will determine your rank and final bank appointment!
IBPS SO IT Officer: High-Yield Topics & Weightage
Based on previous year analysis (PYQs), focus your remaining preparation on these 6 core computer science modules:
Relational Algebra, SQL Queries, Normalization (1NF to BCNF), ACID Properties, Transactions, Indexing & B-Trees
OSI & TCP/IP Stack, Subnetting, IPv4/IPv6, Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP), Network Security & Firewalls, Socket Programming
Process & Threads, CPU Scheduling, Deadlocks & Banker's Algo, Virtual Memory, Paging, Page Replacement, Linux/Unix Shell
Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Binary Search Trees, AVL Trees, Graphs (BFS/DFS), Sorting, OOPs in C++/Java
SDLC Models (Waterfall, Spiral, Agile/Scrum), Software Testing (White/Black Box), Design Patterns, Version Control (Git)
Cryptography (Symmetric/Asymmetric, RSA, AES), Digital Signatures, SSL/TLS, Cyber Attacks (SQLi, XSS, Phishing), HTML/CSS/JS
CRP SPL-XVI Examination Summary
Key details regarding the Specialist Officer recruitment cycle and participating banks.
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Participating Posts | IT Officer (Scale I), Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer |
| Result Stage | Online Preliminary Examination Status (Live Now) |
| Next Stage | Online Main Examination (Professional Knowledge) |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Everything you need to know about the CRP SPL-XVI result declaration.
When was the IBPS SO Prelims Result (CRP SPL-XVI) announced?
The result status of the Online Preliminary Examination for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) was officially released by IBPS on their portal on the active result link.
What credentials are needed to check the IBPS SO Prelims Result?
You need your Registration Number or Roll Number along with your Password or Date of Birth (in DD-MM-YY format) as printed on your admit card.
When will the IBPS SO Prelims scorecard and cut-off marks be available?
IBPS releases the Qualified/Not-Qualified status first. Detailed scorecards with section-wise scores and category-wise cut-off marks are usually uploaded within 5 to 7 days.
What happens after qualifying the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination?
Shortlisted candidates are issued admit cards for the Online Main Examination. In the 2026 pattern, Professional Knowledge in your field decides merit, and the other papers are qualifying. Marks obtained in Professional Knowledge count towards final merit.
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