IBPS SO Law Officer Vacancy 2026 Out: Category-wise & Bank-wise Details

Overview: IBPS has released its official notification with vacancy details for Law Officer (Scale I) post under CRP SPL-XVI. This blog tells you everything you need to know about IBPS SO law officer vacancy 2026.  

• In the notification, 105 vacancies for the law officer (Scale-I) have been announced. 
• The vacancies being filled are officially budgeted for the financial year 2027-28 by each participating bank.  

Let's give you all the details!  

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IBPS SO Law Officer Vacancy: Detailed Overview  

In its official notification: CRP SPL-XVI, IBPS has announced a total of 105 vacancies for law officers (scale-I) across various categories and public sector banks.  

These vacancies have been budgeted for the financial year 2027-28. While the exams will be conducted in 2026, the candidates will join by 2027.  

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	IBPS
Post	Law Officer (Scale-1)
Total No. Of Vacancies	105
Participating Banks	11 Public Sector Banks
Application Window Opens	1st July 2026
Application Window Closes	21st July 2026
Prelims Exam Date	August 2026 (tentative)

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IBPS SO Law Officer Vacancy 2026 Exact Numbers Across Banks  

Here's how the IBPS SO law officer vacancy 2026 is distributed across various banks and categories:  

Bank	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Bank of Baroda	1	-	2	1	6	10
Bank of India	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bank of Maharashtra	-	-	-	-	-	-
Canara Bank	4	2	8	3	13	30
Central Bank of India	4	2	8	3	13	30
Indian Bank	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Indian Overseas Bank	1	-	2	1	6	10
Punjab & Sind Bank	-	-	-	-	-	-
Punjab National Bank	4	2	6	2	11	25
UCO Bank	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Union Bank of India	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Total	14	6	26	10	49	105

NR: Vacancy Not Reported by the bank at the time of notification.  

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IBPS SO Law Officer PwBD Vacancies  

Within the total 105 vacancies, the following PwBD category vacancies are included:  

Category	Vacancies
OC (Orthopedically Challenged/Locomotor Disability)	1
VI (Visually Impaired)	2

• IBPS states in the notification that vacancy numbers are indicative and anticipated, based on figures communicated by participating banks at the time of release.  
• Actual provisional allotment will be based on the vacancies reported by banks closer to the allotment stage.  
• A reserve list of approximately 20% of vacancies per category, per post will be maintained.  

IBPS SO Law Officer Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Distribution  

The 105 total Law Officer vacancies are distributed across various categories as given below:  

Category	Total Vacancies	Percentage Share
Unreserved (UR)	49	46.7%
OBC	26	24.8%
SC	14	13.3%
EWS	10	9.5%
ST	6	5.7%

Should You Be Concerned About the Low/Zero Vacancy Banks?  

Not necessarily. Here's what you should keep in mind:  

• This is a common recruitment process. You apply once, sit for one set of exams, and are considered for allotment across all participating banks based on your merit and preference order. It's not directly related to specific banks.  
• Banks may still contribute vacancies before the January 2027 allotment stage due to business needs, attrition, and branch expansion.  
• Your rank in the merit list determines how competitive your allotment chances are not your bank preferences.  

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Who is Eligible for These IBPS SO Law Officer Vacancies 2026?  

To be eligible to compete for these 105 Law Officer vacancies, candidates must meet the following criteria as of the relevant cut-off dates:  

Criterion	Requirement
Age (as on 1st July 2026)	20-30 years
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's degree in law (LL. B) + enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council
Nationality	Indian citizen (or specified categories with eligibility certificate)

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Key Takeaways 

• A Law Degree and Bar Council enrolment is mandatory. The age limit is 20-30 years, with relaxations for certain categories.
• A total of 105 positions are available, indicating good competition. Apply early and prepare thoroughly for the IBPS SO Law Officer Exam 2026.
• Apply within the age criteria as often as you like.
• The role offers varied experiences in the legal aspects of banking, making it a rewarding career choice.
• The competitive nature of the IBPS SO Law Officer vacancy 2026 necessitates focused and comprehensive preparation.