IEB Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) Online Form 2026
IEB
- Total Vacancies
- As per the official notification
- Last Date to Apply
- 10 Oct 2026
- Salary / Pay Range
- As per rules
- Qualification
- Refer notification
Only 23 days left to apply — closes 10 Oct 2026
IEB Special Recruitment Drive 2026 — Overview
A Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) is open for IEB. Online registration runs from 15 September to 10 October 2026 through the IBPS-hosted application portal.
Apply online through the official link below. Read the detailed notification on the organisation's own website before registering — the vacancy break-up, fee, age limit and eligibility are specified there.
Important Dates
Always reconfirm on the official website before acting on a date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Online application starts | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 10 Oct 2026 |
| Last date for fee paymentUsually the same day or the next — confirm in the notification | 10 Oct 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Salary
Total Posts
As per the official notification
Salary Range
As per rules
Job Location
All India
Eligibility Criteria
The detailed qualification, age and category criteria are specified post-wise in the official notification issued by IEB. Download the notification PDF from the link on this page and confirm your eligibility before paying the application fee.
Selection process
- 1General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- 2General Hindi / Regional Language
- 3Elementary Mathematics
- 4General Intelligence / Reasoning
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation (10th) certificate — for date of birth proof
- All educational marksheets and degree/diploma certificates
- Caste / category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) in the prescribed central or state format
- Domicile / residence certificate where the post is state-specific
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the notified size
- Aadhaar card or another government photo ID
- PwBD certificate, ex-servicemen discharge book or sports certificate where a relaxation is claimed
- Experience certificate and NOC from the present employer, if in service
Exam Pattern & Question Types
State Group-C written test — exactly what each section asks, so you can start with the papers that carry the most marks.
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Indian history & freedom movement
- Geography of India & the state
- Indian polity & Constitution
- State schemes, culture & festivals
- Current affairs (national + state)
General Hindi / Regional Language
- व्याकरण (संधि, समास, कारक)
- Synonyms & antonyms
- Idioms & proverbs
- Sentence correction
- Comprehension passage
Elementary Mathematics
- Number system & simplification
- Percentage, ratio, average
- Profit & loss, SI & CI
- Time, work, speed & distance
- Mensuration & basic algebra
- Statistics & data interpretation
General Intelligence / Reasoning
- Series & analogy
- Coding–decoding
- Blood relations & direction sense
- Venn diagrams
- Order, ranking & calendar
The pattern above reflects the standard structure of this exam family. The number of questions, marks and negative-marking rule for this specific cycle are fixed by the official notification — check it before you plan your attempt strategy.
How to Apply Online
- 1Visit the official website ibps.in and open the recruitment/notification section.
- 2Read the official notification PDF completely and confirm you meet the qualification, age and category criteria.
- 3Complete the one-time/new registration with a working mobile number and email ID — all future updates come there.
- 4Fill the application form with personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates.
- 5Upload the scanned photograph, signature and any other document in the prescribed size and format.
- 6Pay the application fee online (net banking, debit/credit card or UPI) as per your category.
- 7Submit the form, then download and print the confirmation page for your records.
- 8Use the correction window if the notification provides one — after it closes, details cannot be changed.
Books to Refer for This Exam
Standard titles that cover the syllabus above — pick one per subject rather than collecting many.
General KnowledgeLucent's Objective General KnowledgeLucent PublicationView on Amazon State-specific General KnowledgeState GKState-specific General KnowledgeArihant / LucentView on Amazon 
Quantitative AptitudeFast Track Objective ArithmeticRajesh Verma (Arihant)View on Amazon A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal ReasoningReasoningA Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal ReasoningR. S. AggarwalView on Amazon Current Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationCurrent AffairsCurrent Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationArihant / Pratiyogita DarpanView on Amazon 
Previous Year PapersPrevious Year Solved Papers & Practice SetsKiran / ArihantView on Amazon These are widely used titles for IEB-level preparation. Links to Amazon.in are affiliate links — MyInternships.in may earn a small commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Always check that you are buying the latest edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IEB Special Recruitment Drive (SRD)?
The last date to submit the online application is 10 Oct 2026. Apply on ibps.in well before the deadline — government portals are usually overloaded on the final day.
How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
As per the official notification — see the notification PDF on ibps.in.
What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates need Refer notification from a recognised board or university. Exact subject and percentage requirements per post are listed in the notification.
What is the salary for this post?
As per rules. Allowances such as DA, HRA and TA are payable over and above this as per the applicable rules.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes. This is an all-India recruitment and eligible candidates from any state can apply.
How should I prepare for the exam?
Start with the question-type table on this page to see exactly what each section asks, then work through previous-year papers. State Group-C written test rewards consistent practice more than last-minute reading — the recommended books listed above cover the full syllabus.
Disclaimer: MyInternships.in is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with IEB or any government body. The details above are reproduced from the official notification for information only. Always verify the current dates, vacancies and eligibility on ibps.in before applying or paying a fee.