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IBPS SO Notification 2025: Check Eligibility & Apply For 1007 Posts

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IBPS SO Notification 2025: Check Eligibility & Apply For 1007 Posts

IBPS SO Notification 2025 was issued by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on 1 July 2025. Online applications are being accepted for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) to recruit and select candidates for Specialist Officer positions. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application by visiting the official website of IBPS from 1 to 21 July 2025. Candidates are advised to submit their IBPS SO Application 2025 within the stipulated time or well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties. 

IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025 Recruitment is being conducted for the 1007 vacancies of specialist officers in the Participating Public Sector Banks. To get selected for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025, candidates need to clear the three different stages i.e. Online Preliminary examination,  Online Main examination and Personality Test. Scroll down this page to get updates on IBPS SO Recruitment 2025.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025  

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been released, providing complete details about the IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025. It includes vital information that candidates must review before applying for the IT Officer (Scale I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), and Marketing Officer (Scale I) positions. The IBPS SO Notification outlines the eligibility criteria, application procedure, number of vacancies, salary structure, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.

IBPS SO Exam 2025: Overview

IBPS SO Notification 2025 is out and candidates should carefully check the IBPS SO Notification. Candidates are advised to have a look at the below table for a quick overview of the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025:-

IBPS SO Exam Updates 2025

Exam Conducting Organization

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Post Name

  • IT Officer (Scale I) 
  • Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) 
  • Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) 
  • Law Officer (Scale I) 
  • HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) 
  • Marketing Officer (Scale I)

Exam Name

IBPS CRP SPL-XV

Vacancies

1007

Application Dates

1 July to 21 July 2025

Application Mode

Online

Examination Mode

Online Examination

Frequency of Exam

Yearly 

Job Location

India

Selection Process

  • Preliminary Exam
  • Main Exam 
  • Interview

IBPS SO Important Dates 2025

IBPS SO Exam Date 2025 has not yet been announced by the IBPS. Candidates should mark August 2025 for the IBPS SO Prelims 2025 and start their preparation. In the below table we are providing all the important dates related to the IBPS SO Exam 2025:-

Event

Date

Notification Release Date

1 July 2025

Application Start Date

1 July 2025

Last Date to Apply

21 July 2025

Last Date to Pay the Application Fee

21 July 2025

Prelims Call Letter Release Date

August 2025

Prelims Exam Date

August 2025

Prelims Result Declaration Date

September 2025

Mains Admit Card Release Date

September/ October, 2025

Mains Date

November, 2025

Mains Result Declaration Date

November, 2025

Personality Test

December, 2025/ January, 2026

Conduct of Interview

January/February, 2026

IBPS SO 2025 Recruitment: Important Links

IBPS SO Application 2025 Link is activated now and candidates can fill out their online application till 21 July 2025. In case you are facing any trouble in submitting the application form, you can click on the links provided below:-

Official Website

IBPS SO Notification PDF 2025

IBPS SO Apply Link

IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 (will be activated soon)

IBPS SO Result 2025 (will be activated soon)

IBPS SO 2025 Vacancy

IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 has been announced by the IBPS. A total of 1007 vacancies are announced this year for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025. In the below table we are providing post-wise vacancy details for your reference:-

                                                          IBPS SO Vacancy 2025

Bank 

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)

HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)

I.T. Officer (Scale-I)

Law Officer (Scale I)

Marketing Officer (Scale I)

Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

Bank of Baroda 

0

10

0

0

0

23

Bank of India

0

0

3

1

0

1

Bank of Maharashtra

80

0

80

30

0

10

Canara Bank 

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

The Central Bank of India

0

0

0

25

0

20

Indian Bank

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

Indian Overseas Bank

80

0

20

0

0

14

Punjab & Sind Bank

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

Punjab National Bank

150

0

100

0

350

10

UCO Bank

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

Union Bank of India 

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

Total

310

10

3

56

350

78

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025 

Prospective applicants for CRP SPL-XV must verify their compliance with the specified minimum eligibility criteria outlined by IBPS. The IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria commonly includes requirements related to nationality, age limits, educational qualifications, and other essential criteria. Below, we are detailing the IBPS SO 2025 Eligibility Criteria:-

Nationality

An eligible candidate must fall into one of the following categories:

(i) A citizen of India

(ii) A subject of Nepal

(iii) A subject of Bhutan

(iv) A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 with the intent of settling permanently

(v) A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India. 

Note: However, individuals falling under categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) must possess a Government of India-issued certificate of eligibility.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Applicants should fall within the age of 20 to 30 years, meaning they must have been born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2004 (inclusive). Specific categories are eligible for age relaxations, detailed as follows:

                                            IBPS SO Upper Age Limit 

Category 

Relaxation Age

Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe 

5 years 

Other Backward Classes (Non- creamy layer) 

3 years 

Persons With Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”.

10 years 

Individuals who have served in the armed forces, including Commissioned Officers like Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs).

5 years 

Persons affected by the 1984 riots

5 years 

Educational Qualification

                                  IBPS SO Educational Qualification 

Post Name 

Educational Qualification 

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)

Candidates are eligible for IBPS SO if they hold a 4-year degree (graduation) in any of the following fields:

  • Agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Dairy Science
  • Fishery Science
  • Pisciculture
  • Agri. Marketing & Cooperation
  • Co-operation & Banking
  • Agroforestry
  • Forestry
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Food Science
  • Agriculture Business Management
  • Food Technology
  • Dairy Technology
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Sericulture
  • Fisheries Engineering

HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)

To meet the eligibility criteria for IBPS SO:

  • A Graduate degree
  • Plus, either a Two Years Full-time Post Graduate degree or a Two Years Full-time Post Graduate diploma in:
    • Personnel Management
    • Industrial Relations
    • HR (Human Resources)
    • HRD (Human Resource Development)
    • Social Work
    • Labour Law

I.T. Officer (Scale-I)

Candidates are eligible for the IBPS SO if they possess:

a) A 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation.

OR

b) A Postgraduate Degree in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Applications.

OR

c) Graduation with DOEACC 'B' level certification.

Law Officer (Scale I)

To qualify for IBPS SO:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)
  • Enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council

Marketing Officer (Scale I)

To fulfill the eligibility criteria for IBPS SO:

  • A Graduate degree
  • Additionally, either a Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing) or Two Years Full-time MBA (Marketing) or Two Years Full-time PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with a specialization in Marketing.

Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

For IBPS SO eligibility:

  • Applicants must possess either a Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English studied at the graduation level,

OR

  • A Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as part of the graduation curriculum.

IBPS Specialist Officer Application Process

IBPS SO Application Form was available online from 1 to 21 July 2025. Here we are providing step-by-step guidance to apply online for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025:-

  1. Visit the official website of the IBPS. 
  2. Click on the "NEW REGISTRATION" button located at the top-right corner of the homepage.
  3. Begin by entering basic details such as name, contact number, email ID, address, etc. Then, click on "save and next."
  4. Upload a passport-sized photograph and a clear signature in the specified format. The photograph should be 4.5 cm * 3.5 cm, with file sizes between 20 KB to 50 KB. Signatures should be between 10 KB and 20 KB.
  5. Enter your academic and professional qualifications. After filling in the details, click "save and next."
  6. Preview your application form, as no further changes will be allowed after this step. Once reviewed, click "save and next."
  7. Make the payment for your application fee using the online payment options—Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
  8. Click on the "Final Submit" button. Your application will be successfully submitted. IBPS will send you an email and text message with your registration ID and password for further login to the official website.

Application Fees 

To finalize their application, candidates are required to submit the application fee. The Application Fees/Intimation Charges are payable from 01.08.2025 to 28.08.2025 (only through online payment), covering both dates. Bank transaction charges for online payment of application fees and intimation charges are the candidate's responsibility. The application fee is tabulated below:

                                              IBPS SO Application Fee 

Category 

Application Fee

Others 

INR 850 /- (inclusive of GST) 

SC/ST/PwBD

INR 175/- (inclusive of GST)

IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process

IBPS SO Selection Process is detailed through IBPS SO Notification The IBPS Specialist Officers (SO) selection process will be conducted in two tiers: Online Preliminary Examination and Online Main Examination. To check the detailed IBPS SO Selection Process have a look at the below points:-

  1. Online Preliminary Examination: Candidates must first qualify the Online Preliminary Examination to be shortlisted for the next phase.
  2. Online Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates from the Preliminary Examination will advance to the Online Main Examination.
  3. Common Interview: Those who qualify the Online Main Examination will be invited to a Common Interview, conducted by the Participating Banks and coordinated by the Nodal Bank.
  4. Provisional Allotment: Based on the actual vacancies reported for the financial year 2025-26, considering the business needs of the Participating Banks and in accordance with government reservation policies and administrative convenience, candidates will be assigned to one of the Participating Banks on a provisional basis.

IBPS SO Exam Pattern

Before appearing for the IBPS SO Exam 2025, candidates must be familiar with the IBPS SO Exam Pattern. Here we are providing a detailed examination pattern for prelims and mains:

IBPS SO 2025 Preliminary Exam Pattern

  • The Prelim Exam is qualifying in nature.
  • The exam will be conducted online with 150 questions.
  • Candidates are required to respond to all questions within a time limit of 120 minutes.

                                IBPS SO Prelims 2025 Exam Pattern

Name of Tests

No. of Questions 

Maximum Marks 

Medium of Exam 

Duration 

For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari

English Language 

50

25

English 

40 Minutes

Reasoning 

50

50

English & Hindi

40 Minutes

General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry 

50

50

English & Hindi

40 Minutes

Total

150

125

 

120 Minutes

For the Post of IT Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Agriculture Field Officer and Marketing Officer

English Language 

50

25

English 

40 Minutes

Reasoning 

50

50

English & Hindi

40 Minutes

Quantitative Aptitude 

50

50

English & Hindi

40 Minutes

Total

150

125

 

120 Minutes

IBPS SO Main Exam Pattern 2025

                                      IBPS SO Mains 2025 Exam Pattern

Name of Tests

No. of Questions 

Maximum Marks 

Medium of Exam 

Duration 

For the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari

Professional Knowledge (Objective) 

45

60

English and Hindi

30 Minutes

Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) 

2

English and Hindi

30 Minutes

For the Post of Law Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, IT Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer

Professional Knowledge 

60

60

English and Hindi

45 Minutes

IBPS Specialist Officer Exam Syllabus 2025

The IBPS SO 2025 exam has distinct syllabi for Rajbhasha Adhikari and other Specialist Officers, tailored for Preliminary and Mains Exams. Candidates must review the syllabus for IBPS SO 2025 here:-

                                      IBPS SO Exam Syllabus 2025

Subject 

Syllabus 

                                          IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus 

English Language 

  1. Cloze Test
  2. Reading Comprehension
  3. Sentence Improvement
  4. Spotting Errors
  5. Fill in the Blanks
  6. Para/Sentence Completion
  7. Sentence Correction
  8. Para Jumble

Reasoning 

  1. Seating Arrangements
  2. Input-Output
  3. Inequalities
  4. Distance and Direction
  5. Syllogism
  6. Puzzles
  7. Blood Relations
  8. Order and Ranking
  9. Alphanumeric Series
  10. Data Sufficiency
  11. Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude 

  1. Number Series
  2. Data Interpretation
  3. Quadratic Equation
  4. Simplification/ Approximation
  5. Average
  6. Data Sufficiency
  7. Mensuration
  8. Time and Distance
  9. Profit and Loss
  10. Ratio and Proportion
  11. Work, Time and Energy
  12. Permutation and Combination
  13. Probability
  14. Relations
  15. Simple and Compound Interest

General Awareness

  1. Current Affairs
  2. GK Updates
  3. Banking Awareness
  4. Awards
  5. Currencies
  6. Important Places
  7. Books and Authors
  8. Prime Minister Schemes
  9. Headquarters
  10. Important Days

                                          IBPS SO Mains Syllabus 

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)

  1. Basics of Crop production
  2. Seed Science
  3. Soil resources
  4. Agronomy and Irrigation
  5. Agricultural Economics
  6. Agricultural Practices
  7. Ecology
  8. Animal Husbandry
  9. Agroforestry
  10. Horticulture
  11. Government Schemes

HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)

  1. Human Resource Development
  2. Business policy and strategic analysis
  3. Training and Development
  4. Performance Management and Appraisal
  5. Rewards and Recognition
  6. Industrial Relations
  7. Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
  8. Recruitment and Selection
  9. Grievance and Conflict Management
  10. Transnational Analysis

I.T. Officer (Scale-I)

  1. Database Management System
  2. Data Communication and Networking
  3. Operating System
  4. Data Structure
  5. Computer Organization and Microprocessor
  6. Software Engineering
  7. Object-Oriented Programming

Law Officer (Scale I)

  1. Banking Regulations
  2. Compliance and Legal Aspects
  3. Pertinent rules and regulations concerning negotiable instruments, securities and foreign exchange
  4. Bankers Book Evidence Act
  5. SARFAES
  6. Prevention of Money-laundering and Limitation Act
  7. Consumer Protection Act
  8. DRT Act
  9. Banking Ombudsman Scheme
  10. Laws and regulations directly associated with the Banking Sector

Marketing Officer (Scale I)

  1. Basics of Marketing Management
  2. Brand Management
  3. Advertising
  4. Retail
  5. PR
  6. Sales
  7. Market Segmentation
  8. Business Ethics
  9. Product Life Cycle
  10. Market research and forecasting demand
  11. Marketing Strategies
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
  13. Service Marketing

IBPS SO 2025 Admit Card

The IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 will be available a few days before the IBPS SO Exam. Candidates can download their IBPS SO Hall Ticket 2025 from the official IBPS website by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official IBPS website.
  2. Click on the "CRP Specialist Officer" tab on the homepage.
  3. Find the section titled "Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officer XV." 
  4. Click on "Online Preliminary/Main Exam Call Letter for CRP SPL-XV." 
  5. Enter your IBPS Registration Number or Roll Number along with your Password or Date of Birth. 
  6. Your IBPS SO 2025 exam admit card will then be displayed on the screen.
  7. Download the admit card, and make sure to save a digital copy and print a hard copy for your records.

IBPS SO Answer Key 2025

IBPS Specialist Officer Answer Key 2025 will be uploaded on the official website of the ibps once the exam is successfully completed. Candidates will get the opportunity to submit their objections against the answer key. Once the IBPS SO Answer Key 2025 is uploaded, we will update the direct link to download the answer key here:

IBPS SO Answer Key 2025 Link (Inactive)

IBPS Specialist Officer Result 2025

Following the successful completion of each exam phase, the IBPS SO Result 2025 will be disclosed. The final merit list is created based on the combined scores from the main exam and the interview phase. The Prelims stage serves as a qualification stage, shortlisting candidates for the Mains Exam. Rankings in the merit list are arranged in descending order of candidates' obtained marks. Those securing a place on the merit list will receive an appointment letter from the Bank of their preference.

IBPS SO Cut-off Marks 2025

IBPS SO cut-off marks will be published along with the results of IBPS SO posts. Candidates need a minimum score in the online Main Examination and high scores for interview shortlisting. Cut-offs are based on vacancy numbers, determining interviews. Until after the interview process, Main exam scores won't be disclosed to shortlisted candidates. IBPS's decisions in shortlisting and interview calls are final for common interviews and provisional allotment.

IBPS SO Salary 2025

The salary offered by IBPS SO serves as a significant incentive for candidates pursuing a career in the banking sector, alongside the promise of job security and attractive perks. The IBPS SO Basic Pay stands at Rs 23,700/-, while the in-hand salary typically ranges from Rs 38,000/- to Rs 39,000/-. Being a Specialist Officer role commands great respect and requires specialized qualifications across six distinct positions.

 

FAQ

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 was released on 1 July 2025.

The deadline to complete and submit the online application is 21 July 2025.

There are a total of 1007 vacancies announced for various Specialist Officer posts.

The recruitment is for the posts of IT Officer (Scale I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), and Marketing Officer (Scale I).

The selection process includes three stages: Preliminary Examination Main Examination Interview (Personality Test)

The application process is conducted online through the official IBPS website.

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