IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: 1007 Specialist Officer Posts, Apply Online @ibps.in
IBPS has released the official notification for Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025 under CRP SPL-XV to fill 1007 vacancies across public sector banks. The application window is open from 1st to 21st July 2025. Selection will be done via Prelims, Mains & Interview. Know post-wise eligibility, exam pattern, salary, and application process.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Notification 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) to recruit 1007 Specialist Officers across various public sector banks. The online application process has started from 1st July 2025 and will continue till 21st July 2025.
The recruitment is being conducted for various posts such as IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer, all under Scale-I level.
This is a great opportunity for professionally qualified graduates and postgraduates looking to build a career in the banking sector through their subject specialization.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Overview (as per official notification)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Cadre | Scale I |
| Posts Offered | IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer |
| Participating Banks | 11 |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Job Type | Government Job |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Online Registration Dates | 1st July to 21st July 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years (as on 1st July 2025) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 175 (SC/ST/PwBD), Rs.850 (General/OBC/EWS) |
| Salary | Rs. 52,000 to Rs.55,000 per month (approx. in-hand) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Explore the complete breakdown of the IBPS SO 2025 notification below, including post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection stages, salary, and application process.
IBPS SO 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IBPS SO Notification Release | 1st July 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | Aug-25 |
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date | Aug-25 |
| Mains Exam Date | 9th November 2025 |
| Interview | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Final Result / Allotment | January – February 2026 |
IBPS SO 2025 Vacancy
IBPS has announced a total of 1007 vacancies across 6 Specialist Officer posts. Here’s the post-wise breakdown:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 500 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | 150 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 25 |
| Law Officer | 10 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 20 |
| Marketing Officer | 302 |
| Total | 1007 |
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for IBPS SO 2025, candidates must meet specific academic and age criteria for each post. All eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as of 21st July 2025.
Educational Qualification (as on 21.07.2025)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree (CS/IT/EC) or PG in relevant fields or DOEACC 'B' Level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English OR PG in Sanskrit with English & Hindi |
| Law Officer | LLB with enrollment at Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + 2-year Full-Time PG in HR/Personnel Management/Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + 2-year Full-Time MBA/PGDBA in Marketing |
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Candidate must be born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005 (both inclusive)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
- Mains Exam (Professional Knowledge)
- Interview
Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final selection and provisional allotment.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025
Prelims Exam Pattern
For Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law Officer:
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness (with Banking) | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 mins |
For IT, AFO, HR, Marketing:
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 mins |
Mains Exam Pattern
| Post | Test Type | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law, IT, AFO, HR, Marketing | Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Professional Knowledge (Objective + Descriptive) | 45 + 2 | 60 | 60 mins |
IBPS SO Salary 2025
- Basic Pay: ?36,000/month
- In-hand Salary: Rs. 52,000 – Rs. 55,000 approx.
- Grade Pay & Perks: DA, HRA, CCA, Special Allowance, NPS, and medical benefits.
IBPS SO Application Fee 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175 |
Fee is to be paid online using Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking.
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online at ibps.in from 1st July to 21st July 2025.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the IBPS website and click on “CRP Specialist Officers – Apply Online”
- Complete registration with your email ID and mobile number
- Fill personal and academic details
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and declaration
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page
IBPS SO 2025 – Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| IBPS Official Website | www.ibps.in |
