The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2025 CRP SPL‑XV Notification 2025 for recruitment to Specialist Officer (SO) posts in 11 participating public sector banks. A total of 1007 vacancies are available across six officer-level roles.
The application process is open from 01 July to 21 July 2025, and the selection will be based on Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
📝 IBPS SO 2025 – Key Highlights
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | IBPS CRP SPL-XV Specialist Officer 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 Posts |
| Apply Online Dates | 01 July to 21 July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 30 August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam Date | 09 November 2025 (Tentative) |
| Interview Month | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Final Allotment | January–February 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
🧾 IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 – Post-wise Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 78 |
| Law Officer | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | 350 |
| Total | 1007 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
âś… Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- (Relaxation as per Govt. norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ExSM)
âś… Educational Qualifications
| Post Name | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/ECE) or MCA/DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| AFO | Degree in Agriculture or Allied Fields |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English at graduation level |
| Law Officer | LLB + Bar Council Enrollment |
| HR Officer | PG Degree/Diploma in HR/Labour Law/Personnel Management |
| Marketing Officer | MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM in Marketing |
đź“š IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025
Prelims – For IT/AFO/HR/Marketing
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 min |
Prelims – For Law/Rajbhasha
| Section | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 50 | 50 |
Mains
- Professional Knowledge (All Posts): 60 Qs / 60 Marks / 45 mins
- Rajbhasha: Objective + Descriptive
đź’ł Application Fee
| Category | Fee (â‚ą) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | â‚ą175 |
| General/OBC/EWS | â‚ą850 |
Payment via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
📆 IBPS SO 2025 – Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 30 June 2025 |
| Apply Online | 01 – 21 July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | 30 August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Prelims Result | September 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | October 2025 |
| Mains Exam | 09 November 2025 (Tentative) |
| Interview | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| Final Allotment | Jan – Feb 2026 |
đź”— Important Links
❓ FAQs – IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Q. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
➡️ 21 July 2025
Q. How many vacancies are there in IBPS Specialist Officer 2025?
➡️ Total 1007 vacancies across 6 posts
Q. What is the exam date of IBPS SO 2025?
➡️ Prelims: 30 August | Mains: 09 November (Tentative)
Q. What is the age limit for IBPS SO 2025?
➡️ 20 to 30 years (with relaxation)
Q. How is final merit prepared in IBPS SO?
➡️ Based on Mains (80%) + Interview (20%) scores
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