IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released notification no. CRP SPL-XV/2025 on 01.07.2025 at ibps.in for 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online by 28.07.2025 for roles across all of India in 11 public sector banks.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Educational Qualification Details
IT Officer (Scale I)
4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Applications/IT/Electronics & related fields, or Post Graduate Degree in the same, or Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
4-year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science/Pisciculture/Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/Forestry/Agroforestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/B.Tech (Agriculture Business Management/Biotechnology)/Food Science/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Sericulture/Agricultural Engineering/Fisheries Engineering
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level, or Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at graduation level
Law Officer (Scale I)
LL.B and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Graduate and 2-year full-time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Graduate and 2-year full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with Marketing specialization
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Age Limit Details
Specialist Officer (SO)
Minimum: 20 years, Maximum: 30 years (born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005, both inclusive)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years, PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years, PwBD (OBC): 13 years, Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. policy
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Salary Details
Specialist Officer (SO)
Rs. 48,480/- to Rs. 85,920/- Per Month (including allowances)
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Rs. 175/-
Other Candidates: Rs. 850/-
Payment Mode: Online (credit/debit card, net banking, etc.)
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
Preliminary Exam (online, objective, 125 marks, August 2025)
Mains Exam (online, objective + professional knowledge, 60 marks, November 2025)
Interview (100 marks, December 2025/January 2026)
Note: Penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in objective tests
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Visit the official website ibps.in and navigate to “CRP Specialist Officers” section starting 01.07.2025.
Click “Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers-XV” and select “Click here to Apply Online.”
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to obtain login credentials; keep them active for updates until results are announced.
Fill the online application form with accurate details (name, post applied, DOB, address, qualifications, bank preferences).
Upload scanned copies of documents: recent photograph (20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB, not in capital letters), left thumb impression (20–50 KB), handwritten declaration (50–100 KB).
Pay the application fee online (Rs. 850/- for Gen/OBC, Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD).
Verify all details, as changes may not be allowed post-submission.
Submit the application by 28.07.2025 and save/print the application number for future reference.
Important Dates
Start Date to Apply Online: 01.07.2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 28.07.2025
Download of Admit Card for Preliminary Exam: August 2025
Online Examination – Preliminary: August 2025
Result of Preliminary Exam: September 2025
Download of Admit Card for Mains Exam: September/October 2025
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), established in 1975 under the Reserve Bank of India’s mandate, conducts the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XV) to recruit Specialist Officers for 11 public sector banks across India. Roles include IT management, rural banking, official language implementation, legal services, HR, and marketing, offering career growth and job security. For details, visit ibps.in.
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