IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Notification for a total of 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies across various banks. Candidates with qualifications such as B.Tech, MBA, LLB, PGDM, M.Tech, and more can apply online at ibps.in from 01 July 2025 to 28 July 2025.
Read on for complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility, important dates, selection process, and how to apply online.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) – Scale I |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 01 July 2025 to 28 July 2025 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 June 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 01 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | September 2025 |
| Main Exam | November 2025 |
| Interview | Dec 2025 / Jan 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Jan / Feb 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| Others | ₹850/- |
| All fees inclusive of GST and to be paid online only. |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Candidates must be born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005 (both inclusive).
Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
IT Officer (Scale I)
- 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/ECE, or
- Postgraduate in IT/Computer Science/ECE, or
- Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
- 4-year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries/Food Tech/Biotech etc.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
- PG in Hindi with English at degree level OR
- PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at degree level
Law Officer (Scale I)
- LLB Degree + Enrolled with Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- Graduate + 2-year PG Degree/Diploma in HR/IR/Personnel Mgmt./Labour Law/Social Work
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
- Graduate + 2-year Full-time MBA/PGDM/PGDBM in Marketing
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 78 |
| Law Officer | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | 350 |
| Total | 1007 |
IBPS SO Salary Structure
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480/-
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 85,920
- Additional allowances and benefits as per bank norms.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Preliminary Online Exam
- Main Online Exam
- Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Each post will have a different set of exams in the Mains round.
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official IBPS website – ibps.in
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers” link
- Select “Apply Online for CRP-SPL-XV”
- Register with your details
- Fill out the application form and upload required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Download IBPS SO 2025 Notification PDF
You can download the official notification here:
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 PDF (link placeholder)
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FAQs on IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
28 July 2025 is the last date to apply online.
Q2. What is the age limit for IBPS SO?
20 to 30 years as of 1 July 2025.
Q3. Is there any negative marking in IBPS SO exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in Prelims and Mains.
Q4. Can a final-year student apply for IBPS SO 2025?
Only if they have the required qualification by 01-07-2025.
Q5. What is the salary of IBPS SO Scale I officer?
The basic pay starts at ₹48,480 and goes up to ₹85,920 plus allowances.
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