The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2025 Notification for 1007 Specialist Officer posts. Online applications are open until 28th July 2025 (extended) at the official website www.ibps.in. Selection will be through Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds.
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IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRP SPL-XV |
| Job Category | Banking Jobs |
| Total Vacancy | 1007 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Start | 01/07/2025 |
| Last Date Apply | 28/07/2025 extended |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 28/07/2025 |
| Application Form Correction | 31st July & 1st August 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Exam Dates | Prelims – 30th Aug 2025 Mains – 9th Nov 2025 |
| Salary | As per bank norms |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2025
| Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Vacancies |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 46 | 23 | 82 | 13 | 128 | 310 |
| HR/Personnel | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 06 | 10 |
| IT Officer | 30 | 14 | 53 | 20 | 86 | 203 |
| Law Officer | 07 | 03 | 14 | 05 | 27 | 56 |
| Marketing | 52 | 26 | 94 | 35 | 143 | 350 |
| Rajbhasha | 10 | 03 | 19 | 07 | 39 | 78 |
| Total | 146 | 69 | 264 | 81 | 429 | 1007 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
Nationality
- Citizen of India or as per IBPS norms (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugee etc.)
Age Limit
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per category norms.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| I.T. Officer (Scale I) | 4-year Engineering/PG in CS/IT/EC or DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English or Sanskrit with English and Hindi |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s in Law with Bar Council enrollment |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + PG/PG Diploma in HR, Personnel Mgmt, Social Work, IR, etc. |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + PG in Marketing, MMS, PGDBA/PGDBM |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 175/- (Intimation charges only) |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850/- (Incl. application + charges) |
Selection Process
The IBPS SO 2025 selection will be based on the following three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
- Mains Examination (Subject-specific)
- Interview
Candidates who qualify in Prelims will appear for the Mains, followed by Interview and final merit.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply for IBPS SO 2025:
- Visit the official website www.ibps.in.
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers” section.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form carefully and upload documents.
- Pay the application fee via online mode.
- Submit and take a printout of the application for future reference.
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