The wait is over for banking aspirants eyeing prestigious Specialist Officer roles! The IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1007+ Posts is now officially live under CRP SPL-XV. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification inviting eligible candidates for various Specialist Officer (SO) positions in top Public Sector Banks for the financial year 2026-27.
From IT Officers to Marketing Officers, this recruitment offers a diverse range of career paths. The IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Apply Online link is active from 1st July 2025 and will close on 21st August 2025.
Overview-IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1007+ |
| Exam Code | CRP SPL-XV |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 – Post-wise Details
Check the latest IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 with the number of posts for each discipline:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 350 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 310 |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 203 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 78 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 10 |
| Total | 1007+ |
Participating Banks:
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025, you must meet the age and educational qualification 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.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- 1984 riots affected: 5 years
Educational Qualification:
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | B.Tech/B.E. in CS/IT/Electronics or equivalent OR PG in the same streams OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 4-year Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Agri Biotechnology, etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | PG in Hindi with English as a subject at degree level OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | LLB and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate + 2-year Full-Time PG Degree/Diploma in HR/IR/Personnel Management/ Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate + 2-year Full-Time MMS (Marketing)/ MBA (Marketing)/ PGDBA/ PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with Marketing specialization |
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025 & Syllabus
The IBPS SO Selection Process includes three stages:
Preliminary Examination
A qualifying test specific to the post category (e.g., Professional Knowledge).
Main Examination
- Tests Professional Knowledge in the relevant stream.
- For Rajbhasha Adhikari: includes both Objective & Descriptive sections.
Interview
Coordinated by the Nodal Bank with participating banks. Final merit is based on combined scores.
IBPS SO Application Fee 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹ 850/- (including GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹ 175/- (including GST) |
Payment Mode: Online – Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking. Non-refundable.
How to Apply Online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to complete your IBPS SO Apply Online 2025 process smoothly:
Visit the official IBPS portal at www.ibps.in
Click on CRP SPL-XV Apply Online link.
Register with your email ID and mobile number.
Fill the form with correct personal and academic details.
Upload scanned copies of the photo, signature, thumb impression, and hand declaration.
Pay the required fee via online payment mode.
Double-check the information and submit the form.
Save a copy for future reference.
Important Dates – IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment | 21st August 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | August 2025 |
| Call Letter for Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Result | September 2025 |
| Main Exam Call Letter | September/October 2025 |
| Main Exam | October 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Interview | December 2025/January 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January/February 2026 |
SBI PO 2025 Official Notification PDF
Frequently Asked Questions – IBPS SO 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?
21st August 2025
Q2. Who is eligible for IBPS SO?
Bachelor’s Degree/Postgraduate Degree in relevant field, age 20-30 years.
Q3. What is the selection process for IBPS SO?
Online Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Common Interview.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs 850/- for UR/OBC/EWS; Rs 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD.
5. How many Specialist Officer posts are open?
1007+ vacancies in various public sector banks.
