IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 is now officially announced! The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for CRP SPL-XV, inviting applications for the post of Specialist Officers (SO) in various participating public sector banks across India for the 2026โ27 cycle.
If you’re aiming for a prestigious banking career, this is the golden opportunity. The IBPS SO 2025 online application window is open from 1st July to 28th July 2025 (Extended). Selection will be through Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview stages.
โจ IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Highlights
| ๐ Particulars | Details |
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| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Exam Name | IBPS CRP SPL-XV |
| Vacancies | 1007 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
๐ IBPS SO 2025 Important Dates
| ๐ Event | ๐ Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 01 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Window | 01 July โ 28 July 2025 (Extended) |
| Last date for printing your application | 05 Aug 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam | November 2025 (Tentative) |
๐ IBPS SO 2025 Vacancy & Eligibility
| ๐งพ Post Name | ๐ข Vacancy | ๐ Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 1007 | Degree/Diploma in Related Field |
| Sr. No.ย | Name of Posts |
| 01 | IT Officer (Scale 1)ย |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale 1) |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) |
๐ Vacancies for other SO roles (like AFO, Law Officer, Marketing Officer, HR, Rajbhasha Adhikari) will be mentioned in the detailed notification.
๐ฏ IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
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Maximum Age: 30 Years
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Cut-off Date: As on 01 July 2025
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Date of Birth Range: Between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2005 (both inclusive)
Age Relaxation (As per Rules):
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (NCL): 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years
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Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
๐ธ IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | โน175/- |
| General/OBC/EWS | โน850/- |
Payment Mode: Online only ๐ณ
๐ IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Selection will be based on the following stages:
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Preliminary Examination (CBT โ Objective)
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Main Examination (CBT โ Professional Knowledge)
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Interview (20% weightage)
โ Final selection will be based on Main Exam + Interview performance in an 80:20 ratio.
๐ง IBPS SO 2025 Exam Pattern โ Preliminary Exam
For IT Officer, AFO, HR & Marketing Officer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness (with Banking Focus) | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
๐ด Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
๐ IBPS SO 2025 Main Exam Pattern
For All Posts (Except Rajbhasha Adhikari)
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
For Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | — | 30 Minutes |
๐ฅ๏ธ How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
You can apply for IBPS SO 2025 only via the official IBPS website. Follow these steps:
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Visit www.ibps.in
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Click on โCRP Specialist Officersโ
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Register through โNew Registrationโ
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Fill personal, academic & communication details
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Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and declaration
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Pay the application fee online
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Submit and print the form for future use
๐ IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 โ Important Links
| ๐ Description | ๐ Link |
|---|---|
| ๐ IBPS SO 2025 Notification | Download Notification |
| ๐ Apply Online | Click Here |
| ๐ Official Website | www.ibps.in |
๐ Key Takeaways โ IBPS SO 2025
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๐จ Total Vacancies: 1007+ SO Posts
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๐ Apply Online from 01 July to 28 July 2025 (Extended)
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๐ป Exams: Prelims in August, Mains in November
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๐จโ๐ Eligibility: Degree/Diploma in relevant fields
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๐ธ Fees: โน175 (Reserved) / โน850 (Gen/OBC/EWS)
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๐๏ธ Job Posting: Across India in Public Sector Banks
โ FAQs โ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
๐ The last date to apply is 28th July 2025 (Extended).
Q2. What is the total number of vacancies?
๐ As per the notification, 1007 vacancies are available for Specialist Officers.
Q3. Is there negative marking in the IBPS SO exam?
๐ Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in the CBT.
Q4. Can I apply for multiple SO posts?
๐ No, a candidate can apply for only one post under this recruitment.
Q5. What is the IBPS SO 2025 selection process?
๐ Prelims โ Mains โ Interview โ Provisional Allotment
๐ฌ Final Thoughts
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for aspirants with specialized qualifications to step into the banking sector. Whether youโre skilled in IT, Law, Agriculture, HR, or Marketingโthereโs a post for you.
Prepare well, apply before the deadline, and grab this opportunity to serve in India’s top public sector banks! ๐ผ๐ฐ
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