The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Notification 2025 on 30th June 2025 to recruit eligible candidates for Specialist Officer (SO) posts in participating Public Sector Banks. A total of 1007 vacancies have been announced, and the online registration begins on 1st July 2025 at www.ibps.in. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 is scheduled for 30th August 2025.
Candidates interested in a stable banking career under Specialist Officer posts can now check eligibility, important dates, vacancies, and apply online before 21st July 2025.
IBPS SO Specialist Officer Posts
- Agriculture Field Officer
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- IT Officer (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
IBPS SO 2025 Exam Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | IBPS |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Vacancies | 1007 |
| Registration | 1st – 21st July 2025 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Age Limit | 20 – 30 years |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 30th June 2025
- Online Registration: 1st – 21st July 2025
- Prelims Exam: 30th August 2025
- Mains Exam: 9th November 2025
- Admit Card: August 2025
Vacancy Details
Total vacancies: 1007 across posts and categories.
Example:
- Agriculture Field Officer: 310
- Marketing Officer: 350
- IT Officer: 203
- HR/Personnel Officer: 10
- Law Officer: 56
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: 78
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As of 01/07/2025)
- 20 to 30 years
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PWD: 10 years
- Others as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
Varies post-wise:
- IT Officer: Engineering/PG in CS/IT/Electronics OR DOEACC ‘B’ level.
- Agriculture Officer: 4-year degree in Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Horticulture etc.
- Law Officer: Bachelor’s in Law, enrolled with Bar Council.
- HR Officer: Graduate + PG in HR/Personnel Management.
- Marketing Officer: Graduate + MBA/PGDM in Marketing.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English as a subject.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹850/-
- SC/ST/PWD: ₹175/-
IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (qualifying)
- Mains Exam
- Interview
Final selection will be based on mains + interview performance.
IBPS SO 2025 Exam Pattern
Prelims (For IT, Agriculture, HR, Marketing):
- English: 50 Q (25 marks) – 40 min
- Reasoning: 50 Q (50 marks) – 40 min
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Q (50 marks) – 40 min
Prelims (For Law, Rajbhasha):
- English: 50 Q (25 marks) – 40 min
- Reasoning: 50 Q (50 marks) – 40 min
- General Awareness (Banking): 50 Q (50 marks) – 40 min
Mains: Post-specific Professional Knowledge test.
How to Apply for IBPS SO 2025
1️⃣ Visit www.ibps.in
2️⃣ Click on CRP Specialist Officers → Apply Online
3️⃣ Complete registration and fill the application form
4️⃣ Upload photo, signature, and documents
5️⃣ Pay the fee online and submit.
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