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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is responsible for conducting the IBPS SO Recruitment Exam every year to select eligible candidates for SO posts. The detailed IBPS SO 2025 Notification along with the online registration schedule has been released on 30th June 2025 in the offical website. The detailed notification for the IBPS SO Exam 2025 can be downloaded from the official website www.ibps.in or the link given below in this blog. Before applying for the post know about the available recruitment posts, exam pattern, syllabus and more regarding the IBPS SO notification 2025.
The posts under Specialist Officer posts are mentioned below:
- IT Officer (Scale I)
- Agriculture Field Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
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IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: Notification Overview
Exam Notification overall details are right here. You will get details on the release date, the number of post, total vacancies, apply online date, the last date to apply and much more. For further information check below:
| IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Overview | |
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Vacancy | 1007 |
| Participating Banks | 11 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 01st to 21st July 2025 |
| IBPS SO Recruitment Process | Prelims, Main Exams, Interview |
| Education Qualification | Graduates or relevant degree |
| Age Limit | 20 years to 28 years |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PWD- Rs.175 General and Others- Rs. 850 |
| IBPS Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Notification
Banking Staff Selection Institute published IBPS SO Detailed Report PDF (CRP SPL-XV) on June 30, 2025 on the official website. This detailed report on Specialist Officer posts in various units can be accessed from the official website ie. https://ibps.in. IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 is for the recruitment of Specialist Officer candidates in public sector banks in several stages. Candidates can check the detailed IBPS SO Notification 2025 from here.
IBPS SO Notification PDF 2025 Download Link
IBPS SO Important Dates 2025
IBPS has released online registration dates along with detailed IBPS SO Notification 2025. The registration process for IBPS SO 2025 will be available from 01st to 21st July 2025. Let’s have a look at the important dates for IBPS SO Exam 2025.
| IBPS SO 2025- Important Dates | |
| Activity | IBPS SO 2025 Dates (tentative) |
| IBPS SO Notification 2025 [Short] | NA |
| IBPS SO Notification 2025 [Detailed] | 30 June 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online for IBPS SO | 21st July 2025 |
| IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2025 | August 2025 |
| Commencement of IBPS SO Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2025 | November 2025 |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2025
BPS SO Vacancy details for IBPS SO 2025 exam was released along with its detailed Notification. This year, IBPS introduced 1007 Specialist Officers (SO) vacancies. As this is the recruitment for Specialist Officer, the vacancies released are not as high as other banking exams and as compared to last year’s vacancies. The post-wise IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 are updated here.
| IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 | |
| Posts | Vacancies |
| AFO | 310 |
| HR/Personnel | 10 |
| IT | 203 |
| Law | 56 |
| Marketing | 350 |
| Rajbhasha | 78 |
| Total | 1007 |
Salary Scale for IBPS SO 2025
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| Grade | IBPS SO Salary |
| Officer Scale I |
Monthly salary– Rs. 36400/-
Pay Scale– Rs. 23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020 |
| Officer Scale-II |
Monthly salary- Rs. 48800/-
Pay Scale- Rs. 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950 |
| Officer Scale III |
Monthly salary- Rs. 64600/-
Pay Scale- Rs. 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490 |
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Age Limit
| Posts | Age Limit |
| I.T. Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 20 years -30 years |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
Age Relaxation Criteria
The upper age relaxation criteria for different categories according to the government norms are:
| SL No | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Class | 3 years |
| 3 | A person with Disability | 10 years |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers including ECOS/ SSCOs | 5 years |
| 5 | A person ordinarily domiciled in the Jammu and Kashmir province during the period 1.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| 6 | The person affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
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IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025
IT. Officer (Scale I)
4 years engineering OR
Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/ IT/ Computer Application/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR Graduates having crossed DOEACC ‘B’ level test
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
4 years graduation in agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ dairy Science/ Agricultural engineering/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Co-Operation and Banking/ Agro-Forestry
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Post Graduate in Hindi with English or degree level OR Post-Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject
Law Officer (Scale I)
A bachelor’s qualification in Law and registered as an advocate among Bar Council HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Bachelor’s degree and Full Time Post Graduate Degree or Full-time Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relation/ HR/ HRD/ Social Work/ Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Graduate and Full-Time MMS/Full-time PGDBA/ PGDBM with a focus in Marketing
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IBPS SO 2025 Apply Online
As outlined in the comprehensive notification for IBPS CRP SPL-XV, the online application procedure for the examination will be operational from July 1 to July 21, 2025. Those aspiring to submit their applications digitally can now easily access the direct application link. While the notification provides the application link, there’s no need for candidates to be concerned about locating it. Right here, we have provided the direct link for IBPS SO 2025 Online Application.
Steps to Apply Online for IBPS SO
- To start your application, visit the IBPS official website, Click here
- On the Home Page, click on the link “CRP Specialist Officers” and then click on the option “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- Specialist Officers”
- On the newly opened tab, click on the “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register their application
by entering their basic information in the online application form. - On the given number and email id, you will receive a registration number and password to complete the further application process.
- Candidates are required to upload their recent Photograph
- An email/ SMS will be generated and the candidate’s email ID/ Mobile Number
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| General and Others | Rs. 850/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 175/- |
Make sure to upload the following handwritten declaration in your own handwriting before submitting the application.
IBPS SO 2025 Exam Pattern
The IBPS Specialist Officer selection process involves two stages of written examination followed by a personal interview.
- Computer-Based Preliminary Exam
- Computer-Based Mains Exam
- Personal Interview
IBPS SO 2025 Preliminary Exam Pattern
- For the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| SL No | Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Available Exam Mediums | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
- For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| SL No | Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Available Exam Medium | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
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IBPS SO 2025 Main Exam Pattern
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Name of Test | Number of
Questions |
Maximum
Marks |
Available
Exam Medium |
Exam
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge(Descriptive) | 2 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
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Join Now!Download IBPS SO Previous Year Question Papers
Download the PDF files of IBPS SO previous question papers:
| IBPS SO Previous Question Papers | |
| IBPS SO previous question paper 1 | |
| IBPS SO previous question paper 2 | |
| English Language | |
| IBPS SO previous question paper 3 | |
| Verbal Ability | |
| IBPS SO General Awareness previous questions. |
Syllabus for IBPS SO 2025
The Syllabus for the preliminary Exam is:
Logical Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Inequalities
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Blood Relations
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal Reasoning
English Language
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Completion
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Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification/ Approximation
- Quadratic Equation
- Data Sufficiency
- Mensuration
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Work, Time and Energy
- Time and Distance
- Probability
- Relations
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Permutation and Combination
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Currencies and Countries
- Important Places
- Books and Authors
- Awards
- Headquarters of different International Institutions
- Prime Minister Schemes
- Important Days
The syllabus for the Main exam for different posts are:
IBPS SO 2025: IT Officer
- Database Management System
- Data Communication and Networking
- Operating System
- Software Engineering
- Data Structure
- Computer Organization and Microprocessor
- Object-Oriented Program
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
- Basics of Crop production
- Horticulture
- Seed Science
- Agronomy and Irrigation
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Practices
- Soil resources
- Animal Husbandry
- Agroforestry
- Ecology
- Government Schemes
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Marketing Officer (Scale-I)
- Basics of Marketing Management
- Brand Management
- Advertising
- PR
- Sales
- Retail
- Business Ethics
- Market Segmentation
- Market research and forecasting demand
- Product Life Cycle
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Service Marketing
- Marketing Strategies
Law Officer (Scale-I)
- Banking Regulations
- Compliance and Legal Aspects
- Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
- Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- SARFAESI
- Banking Ombudsman Scheme
- Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector
- Bankers Book Evidence Act
- DRT Act
HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale-I)
- Human Resource Development
- Business policy and strategic analysis
- Transnational Analysis
- Training and Development
- Recruitment and Selection
- Rewards and Recognition
- Industrial Relations
- Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
- Grievance and Conflict Management
- Performance Management and Appraisal
Exam Centres for IBPS SO Prelims and Mains 2025
| State Code | State /UT / NCR | Preliminary Examination Centre | Main Examination Center |
| 11 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
| 12 | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam |
| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| 14 | Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
| 15 | Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Patna, |
| 16 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| 17 | Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| 18 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli
and Daman & Diu |
Surat, Jamnagar | Surat |
| 19 | Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram |
| 20 | Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
| 21 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad |
| 22 | Haryana | Ambala, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar | Hissar |
| 23 | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Hamirpur, Shimla |
| 24 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
| 25 | Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Ranchi |
| 26 | Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Hubli |
| 27 | Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 28 | Ladakh | Leh | Leh |
| 29 | Lakshadweep | Kavarrati | Kavaratti |
| 30 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal |
| 31 | Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri | Aurangabad, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| 32 | Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
| 33 | Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
| 34 | Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| 35 | Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| 36 | Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneshwar |
| 37 | Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| 38 | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fategarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala | Jalandhar, Ludhiana |
| 39 | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Jaipur, Udaipur |
| 40 | Sikkim | Bardang/ Gangtok | Bardang/ Gangtok |
| 41 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli |
| 42 | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad |
| 43 | Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| 44 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Varanasi | Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj(Allahabad) |
| 45 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun |
IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process
IBPS conducts Specialist Officer Examination through the following important stages:
- Online Examination
- Personal Interview
- Provisional Allotment
- Final Allotment
The IBPS SO Selection Procedure will be based on these four stages and will be decided by the Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection.
IBPS SO 2025 Result
The IBPS SO Result 2025 will be released after each phase of the exam has been successfully conducted. A cumulative score of the mains exam and the interview process is considered to prepare the final merit list of selected students. The Prelims exam is of qualifying nature to shortlist candidates for Mains Exam. The merit list is prepared in descending order of marks obtained by candidates. Candidates who make it to the merit list will be given the appointment letter by the Bank of Candidate’s choice.
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 process?
The IBPS SO 2025 selection process involves three main stages. First is the Preliminary Examination, which is qualifying in nature. Next comes the Mains Exam, which tests professional knowledge for specific posts. Finally, candidates face a Personal Interview conducted by participating banks. The final merit list is based on combined Mains and Interview scores.
What are the important dates for IBPS SO 2025 application and exams?
The detailed IBPS SO Notification 2025 was released on June 30, 2025. Online registration starts on July 1, 2025, and ends on July 21, 2025. The IBPS SO Preliminary Exam will be held in August 2025. The Mains Exam is scheduled for November 2025. Admit cards for prelims will be available by August 2025.
What is the educational qualification required for different IBPS SO posts?
For IT Officer, candidates need engineering or postgraduate IT degrees. Agriculture Field Officer requires a 4-year degree in agriculture or related fields. Rajbhasha Adhikari needs post-graduation in Hindi or Sanskrit with English as a subject. Law Officer must hold a law degree and Bar Council registration. HR/Personnel Officer needs post-graduation in HR or related fields. Marketing Officer must have a marketing-focused MBA or PGDBA.
How much is the application fee for IBPS SO 2025?
The application fee varies by category for IBPS SO 2025. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the fee is Rs. 175. For General and other categories, it is Rs. 850. The fee should be paid online during the registration process. A handwritten declaration also needs to be uploaded along with the application.
What is the exam pattern for IBPS SO 2025 Prelims and Mains?
The Prelims has three sections: English Language, Reasoning, and either Quantitative Aptitude or General Awareness, depending on the post. It carries 150 questions for 125 marks, lasting 120 minutes. The Mains focuses on Professional Knowledge with 60 questions for 60 marks (objective and descriptive for Rajbhasha). Both Prelims and Mains are computer-based online tests.
