IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 has been announced for 1007 vacancies under CRP SPL-XV in 11 public sector banks. Interested candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website, ibps.in until July 21, 2025. Continue reading for detailed eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and the direct application link.
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 notification for 1007 vacancies in 11 public sector banks for the 2026–27 intake. The posts include IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. The recruitment process will consist of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a Personal Interview. As per the official schedule, the Prelims will be held in August 2025, the Mains in November 2025, and the Interview in December 2025 or January 2026.
IBPS SO 2025 Notification PDF
The IBPS SO 2025 Notification PDF is now available on the official IBPS website. It contains complete details including bank-wise vacancies, post-wise eligibility, selection process, application procedure, and important dates. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying. You can download it directly using the link below.
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 – Overview
*Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
*Posts: Specialist Officers (SO) – Scale I
*Advertisement Number: CRP SPL-XV
*Total Vacancies: 1007
*Category: Bank Jobs
*Mode of Application: Online
*Registration Dates: 1st July to 21st July 2025
*Educational Qualification: Post-specific (Graduation/Post Graduation)
*Age Limit: 20 to 30 years (Relaxation applicable)
*Selection Process: Prelims, Mains & Interview
*Official Website: https://www.ibps.in/
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
- IBS SO 2025 Notification Release Date: 1st July 2025
- IBPS SO Online Application 2025 Start Date: 1st July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online for IBPS SO 2025: 21st July 2025
- IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Date 2025: August 2025
- Prelims Admit Card Release: August 2025
- IBPS SO Main Exam Date 2025: November 2025
- Mains Admit Card Release: October 2025
- Interview Dates: December 2025 / January 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January / February 2026
IBPS Specialist Officer Vacancy 2025
IBPS Specialist Officer CRP SPL-XV is recruiting for 1007 Specialist Officer vacancies across various banks:
- IT Officer (Scale I): 203
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): 310
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): 78
- Law Officer (Scale I): 56
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): 10
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): 350
IBPS SO 2025 Online Application Link
Candidates can apply online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 through the official IBPS portal. The application link is active from 1st July to 21st July 2025. Ensure to fill out the application correctly and upload all required documents.
How to Apply Online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?
Candidates interested in applying for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 must submit their applications online through the official IBPS portal. Before applying, ensure you have a valid email ID, mobile number, and scanned documents ready. The application process is simple and must be completed before the deadline of July 21, 2025.
Follow these steps to apply online:
Step 2: Click on “CRP Specialist Officers” and select “CRP SPL-XV”.
Step 3: Register using your mobile number and email ID.
Step 4: Fill in the application form and select your desired post.
Step 5: Upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Step 6: Pay the application fee online.
Step 7: Submit the form and download a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
IBPS SO Handwritten Declaration 2025
Candidates must upload a handwritten declaration with the following text:
“I, <Name of the candidate>, <Date of Birth>, hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
IBPS SO Application Fee 2025
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
IBPS Specialist Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates applying for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 must possess the prescribed educational qualifications from recognized universities or institutions as of July 21, 2025. These qualifications vary by post and include engineering degrees, agriculture-related degrees, law degrees, and postgraduate degrees in fields like HR and marketing. Applicants must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of July 1, 2025, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
Educational Qualifications (as on 21.07.2025):
- IT Officer (Scale I): 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related fields; or Post Graduate degree in Electronics/IT/Computer Science; or DOEACC ‘B’ level
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): 4-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, or related disciplines
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English at graduation level or Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at graduation level
- Law Officer (Scale I): Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrollment with Bar Council
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): Graduate with 2-year full-time Post Graduate degree/diploma in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, or Labour Law
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): Graduate with 2-year full-time MBA/MMS or PG diploma in Marketing
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
IBPS SO Selection Process 2025
The selection for IBPS Specialist Officer 2025 consists of multiple stages to assess the candidates’ knowledge and suitability for the role. It begins with the Preliminary Examination, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates who clear the prelims will appear for the Main Examination that tests their professional knowledge related to the respective post. Finally, shortlisted candidates from the mains will be called for a personal Interview, which determines the final merit list.
The selection stages are:
- Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
- Main Examination (Professional Knowledge)
- Interview (Final Merit)
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- English Language: 50 Qs – 25 Marks
- Reasoning: 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- General Awareness (Banking): 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- Total: 150 Qs – 125 Marks – 120 minutes
For IT Officer, AFO, HR & Marketing Officer:
- English Language: 50 Qs – 25 Marks
- Reasoning: 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- Total: 150 Qs – 125 Marks – 120 minutes
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
For all posts except Rajbhasha:
- Professional Knowledge – 60 Qs – 60 Marks – 45 minutes
For Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- Professional Knowledge (Objective) – 45 Qs
- Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) – 2 Qs
- Total: 60 Marks – 60 minutes
IBPS SO Interview Process 2025
Candidates who clear the Mains exam will be invited for an Interview conducted by the participating banks. The final merit list will be based on Mains and Interview scores (80:20 ratio).
IBPS Specialist Officer Salary 2025
Selected candidates will be appointed as Specialist Officers in Scale I with a basic pay ranging from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920. The pay structure includes regular increments, with an approximate in-hand salary of ₹52,000 to ₹60,000 per month depending on the bank and location. Besides the basic pay, candidates will receive allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits such as pension, leave, and medical facilities as per bank rules.