The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 for a total of 1007 Specialist Officer vacancies across participating banks.
In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the IBPS SO 2025 notification, including post details, eligibility, important dates, selection process, and how to apply.
Overview – IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 1 July 2025 |
| Last Date | 21 July 2025 |
| Apply Fees | ₹850/- |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO 2025 Vacancy Details
IBPS will recruit candidates for the following Specialist Officer posts:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 78 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 10 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 350 |
| Total | 1007 |
(Note: Exact post-wise vacancies will be updated once detailed notification is released.)
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 1 July 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 1 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August 2025 |
| Prelims Results | September 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | November 2025 |
| Mains Results | November 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Each post under IBPS SO has different educational requirements. Here’s a quick look:
Age Limit & Age Relaxation
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
(Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories)
Selection Process
The IBPS SO selection will be based on:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Personal Interview
Candidates need to qualify each stage to make it to the final merit list.
IBPS Recruitment 2025 How to Apply Online?
Follow these steps to apply for IBPS SO 2025:
- Visit the official website – www.ibps.in
- Click on CRP Specialist Officers section
- Register using your mobile and email ID
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload your documents and photograph
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation
Application Fees
- General/OBC: ₹850/-
- SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Serviceman : ₹175/-
Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam
- Reasoning
- English Language
- General Awareness (for Law/HR/Marketing)
- Quantitative Aptitude (for IT/AFO)
Mains Exam
Subject-specific questions related to the post applied for.
Important Web Links Section
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Other Post | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
