IBPS SO Notification – Overview
The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025 will fill positions in various cadres such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and Marketing Officer. The selection process comprises Preliminary and Main Examinations followed by Interview. Successful candidates will be provisionally allotted to participating banks

Important Dates
- Recruitment Body: IBPS
- Exam Name: CRP SPL-XV
- Post Type: Specialist Officers (Scale-I)
- Total Posts: To be announced (based on participating banks’ requirement)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Website: www.ibps.in
IBPS SO Notification-Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 1007
Post Name | Total Vacancies (Tentative) |
---|---|
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 Notification – Educational Details
Post | Qualification |
---|---|
IT Officer | 4-year Engineering Degree in CS/IT/ECE or PG in IT/CS or DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy, etc. |
Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at graduation |
Law Officer | LLB Degree & Enrolled with Bar Council |
HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate with 2 Years Full-time PG in HR/IR/Labour Law/Social Work |
Marketing Officer | Graduate with 2 Years Full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBM/PGPM in Marketing |
Some of the Post name list have been shown. for full details please see the notification
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
(Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005 inclusive)
Age relaxation as per govt guidelines
- OBC – 3 Years
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- PWD- 10 Years
IBPS SO Notification – Salary
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (Scale I Officer Pay Band)
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
For IT, Agricultural, HR, Marketing Officer
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
General Awareness (Banking) | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
Main Exam
Post | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
All (except Rajbhasha) | Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
Rajbhasha Adhikari | Prof. Knowledge (Obj + Descriptive) | 45 + 2 | 60 | 60 mins |
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IBPS SO Notification – Application Process
- All Other Categories: ₹850/‑
- SC/ST, PwBD – ₹175/-
Payment methods: NetBanking, UPI, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards.
IBPS SO Notification – Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Provisional Allotment
IBPS SO Notification – How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in → “Register Now”
- Use valid mobile & email; note your OTR number.
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XV)”
- Click “Apply Online”
- Complete registration and get your provisional ID & password
- Upload required documents and photos
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download the application
- Keep at least two printed copies for your records.
IBPS SO Notification – Essential Documents
- Candidates must keep scanned copies of the following:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- 10th Certificate
- Caste/Disability/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card

IBPS SO Notification – Important Links
Description | Link |
---|---|
Official Notification | Click Here |
Apply Online | Registraction / Login |
IBPS Homepage | www.ibps.in |
FAQ – IBPS SO Notification 2025
What is the age limit for IBPS SO?
20 to 30 years as of 01.07.2025.
What is the selection process?
Prelims → Mains → Interview → Provisional Allotment.
What is the salary of an IBPS Specialist Officer?
₹48,480–₹85,920 (excluding perks and allowances).