The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2025 Notification on its official website www.ibps.in. The notification is for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XV) for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in participating Public Sector Banks for the vacancies of 2026–27.
This recruitment includes multiple posts like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and Marketing Officer. Candidates looking to pursue a career in the banking sector in specialized roles should not miss this opportunity.
IBPS SO 2025 Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 01 July to 21 July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Admit Card | August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | September 2025 |
| Mains Exam Admit Card | September/October 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | November 2025 |
| Mains Result | November 2025 |
| Interview | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January/February 2026 |
Posts and Vacancies in IBPS SO 2025
The IBPS SO 2025 recruitment is being conducted for the following posts (Scale I):
- IT Officer
- Agricultural Field Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Law Officer
- HR/Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
Note: Exact post-wise vacancies will be updated in Annexure I of the official notification.
IBPS SO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
(Candidates must be born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005)
Age relaxation available for reserved categories as per Govt. norms.
Educational Qualifications (As on 21.07.2025)
Each post requires different educational qualifications. Here’s a quick snapshot:
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | B.Tech/BE in IT/CS or PG in related fields or DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 4-year degree in Agriculture or allied fields |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English |
| Law Officer | LLB with enrollment as an advocate |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + PG in HR/Personnel Management/IR |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + PG in Marketing (MBA/MMS/PGDBM etc.) |
IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process
The IBPS SO selection process consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Prelims Exam Pattern
For IT, Agriculture, HR, and Marketing Officers:
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari:
Main Exam Pattern
Any change in the structure of the examination will be intimated through official IBPS website
www.ibps.in. Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an
Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates to download along with
the call letters from the official IBPS website www.ibps.in.
Application Fee
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD
- ₹850 for all other categories
(Payment through online mode only)
How to Apply for IBPS SO 2025
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Click on “CRP SPL-XV” → “Apply Online”
- Register and fill the form
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression & documents
- Pay the fee and submit the form
- Save the registration number and print the application
Documents Required
- Photo ID proof
- 10th/12th/Graduation/PG certificates
- Caste/Income/Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (for certain reserved categories)
Participating Banks in IBPS SO 2025
Some major banks participating include:
The IBPS SO 2025 notification brings a great opportunity for professionals who want to work in niche banking roles. With thousands of aspirants every year, early preparation and understanding the exam pattern and eligibility is key to success.
Keep visiting ibps.in for the latest updates.