IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1007 Specialist Officer Posts
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 notification is out, and it brings a golden opportunity for aspiring candidates to secure a position as a Specialist Officer (SO) in various disciplines. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced 1007 vacancies for SO roles. Eligible candidates can now apply online through the official website ibps.in from 01 July 2025 to 21 July 2025.
Overview
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 aims to fill 1007 posts across various categories like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Candidates holding degrees such as B.Tech, MBA, M.A, LLB, and others are eligible to apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 June 2025 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 01 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Main Exam | November 2025 |
| Interview | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January – February 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175/- |
| Others | Rs. 850/- |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025) | Educational Qualification |
| All Posts | 20 to 30 years | Varies by Post (see below) |
Post-wise Educational Qualification
- IT Officer (Scale-I): Engineering/PG in CS/IT/Electronics or DOEACC ‘B’ Level
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): Degree in Agriculture or related fields
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English
- Law Officer (Scale I): LLB and enrolled with Bar Council
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): PG in HR/IR/Social Work/Labour Law
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): PG in Marketing/PGDBA/PGDBM etc.
Salary Details
The pay scale for Specialist Officers is as follows:
- Basic Pay: Rs. 48,480 – Rs. 85,920
- Additional allowances and benefits will be provided as per bank norms.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category-Wise Vacancies (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) | Total Vacancies |
| IT Officer | — | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | — | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | — | 78 |
| Law Officer | — | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | — | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | — | 350 |
| Total | — | 1007 |
Syllabus
- Preliminary Exam:
- English Language
- Reasoning
- General Awareness (for Law, Rajbhasha, HR, Marketing) / Quantitative Aptitude (for IT and Agriculture)
- Main Exam:
- Professional Knowledge (as per the post applied)
Selection Procedure
- Preliminary Exam (Online)
- Main Exam (Online)
- Interview
- Final Allotment based on merit and preference
How to Apply
- Visit ibps.in
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers”
- Select the post and register using a valid email ID and phone number
- Fill out the online form and upload required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | |
| Official Website | Visit IBPS |
| Telegram Group | Join Now |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
FAQ
Q1: What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?
A1: The last date to apply is 21 July 2025.
Q2: What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates?
A2: It is Rs. 175/- including GST.
Q3: What is the age limit for applying?
A3: Candidates must be between 20 to 30 years old.
Q4: Is there any interview in the selection process?
A4: Yes, after the main exam, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Q5: Where can I apply online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?
A5: You can apply at ibps.in
Head Office Address
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, IBPS House, 90 Feet DP Road, Behind Thakur Polytechnic, Off. Western Express Highway, Kandivali (East), Mumbai 400101, India.