The IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of eligible candidates into various Specialist Officer roles across participating banks. This includes posts like IT Officer, HR Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Agriculture Field Officer, and Marketing Officer. The recruitment process comprises prelims, mains, and interview rounds. Candidates aiming for these posts must review the complete eligibility, syllabus, and application process outlined under the IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025.
IBPS SO Specialist Officer 2025 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancy | 1007+ (expected) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (AFO, IT, HR, Law, Rajbhasha, Marketing Officer) |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Education | Varies post-wise (Graduation/Post Graduation in relevant stream) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Salary | Specialist Officers – Scale I: Basic: ₹ 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
Important Dates – IBPS SO Notification 2025
- Notification Release Date: 30-06-2025
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 01-07-2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 21-07-2025
- Last Date for Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online): 01-07-2025 to 21-07-2025
- Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary: August, 2025
- Online Examination – Preliminary: August, 2025
- Result of Online examination – Preliminary: September, 2025
- Download of Call letter for Online examination – Main: September /October, 2025
- Online Examination – Main: November, 2025
- Declaration of Result – Main Examination: November, 2025
- Conduct of Interview: December, 2025/ January, 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January/ February, 2026
Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility – IBPS SO 2025
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE/MCA; Salary: ₹38,000–₹40,000; Age: 20–30 years |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture or related; Salary: ₹38,000–₹40,000; Age: 20–30 |
| Law Officer | LLB with Bar Council registration; Salary: ₹38,000–₹42,000; Age: 20–30 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | MBA/PGDM in HR; Salary: ₹38,000–₹45,000; Age: 20–30 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English as a subject; Salary: ₹38,000–₹42,000; Age: 20–30 |
| Marketing Officer | MBA/PGDBA in Marketing; Salary: ₹38,000–₹45,000; Age: 20–30 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | Total |
| Specialist Officers – Scale I | |
| 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 |
Important Links – IBPS SO 2025
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click here | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| syllabus | IBPS SO Specialist Officer Syllabus 2025 |
| other | IBPS RRB 2025 Notification |
| category | Bank Recruitment 2025 |
Educational Qualification – IBPS SO Notification 2025
As per the IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025, each post has a unique educational requirement:
IT Officer: Engineering in CS/IT/ECE or MCA
Agriculture Officer: Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, etc.
Law Officer: A degree in Law with Bar registration
HR Officer: MBA/PG in Human Resource Management
Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi with English at graduation level
Marketing Officer: MBA in Marketing or related fields
Age Limit – IBPS SO 2025
The age limit under the IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025 is:
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 30 years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwD categories as per government norms.
Salary Details – IBPS SO 2025
The salary for Specialist Officers as per the IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025 ranges between ₹38,000 to ₹60,000 per month depending on the post and bank. Officers are also entitled to HRA, DA, special allowances, and performance-linked benefits.
IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Pattern (for IT, HR, Marketing & AFO)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 mins |
Preliminary Exam Pattern (for Law & Rajbhasha)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 mins |
Mains Exam Pattern
For IT, HR, Law, Marketing, AFO: Professional Knowledge – 60 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 Minutes
For Rajbhasha: Objective + Descriptive – 60 Marks (30 Objective + 2 Descriptive), 60 Minutes
The IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025 outlines that only shortlisted candidates in Mains are eligible for interview.
Online Application Process – IBPS SO 2025
To apply for the IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025:
Visit https://www.ibps.in
Navigate to “CRP Specialist Officers” section
Click on “Apply Online for CRP SO XIV”
Register with basic details and upload documents
Pay the application fee (₹850 for Gen/OBC, ₹175 for SC/ST/PWD)
Submit the form and download a copy for reference
Admit Card & Exam Date – IBPS SO 2025
The admit card for the IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025 Prelims will be released in December 2025. Candidates must download it using their registration credentials from the official IBPS portal. Mains admit cards will follow for qualified candidates.
Answer Key & Result – IBPS SO 2025
Although IBPS does not publish official answer keys, the IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025 ensures that results for each stage—Prelims, Mains, and Interview—will be released separately. Final merit will be based on Mains + Interview performance.
FAQs – IBPS SO Specialist Officer Notification 2025
Q1. What is the age limit for IBPS SO posts in 2025?
The age limit is 20 to 30 years, with applicable category relaxations.
Q2. Is there any interview in IBPS SO selection process?
Yes, after the Mains exam, shortlisted candidates are called for interview.
Q3. What is the salary for IT Officer in IBPS SO 2025?
The monthly salary is approximately ₹38,000 to ₹40,000 with allowances.
Q4. How many attempts are allowed in IBPS SO exam 2025?
There is no limit on attempts; eligibility is based on age and qualification.
Q5. Can final year students apply for IBPS SO 2025?
No, candidates must possess the required qualification before the application deadline.