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

FieldDetails
Vacancy1007+ (expected)
Post NameSpecialist Officer (AFO, IT, HR, Law, Rajbhasha, Marketing Officer)
OrganizationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
EducationVaries post-wise (Graduation/Post Graduation in relevant stream)
Age Limit20 to 30 years
SalarySpecialist 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 NameEligibility
IT Officer (Scale I)B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE/MCA; Salary: ₹38,000–₹40,000; Age: 20–30 years
Agriculture Field Officer4-year Degree in Agriculture or related; Salary: ₹38,000–₹40,000; Age: 20–30
Law OfficerLLB with Bar Council registration; Salary: ₹38,000–₹42,000; Age: 20–30
HR/Personnel OfficerMBA/PGDM in HR; Salary: ₹38,000–₹45,000; Age: 20–30
Rajbhasha AdhikariPG in Hindi with English as a subject; Salary: ₹38,000–₹42,000; Age: 20–30
Marketing OfficerMBA/PGDBA in Marketing; Salary: ₹38,000–₹45,000; Age: 20–30

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal
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 OnlineClick Here
NotificationClick here | Click here
Official WebsiteClick here

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)

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning5050
Quantitative Aptitude5050
English Language5025
Total150125120 mins

Preliminary Exam Pattern (for Law & Rajbhasha)

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning5050
General Awareness5050
English Language5025
Total150125120 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:

  1. Visit https://www.ibps.in

  2. Navigate to “CRP Specialist Officers” section

  3. Click on “Apply Online for CRP SO XIV”

  4. Register with basic details and upload documents

  5. Pay the application fee (₹850 for Gen/OBC, ₹175 for SC/ST/PWD)

  6. 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.

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