The IBPS released the Specialist Officer (SO) notification 2025 on June 30, 2025. The online applications are open from July 1, 2025, to July 28, 2025.
This recruitment is for 1007 vacancies in various SO posts. Graduates with specific qualifications can apply. All stages are conducted online, including the registration and exams.
Overview
| Recruitment Name | IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Date
| Notification Release Date | 30 June 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 1 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 30 August 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 9 November 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age As On | 1 August 2025 |
| Relaxation | As per rules |
Eligibility
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 4-year engineering/technology degree or equivalent |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year degree in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Postgraduate in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree level |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) and enrolled with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate and 2-year full-time PG in relevant field |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate and 2-year full-time MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM in Marketing |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 310 |
| Marketing Officer | 350 |
| Law Officer | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 10 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 78 |
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Preliminary | Online MCQ Exam, 150 questions, 125 marks, 120 minutes |
| Mains | Professional Knowledge, online, objective/descriptive, 60 mins |
| Interview | For qualified candidates in Mains |
Syllabus
| Subject/Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 |
| English Language | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude* | 50 |
| General Awareness** | 50 |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 (Mains) |
Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Prelims Exam | Qualifying for Mains |
| Mains Exam | Subject knowledge-based |
| Interview | Final stage |
Salary Details
| Component | Amount (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Starting) | ₹36,000 |
| Gross Monthly Salary | ₹50,000 – ₹55,000 |
| Other Allowances | As per bank norms |
| Benefits | HRA, DA, Medical, etc. |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in).
- Click on “Apply Online for IBPS SO 2025”.
- Register using your basic details and create a login.
- Fill in all required details and upload documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration).
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and download the final application for records.
Important Link
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs Question & Answer
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
A. The last date to submit the online form is 28 July 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO 2025?
A. There are a total of 1,007 vacancies.
Q3. Who can apply for IBPS SO 2025?
A. Graduates with the required qualifications for each specialist post and within 20–30 years age can apply.
Q4. What is the selection process for IBPS SO?
A. The selection is through Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Q5. What is the application fee for the General category?
A. For General category, the fee is ₹850.
Q6. When will the IBPS SO 2025 Prelims exam be conducted?
A. The Prelims exam is scheduled on 30 August 2025
