Dreaming of a stable, prestigious career in public sector banking? The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 (CRP SPL-XV). This is your chance to join India’s top nationalized banks as a Specialist Officer (SO) in Scale I across departments like IT, Agriculture, Marketing, Law, HR, and Rajbhasha.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know — eligibility, important dates, vacancies, salary, exam pattern, and how to apply — in a simple and friendly format.
What is IBPS SO Recruitment?
IBPS conducts a Common Recruitment Process (CRP) annually for Specialist Officers (SO) in Scale I. These officers play vital roles in various specialized banking operations like IT, HR, Law, Agriculture, Marketing, and Language Translation.
The 2025 recruitment is for the CRP SPL-XV cycle, filling vacancies for the year 2026-27 in 11 top public sector banks.
IBPS SO 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 1st July – 21st July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Download | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | September 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card Download | Sept/Oct 2025 |
| Main Examination Date | November 2025 |
| Mains Result | November 2025 |
| Interviews | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Jan/Feb 2026 |
Posts Available Under IBPS SO 2025
You can apply for one of the following positions:
- IT Officer (Scale I)
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Salary of IBPS SO 2025
The basic salary for SO Scale I starts at ₹48,480 and can go up to ₹85,920, along with perks like DA, HRA, transport allowance, special allowance, and more.
Participating Banks in IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV
You’ll be eligible for appointment in these leading banks:
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
IBPS SO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Citizen of India or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan or
- Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1st January 1962 or
- Person of Indian origin from select countries (with eligibility certificate)
Age Limit (as on 1st July 2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
Relaxation in upper age:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Educational Qualifications (as on 21st July 2025)
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | Engineering Degree in CS/IT/ECE or PG in IT/CS or DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agriculture Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture-related fields |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English at Degree level OR PG in Sanskrit with English & Hindi |
| Law Officer | LLB + Enrolled with Bar Council |
| HR Officer | Graduate + 2-year PG in HR/IR/Personnel/Social Work/Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + 2-year PG in Marketing (MBA/MMS/PGDM etc.) |
Note: For all posts (except IT Officer), candidates must also have a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations or studied IT as a subject.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/-
- Others: ₹850/-
Payment is online only.
How to Apply for IBPS SO 2025?
- Visit the official site: www.ibps.in
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers”
- Select “Apply Online for CRP SPL-XV”
- Register yourself and fill in your details
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration)
- Pay the fee and submit the form
- Save the printout of the application and e-receipt for future reference
IBPS SO 2025 Exam Pattern
A. Prelims Exam (Duration: 2 hours)
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- English Language – 50 Qs – 25 Marks
- Reasoning – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- General Awareness (with Banking) – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
For IT, Agriculture, HR, Marketing Officers:
- English Language – 50 Qs – 25 Marks
- Reasoning – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
B. Main Exam (Professional Knowledge – 45 minutes)
- All Posts (except Rajbhasha): Objective Questions – 60 Marks
- Rajbhasha: Objective (45 Qs) + Descriptive (2 Qs) – 60 Marks
Interview Process
- Conducted by participating banks
- Total Marks: 100
- Minimum Qualifying: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- Final Selection Weightage: 80% (Mains) + 20% (Interview)
Documents Required at Interview
- Call Letter (Prelims, Mains, Interview)
- Online Application Printout
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- 10th/12th certificates
- Graduation/PG Mark Sheets & Certificates
- Caste/PwBD/EWS Certificates (if applicable)
- Experience Certificates (if any)
- No Objection Certificate (for Govt/PSU employees)
Exam Centres
Exams will be held across all major cities in India. Center once chosen cannot be changed. Check the notification for the full list.
The IBPS SO 2025 is more than just a job opportunity it’s a stepping stone toward a prestigious and stable banking career. Whether you’re an engineer, law graduate, MBA, or agriculture specialist, there’s a post tailored to your expertise.
Official Website: www.ibps.in
Apply Before: 21st July 2025
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