IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 – 1007 Posts, Apply by 21/07/2025

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a notification for the recruitment of 1007 Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XV) posts across various public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1st July to 21st July 2025 through the official website ibps.in. This is a great opportunity for graduates to join prestigious banking roles such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, and more.

IBPS Specialist Officer Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Posts
I.T. 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
Total	1007

Scale of Pay: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025): 20 to 30 years (born between 02/07/1995 and 01/07/2005, both inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disability: 10 years
Educational Qualification:
- I.T. Officer (Scale-I): 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation OR Post Graduate Degree in the same fields OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level.
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I): 4-year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science/Pisciculture/Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/Co-operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/Food Science/Agriculture Business Management/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Sericulture/Fisheries Engineering.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I): Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree level.
- Law Officer (Scale-I): Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council.
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I): Graduate and Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law.
- Marketing Officer (Scale-I): Graduate and Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing)/MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Marketing.

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST)
Others (General/OBC/EWS): ₹850/- (inclusive of GST)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI

Selection Process

The selection process for IBPS SO 2025 includes three stages:

Preliminary Exam: Scheduled for 30th August 2025, qualifying in nature, with sections on Reasoning, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness.
Main Exam: Scheduled for 9th November 2025, focusing on Professional Knowledge specific to the post.
Interview: Conducted for candidates who qualify the Main Exam, coordinated by participating banks and IBPS.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.

Final selection is based on combined scores of the Main Exam and Interview.

How to Apply for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment

Follow these steps to apply online:

Visit the Important Web-Links section or go to ibps.in.
Click on the Online Application Form and select “New User? Register Here” to complete registration.
Log in using your credentials and fill in personal and educational details.
Upload required documents (photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and certificates).
Pay the application fee (₹850/- for General/OBC/EWS, ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD) via online mode.
Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future reference.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 30th June 2025
Online Application Start Date: 1st July 2025
Online Application End Date: 21st July 2025
Prelims Exam Date: 30th August 2025
Mains Exam Date: 9th November 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?
There are 1007 vacancies for Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer (203), Agricultural Field Officer (310), Marketing Officer (350), and others.

2. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 21st July 2025.

3. What is the application fee for IBPS SO 2025?
The fee is ₹850/- for General/OBC/EWS and ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

4. What is the selection process for IBPS SO 2025?
The selection process includes a Preliminary Exam on 30th August 2025, a Main Exam on 9th November 2025, and an Interview.

5. Is there negative marking in the IBPS SO exams?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains exams.