IBPS Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025 under CRP SPL-XIV. This examination is a crucial gateway for aspirants aiming to enter various specialist roles in India’s public sector banks. We provide a complete, detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria, application process, key dates, post-wise vacancy distribution, exam pattern, and more.
📌 IBPS Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025 Overview
The IBPS SO recruitment is conducted annually for various specialist positions in participating public sector banks. These include roles in IT, Agriculture, Marketing, Law, HR, and Rajbhasha departments.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Notification Year | 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 1400+ (expected) |
| Selection Rounds | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
🗓️ IBPS Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 2025 |
| Online Registration Start | First Week of August 2025 |
| Online Registration End | Last Week of August 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release | November 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | December 28–29, 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | January 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | January 25, 2026 |
| Interview Call Letter | February–March 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2026 |
📋 Post-wise IBPS SO Vacancies 2025
The recruitment covers the following specialist 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)
Vacancies are likely to exceed 1400 combined across these categories.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria – IBPS Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualifications (as of August 2025)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 4-year Engineering Degree (CS/IT/EC/E&T) or postgrad in CS/IT |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English as a subject OR PG in Sanskrit with Hindi & English |
| Law Officer | LLB and Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + Full-time PG in HR/PM/IR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + Full-time PG in Marketing/Finance/MBA |
Age Limit (as of August 2025)
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 30 years
Age Relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
📝 How to Apply for IBPS Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025
Step-by-Step Application Process
Visit the official website: www.ibps.in
Navigate to the “CRP Specialist Officers” section.
Click on Apply Online link.
Register with a valid email and phone number.
Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and declaration.
Pay the application fee via net banking/debit/credit card.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹850 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹175 |
🧠 IBPS Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam (Post-wise Variation)
For IT, HR, Marketing & Agriculture Officers:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
Mains Exam
| Post | Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All (except Rajbhasha) | Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Professional (Objective + Descriptive) | 60 | 60 | 60 mins |
Interview
Conducted by participating banks.
Weightage: 80:20 (Mains:Interview)
Qualifying in nature.
🏛️ Participating Banks in IBPS SO 2025
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 Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025 Admit Card, Result, Cutoff
Admit Card
Prelims & Mains Admit Cards will be downloadable from ibps.in approx. 10–15 days before exam.
Results
Prelims: January 2026
Mains: February 2026
Interview: March 2026
Cutoff Trends
Expected General Category Cutoffs (Previous Years’ Average):
| Stage | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Prelims | 80–90 |
| Mains | 70–80 |
| Final | 120–130 |
📚 Recommended Preparation Resources
Books:
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning by Arun Sharma
English by Wren & Martin
Professional Knowledge – Subject-specific
Online Platforms:
IBPS official mock tests
Testbook, Oliveboard, Gradeup practice series
📝 Final Words
Candidates aspiring to build a career as a Specialist Officer in public sector banks must not miss this opportunity. With strategic preparation and timely application, the IBPS SO 2025 can open the door to a prestigious and secure future in banking. Always refer to the official notification and trusted sources to stay updated.
For timely updates and detailed guidance, keep visiting www.ibps.in.