IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 1007 Specialist Officer Posts
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 is now officially announced! The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for CRP SPL-XV, inviting applications for the post of Specialist Officers (SO) in various participating public sector banks across India for the 2026–27 cycle.
If you’re aiming for a prestigious banking career, this is the golden opportunity. The IBPS SO 2025 online application window is open from 1st July to 21st July 2025. Selection will be through Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview stages.
Particulars Details Recruiting Body Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Post Name Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Name IBPS CRP SPL-XV Vacancies 1007 Mode of Application Online Job Location Across India Official Website www.ibps.in
Post Name Vacancy Qualification IT Officer (Scale I) 1007 Degree/Diploma in Related Field
Sr. No. Name of Posts 01 IT Officer (Scale 1) 02 Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) 03 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) 04 Law Officer (Scale I) 05 HR/Personnel Officer (Scale 1) 06 Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Vacancies for other SO roles (like AFO, Law Officer, Marketing Officer, HR, Rajbhasha Adhikari) will be mentioned in the detailed notification.
Minimum Age : 20 YearsMaximum Age : 30 YearsCut-off Date : As on 01 July 2025Date of Birth Range : Between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2005 (both inclusive)
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Category Application Fee SC/ST/PwBD ₹175/- General/OBC/EWS ₹850/-
Selection will be based on the following stages:
Preliminary Examination (CBT – Objective) Main Examination (CBT – Professional Knowledge) Interview (20% weightage)
Final selection will be based on Main Exam + Interview performance in an 80:20 ratio.
Subject Questions Marks Time English Language 50 25 40 mins Reasoning 50 50 40 mins Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 40 mins Total 150 125 2 Hours
Subject Questions Marks Time English Language 50 25 40 mins Reasoning 50 50 40 mins General Awareness (with Banking Focus) 50 50 40 mins Total 150 125 2 Hours
Negative Marking : 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
Test Name Questions Marks Duration Professional Knowledge 60 60 45 Minutes
Test Name Questions Marks Duration Professional Knowledge (Objective) 45 60 30 Minutes Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) 2 — 30 Minutes
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
You can apply for IBPS SO 2025 only via the official IBPS website. Follow these steps:
Visit www.ibps.in
Click on “CRP Specialist Officers”
Register through “New Registration”
Fill personal, academic & communication details
Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and declaration
Pay the application fee online
Submit and print the form for future use
Event Date Online Application Start 01 July 2025 Last Date to Apply 21 July 2025 Fee Payment Window 01 July – 21 July 2025 Last date for printing your application 05 Aug 2025 Preliminary Exam August 2025 (Tentative) Main Exam November 2025 (Tentative)
IBPS PO Recruitment 2025 A career in the banking sector through IBPS PO offers not only a monthly in-hand salary of Rs 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920, but also additional perks like medical benefits, pension (NPS), and house rent allowances. IBPS PO is widely regarded as the best job after graduation due to its financial stability, fast promotions, and work-life balance. If you are aiming for a secure government job with high CTC, now is the perfect time to apply.
Feature Details Advt. No. CRP PO/MT -XV Organization Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Post Name Probationary Officer (PO) Total Vacancies 5,208 Job Type High Salary Government Job Location All India Application Mode Online Official Website ibps.in Application Dates 1 July – 21 July 2025 Prelims Exam Date 17, 23, 24 August 2025 Mains Exam Date 12 October 2025
Participating Bank Vacancy Bank of Baroda 1000 Bank of India 700 Bank of Maharashtra 1000 Canara Bank 1000 Central Bank of India 500 Indian Bank NR Indian Overseas Bank 450 Punjab National Bank 200 Punjab & Sind Bank 358 UCO Bank NR Union Bank of India NR Total 5208
Post Name Vacancy Qualification Probationary Officer 5208 Graduation in any discipline
Minimum Age : 20 YearsMaximum Age : 30 YearsCut-off Date : 01 July 2025Date of Birth : Must be between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2005 (both inclusive)
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC (NCL): 3 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years
Category Application Fee SC/ST/PwBD ₹175/- General/OBC/EWS ₹850/-
Payment Mode : Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking)
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
Interview (Personality Test)
You must qualify at each stage to move ahead in the recruitment process.
Subject Questions Marks Duration English Language 30 30 20 mins Quantitative Aptitude 35 30 20 mins Reasoning Ability 35 40 20 mins Total 100 100 60 minutes
Note: This is a qualifying stage only.
Subject Questions Marks Duration Reasoning 40 60 50 mins General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 35 50 25 mins English Language 35 40 40 mins Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 50 45 mins Descriptive (Essay & Letter) 2 25 30 mins Total 147 225 210 mins
Follow the steps below to apply online:
Visit www.ibps.in
Click on “CRP PO/MT-XV” recruitment link
Register using the New Registration button
Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
Upload your photo, signature, thumb impression , and handwritten declaration
Pay the fee online
Submit the form and download/print for future reference
Event Dates Start of Online Registration 01 July 2025 Last Date to Apply 21 July 2025 Fee Payment Window 01 July to 21 July 2025 Preliminary Exam Date August 2025 Main Exam Date October 2025
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