IBPS SO 2025 Notification – Official Announcement
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO 2025 notification on 30.06.2025
This recruitment drive aims to fill 1007 Specialist Officer positions across various participating public sector banks
The notification is for Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XV)
Candidates can apply online from 01.07.2025 to 21.07.2025
IBPS SO 2025 Recruitment Overview
Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name: IBPS SO 2025 (CRP SPL-XV)
Total Vacancies: 1007 posts
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: www.ibps.in
Exam Level: National
Participating Banks: 11 Public Sector Banks
IBPS SO 2025 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 30.06.2025
Online Application Start Date: 01.07.2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 21.07.2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: 21.07.2025
Preliminary Exam Date: 30.08.2025
Main Exam Date: 09.11.2025
Interview Date: To be announced later
IBPS SO 2025 Vacancy Details
The IBPS SO 2025 recruitment offers diverse career opportunities across different specializations:
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I): 310 posts
Marketing Officer (Scale-I): 350 posts
IT Officer (Scale-I): 203 posts
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I): 78 posts
Law Officer (Scale-I): 56 posts
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I): 10 posts
Total Vacancies: 1007 posts
IBPS SO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Requirements
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories:
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
PWD: 10 years
Ex-servicemen: 5 years
Nationality Criteria
Must be a citizen of India
Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with intention of permanent settlement
Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intention of permanent settlement
Educational Qualification Requirements
IT Officer (Scale-I):
4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Telecommunications
Post Graduate degree in relevant fields
Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level certification
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I):
4-year graduation degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science/Agricultural Engineering
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I):
Post Graduate degree in Hindi with English as subject at graduation level
Post Graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at graduation level
Law Officer (Scale-I):
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
Must be enrolled as advocate with Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I):
Graduate with 2-year full-time Post Graduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale-I):
Graduate with 2-year full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM with specialization in Marketing
IBPS SO 2025 Application Process
How to Apply Online
Step 1: Visit official website www.ibps.in
Step 2: Click on “Apply Online” link for IBPS SO 2025
Step 3: Complete new registration with basic details
Step 4: Note down provisional registration number and password
Step 5: Fill complete application form with personal and educational details
Step 6: Upload required documents (photograph, signature, thumb impression)
Step 7: Pay application fee through online mode
Step 8: Submit final application and take printout
Application Fee Structure
General/EWS/OBC Categories: Rs. 850/-
SC/ST/PWD Categories: Rs. 175/-
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI)
Required Documents for Upload
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration
Category certificate (if applicable)
PWD certificate (if applicable)
IBPS SO 2025 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Pattern
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer:
Reasoning: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
English Language: 50 questions, 25 marks, 40 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
Total: 150 questions, 125 marks, 120 minutes
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
Reasoning: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
English Language: 50 questions, 25 marks, 40 minutes
General Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
Total: 150 questions, 125 marks, 120 minutes
Main Exam Pattern
Professional Knowledge: 60 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes
Qualifying score: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying in nature)
Stage 2: Main Examination (80% weightage for final selection)
Stage 3: Personal Interview (20% weightage for final selection)
Qualifying Criteria
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each section
Overall cutoff marks must be achieved
Interview qualifying marks: 40% (35% for reserved categories)
IBPS SO 2025 Salary Structure
Pay Scale Details
Basic Pay Scale: Rs. 48,480 – Rs. 85,920
Increment Structure: Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920
Grade Pay: As per 12th Bipartite Settlement
Allowances and Benefits
Dearness Allowance (DA): 36% of basic pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 7%-9% depending on location
City Compensatory Allowance: 0%-4% based on city tier
Special Allowance: 7.75% of (Basic + DA)
Provident Fund: Rs. 3,000 – Rs. 3,500
In-Hand Salary
Average Monthly In-Hand Salary: Rs. 55,000 – Rs. 60,000
Gross Monthly Salary: Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 80,000 (approximately)
IBPS SO 2025 Participating Banks
The following 11 public sector banks participate in IBPS SO recruitment:
Bank of Baroda (Headquarters: Vadodara, Gujarat)
Bank of India (Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Bank of Maharashtra (Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra)
Canara Bank (Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka)
Central Bank of India (Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Indian Bank (Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
Indian Overseas Bank (Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
Punjab National Bank (Headquarters: Delhi)
Punjab & Sind Bank (Headquarters: Delhi)
UCO Bank (Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal)
Union Bank of India (Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra)
IBPS SO 2025 Job Profile and Career Growth
Key Responsibilities by Post
IT Officer:
Manage banking software and systems
Handle IT infrastructure and security
Implement digital banking solutions
Provide technical support
Agricultural Field Officer:
Assist in agricultural loan processing
Evaluate farm projects and schemes
Provide technical guidance to farmers
Monitor agricultural credit programs
Marketing Officer:
Develop marketing strategies
Promote banking products and services
Conduct market research
Build customer relationships
Law Officer:
Handle legal matters and compliance
Represent bank in legal proceedings
Draft legal documents
Ensure regulatory compliance
HR/Personnel Officer:
Manage human resources functions
Handle recruitment and training
Implement HR policies
Manage employee relations
Rajbhasha Adhikari:
Ensure implementation of Hindi language policies
Translate documents and communications
Conduct Hindi workshops
Monitor compliance with official language rules
Career Growth Opportunities
Promotion Path: Scale-I → Scale-II → Scale-III → Scale-IV
Regular Increments: Annual salary increments
Skill Development: Training programs and workshops
Transfer Policy: Pan-India posting opportunities
IBPS SO 2025 Preparation Strategy
Study Plan and Tips
Create a structured study schedule covering all subjects
Focus on scoring topics to maximize marks
Practice previous year question papers regularly
Take mock tests to improve time management
Stay updated with current affairs especially banking sector
Strengthen professional knowledge for mains exam
Important Study Materials
Quantitative Aptitude: Practice arithmetic, algebra, and data interpretation
Reasoning Ability: Focus on puzzles, coding-decoding, and logical reasoning
English Language: Improve grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension
General Awareness: Current affairs, banking awareness, and static GK
Professional Knowledge: Subject-specific preparation based on chosen post
Time Management Strategy
Daily Study Hours: 6-8 hours of focused study
Mock Test Schedule: 2-3 mock tests per week
Revision Time: Regular revision of completed topics
Current Affairs: 30 minutes daily for news updates
IBPS SO 2025 Cut-off Expectations
Previous Year Cut-off Trends
IT Officer (Scale-I):
General: 16.50 marks
OBC: 15.50 marks
SC: 13.00 marks
ST: 10.25 marks
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I):
General: 17.00 marks
OBC: 17.00 marks
SC: 12.50 marks
ST: 12.50 marks
Marketing Officer (Scale-I):
General: 18.50 marks
OBC: 18.50 marks
SC: 14.50 marks
ST: 14.50 marks
Factors Affecting Cut-off
Number of vacancies available
Difficulty level of the examination
Number of candidates appearing
Performance of candidates
Reservation policy implementation
IBPS SO 2025 Admit Card and Exam Centers
Admit Card Download
Prelims Admit Card: Available 15 days before exam
Mains Admit Card: Available after prelims result
Interview Call Letter: Available after mains result
Download Process: Login with registration number and password
Exam Centers
Prelims Exam: Conducted in 200+ cities across India
Mains Exam: Conducted in 100+ cities across India
State-wise Centers: Available in all states and union territories
Center Preference: Can be selected during application
IBPS SO 2025 Result and Document Verification
Result Declaration
Prelims Result: Expected in September 2025
Mains Result: Expected in December 2025
Final Result: Expected in March 2026
Result Format: Roll number-wise merit list
Document Verification Process
Original Documents Required: All educational certificates, caste certificate, experience certificate
Verification Venue: Designated centers as per bank allotment
Verification Timeline: After final result declaration
Disqualification: Incomplete or fraudulent documents lead to disqualification
IBPS SO 2025 Medical Examination and Final Selection
Medical Examination
Mandatory for all selected candidates
Conducted by authorized medical officers
Standard medical fitness criteria
Vision and hearing tests included
Final Selection and Posting
Merit-based selection from interview qualified candidates
Bank preference considered for final allotment
Provisional appointment subject to character verification
Training period of 6 months after joining
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Application Related
Q: Can I apply for multiple posts in IBPS SO 2025?
A: No, candidates can apply for only one post in a single recruitment cycle.
Q: Is there any application fee for IBPS SO 2025?
A: Yes, General/EWS/OBC candidates pay Rs. 850/- and SC/ST/PWD candidates pay Rs. 175/-.
Q: Can I change my exam center after submitting the application?
A: No, exam center cannot be changed once the application is submitted.
Eligibility Related
Q: Is work experience required for IBPS SO 2025?
A: No, fresh graduates can apply. Work experience is not mandatory.
Q: What is the age limit for IBPS SO 2025?
A: Age limit is 20-30 years with relaxation for reserved categories.
Exam Related
Q: Is there negative marking in IBPS SO exam?
A: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q: What is the mode of IBPS SO exam?
A: The exam is conducted online (computer-based test).
This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of IBPS SO 2025 recruitment. Candidates are advised to start their preparation early and follow the official notifications for any updates or changes in the recruitment process.
