Looking to land a stable and well-paying job in a public sector bank?
The wait is finally over! The “Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)” has released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Notification for over 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancie. This is a great opportunity for candidates with specialized qualifications to join India’s top government banks as IT Officers, Marketing Officers, Law Officers, and more.
The “online application process has started from July 1, 2025“, and will remain open till “July 21, 2025. So, if you’re aiming for a secure, respectable, and rewarding banking career now is your chance .
Quick Highlights – IBPS SO 2025
Organization: IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
Post: Specialist Officer (Scale I)
Vacancies: 1007+
Application Dates: July 1 to July 21, 2025
Job Location: Across India
Official Website: [www.ibps.in](https://www.ibps.in)
Banks Participating in IBPS SO 2025
You’ll get the chance to work in prestigious banks like:
* Punjab National Bank
* Bank of Baroda
* Canara Bank
* Union Bank of India
* Central Bank of India
* And several others…
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown (Tentative)
Post Name Vacancies
Agricultural Field Officer- 310
Marketing Officer – 350
IT Officer – 203
Rajbhasha Adhikari – 78
Law Officer – 56
HR/Personnel Officer – 10
Total – 1007+
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of 01 July 2025):
Min Age: 20 years
Max Age: 30 years
* (Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005)
Age Relaxation:
* SC/ST – 5 years
* OBC – 3 years
* PwBD – 10 years
* Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
Educational Qualification:
Each post has specific academic requirements. Here’s a brief:
IT Officer: – B.E./B.Tech. or PG in IT/CS/Electronics or DOEACC ‘B’ Level
Agricultural Officer: – 4-year degree in Agriculture or related fields
Law Officer: – LLB + Registered with Bar Council
Rajbhasha Adhikari: – PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English
HR Officer: – PG in HR/IR/Labour Law/Social Work
Marketing Officer: – MBA/PGDM/PGDBM in Marketing
Important Dates – IBPS SO 2025 Exam Schedule
| Event | Tentative Date |
Application Starts – 01 July 2025
Last Date to Apply- 21 July 2025
Prelims Exam – August 2025
Prelims Result – September 2025
Mains Exam – November 2025
Interview – Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Final Allotment – Jan – Feb 2026
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Salary & Perks – What You’ll Earn
Working as a Specialist Officer isn’t just about a title—it comes with a great salary package .
Pay Scale:
₹48,480 – ₹85,920 + Allowances
Perks & Benefits:
Dearness Allowance (DA) – Revised every 3 months
House Rent Allowance (HRA) – Based on city
Special Allowance – 16.4% of Basic
NPS Contribution – 14% of Basic + DA
Medical Benefits, LTC, Fuel & Newspaper Allowance
Selection Process – 3 Stages to Crack
1 Prelims Exam (Qualifying Only)
For IT/Agri/HR/Marketing: English, Reasoning, Quant (150 Qs, 125 Marks)
For Law/Rajbhasha: English, Reasoning, GK with Banking (150 Qs, 125 Marks)
2 Mains Exam
Professional Knowledge Test – 60 Marks (Objective)
Rajbhasha: 60 Marks (Objective + Descriptive)
3 Interview
* 100 Marks | Minimum 40% to qualify (35% for reserved)
Final Selection = Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)
Application Fee details
General/OBC: ₹850/-
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/-
Payment mode To be paid online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step
1. Visit [www.ibps.in] (https://www.ibps.in)
2. Click on “ CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XV) ”
3. Register yourself and get a login ID & password
4. Fill in your personal, academic, and work details
5. Upload scanned photo, signature, thumb impression & declaration
6. Pay the fee and submit
7. Print out your application & payment receipt
Important Links
Download Official Notification (PDF)]
[ Visit IBPS Website ] ( https://www.ibps.in )