The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 notification under CRP SPL-XV for Specialist Officer posts in various public sector banks. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling SO vacancies for the 2026–27 cycle through a common selection process. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1st July to 21st July 2025. Read on for complete details on posts, qualifications, exam structure, and how to apply.
Last Date : 21st July 2025
Vacancy Details
Post Names (Scale I):
- IT Officer
- Agricultural Field Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Law Officer
- HR/Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
Participating Banks Include:
- 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
Note: Vacancies are indicative. Final allotment will depend on actual reported vacancies.
Educational Qualification
(as on 21.07.2025)
- IT Officer:
4-year Engineering Degree in CS/IT/Electronics or equivalent OR
PG in CS/IT/Electronics OR
Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level - Agricultural Field Officer:
4-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Food Technology, Agri Business Management, etc. - Rajbhasha Adhikari:
PG in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level
OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at graduation level - Law Officer:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council - HR/Personnel Officer:
Graduate + Two Years Full-Time PG Degree/Diploma in HR/Personnel Management/IR/Social Work/Labour Law - Marketing Officer:
Graduate + Two Years Full-Time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM in Marketing
Note: Final result must be declared on or before 21.07.2025.
Salary Details
- Pay Scale (Scale I): ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Plus applicable allowances and benefits as per bank rules.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality:
Indian Citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or PIO from listed countries with a certificate of eligibility. - Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
(Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: 5 years
Application Fees
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD
- ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam – Objective type
- Main Exam – Objective/Descriptive (based on post)
- Interview – Conducted by participating banks
- Provisional Allotment
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 01 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2025
- Prelims Exam: August 2025
- Prelims Result: September 2025
- Main Exam: November 2025
- Interview: December 2025 – January 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January – February 2026
Important Links
- Apply Online
- Official Notification PDF
- IBPS Official Website
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