IBPS SO Recruitment 2025

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its SBI SO (Specialist Officer) Recruitment 2025 notification. Candidates can apply for 1,007 specialist officer roles starting 1 July 2025. The Preliminary exam is scheduled for 30 August, and the Main exam on 9 November, followed by interviews for final selection.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Overview 

IBPS is conducting the annual Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment drive under its CRP framework. This year, a total of 1,007 positions are available across six specialist streams: IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Rajbhasha, and Marketing. The detailed notification was released on 30 June 2025, and online registration will commence on 1 July, closing on 21 July 2025. Exams will be held in two phases: the Preliminary phase on 30 August 2025, and the Mains phase on 9 November 2025. This exam serves as a gateway for specialized roles in various public sector banks. 

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Vacancies Detail

IBPS has notified the details of vacancies for each specialist category as part of the 2025 selection drive. A total of 1,007 posts are available. Each category caters to different skill sets and domain knowledge. Candidates must choose the role matching their credentials and interest. 

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility rules differ across specialist streams. Applicants must carefully review requirements to ensure qualification.

• Age Limit: Applicants should fall within the age criteria of 20 to 30 years by the last date of registration.
  • Reserved category candidates receive age relaxation according to government norms.
• Citizenship Criteria: Applicants must fall, any one of the given criteria:
  • Indian citizen,
  • Subject of Nepal or Bhutan,
  • Tibetan refugee who came before 1962,
  • Person of Indian origin from specified countries.
• Educational & Experience Requirements:
  • IT Officer: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related fields.
  • Agriculture Field Officer: Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, or related specialization.
  • Law Officer: LLB from a recognized university.
  • HR/Personnel Officer: Master’s or Professional Qualification in HR/Personnel Management.
  • Rajbhasha Adhikari: Candidates must hold a Hindi degree with English as a subject or the reverse, along with translation training or experience.
  • Marketing Officer: Degree in Marketing, MBA, or related fields with marketing focus.
    • Note: Certain streams like Law and HR may require relevant banking or professional experience. Candidates must have valid degrees and should be able to present certificates on demand.
• Other Criteria:
  • Basic computer knowledge and ability to use online applications.
  • Medical fitness as per bank norms when called for an interview.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

IBPS has fixed different application fees depending on which category the applicant belongs to. Payment modes accepted include debit/credit cards and net banking through the SBI gateway. The fee must be submitted at the time of application to complete registration. Applicants must verify payment success and retain transaction details. Check below table for application fee details:

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Application Process

The online application is simple. Candidates must follow these steps:

• Registration: Visit IBPS’s official website. Select the SO section. Click ‘New Registration’. Fill personal data like name, DOB, email, and mobile. 
  • Once you complete the registration form, the system will give you a temporary login ID and password.
• Log In: Use credentials to log in. Complete the application form with educational details, category, and bank preferences.
• Upload Documents:
  • Photograph (20–50 KB, .jpeg)
  • Signature (10–20 KB, .jpeg)
  • Thumb impression (20–50 KB, .jpeg)
  • Handwritten declaration (50–100 KB, .jpeg)
  • Live photo via webcam or phone
  • Ensure the specified formats and sizes.
• Pay Fee: Select your category and pay the required fee through SBI gateway.
• Review & Submit: Carefully verify all details. Submit final application.
• Print Confirmation: Save and download the application form and fee receipt. Print copies for records.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection process includes three stages:

• Preliminary Exam

• • • Purpose: Screening test across Reasoning, English, and General Awareness including banking.
    • Marking: Objectives only; qualifying score needed in individual sections.
    • Result: Shortlists candidates for Mains.

• Mains Exam

• • • Pattern differs by post: Law, IT, HR, Agriculture, Marketing: Objective Professional Knowledge.
    • Rajbhasha Adhikari: Objective + Descriptive Professional questions (translation, essay)
    • These tests validate domain-specific knowledge.

• Interview

• • Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview.
  • Assesses professional knowledge, communication skills, and attitude.
  • It carries 100 marks. 
  • For qualification minimum 40% required (35% for reserved).
• Final Score Calculation:
  • Mains exam marks + Interview score combine to generate the final merit list.
  • Allotment will be announced based on performance across all stages and bank preferences.

FAQs: IBPS SO Recruitment 2025

Q1: What is the eligibility for IBPS SO 2025?

Candidates need a relevant degree (e.g., IT, LLB, Agriculture) and must be aged 20–30 years. Reserved candidates get relaxations.

Q2: How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO 2025?

There are 1,007 Specialist Officer positions across six specialist roles.

Q3: What stages are in the IBPS SO selection process?

The SBI SO recruitment involves three levels—Prelims first, then Mains, and finally, a personal interview round.

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