The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the much-awaited notification for the recruitment of 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies under CRP SPL-XV. If you're a graduate or postgraduate with specialization in IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, or Rajbhasha, this is your golden opportunity to work with India’s top public sector banks.
📅 Last Date to Apply Online: 21st July 2025
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🔎 Overview of IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS CRP SPL-XV |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 1st July 2025 – 21st July 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
📋 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| I.T. Officer (Scale I) | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 78 |
| Law Officer | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | 350 |
| Total | 1007 |
📜 IBPS SO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification (Post-wise):
I.T. Officer (Scale I):
- B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics/Telecom or
- PG in CS/IT/Applications or
- Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level Certification
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I):
- 4-year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Dairy Technology, Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, etc.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I):
- PG in Hindi with English at Graduation level or
- PG in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at Graduation level
Law Officer (Scale I):
- LLB Degree (Registered with Bar Council)
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I):
- Graduate + 2-year PG Degree/Diploma in HR/IR/Personnel Management/Labour Law/Social Work
Marketing Officer (Scale I):
- Graduate + 2-year full-time MMS/MBA/PGDM/PGPM in Marketing
⏳ Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Candidates must be born between 2nd July 1995 and 1st July 2005 (inclusive).
🎯 Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850/- |
📝 How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?
Follow these simple steps to apply online:
- Visit IBPS Official Website
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers”
- Click “New Registration”
- Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and print the confirmation.
🧪 IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Main Examination (Professional Knowledge)
- Personal Interview
Final Merit List (Based on Mains + Interview)
📆 Important Dates of IBPS SO 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date to Apply | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21st July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | December 2025 |
| Mains Exam | January 2026 |
| Final Result | February 2026 |
🔗 Important Web Links
🔗 Apply Online – Click Here
🔗 Download Official Notification – Click Here
🔗 Visit IBPS Website – Click Here
❓ FAQs – IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Q. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
🗓️ 21st July 2025
Q. How many total vacancies are announced in IBPS SO 2025?
💼 Total 1007 vacancies are announced across 6 specialist posts.
Q. What is the application fee for IBPS SO 2025?
💰 For SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 | For Others: ₹850
Q. What is the age limit for IBPS SO?
👤 Age must be between 20 and 30 years as of 1st July 2025.
Q. What is the selection process for IBPS SO?
📚 Prelims + Mains + Interview + Final Merit
📣 Final Thoughts
The IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for candidates looking to work in India’s reputed public sector banks under specialized professional roles. With 1007 vacancies, it offers a bright career path in IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, and Language expertise.
⚠️ Apply before the last date – 21st July 2025
📈 Start preparing today for Prelims, Mains & Interview
