The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the IBPS SO Notification 2025 on 30 June 2025, announcing 1,007 Specialist Officer vacancies in 11 public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply for posts like IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Marketing Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and HR/Personnel Officer by visiting the official IBPS website before the deadline. The notification includes important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, and key dates to help candidates understand the recruitment process. The online application started on 1 July 2025 and is closing today, 21 July 2025, so candidates should apply as soon as possible.
IBPS SO Notification 2025
The IBPS SO Notification 2025 is Out. Candidates are advised to go through the official notification once so as to get a comprehensive overview of the recruitment drive and visit the official website at a regular interval of time. This article delves into the details provided through the official notification pdf.
IBPS SO Notification 2025 Overview
The Key Highlights related to the IBPS SO Notification 2025 have been tabulated below based on the details provided through the official notification pdf as released by the authority on July 01, 2025.
| IBPS SO Notification 2025 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS SO 2025 |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 | 1007 |
| IBPS SO Mode of Application | Online |
| IBPS SO 2025 Registration Dates | July 01, 2025 to July 21, 2025 |
| IBPS SO Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| IBPS SO Age Limit | 20 to 30 Years |
| IBPS SO Selection Process | Prelims Mains and Interview |
| IBPS SO Mode of Examination | Online |
| IBPS SO Job Location | All Across India |
| IBPS SO Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Notification 2025: Important Date
The IBPS SO 2025: Important Date has been given below in the table based on the official IBPS SO Calendar 2025 which has been released on the official website. The IBPS SO 2025 online application process began on 1 July 2025, and the last date to apply is 21 July 2025 as per the official notification released on 30 June 2025.
| IBPS SO Notification 2025: Important Date | |
| Event | Date |
| IBPS SO Notification 2025 | June 30, 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | July 01, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online for IBPS SO | July 21, 2025 |
| IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 | August 2025 (Expected) |
| IBPS SO Exam Date 2025 for Prelims | August 30, 2025 |
| IBPS SO Exam Date 2025 for Mains | November 09, 2025 |
Download IBPS SO Notification PDF 2025
Candidates must download and read all the details mentioned in the IBPS SO Notification 2025 PDF from official website. The direct Link to download IBPS SO Notification 2025 PDF has been provided below for the ease of the candidates.
Click Here to Download IBPS SO Notification 2025
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
The IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025 has been discussed below in detail. The eligibility criteria is the minimum criteria required for an aspirant to be eligible for the exam. It contains important details such as Nationality, Age Limit, Age Relaxation and Educational Qualification. The candidates must check the eligibility criteria based on their category.
IBPS SO Nationality 2025
The IBPS SO Nationality 2025 has been mentioned in detail. To be eligible for the position the candidate must be
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962 and planned to settle in India permanently
- A subject of Indian Origin migrated from Burma, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Vietnam
IBPS SO Age Limit 2025
The IBPS SO Age Limit 2025 is given below. The minimum age for IBPS SO is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years.
| IBPS SO Age Limit 2025 | |
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
IBPS SO Age Relaxation 2025
The category-wise IBPS SO Age Relaxation 2025 has been mentioned below in the table.
| IBPS SO Age Relaxation 2025 | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) | 5 years |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (including ECOs/SSCOs) | 5 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (who have not remarried) | 9 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025
The IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025 varies based on the specialist officer post. Candidates must have a relevant degree in fields like IT, Agriculture, Law, Marketing, HR, or Rajbhasha from a recognized university. The post-wise IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025 has been mentioned below in detail.
| IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025 | |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | Four year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electronics and Communication, or Electronics and Instrumentation. Postgraduate Degree in Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications. Graduates having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 4 year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri Marketing and Cooperation, Co-operation & Banking, Agroforestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or Sericulture. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level. Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council. |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time Postgraduate Degree or Two Years Full time Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Human Resource Development, Social Work, or Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing), Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing), Two Years Full time PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM, or PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2025
The IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 has been released along with the official IBPS SO Notification 2025. The IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 has been given in the table below based on the details provided through the authority. For comprehensive analysis of category wise distribution of Vacancy, candidates can go through the Official Notification PDF.
| IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Vacancies |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 46 | 23 | 82 | 13 | 128 | 310 |
| HR/Personnel | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 06 | 10 |
| IT Officer | 30 | 14 | 53 | 20 | 86 | 203 |
| Law Officer | 07 | 03 | 14 | 05 | 27 | 56 |
| Marketing | 52 | 26 | 94 | 35 | 143 | 350 |
| Rajbhasha | 10 | 03 | 19 | 07 | 39 | 78 |
| Total | 146 | 69 | 264 | 81 | 429 | 1007 |
IBPS SO Application Fee 2025
The IBPS SO Application Fee 2025 is the fee required for a candidate to pay while filling the application form for various posts of IBPS SO. The SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates pay Rs 175 whereas General and Other category candidates pay Rs 850.
| IBPS SO Application Fee 2025 | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 175 |
| General and Others | Rs. 850 |
IBPS SO Selection Process 2025
The IBPS SO Selection Process 2025 has been shared here. It comprises three stages. Stage 1 is Prelims, Stage 2 is Mains and Stage 3 is Interview. Candidates need to qualify each stage of the exam to make themselves in the final merit list.
- Prelims (Online) – It is qualifying in nature.
- Mains (Online) – The minimum marks are required to clear the stage.
- Interview- Both Mains and Interview marks are counted for the final selection of the candidates.
IBPS SO Apply Online 2025
The Candidates can apply online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 at the official portal of IBPS at www.ibps.in between July 01, 2025 to July 21, 2025. The direct link to apply online for the IBPS SO Notification 2025 is attached below:
Click Here to Apply Online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 [Last Date]
Steps to Apply Online for IBPS SO 2025
Candidates can apply online for the IBPS SO Exam 2025 using the simple steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website at www.ibps.in and click on “IBPS SO 2025 Advertisement”.
- Register yourself using valid email and mobile number.
- Login using generated credentials and proceed to fill the application form with all required details.
- Upload the necessary documents in specified format and size.
- Review the application form and Pay the required Application Fee through the official payment gateway.
- Submit and Save the application for further reference.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025 has been given below in detail for both Prelims and Mains Exam. The Prelims Exam comprises 150 questions, 125 marks and duration of 120 minutes. The Mains Exam comprises 60 questions, 60 marks and duration of 60 minutes.
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer has been mentioned below in the table.
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | |||||
| S No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes | ||
The IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 for the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari has been mentioned below in the table.
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari | |||||
| S No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes | ||
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 for the Posts of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer has been given below in the table
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
The IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 for the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari has been mentioned below.
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 for post of Rajbhasha Adhikari | ||||
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge(Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge(Descriptive) | 2 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes | |
IBPS SO Syllabus 2025
It is important for the candidates to go through the IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 before applying for the exam. The syllabus is designed separately for both Prelims as well as Mains.
| IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims | |||
| Reasoning Ability | General Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | English Language |
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IBPS SO Salary 2025
The IBPS SO Salary 2025 ranges from Rs 23,700 – Rs 42,020 basic pay with a gross pay of Rs 42,000- Rs 48,000. After adding various allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel allowances, City Compensatory Allowance and deductions such as NPS the net salary is approx Rs 42,000- Rs 44,000.
IBPS SO Admit Card 2025
The IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 will be released on the official website at www.ibps.in. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website using the link given below after the release before exam. The direct link to download the IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 will be provided here as soon as it gets activated.
IBPS SO Result 2025
IBPS SO Result 2025 will be released separately for Prelims, Mains and Interview separately along with the cut off marks on its official website. Candidates who qualify Prelims go for the next stage of the selection process. The final result pdf is released on the official website with candidates Name and Roll Number mentioned on it.
IBPS SO Cut Off 2025
IBPS SO Cut Off 2025 will be released after each phase of the exam. Candidates must check previous year cut off trends and analyze their performance accordingly. The IBPS SO Prelims 2023 cut off has been given below based on category and posts.
| IBPS SO Prelims Cut Off 2023 | |||||||||
| Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| I.T. Officer | 52.75 | 42.25 | 54.38 | 49.75 | 54.3 | 14.63 | 37.88 | 23.88 | 21.38 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 36.88 | 34.13 | 36.88 | 36.88 | 36.8 | 20.13 | 33.88 | 31.75 | 22.38 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 12.63 | 8.88 | 12.63 | 12.63 | 12.6 | NA | 12.25 | 11.13 | NA |
| Law Officer | 31.63 | 35.63 | 32.50 | 31.88 | 35.6 | 15.50 | 24.75 | 13.88 | NA |
| Hr/Personnel | 39.38 | 39.38 | 39.38 | 39.38 | 39.38 | 24.38 | 26.63 | 22.63 | 47 |
| Marketing Officer | 10.13 | 9.88 | 9.38 | 19.75 | 20.1 | 16.75 | 9.13 | 14.88 | 52.75 |
Also Check- IBPS AFO Notification 2025
| Other Related Posts of IBPS SO 2025 | |
| IBPS SO Notification | IBPS SO Syllabus |
| IBPS SO Eligibilty Criteria | IBPS SO Salary |
| IBPS SO Previous Year Question Papers | IBPS Calendar 2025 |
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