IBPS SO Recruitment :: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Notification for the recruitment of 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) posts under various categories including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR Officer, Marketing Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. The online application process started on 1st July 2025 and will close on 21st July 2025. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through the official IBPS website: https://ibps.in.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) Scale I |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 01 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS SO 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 78 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 10 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 350 |
| Total | 1007 |
Eligibility Criteria (As on 01-07-2025)
Age Limit
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Minimum: 20 years
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Maximum: 30 years
(Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005, both dates inclusive)
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 4-year Engineering/Tech degree in IT/CS/ECE or equivalent; or PG in related fields; or DOEACC ‘B’ level certification. |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Fisheries/ Food Tech/ Agri Business 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 | LLB Degree and enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council. |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + 2-year PG in HR/IR/Personnel/Social Work/Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + 2-year full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| General/OBC/EWS/Other | ₹850 |
| (Inclusive of GST and non-refundable) |
Selection Process
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Preliminary Examination (Online)
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Main Examination (Online)
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Interview
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Provisional Allotment
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 June 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 01 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Admit Card Release | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | August 2025 |
| Prelims Result Declaration | September 2025 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | September/October 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | November 2025 |
| Main Exam Result Declaration | November 2025 |
| Interview | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January / February 2026 |
Pay Scale
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Basic Pay for Scale I Officer: ₹48,480–85,920 (with annual increments)
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Other Benefits: DA, HRA, CCA, Special Allowance, etc., as per bank rules
Important Links
Don’t miss this opportunity to start your career in the banking sector as a Specialist Officer. Apply before 21st July 2025.
