IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection has released an notification for the post of Specialist Officer in its various branches. Applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates for a total of 1007 vacancies.
IBPS SO Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Specialist Officer |
| Total Posts | 1007 Vacancy |
| Organization | Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection – IBPS |
| Qualification | Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 85,920/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 1st – 28th July 2025 |
IBPS SO Recruitment Post Details
Name of post: Specialist Officer – SO
Name of organisation: Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection – IBPS
Total No of posts: 1007 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 78 |
| Law Officer | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | 350 |
| Grand Total | 1007 |
Pay Scale: The IBPS Specialist Officer pay scale is Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920. Thus, the starting basic pay is Rs.48,480/- (plus 4 advance increments)
IBPS SO Education Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
| IT Officer Scale I | 4 Year Engineering / Technology / PG Degree in Computer Science / Computer Application / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics Telecommunication / Electronics Communication / Electronics Instrumentation.Passed DOEACC “B” Level Exam will be eligible for this post. |
| Agricultural Field Officer Scale I | 4 Year Graduation Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Fishery Science / Pisciculture / Agri. Marketing & Cooperation / Co-Operation & Banking / Agro-Forestry / Forestry / Agricultural Biotechnology / Food Science / Agriculture Business Management / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Agricultural Engineering will be eligible for this post. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I | PG Degree in Hindi with English as a Subject at Graduation Level. ORPG Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a Subject at Graduation Level will be eligible for this post. |
| Law Officer Scale I | Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and Enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council will be eligible for this post. |
| HR / Personnel Officer Scale I | Graduate / 2 Year full time PG Degree / Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labor Law will be eligible for this post. |
| Marketing Officer Scale I | Graduation and 2 Year Full Time MMS (Marketing) 2 Year Full Time MBA (Marketing) / 2 Year Full time PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with Specialization in Marketing will be eligible for this post. |
IBPS SO Recruitment Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of 30th April 2025. They should have been born no earlier than 2nd July 1995 and no later than 1st July 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be given to the reserved categories as given below.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10-15 years (depending on category)
Selection Process for IBPS SO Recruitment
The recruitment process includes three main stages:
- Preliminary Examination: This is a one-hour online test with questions on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Each section has a specific time limit. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their total marks.
- Main Examination: A more detailed test that includes topics like General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, & Computer Aptitude. The marks from this exam will decide the final merit list.
- Group Discussion or Personal Interview
IBPS SO Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs.850/- |
| SC/ST/PH | Rs. 175/- |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of IBPS SO Recruitment
| Notification Date | 1 July 2025 |
| Apply Start Date | 1 July 2025 |
| Apply End Date | 28 July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | August 2025 |
| Prelims Results | September 2025 |
| Main Admit Card | Sep/Oct 2025 |
| Main Exam | November 2025 |
| Main Results | November 2025 |
How To Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below, and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of IBPS – Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection.
- Click on the IBPS SO – Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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