IBPS Recruitment 2025

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Notification 2025 on its website on 30 June 2025. Through this recruitment drive, IBPS aims to fill 1007 vacancies for the post of Specialist Officer across various participating banks. In this article, you will find complete details regarding eligibility, important dates, selection process, and how to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: Overview

Organization Name: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name: IBPS SO 2025
Exam Level: National
Employment Type: Regular
Location: IBPS Headquarters, Mumbai
Advertisement Number: IBPS/2025-26/04
Post Name:

Agricultural Field Officer: 310
HR/ Personnel Officer: 10
IT Officer: 203
Law Officer: 56
Marketing Officer: 350
Rajbhasha Officer: 78

IBPS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

IBPS SO Educational Qualifications

I.T. Officer (Scale I):
1)Four years engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR
2) Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR Graduates having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I):
4 years graduation degree in agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ dairy Science/ Agricultural engineering/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Co-Operation and Banking/ Agro-Forestry
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I):
Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation or degree level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject at graduation level
Law Office (Scale I): A bachelor’s degree in Law and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I):
Graduate and Full Time Post Graduate Degree or Full time Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relation/ HR/ HRD/ Social Work/ Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I): Graduate and Full-Time MMS (Marketing)/ MBA (Marketing)/Full time PGDBA/ PGDBM with specialization in Marketing.

IBPS SO Age Limit (01/07/2025)

A candidate is required to be a minimum of 20 years old to be eligible for the IBPS SO exam. The maximum age limit is 30 years. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1995 and not later than 01.07.2005 (both dates inclusive). Candidates belonging to reserved categories are given age relaxation by the Government of India.

IBPS SO Notification 2025 Application Fee

To successfully complete the application process for IBPS SO 2025, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. For candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories, the fee is Rs. 850/-, while those from the SC/ST/PwD categories need to pay a reduced amount of Rs. 175/-. The payment must be made online through the official portal using available digital payment methods.

IBPS SO Selection Process

The IBPS SO 2025 selection process consists of three key stages to shortlist candidates for Specialist Officer posts. It begins with the Preliminary Exam, which serves as a screening test with objective-type questions. Candidates who qualify in the prelims move on to the Mains Exam, which focuses on assessing professional knowledge specific to the chosen post. Finally, those who clear the mains are invited for a personal interview, where their communication skills, subject understanding, and overall suitability for the role are evaluated.

IBPS Recruitment 2025 How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete their registration online within this period. Applicants are advised to fill out the form carefully and ensure that all required details and documents are submitted correctly. You can use the direct link provided below to apply or visit the official IBPS website for more information.