IBPS SO Notification 2025, IBPS SO Prelims tomorrow i.e., 30th August 2025

IBPS SO Notification 2025 PDF

IBPS has released the IBPS SO Notification 2025 on 30th June 2025. The detailed Notification PDF has been released for IBPS SO 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) at the official website www.ibps.in for a huge number of vacancies for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in different public sector banks.

The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled for August 30, 2025, while the Mains exam for applicants who passed the prelims exam is scheduled for November 9, 2025. The candidate must pass both the preliminary exam and the mains exam to appear for the interview round. We have attached here the IBPS SO Notification 2025 PDF for easy access.

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IBPS SO 2025 Overview 

The IBPS SO 2025 presents a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a good job in a public sector bank. If you are interested in applying, it is essential to be well-informed about the notification and exam details.

Make sure to visit the official IBPS website and go through the complete notification to stay updated with the latest information and to ensure you meet all the necessary criteria before applying for the IBPS SO Exam. Here is a comprehensive overview of the IBPS SO Examination: 

IBPS SO 2025 Overview
Organisation	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post	Specialist Officer (SO)
Exam Level	National
Vacancy	1007
Participating Banks	11
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	1st to 28th July 2025
IBPS SO Recruitment Process	Prelims, Main Exams, Interview
Education Qualification	Graduates or relevant degree
Age Limit	20 years to 28 years
Application Fee	SC/ST/PWD- Rs.175 General and Others- Rs. 850
IBPS Official Website	www.ibps.in

IBPS SO 2025 Important Dates

The IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) has announced the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 on 30th June 2025, containing all the essential dates. IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 is scheduled on 30th August 2025, and the Mains Examination is to be held on 9th November 2025. Aspiring candidates can now check the significant dates related to IBPS SO 2025.

IBPS SO 2025 Important Dates
Events	Dates
IBPS SO Notification 2025	30th June 2025
Online Registration Starts	1st July 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	28th July 2025 (Extended)
IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2025	22 August 2025
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date 2025	30th August 2025
IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2025	9th November 2025

IBPS SO Exam Date 2025 Out

The IBPS SO Prelims exam is to be held on 30th August 2025, and Mains exam for qualified candidates is scheduled for 9th November 2025 as per the schedule mentioned in the IBPS Calendar 2025.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts an annual examination for Specialist Officers (IBPS SO) to select qualified individuals for various departments in banks, such as IT Officer, Marketing Officer, Field Officer, Agriculture Officer, and more in different Public Sector Banks for multiple positions. The posts that are included under IBPS CRP SPL-XV are-

• Agriculture Field Officer

• Marketing Officer (Scale I)

• HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)

• IT Officer (Scale I)

• Law Officer (Scale I)

• Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

The exam is conducted online across multiple locations in India. This presents a great opportunity for aspirants preparing for banking exams to join the banking sector as Officers.

IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS SO vacancy 2025 details for Specialist Officer posts along with the IBPS SO notification. Out of the total IBPS SO 2025 vacancy details, 310 vacancies are for Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), 350 vacancies for Marketing Officers, 56 vacancies for Law Officer, 203 vacancies for IT Officer, 10 vacancies for HR/Personnel, and 78 vacancies for Rajbhasha Officers. The details of IBPS SO Vacancy category-wise and post-wise are given in the table below.

 

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 2025 Application Form 

IBPS has officially announced the IBPS SO Apply Online Dates along with a detailed notification PDF. The online application process for the IBPS SO 2025 exam was started on 1st July 2025 at the official website www.ibps.in. Candidates who were interested and eligible have applied for IBPS SO vacancies from the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

IBPS SO 2025 Application Fees

The application fee for the IBPS SO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer) exam is released with the notification. However, based on the previous year's notification, the fee structure is expected to be similar. Aspirants are advised to stay updated with the official IBPS website or the latest exam notification for the exact details regarding the application fee for IBPS SO 2025.

IBPS SO Application Fees
Category	Fees
SC/ ST/ PWD	Rs. 175
All Others	Rs. 850

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria for IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025 are specified in the official notification. IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Eligibility criteria generally stay consistent but may vary slightly depending on the specific post within the Specialist Cadre or wing of the Bank, such as Information Technology, Marketing, HR, Law, and others. The eligibility requirements for IBPS SO are determined by factors like age limit, educational qualifications, and relevant work experience. Below, we have provided a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria for IBPS SO 2025.

IBPS SO Educational Qualification

The following are the educational requirements for IBPS SO 2025, given in the table below.

IBPS SO Educational Qualification
Scale-I Officer	Educational Qualifications
I.T. Officer	a) 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation, OR b) Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications, OR c) Graduate having passed DOEACC 'B' level.
Agricultural Field Officer	4-year Degree (graduation) 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/ Sericulture.
Rajbhasha Adhikari	(a) Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level, OR (b) Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
Law Officer	A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council.
HR/Personnel Officer	Graduate and Two Years Full-time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labor Law.
Marketing Officer	Graduate and Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time PGDBA/ PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing.

If you have dual specializations, one of them must be in the specified field. For major/minor specializations, your major specialization should be in the prescribed stream. If you hold a PG Degree (MMS or MBA) or a PG Diploma with more than two specializations, you are not eligible to apply. Please note that for positions other than IT Officer Scale I, candidates should possess a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/language, or should have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of their subjects during High School/College/Institute.

IBPS SO Age Limit

The age of a candidate applying for the IBPS SO exam will be determined based on the months mentioned in the official notification. The minimum age requirement is 20 years, and the maximum age allowed is 30 years. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories and other specified categories have age relaxation as per the guidelines set by the authorities. The IBPS SO Age relaxation is given below in the table.

IBPS SO Age relaxation
Category	Upper Age Limit
ST/SC	35 Years
OBC (Non-creamy layer)	33 Years
PWBD	40 Years
Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers, ECOs/SSCOs	35 Years
Persons affected by 1984 riots	35 Years

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025

The IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) exam follows a three-tier structure, consisting of the preliminary exam, main exam, and a Personal Interview. Here's the IBPS SO exam pattern:

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

The preliminary exam of IBPS SO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection - Specialist Officer) consists of 150 questions, carrying a total of 125 marks. Candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam. It is essential to note that while the timings and maximum marks are the same for all candidates, the exam pattern may differ based on the specific post applied for. Additionally, there is a sectional cut off in the IBPS SO 2025 Exam, meaning candidates need to score above a certain minimum mark in each section to qualify for further rounds. The post-wise IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025 for the prelims exam is given in the table below.

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
Posts	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari	English Language	50	25	English	40 minutes
	Reasoning	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
	General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
	Total	150	125		120 minutes
IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer	English Language	50	25	English	40 minutes
	Reasoning	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	English and Hindi	40 minutes
	Total	150	125		120 minutes

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The main examination of IBPS SO 2025 requires candidates to possess a strong understanding of their respective professional fields. Below is an outline of the pattern for the exam:

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
Posts	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer	Professional Knowledge	60	60	English and Hindi	45 minutes
Rajbhasha Adhikari	Professional Knowledge (Objective)	45	60	English and Hindi	30 minutes
	Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)	2		English and Hindi	30 minutes

In the IBPS SO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer) exams, there will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in both the preliminary and main exams. However, there won't be any deduction of marks for questions left unattempted. You can find more detailed information about the examination in the Information Handout that will be provided along with the IBPS SO Admit Card.

IBPS SO Syllabus 2025

The IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 remains unchanged for the common subjects typically asked in banking examinations, except for the Professional Knowledge section, which will be tailored to the specific stream of the candidate. The recruitment process will consist of three steps:

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Main Exam - This will include a test of professional knowledge related to the candidate's particular field.
3. Interview Round

IBPS SO 2025 Admit Card

The IBPS published the IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 on August 22, 2025, at www.ibps.in, for applicants who would take the IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025. IBPS SO Prelims 2025 is scheduled to be held on 30th August 2025. Mains Admit card is expected to be released in the first week of November 2025, and will be released a few days before the exam date. Those who qualify in preliminary exam will get the admit card for the main exam.

IBPS SO Cut Off 2025

The IBPS SO Cut Off 2025 will be published after the result is declared. To gauge the competition level of the exam, candidates can refer to the previous year's cut-off. The IBPS SO Cut Off is determined by several factors, including the difficulty level of the examination, the number of available vacancies, and the average attempts made by candidates, considering their accuracy in answering the questions. Checking the previous year's cut-off can give candidates an idea of what to expect in terms of qualifying scores for the current year's exam.

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