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IBPS SO Notification 2025, Admit Card Out, 1007 Vacancies

Updated on Aug 22, 2025 23:09 IST

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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS SO 2025 recruitment under the CRP SPL-XV drive to fill 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in 11 Public Sector Banks. The IBPS SO Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 30th August 2025, and the admit card has been released on 22nd August 2025. Candidates must hold the relevant qualifications and fall within the 20–28 years age range to be eligible.

 

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IBPS SO Exam Date 2025

 

The IBPS SO Preliminary Exam 2025 is scheduled to be held on 30th August 2025, while the IBPS SO Mains Exam will take place on 9th November 2025. These dates were officially released along with the IBPS SO Notification 2025 and the revised IBPS exam calendar.

 

IBPS SO Admit Card 2025

 

The IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 for the Preliminary Exam has been released on 22nd August 2025 at the official website www.ibps.in. Candidates who have successfully registered can download their admit cards using their registration number and password. The admit card is a mandatory document to appear for the exam and contains important details such as exam date, shift timing, venue, and instructions.

 

IBPS SO Notification 2025 Out

 

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 was officially released on 30th June 2025 on the IBPS website @ibps.in. The notification contains all essential details related to the recruitment process, including the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection procedure for various Specialist Officer (SO) posts. These posts include IT Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Download the IBPS SO Notification 2025 PDF below.

 

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IBPS SO Schedule 2025


The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced the IBPS SO Exam Dates 2025 through its revised annual exam calendar. As per the updated schedule, the IBPS SO Preliminary Exam will be held on 30th August 2025, and the IBPS SO Mains Exam is scheduled for 9th November 2025. These dates are critical for candidates preparing for Specialist Officer posts in various public sector banks. Aspirants should mark their calendars and begin structured preparation to stay ahead in the competitive selection process.

EventDate
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date 202530th August 2025
IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 20259th November 2025

 

IBPS SO 2025 Exam Overview

 

The IBPS SO 2025 Exam is a national-level competitive examination conducted by IBPS to recruit Specialist Officers in participating public sector banks. Candidates are selected through a three-stage process involving Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameIBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2025
Conducting BodyInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
PostsIT Officer, AFO, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer
Exam ModeOnline (CBT)
Selection ProcessPrelims, Mains & Interview
Official Websitewww.ibps.in

 

How many vacancies are announced in IBPS SO Notification 2025?

 

A total of 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies have been announced in the IBPS SO Notification 2025, covering posts such as IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Check the post wise IBPS SO Vacancy below.

 

IBPS SO Vacancy Post Wise

 

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a total of 1007 vacancies for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) under the CRP SPL-XV drive. These vacancies are distributed across six key posts: IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari, all in Scale I. The vacancies are allocated category-wise and post-wise across various participating Public Sector Banks. Below is a detailed breakdown of vacancies for each role:

Post NameTentative Vacancies
IT Officer (Scale-I)203
Agricultural Field Officer (AFO)310
Rajbhasha Adhikari78
Law Officer56
HR/Personnel Officer10
Marketing Officer350
Total1007

 

IBPS AFO Vacancy 2025

 

The Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) post has a total of 310 vacancies, making it one of the highest among all SO posts. The majority of these vacancies are offered by Punjab National Bank (150), followed by Bank of Maharashtra (80) and Indian Overseas Bank (80).

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Maharashtra120621083380
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian Overseas Bank120621083380
Punjab National Bank2111401562150
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total46238231128310

 

IBPS HR/Personnel Officer Scale I Vacancy 2025

 

The HR/Personnel Officer role has the lowest number of vacancies, with only 10 positions available. All these vacancies are in Bank of Baroda, making it a highly limited but specialized opportunity.

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Baroda01--02010610
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total01--02010610

 

IBPS IT Officer Scale I Vacancy 2025

 

A total of 203 vacancies have been announced for the IT Officer post. The key recruiters include Punjab National Bank (100), Bank of Maharashtra (80), and Indian Overseas Bank (20), targeting candidates with a background in information technology and related fields.

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of India--------0303
Bank of Maharashtra120621083380
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian Overseas Bank030105020920
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab National Bank1507271041100
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total3014532086203

 

IBPS Law Officer Scale I Vacancy 2025

 

There are 56 vacancies for the Law Officer post. These positions are mainly offered by Bank of Maharashtra (30) and Central Bank of India (25), intended for candidates with a professional degree in law.

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Maharashtra040208031330
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Central Bank of India030106021325
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total070314052756

 

IBPS Marketing Officer Scale I Vacancy 2025

 

The Marketing Officer post offers the highest number of vacancies, with 350 positions, all released by Punjab National Bank. This role is ideal for candidates with marketing qualifications and experience in business promotion.

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab National Bank52269435143350
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total52269435143350

 

IBPS Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I Vacancy 2025

 

A total of 78 vacancies are available for the Rajbhasha Adhikari post. The positions are spread across various banks, with major contributions from Bank of Baroda (23), Central Bank of India (20), and Indian Overseas Bank (14). This role is suited for candidates with qualifications in Hindi and translation.

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Baroda030106021123
Bank of India----01----01
Bank of Maharashtra01--02010610
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Central Bank of India030105020920
Indian Overseas Bank020103010714
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab National Bank01--02010610
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total3014532086203

 

IBPS SO Online Application 2025

 

The IBPS SO Online Application 2025 process ended on 28th July 2025. Candidates must apply online through the official IBPS website. It is important to fill out the application form correctly, upload the necessary documents, and pay the required fee before the deadline. The IBPS SO Application dates will be mentioned in the notification PDF only and will be updated here once released.

IBPS SO 2025 Application Fee

 

The application fee for IBPS SO 2025 varies based on the category of the candidate. The fee must be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

CategoryApplication Fee
General/OBC/EWSRs 850/-
SC/ST/PwDRs 175/-

 

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IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria

 

The IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria includes nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Only those candidates who meet the criteria as of the date mentioned in the notification will be eligible to apply.

CriteriaDetails
NationalityIndian citizen or as specified in the notification
Age Limit20 to 30 years (as on 01.07.2025)
A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1995 and not later than 01.07.2005 (both dates inclusive)
Educational Qualification

Varies as per the post (Graduation/PG/Professional Degree in relevant field), for example:
IT Officer: B.Tech/BE in CS/ IT or equivalent

Law Officer: LLB Degree

HR/Marketing Officer: MBA in HR/Marketing

 

IBPS SO Selection Process

 

The IBPS SO 2025 selection process consists of three stages – Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and Interview. Only those candidates who qualify each stage will be shortlisted for final appointment.

StageDescription
PrelimsOnline objective test (Post-specific sections)
MainsOnline test to evaluate professional knowledge
InterviewConducted by participating banks with IBPS

 

IBPS SO Exam Pattern

 

The IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025 is different for Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and other Specialist Officers. Prelims consist of objective questions, while Mains focus on subject knowledge. 

The Prelims Exam Pattern for IT Officer, HR, Marketing, AFO:

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
English Language502540 mins
Reasoning Ability505040 mins
Quantitative Aptitude505040 mins
Total150125120 mins

The Prelims Exam Pattern for Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari:

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
English Language502540 mins
Reasoning Ability505040 mins
General Awareness (Banking)505040 mins
Total150125120 mins

The Main Exam Pattern for Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer

Name of the TestNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium of ExamDuration
Professional Knowledge6060English & Hindi45 minutes

The Main Exam Pattern for the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari

Name of the TestNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium of ExamDuration
Professional Knowledge (Objective)45

60

 

English & Hindi30 minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)2English & Hindi30 minutes

 

IBPS SO Syllabus

 

The IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 includes three main sections in Prelims and a specialized professional knowledge test in Mains. The syllabus differs according to the post. Check the IBPS SO Syllabus below for prelims and mains - 

IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus

 

Candidates appearing for the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination will be tested on subjects such as Reasoning Ability, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude or General Awareness, depending on the post applied for. Below is the detailed topic-wise syllabus for these sections:

Reasoning AbilityEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeGeneral Awareness
Seating ArrangementsCloze TestNumber SeriesCurrent Affairs
PuzzlesReading ComprehensionData InterpretationBanking Awareness
InequalitiesSpotting ErrorsSimplification/ApproximationGK Updates
SyllogismSentence ImprovementQuadratic EquationCurrencies
Input-OutputSentence CorrectionData SufficiencyImportant Places
Data SufficiencyPara JumblesMensurationBooks and Authors
Blood RelationsFill in the BlanksAverageAwards
Order and RankingPara/Sentence CompletionProfit and LossHeadquarters
Alphanumeric SeriesRatio and ProportionPrime Minister Schemes
Distance and DirectionWork, Time and EnergyImportant Days
Verbal ReasoningTime and Distance
Probability
Relations
Simple and Compound Interest
Permutation and Combination

IBPS SO Professional Knowledge (Post-wise) Syllabus

 

Apart from the preliminary subjects, candidates must prepare for the Professional Knowledge section in the IBPS SO Mains exam. This section is based on the specific domain chosen by the candidate such as IT, Agriculture, Marketing, HR, or Law. Here's the post-wise detailed syllabus:

PostProfessional Knowledge Topics
IT Officer (Scale-I)Database Management System, Data Communication and Networking, Operating System, Software Engineering, Data Structure, Computer Organization, OOPs, Microprocessor
Agricultural Field OfficerCrop Production, Horticulture, Seed Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Soil Resources, Animal Husbandry, Agroforestry, Government Schemes, Ecology
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)Marketing Management, Brand Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Sales, Retail, Business Ethics, Market Segmentation, CSR, Product Life Cycle, Marketing Strategies
Law Officer (Scale-I)Banking Regulations, Legal Compliance, Negotiable Instruments, Foreign Exchange Laws, Money-laundering Act, Limitation Act, SARFAESI, DRT Act, Consumer Protection Act
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)HR Development, Strategic Analysis, Training and Development, Recruitment, Rewards, Industrial Relations, Grievance Management, Performance Appraisal

 

IBPS SO Admit Card 2025

 

The IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 will be issued separately for Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. Candidates can download their admit cards from the IBPS website by logging in with their registration credentials. No admit card will be sent via post.

 

IBPS SO Result 2025

 

The IBPS SO Result 2025 will be declared after each stage of the exam – Prelims, Mains, and Final Interview. Candidates can check their results online using their roll number and password on the official website.

 

IBPS SO Exam Cut Off 2025

 

The IBPS SO Cut-Off 2025 will be released post-exam and will depend on several factors such as difficulty level, number of vacancies, and overall performance of candidates. Separate cut-offs will be released for each stage and category.

StageType of Cut-Off
PrelimsSectional & Overall
MainsProfessional Knowledge
FinalCombined Mains + Interview

 

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