IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1007+ Specialist Officer Vacancies
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XV) for Specialist Officers in participating Public Sector Banks for the financial year 2026-27. A total of 1007+ vacancies are available across various specialist posts. The online application window opens on 1st July 2025 and closes on 21st August 2025.
🔍 IBPS SO Vacancy Details 2025-26
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 350 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 310 |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 203 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 78 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 56 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 10 |
🏦 Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
📋 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC (NCL) – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – 5 years, Persons affected by 1984 riots – 5 years.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in relevant fields OR Post Graduate Degree OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 4-year degree in Agriculture/ related disciplines like Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects. |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as advocate with Bar Council. |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate plus two-year full-time PG degree/diploma in HR, IR, Personnel Management, Social Work, Labour Law, etc. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate plus two-year full-time MMS (Marketing)/ MBA (Marketing)/ PGDBA/ PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with Marketing specialization. |
💰 Pay Scale
Scale I: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920.
📝 Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Exam
- Online Main Exam
- Common Interview by Participating Banks
- Provisional Allotment based on merit and vacancies
💵 Application Fees
- UR/OBC/EWS – ₹850 (incl. GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD – ₹175 (incl. GST)
Payment through Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Non-refundable.
✅ How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025-26
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Register and fill online application between 1st July to 21st August 2025.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, hand declaration, certificates).
- Pay the fee online and submit the form.
- Download and save your application for future reference.
📅 Important Dates for IBPS SO 2025
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Registration | 1st July 2025 |
| Closing of Online Registration | 21st August 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training | August 2025 |
| Download Call Letters for Prelims | August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | September 2025 |
| Main Exam Call Letters | September/October 2025 |
| Main Exam | October 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Interviews | Dec 2025/Jan 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Jan/Feb 2026 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025-26?
👉 21st August 2025
Q2. What is the eligibility for IBPS SO 2025?
👉 Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline, age 20-30 years, Indian citizen or as per eligibility criteria.
Q3. What is the selection process?
👉 Prelims Exam, Main Exam, Interview, Provisional Allotment.
Q4. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹850 for UR/OBC/EWS; ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD.
Q5. How many vacancies are open?
👉 Total 1007+ vacancies across various posts.
0 Comments