The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) XV Recruitment 2025 notification for 1007 vacancies across various Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. This recruitment, officially termed IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025, offers a prestigious career in public sector banks with a pay scale of ₹48,480–85,920 (Level-1, 7th Pay Commission). Eligible candidates can apply online via ibps.in from 1 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 (11:59 PM). The application fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PH candidates, payable online. The Prelims Exam is scheduled for 30 August 2025, with the Mains Exam on 9 November 2025. This guide provides comprehensive details on vacancies, eligibility, application process, exam patterns, and more for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 aspirants.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) XV 2025 |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (IT, Agriculture, Rajbhasha, Law, HR, Marketing) |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480–85,920 (Level-1, 7th Pay Commission) |
| Job Basis | Permanent |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (Prelims, Mains) |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
- Application Start: 1 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM) Ext.
- Prelims Exam Date: 30 August 2025
- Mains Exam Date: 9 November 2025
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
- SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹175
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets)
Age Limit
- Age Limit: 20–30 years (born between 2 July 1995 and 1 July 2005)
- Age Limit as on: 1 July 2025
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per the Rules
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Vacancy Details and Qualification
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Officer (MO) | 350 | MMS / MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM in Marketing |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | 310 | 4-Year Degree in Agriculture or equivalent (e.g., Horticulture, Animal Husbandry) |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 78 | Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Degree level OR Master’s in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at Degree level |
| Law Officer | 56 | Degree in Law and enrolled with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 10 | PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law |
| IT Officer | 203 | Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level OR B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE OR PG in ECE/CS/IT |
| Grand Total | 1007 |
Selection Process
- Prelims Written Exam.
- Mains Written Exam.
- Personal Interview.
- Document Verification: Verification of educational certificates, category certificates, and other documents.
- Medical Examination: As per IBPS guidelines to ensure fitness for the post.
How to Apply for IBPS SO XV 2025
- Visit Official Website: Go to ibps.in and click on “CRP Specialist Officers” > “Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officer XV” (web:13,16,17).
- Read Notification: Download the IBPS SO 2025 Notification PDF (released 30 June 2025, web:13,16,17,20, post:0,1,3,4,7) for eligibility and instructions.
- Register Online:
- Click “Click Here for New Registration” on the application portal.
- Enter basic details (Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number) to receive a Registration ID and password (web:15,16).
- Fill Application Form:
- Log in using credentials.
- Provide personal details, educational qualifications, work experience (if required), post preference (IT, AFO, Rajbhasha, Law, HR, MO), and exam centre preferences.
- Upload scanned documents in specified formats.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallets:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PH: ₹175 (web:13,16).
- Submit and Verify: Review all details, click “Final Submit,” and download the application form and e-receipt for records.
Important Links
| Content | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online Form | 01/07/2025 | Click Here |
| Full Notification | 30/06/2025 | Click Here |
| Official Website | 30/06/2025 | Click Here |
FAQs – IBPS SO XV 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
Ans: 21 July 2025 (11:59 PM).
Q2. What are the application fees for IBPS SO 2025?
Ans: ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹175 for SC/ST/PH, payable online.
Q3. What are the qualifications for IBPS SO 2025?
Ans: Varies by post: IT Officer (B.Tech/PG in CS/IT/ECE or DOEACC ‘B’ Level), Agricultural Field Officer (4-year Agriculture degree), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Master’s in Hindi/Sanskrit with English), Law Officer (Law degree, Bar Council enrolled), HR/Personnel Officer (PG in HR-related fields), Marketing Officer (MBA/PG in Marketing).
Q4. What is the age limit for IBPS SO 2025?
Ans: 20–30 years as on 1 July 2025 (born between 2 July 1995 and 1 July 2005), with relaxations for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the selection process for IBPS SO 2025?
Ans: Prelims Written Exam, Mains Written Exam, Personal Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
