IBPS Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2025  – Apply Online for 1007 Specialist Officer Posts

Online Registration Started: 01 July, 2025

Post Update: 30 July, 2025

Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its highly anticipated IBPS Specialist Officer SO 2025 Notification. Through this recruitment, 1007 Specialist Officer posts across several public sector banks will be filled. IBPS SO offers one of the most prestigious officer-level jobs in the banking sector under specific professional categories.

Important Dates

IBPS SO Vacancy Details

Note: Detailed category-wise and bank-wise breakdown will be released in the official PDF.

Eligibility Criteria (as on application date)

• Age Limit: 20 – 30 Years (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/ExSM per rules)
• Educational Qualification: Varies for each post:
  

  Post Name	Qualification Required
  IT Officer	B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (IT/CS)
  Agriculture Officer	4-year Agriculture degree
  Rajbhasha Adhikari	Postgraduate in Hindi with English
  Law Officer	LLB + Enrolled as Advocate
  HR/Personnel Officer	MBA HR / PG in Personnel Management
  Marketing Officer	MBA in Marketing, PGDBM Marketing, etc.

Application Fees

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
2. Main Exam (Subject-specific)
3. Interview (conducted by participating banks)
4. Final merit list based on Mains + Interview

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam Structure

Rajbhasha has separate pattern—check detailed notification.

Main Exam Structure (Post Specific)

For IT/HR/Marketing/Law Officers:

• Professional Knowledge – 60 marks (60 Minutes)

Preparation Tips

• Focus deeply on professional subject knowledge.
• Solve past IBPS SO papers from Gradeup, Oliveboard, etc.
• Keep yourself updated with banking affairs, RBI updates, and current affairs.
• Time-bound sectional practice is important due to strict individual cutoffs.

FAQs – IBPS SO 2025

Is there negative marking?

Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims & Mains.

Can final-year students apply?

You must have completed your degree before the registration closing date.

How many attempts are allowed?

There is no restriction on attempts, but age must fall within the range.

Final Words

The IBPS SO 2025 exam is a crucial opportunity for candidates with specialized qualifications aiming for officer-level posts in top Indian banks. It’s a competitive exam, but high preparation and niche skills mean you can stand out from the crowd.

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