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  • By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy

IBPS SO Vacancies 2025: 1007 Posts

  • Short Notice: The IBPS SO Notification 2025 was released on June 30, 2025, for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025. Eligible candidates can apply for Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks like Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Punjab National Bank. Preliminary exams are scheduled for August 30, 2025, with Mains on November 9, 2025. Check IBPS SO Eligibility 2025, vacancy details, and application steps in the official notification.
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Important Dates for IBPS SO 2025

Notification Date:30-06-2025
Online Application Period:01-07-2025 to 21-07-2025
Preliminary Exam Date:30-08-2025
Mains Exam Date:09-11-2025
Interview Dates:January/February 2026
Admit Card Release:To be announced

Application Fee for IBPS SO 2025

General/OBC/EWS:Rs. 850/-
SC/ST/PwBD:Rs. 175/-

Age Limit for IBPS SO 2025 (As on 01-07-2025)

Age Range:20–30 Years (Born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005)
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Important Links for IBPS SO 2025

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Official Notification:Notification
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IBPS SO Eligibility 2025

CriteriaDetails
Educational QualificationIT Officer: B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or related fields.Agricultural Field Officer: Degree in Agriculture or allied subjects.Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English as a subject.Law Officer: LLB and enrolled as an advocate.HR/Personnel Officer: PG in HR/Personnel Management.Marketing Officer: MBA/PGDBM in Marketing.
Age Limit20–30 years (born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005).Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years).
NationalityIndian citizens or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugees (pre-1962) with eligibility certificate.

IBPS SO 2025: Vacancy and Eligibility Details

Post NamePost CodeTotal VacanciesEligibility
IT Officer (Scale I)01203B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or equivalent.Age Limit: 20–30 Years (born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005).
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)02310Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry or allied subjects.Age Limit: 20–30 Years (born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005).
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)0378PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English as a subject at degree level.Age Limit: 20–30 Years (born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005).
Law Officer (Scale I)0456LLB and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council.Age Limit: 20–30 Years (born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005).
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)0510PG in HR/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations.Age Limit: 20–30 Years (born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005).
Marketing Officer (Scale I)06350MBA/PGDBM/PGDBA in Marketing.Age Limit: 20–30 Years (born between 02-07-1995 and 01-07-2005).
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  • Note: Category-wise vacancy breakdown (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) available in the official notification. Check ibps.in for updates.

IBPS SO Vacancies 2025: Breakdown

PostPostsDetails
IT Officer203Specialized roles in IT for banking operations.
Agricultural Field Officer310Roles in agricultural banking and rural development.
Rajbhasha Adhikari78Language-based roles for official communication.
Law Officer56Legal advisory roles for banks.
HR/Personnel Officer10Human resource management roles.
Marketing Officer350Marketing and business development roles.
Total1007Check the official notification for bank-wise vacancy details.
  • Note: Exact vacancy numbers and bank-wise details available in the official notification. Check ibps.in for updates.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2025

StageSubjectsDetails
Preliminary Exam(125–150 Marks, 2 Hours)- English Language - Reasoning - Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness (post-specific) Note: Negative marking (0.25 marks per wrong answer)Qualifying in nature. Sectional and overall cut-offs apply.
Mains Exam(60 Marks)- Professional Knowledge (Objective/Descriptive, post-specific) Note: Negative marking (0.25 marks per wrong answer)Tests specialized knowledge for each SO post.
Interview- Conducted by participating banks - Assesses professional and behavioral skillsFinal merit based on Mains (80%) and Interview (20%) scores.
  • Note: Selection process details available in the official notification. Download IBPS SO Notification 2025 from the notification.

How to Apply for IBPS SO 2025

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Important Instructions for IBPS SO 2025

  • These instructions are for candidates applying for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 (1007 Specialist Officer vacancies across public sector banks). Read carefully before filling the IBPS SO Application Form 2025 at ibps.in to ensure compliance with IBPS SO Notification 2025 guidelines.
  • The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)’s decision in all matters related to IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 is final and binding. No personal inquiries will be entertained.
  • IBPS may analyze IBPS SO Preliminary and Mains Exam 2025 responses for irregularities. Suspected misconduct (e.g., cheating) may lead to cancellation of candidature without notice.
  • The selection process includes Preliminary Exam (objective MCQs, 125–150 marks, covering English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness [post-specific]), Mains Exam (Professional Knowledge test, 60 marks, objective/descriptive, post-specific), and Interview (by participating banks). Final merit is based on Mains (80%) and Interview (20%) scores.
  • Providing incorrect information or violating rules at any stage will result in disqualification, including post-appointment termination.
  • Candidates claiming reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) must indicate their category in the IBPS SO Application Form 2025 and submit valid certificates during IBPS SO Document Verification.
  • Ensure uploaded photograph (JPG, 20–50 KB), signature (JPG, 10–20 KB), handwritten declaration, left-hand thumb impression, and relevant certificates (e.g., post-specific degree certificate) meet IBPS specifications for IBPS SO Apply Online. Unclear uploads will lead to rejection.
  • For IBPS SO Document Verification, provide original documents: degree certificate (e.g., B.Tech for IT Officer, LLB for Law Officer), caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC, Non-Creamy Layer for OBC), EWS certificate, PwBD certificate, photo ID, self-attested admit card copies, NOC (if employed).
  • Download and print the IBPS SO Application Form 2025 and e-receipt after submission. No hard copy is required unless requested by IBPS.
  • Reservation benefits require original certificates in the prescribed format during IBPS SO Document Verification. Without them, benefits will be denied, and candidates will be considered under the General category, subject to meeting General criteria.
  • OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued within the last year, as per IBPS-approved guidelines for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025.
  • IBPS SO Eligibility 2025 age relaxations as of July 1, 2025: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years).
  • Selected candidates for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 will be posted in one of the participating public sector banks (e.g., Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank), as decided by IBPS.
  • Submit only one application via IBPS SO Apply Online. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of all, with fee forfeiture.
  • Provide an active email and mobile number during registration for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025. Updates, including admit cards, will be shared via ibps.in.
  • A correction window for IBPS SO Application Form 2025 may be available after July 21, 2025, subject to IBPS guidelines. Verify all details before final submission.
  • Incomplete applications or misrepresentation in IBPS SO Apply Online will lead to rejection at any stage, including post-appointment.
  • For technical issues with IBPS SO Apply Online, contact the IBPS helpline via ibps.in or check sarkarijobselection.com for updates.
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