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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP SPL-XV Notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officers in participating banks for the 2026–27 cycle. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1st July to 21st July 2025 For Various Posts including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer. Selection will be through Preliminary and Main Exams followed by an interview.
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IBPS SO Notification 2025: Vacancy Details
Important Date
- Application Start: 01 July 2025
- Last Date : 21 July 2025
- Preliminary Exam Call Letter: August 2025, Preliminary Exam: August 2025, Preliminary Result: September 2025
- Main Exam Call Letter: Sep/Oct 2025, Main Exam: November 2025, Main Exam Result: November 2025
- Interview: December 2025 / January 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January / February 2026
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.
- Kindly Read Full Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/-
- Others: ₹850/-
- Pay The Examination Fee Through UPI, Debit Card, Net Banking etc.
Qualification
- IT Officer: Engineering or PG in relevant IT fields
- Agriculture Officer: Graduation in Agriculture-related fields
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English
IBPS SO 2025: Full Eligibility Criteria
| Post Code | Post Name | Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025) | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | IT Officer (Scale I) | 20 to 30 Years |
a) 4-year Degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics b) PG Degree in Computer Applications/IT/Electronics c) Or Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level certification |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 20 to 30 Years | 4-year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy/Fishery/Agri. Marketing/Forestry/Biotechnology/Food Science/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Sericulture etc. |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 20 to 30 Years |
PG in Hindi with English at Graduation Level Or PG in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at Graduation Level |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) | 20 to 30 Years | Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) + Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 20 to 30 Years | Graduate + 2 Years Full-time PG Degree/Diploma in HR/IR/Personnel Management/Social Work/Labour Law |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 20 to 30 Years | Graduate + 2 Years Full-time MMS/MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA/PGDM/PGPM with Marketing specialization |
Note: All qualifications must be from a Govt. recognized institution, and the final results should be declared on or before 21.07.2025.
IBPS SO 2025: Salary
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Basic Pay | Gross Monthly Salary (Approx.) | Allowances Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | ₹48480 – ₹85920 | ₹48,480 | ₹70,000 – ₹80,000 | DA, HRA, CCA, Special Pay, Learning Allowance |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | ₹48480 – ₹85920 | ₹48,480 | ₹68,000 – ₹75,000 | Field Allowance, DA, HRA, CCA, Travel Benefits |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | ₹48480 – ₹85920 | ₹48,480 | ₹68,000 – ₹75,000 | Language Allowance, DA, HRA, CCA |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | ₹48480 – ₹85920 | ₹48,480 | ₹72,000 – ₹80,000 | Legal Allowance, DA, HRA, CCA, Special Pay |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | ₹48480 – ₹85920 | ₹48,480 | ₹67,000 – ₹74,000 | HR Incentives, DA, HRA, CCA |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | ₹48480 – ₹85920 | ₹48,480 | ₹70,000 – ₹78,000 | Marketing Perks, DA, HRA, Incentives |
- Salary varies by location and bank policies.
- Additional benefits include NPS, medical insurance, leave travel concession and newspaper reimbursement.
- Annual increments apply as per pay scale: ₹2000 for first 7 years, ₹2340 for next 2 years, ₹2680 for last 7 years.
- SO positions are eligible for fast-track promotions in specialist departments.
- DA (Dearness Allowance) is revised quarterly based on inflation index.
- HRA depends on city classification – Metro, Urban, Semi-urban or Rural.
IBPS SO 2025: Selection Process
- Step 1: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Step 2: Shortlisting for Online Main Examination
- Step 3: Online Main Examination (Objective & Descriptive as applicable)
- Step 4: Shortlisting for Interview based on Main exam scores
- Step 5: Common Interview conducted by Participating Banks
- Step 6: Document Verification including Identity & Eligibility
- Step 7: Final Merit List based on 80:20 ratio (Main:Interview)
- Step 8: Provisional Allotment to Participating Banks as per merit and preference
Note: Marks scored in Preliminary Exam are only qualifying. Final merit is based on scores of Main Exam and Interview combined.
IBPS SO 2025: Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
Main Examination
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
Important Information Related to IBPS SO Exam Pattern
- All stages of examination are conducted online by IBPS — Prelims, Main and Interview shortlisting.
- Each wrong answer in Preliminary and Main Exams carries a penalty of 0.25 marks.
- Preliminary Exam is only qualifying — marks are not counted in final merit.
- Main Examination scores and Interview performance carry a combined weightage of 80:20.
- Minimum qualifying marks in Interview: 40% (General), 35% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Cut-offs are applied section-wise and overall — as per vacancies and difficulty level.
- Professional Knowledge paper is tailored to the post applied for (e.g. Law, IT, HR, Agri, etc.).
- Rajbhasha Adhikari Main Exam includes both Objective and Descriptive sections.
- All tests (except English Language section) are conducted in both English and Hindi.
- Exam centers are allotted across India; candidates must select preference while applying.
- Biometric verification and Aadhaar-based validation may be conducted during exam stages.
- Exam duration for Preliminary is 2 hours, and for Main it ranges from 45 to 60 minutes depending on the post.
IBPS SO 2025: Category/Caste/Bank-Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | Bank Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | Bank of Maharashtra | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | |
| Punjab National Bank | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | |
| Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| Agricultural Field Officer | Bank of Maharashtra | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | |
| Punjab National Bank | 22 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 62 | 150 | |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Bank of Baroda | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 23 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | |
| Central Bank of India | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | |
| Law Officer | Bank of Maharashtra | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
| Central Bank of India | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25 | |
| Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Bank of Baroda | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | Punjab National Bank | 52 | 26 | 94 | 35 | 143 | 350 |
Total Vacancies: 1007
IBPS SO 2025: How To Apply
How to Apply for IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV Recruitment
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Click on “CRP SPL” and then select “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XV)”
- Click “New Registration” and fill in your basic details to generate Registration Number and Password
- Upload required documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Hand-written declaration
- SSC/10th certificate (proof of Date of Birth)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Fill in educational qualifications and preference order for banks
- Verify details using “Save & Next” before final submission
- Pay application fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.
- Take a printout of the final application form and e-receipt for future reference
Note: Apply between 01 July to 21 July 2025. No corrections allowed after final submission. Use a valid email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process.
IBPS SO 2025: Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
IBPS SO 2025: FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XV)?
The online application window is open from 01 July to 21 July 2025. Make sure to complete registration and fee payment within this period.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this notification?
IBPS has released 1007 indicative posts for Specialist Officers (Scale I) across various banks. Final allotment depends on actual vacancies reported by banks.
Q3. Can I apply for more than one post?
No, candidates are allowed to apply for only one post under IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV. Multiple applications will be rejected.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, for each wrong answer in objective tests, 0.25 marks will be deducted. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Q5. Which posts have the same exam pattern?
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer share an identical exam structure in both Preliminary and Main exams.
Q6. Will marks from Preliminary Exam be used in final selection?
No. Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature. Final merit is based on scores from the Main Exam and Interview only, with an 80:20 weightage.
Q7. What is the age limit and relaxation criteria?
Age must be between 20 to 30 years as on 01.07.2025. Age relaxation applies to SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and Ex-servicemen (5 years).
Q8. What is the salary of IBPS Specialist Officers?
SO Scale I officers have a basic pay starting at ₹48,480 per month. Including allowances, gross salary may range between ₹68,000 to ₹80,000 depending on the post and location.
Q9. What documents are required for applying online?
You need to upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, 10th certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable). Also, Aadhaar verification may be done during the process.
Q10. Where will the exams be conducted?
Online exams will be held at multiple centers across India. You can select your preferred center while applying. Final allotment is done by IBPS based on availability and feasibility.