📢 The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2025 Notification (CRP SPL-XV) for recruitment of Specialist Officers in various public sector banks for the financial year 2026–27. The recruitment will be conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
🔗 Official Website: www.ibps.in
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 1st July 2025 – 21st July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | September 2025 |
| Mains Exam | November 2025 |
| Interview | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Jan–Feb 2026 |
📌 Vacancies – Specialist Officer Posts
The recruitment will be conducted for the following Scale I posts:
- IT Officer
- Agricultural Field Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Law Officer
- HR/Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
(Relaxation available for reserved categories)
Educational Qualification:
Varies post-wise. For example:
- IT Officer: Engineering in CS/IT/ECE or equivalent
- Law Officer: LLB and enrolled with Bar Council
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi or Sanskrit with English as a subject
- Marketing Officer: MBA/PGDM in Marketing
Refer to the detailed notification for post-wise qualifications.
💸 Application Fee
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD
- ₹850 for others
(Payment to be made online between 01.07.2025 and 21.07.2025)
📝 Exam Pattern
Prelims (For IT, Agriculture, HR, Marketing)
- English Language – 50 Qs (25 marks)
- Reasoning – 50 Qs (50 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Qs (50 marks)
⏱ Total Duration: 2 hours
Main Exam (Professional Knowledge)
- 60 Questions – 60 Marks
⏱ 45 minutes
🗂 Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Final Provisional Allotment
🖱️ How to Apply?
- Visit the official website: ibps.in
- Click on “Apply Online for CRP SPL-XV”
- Complete registration and upload required documents
- Pay the fee and submit the form
📥 Download Official Notification
👉 Click here to download the IBPS SO 2025 Notification PDF
📌 Final Thoughts
This is a golden opportunity for candidates with specialized qualifications to join prestigious public sector banks. Prepare well and make use of the time wisely. Stay updated with Civils Central for exam strategies, previous year papers, and expert guidance.
About The Author
