Here are the full details for the IBPS Specialist Officers (SO) 2025 recruitment under CRP‑SPL‑XV:
Vacancy & Posts
Total Vacancies: 1,007 Specialist Officer positions
Post-wise Breakdown:
Agriculture Field Officer – 310
Marketing Officer – 350
IT Officer – 203
Law Officer – 56
Rajbhasha Adhikari – 78
HR/Personnel Officer – 10
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: June 30, 2025
Online Application Window: July 1 – July 21, 2025
Prelims Exam: August 30, 2025
Mains Exam: November 9, 2025
Interview Round: Scheduled between Dec 2025 and Jan 2026
Provisional Allotment: Expected Jan–Feb 2026
Eligibility
Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025): 20–30 years (born between July 2, 1995 and July 1, 2005); age relaxation applies for reserved categories
Educational Requirements:
Graduation (Bachelor’s) or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Specific requirements based on the post: e.g., Agriculture degree for AFO, Law degree for Law Officer
Nationality:
Indian citizen (includes Nepal/Bhutan refugees and persons of Indian origin from specified countries)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 (incl. intimation + application fee)
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (intimation charges only)
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam (CBT) – Objective tests: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude or General Awareness (depending on the post)
Mains Exam (CBT) – Domain-specific paper plus objective papers
Interview – Final round to assess domain knowledge and personality
Exam Pattern Snapshot
Exam Subjects Total Qs Total Marks Duration & Sections
Prelims 150 125 English (25m), Reasoning (50m), Quant/GA (50m) — 120 min
Mains Varies by post Includes domain-specific CBT + domain paper
Prelims and Mains follow sectional timing and cut‑offs; negative marking applies (¼ mark deduction per wrong answer)
Participating Banks
11 public sector banks taking part, including:
Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, BoM, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, IO Bank, PNB, PSB, UCO, Union Bank
How to Apply
Visit www.ibps.in
Look for CRP‑SPL‑XV notification
Register → Fill the form → Upload documents/photo/signature/declaration
Pay the application/intimation fee online
Submit before July 21, 2025
Key Takeaways
1,007 SO vacancies across six specialist roles
Apply online between July 1–21, 2025
Prelims on Aug 30 and Mains on Nov 9, 2025
Age: 20–30 years; domain-appropriate graduation required
Fees: ₹850 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD)