The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release the IBPS SO Notification 2025 in September/October, 2025 on its official website (ibps.in). The IBPS recruits candidates for the post of Specialist Officer (SO) for 11 public sector banks. The IBPS SO Exam is conducted in three stages- Prelims, Mains and Interview. The article mentions all the important details of the IBPS SO Posts such as important dates, vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, steps to apply online, application fee, exam pattern and syllabus.
IBPS SO Notification 2025
According to the IBPS SO Calendar 2025 released by the IBPS on its official website which includes IBPS SO Notification 2025 will be released in the month of September/October, 2025. The prelims is scheduled to be conducted on 22nd and 23rd November, 2025 and the mains is scheduled to be conducted on 4th January, 2026. For further updates candidates must visit the official website at a regular interval of time.
IBPS SO Notification 2025 Overview
The IBPS SO Notification 2025 Overview table has been given below in the table. The official notification is expected to be released on the IBPS website and interested candidates should stay updated for application dates and exam schedules.
| IBPS SO Notification 2025 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS SO 2025 |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 | To be Notified |
| IBPS SO Mode of Application | Online |
| IBPS SO 2025 Registration Dates | — |
| IBPS SO Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| IBPS SO Age Limit | 20 to 30 Years |
| IBPS SO Selection Process | Prelims Mains and Interview |
| IBPS SO Mode of Examination | Online |
| IBPS SO Job Location | All Across India |
| IBPS SO Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Important Dates 2025
The IBPS SO Important Dates 2025 has been given below in the table based on the official IBPS SO Calendar 2025 which has been released on the official website.
| IBPS SO Important Dates 2025 | |
| Activity | Dates |
| IBPS SO Notification 2025 | September/October 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | — |
| Last Date to Apply Online for IBPS SO | — |
| IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 | — |
| IBPS SO Exam Date 2025 for Prelims | 22nd and 23rd November, 2025 |
| IBPS SO Exam Date 2025 for Mains | 4th January, 2026 |
IBPS SO Notification 2025 Download PDF
Candidates must download and read all the details mentioned in the IBPS SO Notification 2025 PDF once it is released on its official website. The Download Link will be provided below after the release of the notification.
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
The IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025 has been discussed below in detail. The eligibility criteria is the minimum criteria required for an aspirant to be eligible for the exam. It contains important details such as Nationality, Age Limit, Age Relaxation and Educational Qualification. The candidates must check the eligibility criteria based on their category.
IBPS SO Nationality 2025
The IBPS SO Nationality 2025 has been mentioned in detail. To be eligible for the position of the candidate must be
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962 and have planned to settle in India permanently
- A subject of Indian Origin migrated from Burma, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Vietnam
IBPS SO Age Limit 2025
The IBPS SO Age Limit 2025 is given below. The minimum age for IBPS SO is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years.
| IBPS SO Age Limit 2025 | |
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
IBPS SO Age Relaxation 2025
The category wise IBPS SO Age Relaxation 2025 has been mentioned below in the table.
| IBPS SO Age Relaxation 2025 | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) | 5 years |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (including ECOs/SSCOs) | 5 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (who have not remarried) | 9 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025
The IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025 varies based on the specialist officer post. Candidates must have a relevant degree in fields like IT, Agriculture, Law, Marketing, HR, or Rajbhasha from a recognized university. The post wise IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025 has been mentioned below in detail.
| IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2025 | |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | Four year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electronics and Communication, or Electronics and Instrumentation.
Postgraduate Degree in Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications. Graduates having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 4 year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri Marketing and Cooperation, Co-operation & Banking, Agroforestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or Sericulture. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level.
Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council. |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time Postgraduate Degree or Two Years Full time Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Human Resource Development, Social Work, or Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing), Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing), Two Years Full time PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM, or PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2025
The IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 will be released along with the release of the official IBPS SO Notification 2025. The IBPS SO Vacancy 2024 has been given in the table below to analyse the trend of vacancy.
| IBPS SO Vacancy 2024 | |
| Departments | Vacancies |
| Agricultural Field Officer (SCALE-I) | 346 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (SCALE-I) | 25 |
| IT Officer (SCALE-I) | 170 |
| Law Officer (SCALE-I) | 125 |
| Marketing Officer (SCALE-I) | 205 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (SCALE-I) | 25 |
IBPS SO Application Fee 2025
The IBPS SO Application Fee 2025 is the fee required for a candidate to pay while filling the application form for various posts of IBPS SO. The SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates pay Rs 175 whereas General and Other category candidates pay Rs 850.
| IBPS SO Application Fee 2025 | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 175 |
| General and Others | Rs. 850 |
IBPS SO Selection Process 2025
The IBPS SO Selection Process 2025 has been shared here. It comprises three stages. Stage 1 is Prelims, Stage 2 is Mains and Stage 3 is Interview. Candidates need to qualify each stage of the exam to make themself in the final merit list.
- Prelims (Online) – It is qualifying in nature.
- Mains (Online) – The minimum marks are required to clear the stage.
- Interview- Both Mains and Interview marks are counted for the final selection of the candidates.
Steps to Apply Online for IBPS SO 2025
Candidates can apply online for the IBPS SO Exam 2025 using the steps given below. The IBPS SO Application Process 2025 will begin once the official notification is released.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website at ibps.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘IBPS SO 2025 Advertisement’ link.
Step 3: Select ‘New Registration’ and provide the necessary details to register.
Step 4: After registration, you will receive a Registration ID and Password.
Step 5: Use your Registration ID and Password to login into your account.
Step 6: Fill in your basic details, personal information, and educational qualifications.
Step 7: Review the filled application form to ensure all mentioned details are correct.
Step 8: Complete the payment using the available options.
Step 9: After successful payment, click on Submit to finalize your application.
Step 10. Download and print the application form for future reference.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025 has been given below in detail for both Prelims and Mains Exam. The Prelims Exam comprises 150 questions, 125 marks and duration of 120 minutes. The Mains Exam comprises 60 questions, 60 marks and duration of 60 minutes.
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer has been mentioned below in the table.
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | |||||
| S No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes | ||
The IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 for the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari has been mentioned below in the table.
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari | |||||
| S No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes | ||
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 for the Posts of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer has been given below in the table
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
The IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 for the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari has been mentioned below.
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 for post of Rajbhasha Adhikari | ||||
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge(Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge(Descriptive) | 2 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes | |
IBPS SO Syllabus 2025
It is important for the candidates to go through the IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 before applying for the exam. The syllabus is designed separately for both Prelims as well as Mains. Prelims exam contains Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The Mains exam contains specialised knowledge based on the posts such as Agricultural Field Officer, IT Officer etc.
| IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims | |||
| Reasoning Ability | General Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | English Language |
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IBPS SO Salary 2025
The IBPS SO Salary 2025 ranges from Rs 23,700 – Rs 42,020 basic pay with a gross pay of Rs 42,000- Rs 48,000. After adding various allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel allowances, City Compensatory Allowance and deductions such as NPS the net salary is approx Rs 42,000- Rs 44,000.
IBPS SO Admit Card 2025
The IBPS SO Admit Card 2025 has been released for the Prelims Exam on 28th February, 2025 and the IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2025 is scheduled to be released on the 2nd week of April, 2025 on its official website. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website using the link given below.
IBPS SO Result 2025
IBPS SO Result 2025 will be released separately for Prelims, Mains and Interview separately along with the cut off marks on its official website. Candidates who qualify Prelims go for the next stage of the selection process. The final result pdf is released on the official website with candidates Name and Roll Number mentioned on it.
IBPS SO Cut Off 2025
IBPS SO Cut Off 2025 will be released after each phase of the exam. Candidates must check previous year cut off trends and analyse their performance accordingly. The cut off for IBPS SO is released separately based on the category and Posts. The IBPS SO Prelims 2023 cut off has been given below based on category and posts.
| IBPS SO Prelims Cut Off 2023 | |||||||||
| Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| I.T. Officer | 52.75 | 42.25 | 54.38 | 49.75 | 54.3 | 14.63 | 37.88 | 23.88 | 21.38 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 36.88 | 34.13 | 36.88 | 36.88 | 36.8 | 20.13 | 33.88 | 31.75 | 22.38 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 12.63 | 8.88 | 12.63 | 12.63 | 12.6 | NA | 12.25 | 11.13 | NA |
| Law Officer | 31.63 | 35.63 | 32.50 | 31.88 | 35.6 | 15.50 | 24.75 | 13.88 | NA |
| Hr/Personnel | 39.38 | 39.38 | 39.38 | 39.38 | 39.38 | 24.38 | 26.63 | 22.63 | 47 |
| Marketing Officer | 10.13 | 9.88 | 9.38 | 19.75 | 20.1 | 16.75 | 9.13 | 14.88 | 52.75 |
IBPS SO Notification 2025 FAQs
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