The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has invited online applications for the 15th edition of the Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates with specialized qualifications to secure officer-level posts in various public sector banks across India.

The IBPS SO exam is held annually to fill posts in departments like IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, and Rajbhasha. Candidates who meet the required educational qualifications and age criteria can now apply online. The last date to submit the application form is 21 July 2025, so applicants are advised not to wait for the deadline.

Application Dates:

Event	Date
Application Start Date	01 July 2025
Last Date for Apply Online	21 July 2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	21 July 2025
Correction Window	As per schedule
Exam Date	Will be notified later
Admit Card Release	Before the Exam

💰 Application Fee Details

Category	Amount
General / EWS / OBC	₹850/-
SC / ST / PH Candidates	₹175/-

💳 Payment Mode:

Online only (via card/net banking/UPI)

🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)

Category	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per rules.

📢 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility Criteria
IT Officer Scale I	203	4-year Degree or PG in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Applications OR DOEACC ‘B’ Level Certification
Agricultural Field Officer Scale I	310	4-year Degree in Agriculture or related fields like Horticulture, Veterinary, Dairy Science, Agri Marketing, Forestry, etc.
Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I	78	PG in Hindi with English at Graduation level OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as Graduation subjects
Law Officer Scale I	56	LLB degree from a recognized university Must be enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
HR / Personnel Officer Scale I	10	Graduation + 2-Year Full-Time PG Degree / Diploma in HR, Personnel Management, Social Work, Labour Law, etc.
Marketing Officer Scale I	350	Graduation + 2-Year Full-Time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM in Marketing specialization

How to Apply for IBPS SO XV 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps below to successfully fill out the IBPS Specialist Officer online form:

Visit the Official IBPS Website
Open your browser and go to the official IBPS portal.
Click on the “CRP Specialist Officers” Section
On the homepage, navigate to the section that mentions “Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers XV.”
Complete the Registration Process
New users should click on “New Registration” and enter basic details like name, phone number, and email ID to generate a registration number and password.
Fill the Online Application Form
Log in using your credentials and enter all required details including educational qualification, post preferences, and work experience (if any).
Upload Required Documents
Upload a recent passport-size photo, signature, thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the guidelines.
Pay the Application Fee
Use debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI to complete the payment process securely.
Review and Submit
Before submitting, double-check all entered details. Submit the form and download the final confirmation page for future reference.