Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for CRP SPL-XV Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025. A total of 1,007 vacancies are available across different specialist positions. Interested candidates can apply online from 01 July to 21 July 2025.
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (UPI/Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking) |
IBPS Specialist Officer XV Recruitment 2025 : Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility
| Post Name | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 203 | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics/Telecom/Instrumentation OR DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 310 | 4-Year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Dairy/Agri. Engineering/Food Technology etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 78 | PG in Hindi with English at Graduation Level OR PG in Sanskrit with Hindi & English at Graduation Level |
| Law Officer | 56 | LLB Degree and enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 10 | Graduate + 2-Year Full-Time PG in HR/Personnel Management/IR/Labour Law etc. |
| Marketing Officer | 350 | Graduate + 2-Year Full-Time MMS/MBA/PGDM in Marketing |
| Total | 1,007 | — |
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (Online Objective Test)
- Main Exam (Professional Knowledge Test)
- Interview
- Final Merit & Document Verification
Pay Scale
- Post: Specialist Officer Scale-I
- Approx Salary: ₹38,000 – ₹45,000 (initial)
- Includes DA, HRA, and other allowances as per bank norms.
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 : Selection Process
The selection for IBPS SO 2025 will be carried out in three stages:
Preliminary Examination (Qualifying Only)
- Conducted to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam.
- Marks not counted for final selection.
Main Examination
- Tests Professional Knowledge relevant to the post.
- Marks counted for merit ranking.
Interview
- Conducted by Participating Banks in coordination with IBPS.
- Final merit is based on Mains + Interview performance.
Final Selection = Marks in Main Exam (80%) + Interview (20%)
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude* / General Awareness* | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 mins |
*Quantitative Aptitude is for IT, AFO, HR, and Marketing posts.
*General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry) is for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari.
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Main Examination
| Post Name | Format | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| All posts (except Rajbhasha) | Professional Knowledge (MCQ) | 60 | 45 mins |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Objective (45 Qs) + Descriptive (2 Qs) | 60 | 60 mins |
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 : Post-wise Syllabus
1. IT Officer (Scale-I)
- Computer Networks, Operating Systems
- DBMS, Software Engineering
- Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python)
- Internet Security and Cyber Laws
2. Agricultural Field Officer (AFO)
- Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture
- Seed Science, Animal Husbandry
- Agricultural Economics & Extension
- Crop Production & Irrigation
3. Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Grammar, Translation (Hindi to English and vice versa)
- Official Language Policy
- Essay Writing and Letter Drafting (Descriptive)
4. Law Officer
- Banking Regulations & Laws (RBI Act, SARFAESI Act, etc.)
- Contract Act, Constitution, Company Law
- Law of Evidence, Consumer Protection
5. HR/Personnel Officer
- Human Resource Development
- Industrial Relations & Labor Law
- Performance Appraisal & Training
- Organizational Behaviour
6. Marketing Officer
- Market Segmentation & Research
- Product Life Cycle, Sales Strategy
- Branding, Advertising & PR
- Digital Marketing Basics
Preparation Tips
- Focus more on Professional Knowledge (60 marks)
- Daily practice for English, Reasoning, and Aptitude/GK
- Attempt previous year papers & mock tests
- For Rajbhasha Adhikari – practice both objective and descriptive writing
- Keep updated with banking awareness and marketing/HR trends if applicable
How to Apply IBPS Specialist Officer XV Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Click on “CRP SPL-XV” and select “Apply Online”
- Register using your email and mobile number
- Fill in your personal, educational, and professional details
- Upload your photo, signature, and required documents
- Pay the fee online and submit the application
- Take a printout of the final submitted form
Important Links:
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| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO 2025?
👉 Total 1,007 posts in 6 specialist categories.
Q2. What is the age limit?
👉 20–30 years (as on 01 July 2025), with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q3. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹850 for Gen/OBC/EWS, ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD.
Q4. What is the selection process?
👉 Prelims, Mains (Professional), Interview, then Final Merit.
Q5. Can I apply for more than one post?
👉 No, candidates can apply for only one post under this recruitment.