The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially opened the online registration process for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) under CRP SPL-XV for the year 2025–26. Eligible candidates can now apply via the IBPS offcial website. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1007 vacancies across various public sector banks in India.
Important Dates For IBPS SO 2025
Online Registration & Application Editing: July 1 to July 21, 2025
Online Fee Payment: July 1 to July 21, 2025
Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download: August 2025
Preliminary Examination: August 2025
Preliminary Result Declaration: September 2025
Main Exam Call Letter Download: September/October 2025
Main Examination: November 2025
Main Exam Result Declaration: November 2025
Interview Process: December 2025 / January 2026
Provisional Allotment: January / February 2026
Total Vacancies & Specialist Officer Posts
A total of 1007 vacancies have been announced for the following posts:
IT Officer (Scale I)
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Law Officer (Scale I)
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Participating Public Sector Banks
The following nationalized banks will be recruiting through IBPS SO 2025:
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
Eligibility Criteria For IBPS SO 2025
Nationality
Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
Citizen of India
Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, intending permanent settlement
Person of Indian origin who migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, etc., intending to permanently reside in India
Note: A certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India is mandatory for candidates under the above categories (except Indian citizens).
Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025)
Minimum age: 20 years
Maximum age: 30 years
Candidates must have been born between July 2, 1995, and July 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive)
Age relaxations apply to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories as per government norms.
Application Fees
Rupees 175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates
Rupees 850 for all other categories
Fees are payable online only.
Direct Link To Apply For IBPS SO 2025
Step Guide To Apply For IBPS SO 2025
First visit the official website.
Now click on the link on the homepage.
Select the apply link for Specialist Officers.
Click on “New Registration” and provide required personal details.
Use your registration ID and password to log in.
Complete the application form and upload the necessary documents.
Proceed to pay the application fee online.
Download and save the confirmation page.
Take a printout for future use.
Additional Information
Applicants are advised to go through the detailed notification and instructions available on the official IBPS portal before applying. Timely application and document verification are essential to avoid disqualification.
For more information and the official notification.
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