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IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Specialist Officer positions in participating Public Sector Banks. According to the notification, there are a total of 1007 vacancies available across various posts. The application correction window is now open at ibps.in, allowing candidates to edit or modify their application forms from 31st July to 1st August 2025. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) is scheduled to take place on 30th August 2025.

The available posts include:

1. Agriculture Field Officer

2. Marketing Officer

3. HR/Personnel Officer

4. IT Officer

5. Law Officer

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari

SYLLABUS

Syllabus for IBPS Specialist officer Mains is given below:

Recommended Books

For IT Officer

1. Data Communications and Networking by Behrouz. A Forouzan

2. A computer for Competitive Exams: Fundamental of Computer with MCQ’s by RPH Editorial Board

3. Objective Computer Knowledge by R Pillai

For Law Officer

1. IBPS Specialist Officer CWE LAW Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book  by Kiran Prakashan

For HR Specialist

1. Bank HR Specialist book by Kiran Prakashan

2. Human Resource Management by K Aswathappa

3. CWE-IBPS Bank-HR Specialist/Personal Officer Complete Book by Chandresh Agrawal

For Agricultural Officer

1. Agriculture Field Officer by R.Gupta

2. IBPS – SO Agricultural Field Officer (Main) Exam by Dr. Lalita Gaur

3. Agriculture Field Officer IBPS by New Vishal’s Editorial Board

For Marketing Officer

1. Principles of Marketing by Kavita Sharma

2. CWE-IBPS Bank-Marketing Specialist Officer Exam: Complete Book by Chandresh Agrawal

3. Marketing Specialist Exam book by Upkar Prakashan

For Rajbhasha Adhikari

1. Hindi Vyakaran Aur Rachna by Upkar Prakashan

2. Rajbhasha/Hindi (Officers, Assistant, Managers) Recruitment Exam Guide (Popular Master Guide) by RPH Editorial Board

3. Rajbhasha Adhikari Guide by R.Gupta

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website- Click here

For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Specialist Officer positions in participating Public Sector Banks. According to the notification, there are a total of 1007 vacancies available across various posts. The application correction window is now open at ibps.in, allowing candidates to edit or modify their application forms from 31st July to 1st August 2025. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) is scheduled to take place on 30th August 2025.

The available posts include:

1. Agriculture Field Officer

2. Marketing Officer

3. HR/Personnel Officer

4. IT Officer

5. Law Officer

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari

EXAM PATTERN

IBPS SO Main Examination shall be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test. IBPS SO Main Examination shall consist of total 47 questions and total 60 Marks for post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari and the total duration of examination shall be 60 Minutes. For post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer exam there will be 60 questions of 60 marks and the time duration allotted will be 45 minutes. The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:

For the post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari there will be 45 questions which will be of multiple type of question (MCQ) of related professional knowledge and 2 Descriptive type of questions which will also be related to the professional knowledge.

For the Post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari

For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer

For the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer there will be only 60 questions which will be of multiple type of question (MCQ) of related professional knowledge and there will be no Descriptive type of questions.

Mode Of Examination

Both Objective type and Descriptive Type Test will be held as a Computer Based Test.

Medium Of Examination

Both the exams will be conduct in Hindi & English Language.

Marking Scheme Highlights

1. For each wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

Normalisation of Score

The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using equi- percentile method.

1. First, the percentile rank of the students for each shift of the exam is calculated using the formula given below -

Percentile Rank of the Cadidates = ( ( Total Students In a Shift -  Rank of Candidates in the Shift) / ( Total Students in a Shift) ) X 100

2. After that, based on the number of available vacancies, a cut-off percentile rank is decided.

3. Based on this cut-off score, candidates are shortlisted for the next phase of the recruitment process.

Note :- Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations.

FAST FACTS

1. Acronym - IBPS SO.

2. Year Started - 1975.

3. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

4. Exam Purpose - Recruitment for Specialist Officers, which are Scale-I officers in the national public sector banks .

5. Exam Mode - Computer Based Test.

6. Stages - Preliminary Stage & Mains Stage.

7. Offered - Once a Year.

NOTE

To be eligible for the IBPS SO Main Examination, candidates need to qualify the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination with the required cut- off as decided by IBPS authority.

An adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website- Click here

For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Specialist Officer positions in participating Public Sector Banks. According to the notification, there are a total of 1007 vacancies available across various posts. The application correction window is now open at ibps.in, allowing candidates to edit or modify their application forms from 31st July to 1st August 2025. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) is scheduled to take place on 30th August 2025.

The available posts include:

1. Agriculture Field Officer

2. Marketing Officer

3. HR/Personnel Officer

4. IT Officer

5. Law Officer

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for IBPS SO Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility IBPS SO Examination (CRP SPL-XI) are decided by the conduction body itself.

The candidate’s eligibility for IBPS SO Examination (CRP SPL-XI) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations 

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

A candidate must be either -

 A Citizen of India or

A subject of Nepal or

A subject of Bhutan or

A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, Provided that a candidate belonging to categorise (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit

The Age of a candidate shall be minimum 20 years and maximum 30 Years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Limit

Educational Qualifications

Note

1. Qualification should be  from a University recognised by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.

2. The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online. The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60% and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.

3. Candidates can apply for only one post. Multiple applications will be summarily rejected. 

Eligibility Highlights

1. The candidate shall be minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years of age.

2. A candidate must possess relevant qualification from a recognised University as per the post.

IMPORTANT LINKS-

For Official Website- Click here

For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Specialist Officer positions in participating Public Sector Banks. According to the notification, there are a total of 1007 vacancies available across various posts. The application correction window is now open at ibps.in, allowing candidates to edit or modify their application forms from 31st July to 1st August 2025. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) is scheduled to take place on 30th August 2025.

The available posts include:

1. Agriculture Field Officer

2. Marketing Officer

3. HR/Personnel Officer

4. IT Officer

5. Law Officer

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website- Click here

For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Specialist Officer positions in participating Public Sector Banks. According to the notification, there are a total of 1007 vacancies available across various posts. The application correction window is now open at ibps.in, allowing candidates to edit or modify their application forms from 31st July to 1st August 2025. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) is scheduled to take place on 30th August 2025.

The available posts include:

1. Agriculture Field Officer

2. Marketing Officer

3. HR/Personnel Officer

4. IT Officer

5. Law Officer

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari

ANALYSIS

The IBPS SO Mains exam is typically of moderate to difficult difficulty, requiring a solid understanding of concepts and the ability to apply them under time constraints. It tests candidates' professional knowledge in their respective fields, such as IT, HR, Marketing, or Agriculture. Effective time management is crucial, as the questions can be lengthy and demand careful reading and precise calculations.

Examination Analysis 2022

The Post wise important questions that were asked in the IBPS SO Mains 2022 exams are as follows: 

Rajbhasha Adhikari

1- Hindi to English & English to Hindi Translation blogs 

2- Rajbhasha Adhiniyam 

3- Vakya mein truti (Error Detection) 

4- Unseen Passage 

5- Cloze Test 

5- Miscellaneous 

IT Officer

1- Networking 

2- Data Structure 

3- Operating Systems 

4- Data Communication 

5- DBMS 

6- Computer Architecture 

7- Computer Security 

8- Logic Gates 

9- C Language 

10- Software Engineering 

11- Discrete Mathematics 

12- Half Adder 

Marketing Officer

1- Segmentation 

2- Strategic Planning 

3- Finance 

4- Abbreviations 

5- Brand Equity 

6- Product vertical integration

7- Strategic Units 

Law Officer

1- Code of Criminal Procedure commonly called Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

2- Code of Civil Procedure, and Indian Penal Code. 

3- Citizenship Amendment Act

4- Money Laundering

5- Competition Act.

6- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

7- Arbitration

8- Banking regulation.

9- Stamp Act

10- Partnership act

11- Logical Legal Reasoning 

Agriculture Field Officer

1- PM Fasal Bima Yojana 

2- Agriculture Engg implements subsidies

3- Greenhouse Gas Classification 

4- Nutrient related 

5- MSP of Wheat and Rice 

6- Plant pathology 

7- Production Data on Horticulture 

8- Question associated with NABARD 

9- Critical Irrigation Stages 

10- Water sensitive crops 

Overall Analysis

IBPS Specialist Officer Mains Analysis 2020-2021

IBPS Specialist Officer Prelims Exam has been conducted on January 24, 2021.

IT Officer

The level of the exam was Moderate to Difficult. The Questions asked from the topics are given below:

Marketing Officer

1. The level of the exam was Moderate.

2. The overall good attempts are 40-45.

The Topics from which questions are asked for the mains exam is given below:

Agriculture Field Officer

The level of the exam of Agricultural Field Officer was Easy to Moderate. The questions were mainly asked from the following areas:

1. Horticulture

2. Entomology

3. Livestock and Breeds

4. Sericulture

5. Bee Keeping

Law Officer

The level of the exam was Moderate to Difficult. Topics from which questions are asked for the mains exam is given below:

Rajbhasha Adhikari

The level of the exam was moderate. Topics from which questions are asked for the mains exam is given below:

IBPS SO Final Cut-Off 2020-21

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website- Click here

For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Specialist Officer positions in participating Public Sector Banks. According to the notification, there are a total of 1007 vacancies available across various posts. The application correction window is now open at ibps.in, allowing candidates to edit or modify their application forms from 31st July to 1st August 2025. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) is scheduled to take place on 30th August 2025.

The available posts include:

1. Agriculture Field Officer

2. Marketing Officer

3. HR/Personnel Officer

4. IT Officer

5. Law Officer

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari

TIPS AND TRICKS

Preparing for the IBPS SO 2025 exam requires a focused strategy, as the exam tests both general aptitude and specialized knowledge. To crack this competitive exam, candidates must balance their time between core subjects like Reasoning, Quant, English, and their Professional Knowledge section. With the right approach and smart planning, scoring well becomes much more achievable.

1. It is recommended that you read all notices thoroughly before beginning your preparation such as Important dates, exam events.

2. Prepare an effective exam study strategy, ensuring that all subjects are given equal priority. Spare some time for rest and leisure activities in between your preparations.

3. The traditional method of learning and studying might become tedious, and you may lose interest in your studies. Other learning approaches such as flashcards, flowcharts, and other visual aids are recommended.

4. When it comes to examinations, it is best to avoid procrastination and worry. Overthinking can lead to overly high levels of dread and anxiety, which can sabotage your preparedness.

5. It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.

IBPS SO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

FAQ Related To Exam Background

FAQ Related To Exam Duration And Pattern

FAQ Related To Exam Result

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website- Click here

For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

IBPS SO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2025 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 1007 Vacancies, on 30-06-2025, Last Date for Online Application was 28-07-2025, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30-08-2025 (Tentative) and Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09-11-2025 (Tentative).

OVERVIEW

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

SALIENT FEATURE

The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit professionals for specialized roles like IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Marketing Officer in public sector banks. It is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

The IBPS SO Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Specialist Officer positions in participating Public Sector Banks. According to the notification, there are a total of 1007 vacancies available across various posts. The application correction window is now open at ibps.in, allowing candidates to edit or modify their application forms from 31st July to 1st August 2025. The IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV) is scheduled to take place on 30th August 2025.

The available posts include:

1. Agriculture Field Officer

2. Marketing Officer

3. HR/Personnel Officer

4. IT Officer

5. Law Officer

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari

EXAM PATTERN

The main exam pattern for the IBPS SO is different for every post as mentioned below.

For the Post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari:

For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR /Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer is given below:

For the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer there will be only 60 questions which will be of multiple type of question (MCQ) of related professional knowledge and there will be no Descriptive type of questions.