1. IBPS SO 2025 Notification – Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP SPL-XV Specialist Officer Notification 2025 for recruiting eligible candidates to various Scale-I posts in Public Sector Banks for the 2026–27 cycle. The posts include IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and Marketing Officer.

The application window is open from 01 July to 21 July 2025 on www.ibps.in. The selection process involves a Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview, with provisional allotment expected by early 2026.

Candidates aged 20 to 30 years, with relevant qualifications, can apply. The salary ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 (Scale I) plus allowances. IBPS SO 2025 is a great opportunity to build a banking career through a secure and respected officer role.

2. Key Highlights of IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV 2025

3. Eligibility Criteria of BPS SO CRP SPL-XV 2025

Nationality

Indian Citizen / Subject of Nepal, Bhutan / Tibetan refugee (who came to India before 1st January 1962) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who migrated from eligible countries.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

20 to 30 years
Born between: 02 July 1995 and 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive)

Age Relaxation

4. Important Dates of IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV 2025

5. Application Fee Details – IBPS SO SPL-XV 2025

1. General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 (includes application + intimation charges)
2. SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 (intimation charges only)
3. Payment Mode: Online only – via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets
4. Fee Payment Dates: 01 July 2025 to 21 July 2025
5. Note: One application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will result in earlier fees being forfeited.

6. How to Apply for IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV 2025

1. Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
2. Click on “CRP Specialist Officers” and then select Click Here to Apply Online for CRP under Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XV)
3. Register by clicking on “New Registration” and fill in your basic details.
4. Note the provisional registration number and password displayed on the screen (also sent via email/SMS).
5. Login using the credentials to complete the application.
6. Upload the following required documents: Passport-size Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration, 10th/SSC Certificate Live photograph (captured via webcam/mobile)
7. Fill in educational, personal, and post preference details.
8. Review the form and make corrections if needed before final submission.
9. Pay the application fee using Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
10. Download & print the e-receipt and final application form for future reference.
11. Important: No offline forms are accepted. Apply only once. Multiple applications will be rejected.

7. Required Documents for IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV 2025

1. Passport-size Photograph – JPG/JPEG, 20–50 KB
2. Signature – JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB
3. Left Thumb Impression – JPG/JPEG, 20–50 KB
4. Handwritten Declaration – JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB
5. Live Photograph – JPG/JPEG, auto-captured via webcam/mobile
6. 10th/SSC Certificate (for DOB proof) – PDF, up to 1 MB
7. Educational Certificates – PDF, up to 1 MB each
8. Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable) – PDF, up to 1 MB
9. Disability Certificate (if applicable) – PDF, up to 1 MB
10. Valid Photo ID Proof – PDF, up to 1 MB (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)

8. Selection Process – IBPS SO SPL-XV 2025

1. Preliminary Exam: Objective-type, qualifying in nature. Sectional cutoffs apply
2. Main Exam: Post-specific professional knowledge test. Marks counted for final merit
3. Interview: Conducted by participating banks. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (Gen), 35% (Others)
4. Final Merit List: Based on Main Exam (80%) + Interview (20%)
5. Provisional Allotment: As per merit, preferences & document verification

9. Vacancy Details – IBPS SO 2025

📝 Note: These vacancies are across 11 Public Sector Banks participating under CRP SPL-XV.

10. Preliminary Exam Syllabus – Post-wise Subjects

1. Common Subjects for All Posts
   • English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms)
   • Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Input-Output, Logical Reasoning
2. For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer
   • Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Approximation, Data Interpretation, Number Series, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Percentage, Interest, Mixtures & Alligations, Quadratic Equations
3. For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
   • General Awareness (Banking Focus): Current Affairs (last 6 months), Financial & Economic News, Government Schemes, Static GK, RBI & Banking Terms, Budget, Reports & Policies

11. Main Exam Syllabus – Professional Knowledge

1. IT Officer
   DBMS, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Networking, Programming in Java/C++, Web Technologies, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing
2. Agricultural Field Officer
   Agronomy, Seed Science, Soil Science, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Economics, Current Agricultural Schemes
3. HR/Personnel Officer
   Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Development (HRD), Organizational Behavior, Industrial Relations (IR), Labor Laws, Training & Development
4. Marketing Officer
   Basics of Marketing, Brand Management, Market Segmentation, Advertising, Sales Management, Digital Marketing
5. Law Officer
   Indian Constitution, Contract Act, Banking Regulations, RBI Act, Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act), SARFAESI Act, DRT Act, Companies Act
6. Rajbhasha Adhikari
   Hindi Grammar, Translation (English–Hindi–English), Official Language Act, Banking Terminologies

12. Helpdesk / Support – IBPS SO 2025

Candidates facing any issues during the online application process or needing clarification regarding the notification can contact the official IBPS helpdesk:

• 📧 Email Support: Visit the IBPS grievance portal: http://cgrs.ibps.in
• 🌐 Official Website: https://www.ibps.in

📌 Note:

• Queries related to eligibility, technical issues, application correction, or payment failures should be raised only through the IBPS complaint redressal portal (link above).
• Keep your registration number and email ID handy while raising queries.