A major recruitment drive has been launched by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The official notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XV) has been released, announcing 1007 vacancies for various Scale-I positions in participating banks. This is a premier opportunity for candidates with specialized qualifications in IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, and Marketing to build a career in the banking sector.

Interested and eligible individuals can submit their applications online through the official IBPS portal. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, and key dates.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2025: Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment aims to fill 1007 Specialist Officer posts across six different disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria for IBPS Specialist Officer

Applicants must thoroughly review the eligibility conditions before applying for any post.

Educational Qualification

The educational requirements are specific to each role:

• I.T. Officer (Scale-I): A 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related fields (Electronics, E&C, etc.) OR a Post Graduate Degree in CS/IT/Electronics OR a Graduate with a DOEACC ‘B’ level certification.
• Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): A 4-year degree (Graduation) in Agriculture or allied fields like Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Agri. Marketing, Forestry, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): A Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation level, OR a Post Graduate degree in Sanskrit with both English and Hindi as subjects at the graduation level.
• Law Officer (Scale I): A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and must be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council.
• HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): A Graduate degree along with a two-year full-time Post Graduate degree or a two-year full-time PG diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, or Labour Law.
• Marketing Officer (Scale I): A Graduate degree and a two-year full-time MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), or a two-year full-time PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with a specialization in Marketing.

Age Limit (as of 1st July 2025)

• Age Bracket: Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age.
• This means a candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd July 1995 and not later than 1st July 2005 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years

Pay Scale and Application Fee

• Pay Scale: The pay scale for Scale-I officers is ₹48480 – ₹85920.
• Application Fee:
  • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST)
  • All Others: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST)
• Payment Mode: The fee must be paid online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.

How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025?

The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Navigate to the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
2. Click on the link for “CRP Specialist Officers (CRP-SPL-XV)”.
3. Click on “Click here for New Registration” to create your profile and receive a provisional registration number and password.
4. Log in with your credentials and carefully fill out the online application form with your personal and educational details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specified guidelines.
6. Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the application fee online.
7. Review your application carefully before the final submission.
8. After submitting, take a printout of the e-receipt and the final application form for your records.

Important Dates to Remember

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