IBPS SO 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released IBPS SO mains admit card. IBPS SO scorecard for prelims exam is available now. Along with the scorecard, cut off marks have been released. The prelims exam was conducted on August 30, 2025.
The window to fill IBPS SO application process closed on July 28, 2025. IBPS SO notification was released to fill up a total of 1007 vacancies. IBPS SO application form 2025 was released on July 1. IBPS SO notification 2025 was released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. IBPS SO exam dates 2025 have been announced. Through IBPS SO recruitment, candidates are selected for the following posts:
- Agriculture Field Officer
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- IT Officer (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
IBPS SO 2025 prelims exam was conducted on August 30, 2025. The mains exam for IBPS SO 2025 will be conducted on November 9, 2025.
The posts are given below.
- Agriculture Field Officer
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- IT Officer (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
IBPS SO application form 2025 was released online on July 1. The last date to fill the application form was July 28, 2025.
- What is IBPS SO Exam?
- IBPS SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- IBPS SO Application Process
- IBPS SO Exam Pattern
- IBPS SO Admit Card 2025
- IBPS SO Cut off 2025
What is IBPS SO Exam?
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. Selection of candidates is done in three phases-prelims, mains, and personal interview.
Know About IBPS SO Exam
IBPS SO Exam Highlights
Some of the important highlights of IBPS SO exam are given in the table below.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
IBPS SO |
| Conducting Body |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Level |
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Exam at National level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Stages of Exam |
Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Purpose of Exam |
To recruit Specialist Officers in different public sector banks |
| Exam Fees |
General: INR 850 Others: INR 175 |
| Exam Duration |
Prelims: 120 minutes (40 minutes for each section) Mains Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer posts: 45 minutes Rajbhasha Adhikari: 30 minutes for each section |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
Prelims: Three (125 marks) Mains For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer: One (60 marks) For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari: Two (60 marks) Interview: 100 |
| Total Questions |
Prelims: 150 Mains For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer: 60 For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari: 47 |
| Marking Scheme |
¼th marks are deducted for wrong answers |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities |
Prelims: Around 200 cities Mains: More than 50 cities |
| Official Website |
ibps.in |
| Contact Details |
1800 222 366 |
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IBPS SO Vacancy 2025
The post-wise IBPS SO 2025 vacancy break-up is given below.
| IBPS SO Vacancy 2025 |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
Vacancies |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) |
46 |
23 |
82 |
13 |
128 |
310 |
| HR/Personnel |
01 |
00 |
02 |
01 |
06 |
10 |
| IT Officer |
30 |
14 |
53 |
20 |
86 |
203 |
| Law Officer |
07 |
03 |
14 |
05 |
27 |
56 |
| Marketing |
52 |
26 |
94 |
35 |
143 |
350 |
| Rajbhasha |
10 |
03 |
19 |
07 |
39 |
78 |
| Total |
146 |
69 |
264 |
81 |
429 |
1007 |
Also Read: IBPS SO Salary
Commonly asked questions
IBPS SO Recruitment process comprises prelims, mains and interview. Candidates are selected for final appointment based on the mains exam and interview. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for final merit list.
There are negative marking in IBPS SO exam. For wrong answers, 0.25 marks are deducted. IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective-type questions based on subjects such as English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The prelims question paper for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer comprises subjects such as English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 150. The Mains exam comprises both objective and descriptive tests. The total marks allotted to the test are 120.
IBPS SO exam is conducted to select candidates for Specialist Officer's posts in 11 participating banks. The participating banks of IBPS SO are given below.
| Bank Name | Bank Name |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | Canara Bank |
| Indian Overseas Bank | UCO Bank |
| Bank of India | Central Bank of India |
| Punjab National Bank | Union Bank of India |
| Bank of Maharashtra | Indian Bank |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | - |
IBPS SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS SO 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov ' 25 | IBPS SO Mains Exam 2025 |
| 01 Jul ' 25 - 28 Jul ' 25 | IBPS SO application form 2025 |
| 14 Dec ' 24 | IBPS SO Mains 2024 Exam |
IBPS SO Application Process
IBPS SO application form is released online by IBPS. IBPS SO application process involved online registration, uploading of scanned documents, filling out the form, and fee payment. The application fees for the exam are INR 850 for the General and OBC categories and INR 175 for PwD/SC/ST candidates.
IBPS SO Notification 2025
IBPS SO notification PDF is released on the official website-ibps.in. IBPS SO recruitment is conducted for selected candidates for the post of Specialist Officers in different Public Sector Banks for multiple positions. IBPS SO notification comprises details such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, important dates, how to fill the application form, exam pattern, calculation of scores for different stages, provisional allotment, etc.
Commonly asked questions
IBPS SO application fees should be submitted online only. The application fees are given below.
Category | IBPS SO application fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
For Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Benchmark Disability (PWBD) | 175 |
For all others | 850 |
IBPS SO application process is completely online. There is no facility to submit the applications offline.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern
IBPS SO exam pattern is divided into prelims exam, mains exam, and interview. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 150 and the mains exam carries a total of 60 marks. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates). Candidates can check below IBPS SO exam pattern.
IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Pattern
Given below is the structure of IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for different posts.
For the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| S No. |
Name of Tests |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Medium of Exam |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
English Language |
50 |
25 |
English |
40 minutes |
| 2 |
Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
40 minutes |
| 3 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
40 minutes |
| Total |
150 |
125 |
|
120 minutes |
|
For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| S No. |
Name of Tests |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Medium of Exam |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
English Language |
50 |
25 |
English |
40 minutes |
| 2 |
Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
40 minutes |
| 3 |
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry |
50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
40 minutes |
| Total |
150 |
125 |
|
120 minutes |
|
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern
Exam pattern of IBPS SO mains is given below for different posts.
| Subjects |
Total Marks |
No. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Rajsabha Adhikari |
||
| Professional Knowledge(Objective) |
60 |
45 |
| Professional Knowledge(Descriptive) |
2 |
|
| Post: Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer |
||
| Professional Knowledge |
60 |
60 |
Personal Interview
All those candidates who meet the overall and sectional cutoffs in the mains exam are called for a personal interview. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates).
IBPS SO Selection Process
The complete selection process of IBPS SO is explained below:
Release of Application Form
IBPS SO application form is released online on the official website. The application process comprises several steps such as registration, uploading photograph and signature, filling detailed application form, uploading handwritten declaration and left thumb impression, paying the application fee, and submitting the application form.
Issue of Admit Card
IBPS SO admit card is released online separately for prelims, mains, and interview. To download the admit cards for different stages, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
Appearing in the Exam
IBPS SO exam is conducted in different stages-prelims, mains and interview. To get selected for the various posts of Specialist Officers, candidates need to clear all the stages. However, the final selection is done on the basis of mains exam and interview.
Declaration of Result
IBPS SO result is declared online for different exam stages. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of the result. To download the result, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
Final Selection
The final merit list for the appointment is prepared based on the marks of the mains exam and interview. The weightage given to the online mains exam and interview is 80:20.
IBPS SO Exam Centres
IBPS SO exam is conducted at multiple centres in different cities spread throughout the country. IBPS SO exam is conducted at more than 100 test cities. Candidates are required to select one city each for prelims and mains exams. The details regarding IBPS SO exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. IBPS also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any IBPS SO centre other than the one he/she has opted for.
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Commonly asked questions
IBPS SO interview is conducted for candidates who qualify the Mains exam. The interview is conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by the nodal banks in each state/UT. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates).
IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective-type questions based on subjects such as English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The prelims question paper for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer comprises subjects such as English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
IBPS SO Mains exam tests the professional knowledge of candidates. The Mains exam pattern for the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer is such that it comprises questions from professional knowledge. The test paper carries 60 questions of 60 marks. The language of the question paper is framed in English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 45 minutes.
IBPS SO Mains question paper for the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective and descriptive-type questions from professional knowledge. The test carries a total of 47 questions (45 questions in objective paper and two questions in descriptive paper). The total marks allotted to the test are 60. The language of the question paper will be English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 30 minutes.
IBPS SO Admit Card 2025
IBPS SO admit card is released separately for the prelims exam, mains exam and interview. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. IBPS SO admit card carries all the information related to the exam such exam centre details, reporting time, exam date, and many more.
IBPS SO Cut off 2025
IBPS SO cut off is released after each phase of the examination is conducted. The cut-off for the IBPS SO preliminary exam is released first followed by the cut-off for the mains exam. Candidates can evaluate their chances of selection by matching their IBPS SO cut off marks. Candidates can check below previous year's IBPS SO prelims cut off.
| Posts Name | SC | ST | OBC | UR | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer |
66.25 |
54.63 |
66.38 |
66.38 |
64.50 |
| Agricultural Field Officer |
21.25 |
21.25 |
21.25 |
21.25 |
21.25 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari |
19.88 |
17.25 |
20.13 |
20.13 |
18 |
| Law Officer |
40.25 |
33 |
42 |
42.38 |
34.63 |
| HR/Personnel Officer |
40.50 |
40.50 |
40.50 |
40.50 |
38.75 |
| Marketing Officer |
24 |
23.63 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
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