IBPS SO 2025: Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus & FAQs
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officers 2025 ( IBPS SO )
Exam On - 9 Nov '25
IBPS SO 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released IBPS SO admit card for prelims exam. The prelims exam will be 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)
- What is IBPS SO Exam?
- IBPS SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- IBPS SO Application Process
- IBPS SO Eligibility 2025
- IBPS SO Syllabus
- IBPS SO Exam Pattern
- IBPS SO Preparation Tips
- IBPS SO Admit Card 2025
- IBPS SO Result
- 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.
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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 |
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IBPS SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS SO 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov ' 25 | IBPS SO Mains Exam 2025 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul ' 25 - 28 Jul ' 25 | IBPS SO application form 2025 |
| 14 Dec ' 24 | IBPS SO Mains 2024 Exam |
| 09 Nov ' 24 | IBPS SO Prelims 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.
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IBPS SO Eligibility 2025
Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility conditions in terms of nationality, age, and educational qualification to be eligible for the IBPS SO exam:
Nationality/Citizenship
Candidates who are citizens of India/subjects of Nepal/ Bhutan/Tibetan Refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, are eligible for the exam. Besides, those who are Indian by origin and migrated from Pakistan/ Burma/ Sri Lanka/ Kenya/ Uganda/ the United Republic of Tanzania/ Zambia/ Malawi/ Zaire/ Ethiopia/ Vietnam to India with the intention of permanently settling here can also appear for the exam.
IBPS SO Age Limit
The aspirants must be between 20 and 30 years.
IBPS SO Educational Qualification
As the recruitment is carried out for various posts, the educational qualification varies as per the posts. Candidates can find the educational qualification prescribed for different posts in the table below.
| Post |
IBPS SO Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) |
BTech in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation Or Postgraduation in the above-mentioned field Or Graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
Four-year Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering or corresponding fields |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
Postgraduation in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level Or, Postgraduation in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level |
| Law Officer (Scale I) |
Graduation in law (LLB) (The person should be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council) |
| HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I) |
Graduation with two-years full-time PG degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) |
Graduation with a two-year full-time degree in MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with a specialization in Marketing |
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IBPS SO Syllabus
IBPS SO syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the prelims and mains exams. The syllabus for the prelims exam comprises topics from English Language, Reasoning, and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. IBPS SO syllabus for the mains exam comprises topics from Professional Knowledge.
| IBPS SO Syllabus for Prelims |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability |
English Language |
Quantitative Aptitude |
General Awareness |
| Seating Arrangements Puzzles Inequalities Syllogism Input-Output Data Sufficiency Blood Relations Order and Ranking Alphanumeric Series Distance and Direction Verbal Reasoning |
Cloze Test Reading Comprehension Spotting Errors Sentence Improvement Sentence Correction Para Jumbles Fill in the Blanks Para/Sentence Completion |
Number Series Data Interpretation Simplification/ Approximation Quadratic Equation Data Sufficiency Mensuration Average Profit and Loss Ratio and Proportion Work, Time and Energy Time and Distance Probability Relations Simple and Compound Interest Permutation and Combination |
Banking Awareness GK Updates Currencies Important Places Books and Authors Awards Headquarters Prime Minister Schemes Important Days |
IBPS SO Mains Syllabus 2022
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | Database Management System Data Communication and Networking Operating System Software Engineering Data Structure Computer Organization and Microprocessor Object-Oriented Programming |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | Basics of Crop production Horticulture Seed Science Agronomy and Irrigation Agricultural Economics Agricultural Practices Soil resources Animal Husbandry Agroforestry Ecology Government Schemes |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Basics of Marketing Management Brand Management Advertising PR Sales Retail Business Ethics Market Segmentation Market research and forecasting demand Product Life Cycle Corporate Social Responsibility Service Marketing Marketing Strategies |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | Banking Regulations Compliance and Legal Aspects Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act Consumer Protection Act SARFAES Banking Ombudsman Scheme Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector Bankers Book Evidence Act DRT Act |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | Human Resource Development Business policy and strategic analysis Transnational Analysis Training and Development Recruitment and Selection Rewards and Recognition Industrial Relations Business Policy and Strategic Analysis Grievance and Conflict Management Performance Management and Appraisal |
Commonly asked questions
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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IBPS SO Preparation Tips
The first and foremost step towards IBPS SO preparation is understanding the exam pattern and syllabus. After this, candidates should prepare a proper study plan for the exam by devising equal time for each section. Candidates should dedicate atleast three to four hours to study as per IBPS SO Preparation Tips. Candidates must solve mock tests regularly to improve their speed and accuracy.
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.
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