IBPS Specialist Officers Notification: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Specialist Officers Notification 2025 under the Common Recruitment Process CRP SPL-XV for recruitment of Specialist Officers’ Cadre in 11 participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2026-27. Candidates aspiring for a stable and prestigious banking job can apply online from 1st July to 21st July 2025 at the official website www.ibps.in.
IBPS Specialist Officers Recruitment 2025 Post Details
| Sr. No | POSTS |
|---|---|
| 01 | IT Officer (Scale I) |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) |
IBPS Specialist Officers Recruitment 2025 Bank Wise Vacancy Details
| SR. | Participating Bank | Agricultural Officer | HR Officer | I.T. Officer | Law Officer | Marketing Officer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANK OF BARODA | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | BANK OF INDIA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | BANK OF MAHARASHTRA | 80 | 0 | 80 | 30 | 0 | 190 |
| 4 | CANARA BANK | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 5 | CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 6 | INDIAN BANK | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 7 | INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK | 80 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 8 | PUNJAB & SIND BANK | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 9 | PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK | 150 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 350 | 600 |
| 10 | UCO BANK | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 11 | UNION BANK OF INDIA | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| TOTAL | 310 | 10 | 203 | 56 | 350 | 929 | |
The recruitment will be conducted in three main stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview . Shortlisted candidates will be provisionally allotted to participating banks such as PNB, BOB, Union Bank of India, Canara Bank, and others. The selection process, eligibility criteria, pay scale, and exam schedule are detailed in the official notification.
Applicants are advised to apply only after thoroughly reviewing the notification and ensuring they meet all eligibility requirements.
IBPS SPL- XV 2025: Important Events & Dates (At a Glance)
| 📌 Activity / Event | ⏰ Tentative Date / Duration |
|---|---|
| Online Registration (including modification) | 01 July to 21 July 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 01 July to 21 July 2025 |
| Admit Card for Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | September 2025 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | September/October 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | November, 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Conduct of Interview | December, 2025/ January, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January / February 2026 |
IBPS CRP SPL-XV Salary 2025: Pay Scale & Allowances
Candidates selected as Specialist Officers in participating Public Sector Banks will be placed under a lucrative salary structure as per the latest IBPS norms. The basic pay starts from ₹48,480, and the total gross salary ranges between ₹57,000–₹65,000 (approx.) depending on location, allowances, and perks.
The pay structure follows the revised pay scale with annual increments and additional components like DA, HRA, CCA, Special Allowance, etc. Below is the detailed pay scale:
| 💼 Component | IBPS Specialist Officer Salary Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Specialist Officers |
| Basic Pay (Starting) | ₹48,480 |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – 2000(7) – 62,480 – 2340(2) – 67,160 – 2680(7) – ₹85,920 |
| Other Benefits & Allowancec | House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Special Allowance, Leased Accommodation / HRA, Newspaper, Medical, Travel, PF, NPS, LTC, etc. |
IBPS Specialist Officer Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for IBPS PO/MT-XV 2025 must ensure they meet the minimum eligibility requirements as specified by IBPS on the relevant dates. These criteria are essential for applying but do not guarantee employment, as final selection lies with the respective Participating Banks.
Applicants must produce valid proof of nationality, age, education, and category during the interview and other stages. No changes in category or eligibility details will be allowed after registration. Failing to meet the criteria or provide required documents may lead to disqualification at any stage.
Age Limit & Relaxation (As on 01.07.2025) For IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025
To apply for IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025, candidates must fall within the age range of 20 to 30 years as of 1st July 2025. This means the applicant must have been born between 2nd July 1995 and 1st July 2005 (both dates inclusive).
IBPS also provides relaxation in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms. These relaxations are applicable only upon proper documentary proof during verification stages. The detailed category-wise age relaxation is given below:
| 🔢 Category | ⏳ Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (as on 01.07.2025) | 20 years |
| Maximum Age (as on 01.07.2025) | 30 years |
| Date of Birth Range (for General category) | 02.07.1995 to 01.07.2005 |
| Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories: | |
| 1. Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| 2. Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| 3. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under RPWD Act, 2016 | 10 years |
| 4. Ex-Servicemen, ECOs, SSCOs with 5 years of military service (conditions apply) | 5 years (as per rules) |
IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025 Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2025)
To be eligible for IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025, candidates must posses required from university recognized by the Government of India. The final result must be declared on or before 21st July 2025, and candidates must enter the exact percentage obtained at the time of online registration. CGPA/OGPA must be converted to a percentage following the university’s conversion norms, and relevant proof must be produced at the time of interview.
| Post Name | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | a) 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR b) Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications OR Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4 year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ AgroForestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ B.Tech Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree level OR Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law.* |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing * |
APPLICATION FEES & INTIMATION CHARGES
Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Payable from 01.07.2025 to 21.07.2025 (Only online payment), both dates inclusive] shall be as follows:
| SC/ST/PwBD candidates. | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) |
| For all others. | Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST) |
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have
to be borne by the candidate.
IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025 Selection Process – Step-by-Step
The IBPS CRP SPL-XV Recruitment 2025 (CRP PO/MT-XV) selection process is conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Online – Objective)
- Main Examination-Professional Knowledge (Online – Objective + (Descriptive for Descriptive Rajbhasha Adhikari).
- Interview
Candidates must qualify in each stage to progress to the next. The Prelims is qualifying in nature, while the Main Exam and Interview determine final merit. The Personality Test is non-qualifying but mandatory to attend before the interview.
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| 🔢 Section | 📄 No. of Questions | 🧮 Max Marks | 🌐 Medium | ⏱️ Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English & Hindi | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English & Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| 🔢 Section | 📄 No. of Questions | 🧮 Max Marks | 🌐 Medium | ⏱️ Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English & Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English & Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
➡️Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be
decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.
2. Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Name of the Test | Professional Knowledge |
| No. of Questions | 60 |
| Maximum Mark | 60 |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS (Applicable to both – Online Preliminary and
Online Main Examination)
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a
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 to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is
marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question
3. Personality Test & Interview
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Main Examination for CRP SPL-XV will
subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Participating Banks and coordinated by
the Nodal Banks in each State/ UT/ Region with the help of IBPS.
Interviews will be conducted at select centres. The centre, address of the venue, time & date of
Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter.
Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from official IBPS website
www.ibps.in.
The total marks allotted for Interview are 100. The minimum qualifying marks in interview will not be less than 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates).
The relative weightage (ratio) of Online Main Examination and interview will be 80:20 respectively
| 🎯 Stage | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Interview | Final merit will be prepared based on Main Exam + Interview performance. |
How to Apply for IBPS SPECIALIST OFFICERS 2025
Candidates must apply for IBPS CRP- SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XV) only through the official IBPS website www.ibps.in. The application process is completely online, including registration, document upload, and fee payment. No offline applications or partial submissions will be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Process
| 🔢 Step | 🧾 Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Visit IBPS Website | Go to www.ibps.in → Click on “CRP SPL-XV” → Then “Apply Online for CRP CRP SPL-XV”. |
| 2. New Registration | Click on “Click Here for New Registration” → Enter basic details → System generates Registration No. & Password (also sent via SMS/Email). |
| 3. Upload Documents | Upload: |
IBPS PO 2025 – Steps to Upload Documents
Documents Required:
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Signature on White Paper (Black Ink)
- Left Thumb Impression (Black/Blue Ink)
- Handwritten Declaration
- SSC/10th Standard Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Live Photo Capture (via webcam or phone)
Upload Guidelines – At a Glance
| 📄 Document | 🖼️ Size & Format | 📝 Key Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG, 200×230 px | White background, face visible, no caps/sunglasses |
| Signature | 10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG, 140×60 px | Black ink, white paper, not in capital letters |
| Left Thumb Impression | 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG, 240×240 px | Clearly visible, specify finger if left thumb missing |
| Handwritten Declaration | 50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG, 800×400 px | English only, not in capitals, in candidate’s handwriting |
| SSC/10th Certificate | ≤500 KB, PDF, A4 size | Clear & legible scan |
| Category Certificate (if any) | ≤500 KB, PDF, A4 size | As per Clause J (ix) if applicable |
| Live Photograph | Auto-uploaded via webcam/mobile | White background, clear face, proper lighting |
The text for hand written declaration is as follows:
“I, __ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the
information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and
valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Upload Procedure:
- Click respective upload links in the online form (e.g., “Upload Photograph”).
- Browse and select the saved file from your device.
- Click Upload. If size/format is incorrect, an error will appear.
- Preview the upload. Re-upload if unclear, smudged, or wrong file.
- Repeat for each document at its designated space.
Important Tips:
- Upload each document in the correct format and file size only.
- Ensure photo, signature, and other files are not blurry or smudged.
- Photo must be at photo section and signature at signature section.
- Signature/Declaration in CAPITAL letters is not accepted.
- After successful upload, verify preview and proceed to final submission.
- Upload must be completed before final registration. Incomplete uploads = Invalid application.
IBPS CRP SPL-XV Notification 2025 – Quick Glance Summary Table
| 🔢 Item | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 📎 Application Link | Apply Online |
| 🌐 Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| 📅 Application Start Date | 01 July 2025 |
| ⏳ Application Last Date | 21 July 2025 |
| 📑 Official PDF Notification | Download PDF |
| 📊 Total Vacancies | 929 (Tentative for 2026-27) |
| 💰 Application Fees | ₹850 (General/OBC), ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 🎓 Educational Qualification | Check Details For Each Post |
| 🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025) | 20 to 30 years (Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005) |
| 🏦 Participating Banks | 11 PSU Banks including PNB, UBI, BoB, Canara, etc. |
❓ IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025 – Important FAQs
- Q: What is the last date to apply for IBPSCRP SPL-XV 2025?
A: The last date for online application and fee payment is 21st July 2025. - Q: What is the age limit for applying?
A: You must be 20 to 30 years old as on 01.07.2025 (i.e., born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005). Age relaxation applies to reserved categories. - Q: What is the application fee for IBPS CRP SPL-XV 2025?
A:- ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Q: How is the selection process structured?
A: The selection includes:- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview
Final merit is based on the Main exam score + Interview.