IBPS 15th CRP Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025: Your Gateway to a PSU Bank Career

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced its XV (15th) Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in various Public Sector Banks and other Financial Institutions for the 2026-27 financial year. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates aspiring to secure a Government Job Vacancy in the banking sector. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2025, with the main examination following in November 2025.

About the IBPS 15th CRP Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment

The IBPS, an autonomous body authorized by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and mandated by Public Sector Banks, conducts this Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XV) for Specialist Officer Cadre posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill various Specialist Officer vacancies for the years 2026-27 across 11 participating Public Sector Banks and potentially other financial institutions. The entire examination process, including both preliminary and main exams, will be conducted online.

Upon successful completion of the Main Examination, candidates will be provisionally allotted to one of the participating organizations. This allotment will be based on merit-cum-preference, taking into account state/UT-wise vacancies, business needs of the participating organizations, government guidelines on reservation policy, and other administrative exigencies.

Participating Banks for IBPS 15th Specialist Officer CRP

The following 11 Public Sector Banks are participating in this recruitment drive:

Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India

IBPS 15th CRP Specialist Officer Vacancy Details

A total of 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies are available across various banks and states. Here’s a breakdown of the roles, their respective vacancies, age criteria, and essential qualifications:

Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years old as of July 1, 2025. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.
Qualification: Qualifications for each Specialist Cadre vacancy must be obtained from a University recognized by the Government of India.

Specific Vacancy Details:

Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I): 310 vacancies (UR-128, EWS-31, OBC-82, SC-46, ST-23) (PWD-12).
- Qualification: 4-year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri. Marketing & Cooperation, Co-operation & Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or Sericulture.
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I): 10 vacancies (UR-6, EWS-1, OBC-2, SC-1).
- Qualification: Graduate and a Two-Year Full-time Post Graduate degree or Two-Year Full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, or Labour Law.
Information Technology Officer (Scale-I): 203 vacancies (UR-86, EWS-20, OBC-53, SC-30, ST-14) (PWD-7).
- Qualification: 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation OR a Post-Graduate Degree in Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications OR a Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level.
Law Officer (Scale-I): 56 vacancies (UR-27, EWS-5, OBC-14, SC-7, ST-3) (PWD-2).
- Qualification: A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council.
Marketing Officer (Scale-I): 350 vacancies (UR-143, EWS-35, OBC-94, SC-52, ST-26) (PWD-14).
- Qualification: Graduate and a Two-Year Full-time MMS (Marketing), Two-Year Full-time MBA (Marketing), Two-Year Full-time PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM, or PGDM with specialization in Marketing.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Hindi) Officer (Scale-I): 78 vacancies (UR-39, EWS-7, OBC-19, SC-10, ST-3).
- Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR a Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.

Pay Scale: The Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMG-I) offers a pay scale of ₹48480-85920/-.

Examination Schedule and Application Details

The IBPS 15th CRP Specialist Officer recruitment process follows a structured timeline:

Online Preliminary Examination: Will be conducted in August 2025.
Online Main Examination: Will be conducted in November 2025.

Application Fee:

A non-refundable application fee of ₹850/- is applicable for general category candidates. For SC/ST/PWD candidates, the fee is ₹175/-. These fees are inclusive of GST and can be paid online using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.

IBPS Bank Specialist Officer Cadre 15th CRP Examination Structure

The XV (15th) CRP for Bank Specialist Officer Cadre Vacancy will involve two online examinations:

Online Preliminary Examination:

This exam will comprise three subject papers with a total of 150 questions and a duration of two hours (125 marks).

For Law Officers and Rajbhasha Officers: Papers will cover English Language, Reasoning Ability, and General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry.
For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer: Papers will cover English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.Each paper will consist of 50 questions and have a duration of 40 minutes. The preliminary examination will be conducted in August 2025 at various test centers across India.

Online Main Examination:

This examination will focus on Professional Knowledge relevant to the candidate’s chosen specialty. The exam is scheduled for November 2025.

How to Apply for IBPS XV CRP for Specialist Officer Vacancy Posts

Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the official IBPS website. The application window is from July 1, 2025, to July 21, 2025.

Important Dates for IBPS 15th CRP for Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment

Mark these crucial dates in your calendar:

Online Registration: July 1, 2025, to July 21, 2025
Payment of Application Fees (Online): July 1, 2025, to July 21, 2025
Online Preliminary Examination: August 2025
Online Main Examination: November 2025

Details and Online Submission of Application

For complete details and to submit your online application for the IBPS 15th CRP Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment Examination 2025, please visit the official IBPS website:

Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career as a Specialist Officer in a Public Sector Bank!