• Application Start: 01 July 2025

• Last Date to Apply Online: 21 July 2025

• Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 July 2025

• Pre-Exam Training: August 2025

• Preliminary Exam: August 2025

• Mains Exam: October 2025

• Admit Card: Available Soon

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

• Age Relaxation: As per IBPS rules.

IBPS Specialist Officer SO XV Recruitment 2025: Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Specialist Officer (SO) XV Recruitment 2025 through a structured selection process. The selection process includes an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, and an Interview. Below is a detailed overview of the selection process and exam pattern for the various posts under IBPS SO 2025.

Selection Process

The selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) XV Recruitment 2025 consists of the following stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination:

   • Candidates must qualify in each test of the Preliminary Exam by securing minimum cut-off marks set by IBPS.

   • An adequate number of candidates in each category, based on IBPS requirements, will be shortlisted for the Online Main Examination.

2. Online Main Examination:

   • Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Exam will appear for the Main Exam, which tests professional knowledge relevant to the specific post.

   • Shortlisted candidates from the Main Exam will be called for the Interview.

3. Interview:

   • Candidates who clear the Online Main Examination will be invited for an Interview, conducted by Participating Banks and coordinated by Nodal Banks in each State/UT/Region with IBPS support.

   • The Interview assesses candidates’ suitability for the role based on their knowledge, skills, and overall personality.

Note: Any changes in the examination structure will be communicated through the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in). Detailed information will also be provided in the Information Handout, available for download along with the call letters from the official website.

Exam Pattern

The IBPS SO XV 2025 examination is conducted in two phases: Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. The structure varies slightly depending on the post applied for.

a. Preliminary Examination

For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari

For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer

Key Points:

• Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off marks in each test, as decided by IBPS, to qualify for the Main Examination.

• The Preliminary Exam is a screening stage, and marks obtained are not considered for the final merit list.

b. Main Examination

For Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer

For Rajbhasha Adhikari

Key Points:

• The Main Examination focuses on Professional Knowledge specific to the post applied for.

• For Rajbhasha Adhikari, the exam includes both Objective and Descriptive questions.

• Marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview are considered for the final merit list.

Important Notes

• Cut-Off Marks: IBPS determines the minimum cut-off marks for each test in both Preliminary and Main Examinations. Candidates must clear these cut-offs to advance to the next stage.

• Negative Marking: As per standard IBPS norms, there may be a penalty for wrong answers (typically 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer). Refer to the official notification for confirmation.

• Information Handout: Detailed guidelines, including the exam structure, syllabus, and other instructions, will be provided in the Information Handout, downloadable with the admit card from www.ibps.in.

• Updates: Any changes to the exam pattern or process will be communicated via the official IBPS website.

Preparation Tips

1. Understand the Syllabus: Review the syllabus for each test (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge) to focus your preparation.

2. Practice Mock Tests: Use resources like the Sarkarijobfind Test App to practice for government exams and familiarize yourself with the exam pattern.

3. Time Management: Each section in the Preliminary Exam has a fixed duration, so practice solving questions within the time limit.

4. Professional Knowledge: For the Main Exam, focus on the specific requirements of your applied post (e.g., IT, Law, Agriculture, etc.).