The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the results for the Specialist Officer (SO) Prelims Exam 2025. Students who appeared for the exam can now check their results and download scorecards from the official IBPS website. This exam was held for 1007 government job posts in various banks across India.
The IBPS SO Prelims exam took place on August 30, 2025 . The result was announced on October 17, 2025 , and scorecards became available on October 23, 2025 . Candidates need their Roll Number or Application Number and Date of Birth to access their results.
Important Dates for IBPS SO 2025
Here are the key dates related to the IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment process:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Date | July 01, 2025 |
| Online Application Start | July 01, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 28, 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Date | August 22, 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August 30, 2025 |
| Prelims Result Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Prelims Scorecard Date | October 23, 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
The application fees for the IBPS SO 2025 exam were as follows:
- General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹850/-
- SC / ST / PH candidates: ₹175/-
Candidates paid the fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Age Limit and Total Posts
As of August 01, 2025 , candidates needed to be:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
The recruitment aimed to fill a total of 1007 posts across different specialist officer roles.
IBPS SO Eligibility and Vacancy Details
The IBPS SO exam covers various specialist roles. Here is a breakdown of posts and their basic eligibility criteria:
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility (Key Requirement) |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer | 203 | Bachelor’s Degree (B Level Certificate OR Engineering in CS/IT/Electronics) OR Master’s Degree. |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 310 | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Agriculture) OR equivalent. |
| Rajbasha Adhikari | 78 | Master’s Degree in Hindi (English as a subject in Degree) OR Master’s Degree in Sanskrit (Hindi and English as subjects in Degree). |
| Law Officer | 56 | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (3 or 5 years) and enrolled with Bar Council. |
| HR / Personal Officer | 10 | Master’s Degree / PG Diploma in Personnel Management / HR / Labour Law, etc. |
| Marketing Officer (MO) | 350 | Master’s Degree / PG Diploma in Marketing / PGDBA / PGDM, etc. |
For full details on eligibility, candidates must check the official IBPS Specialist Officer SO Notification 2025.
IBPS SO Salary 2025
Selected candidates for IBPS Specialist Officer posts receive a salary based on the pay scale of ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 . They also receive other allowances as per government rules.
Selection Process for IBPS SO
The selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer posts includes several stages:
- Preliminary Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Download IBPS SO Prelims Result and Scorecard
To check your IBPS Specialist Officer SO Prelims Result 2025 and download your scorecard, follow these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in
- Look for the link that says “IBPS Specialist Officer SO Prelims Result 2025” or “Download Prelims Score Card”. Click on it.
- A new page will open. Enter your Roll Number or Application Number .
- Enter your Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY format).
- Click on the “Submit” or “Login” button.
- Your result or scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the scorecard. It is good to print a copy for your records.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IBPS website for updates on the Mains Exam date and other important information.