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IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Qualification, Age Limit & Relaxation
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jul 01, 2025 11:30 AM IST | #IBPS SO
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) determined IBPS SO 2025 eligibility criteria for those candidates who wish to appear for the exam. The authorities prescribe the IBPS SO eligibility 2025 for I.T. Officer (Scale-I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Marketing Officer (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I) in the official notification.
Candidates must be eligible on all grounds to apply for the IBPS SO exam. The eligibility criteria is determined on the basis of the nationality, age, and education qualification of the candidates. As per IBPS Specialist Officer eligibility criteria, candidates between 20 to 30 years of age can fill the application form. All those candidates who fill the application successfully will be issued the IBPS SO admit card. To know more about IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2025, read the article below
IBPS SO Posts
The authorities will specify the eligibility criteria of IBPS SO 2025 for the following posts:
I.T. Officer (Scale-I)
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Law Officer (Scale I)
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of IBPS SO 2025 on the basis of :
Nationality
Age
Education Qualification
IBPS SO 2025 Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India, or
A subject of Bhutan, Nepal or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India prior to January 1, 1962 with an intention to settle permanently/a person of Indian origin who migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Kenya, Zambia Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with an intention of settling permanently India, provided they have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
IBPS SO 2025 Age Limit
Candidates can check the IBPS SO age limit below:
Lower Age Limit - 20 years
Upper Age Limit - 30 Years
However, the candidates belonging to the reserved category are given certain age relaxation on upper age limit. The table below contains the age relaxations given to each reserved category candidate who is planning to appear for IBPS SO 2025 exam.
IBPS SO 2025 Age Relaxation
Category | Age relaxation |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
PWD candidates | 10 years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Jammu & Kashmir domiciled candidates (January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989) | 5 years |
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2025 on the basis of Education
Candidates must be eligible on the basis of their educational qualification from a University/ Institution recognized by Government of India/ approved by Government Regulatory Bodies. Candidates must have a degree as per the post they apply for. The table below contains the IBPS SO qualification post-wise.
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IBPS SO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Posts | Required Qualification |
I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation
|
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 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) |
|
Law Officer (Scale I) |
|
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. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will the IBPS SO application form be released?
The IBPS SO 2025 application form has been released on July 1, 2025 on the official website - ibps.in.
2. When will the IBPS SO prelims exam be conducted?
The IBPS SO 2025 exam for prelims will be conducted on August 30, 2025 and the IBPS SO mains exam will be condcuted on November 9, 2025.
3. What is the age criteria to be eligible to fill the IBPS SO 2025 application form?
All the candidates who are between the age group of 20-30, will be able to apply for IBPS SO 2025.
4. What is the minimum qualification for IBPS SO?
For various posts of IBPS SO, the academic qualification varies. Candidates must thoroughly check the IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2025 and then proceed to fill the application form.
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Have a question related to IBPS SO ?
Hello,
Yes, you are likely eligible for the IBPS SO IT exam. Because you completed your bachelor of technology degree in industrial IOT with a minor in CS, which is an important department for this exam. Also, you meet all eligibility criteria for this examination.
I hope it resolves your query!!
Rahul Mandal 27 July,2025
I have also same doubt as I am also from industrial ioT but ibps not mentioned any degree or related field confuse should i preper or not if got ans please let me know
Ycyc Fufuf6fu 27 July,2025
Yes, with a PGDM in Finance, you are likely eligible to apply for the IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) exam for the Finance Officer position in 2025, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria.
IBPS SO Eligibility:
The IBPS SO exam recruits Specialist Officers for various positions in participating banks.
Finance Officer Eligibility:
For the Finance Officer (Scale I) position, IBPS typically specifies a graduate degree with a post-graduate qualification or diploma in Finance or a related field.
PGDM in Finance:
Your PGDM in Finance likely meets the required post-graduate qualification criteria.
Other Criteria:
Ensure you also meet the age limit (typically between 20-30 years, with relaxations for certain categories) and any other specific requirements mentioned in the official IBPS SO notification.
Check the Notification:
Always refer to the official IBPS notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information on eligibility criteria, including specific requirements for each post.
sadafreen356 03 April,2025
Yes, you are eligible to apply for the IBPS SO HR Personnel role with your MBA in HRM from DDCE Utkal University. The eligibility criteria require a degree in HR or a related field from a recognized university, which you meet with your qualification.
Ankit 22 January,2025
Hello,
To be eligible for the IBPS SO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer) exam under the general category, candidates typically need to be within the age range of 20 to 30 years as of a specific cutoff date , which is generally defined in the notification for that exam cycle.
Born on May 20, 1995, you would be 29 years old in 2024. If the cutoff date falls within that year and the upper age limit remains at 30 years, you would still be eligible to apply under the general category for that cycle .
To know more details about eligibility criteria, visit : https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-so-eligibility
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 12 November,2024
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