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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025 under CRP SPL-XV, which includes vacancies for IT Officer (Scale I). This recruitment drive invites applications from eligible candidates to fill posts in various Public Sector Banks through a Common Recruitment Process (CRP).

This blog post provides complete details for aspiring candidates seeking to apply for the IBPS IT Officer Recruitment 2025, including eligibility, important dates, selection process, salary, and more — strictly based on the official notification.

Overview

  • Recruiting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
  • Exam Name: CRP SPL-XV (IBPS Specialist Officer Exam)
  • Post Name: IT Officer (Scale I)
  • Participating Banks: 11 Public Sector Banks
  • Mode of Application: Online
  • Mode of Exam: Online (Preliminary & Main)

Important Dates

Event Date
Online Registration Starts 01 August 2024
Last Date to Apply 21 August 2024
Download Prelims Admit Card December 2024
Online Preliminary Exam 9 November 2024
Result of Preliminary Exam November 2024 (tentative)
Download Main Exam Call Letter December 2024
Online Main Examination 14 December 2024
Provisional Allotment April 2025

Vacancy Details (IT Officer Scale I)

The total number of vacancies for IT Officer (Scale I) will be published on the IBPS website under the “CRP Specialist Officers” section. Category-wise breakup will be made available by the participating banks at a later stage.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as on 21.08.2024)

Post Name Educational Qualification
IT Officer (Scale I) 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in CS/IT/ECE/E&T OR
Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level certification

Accepted Degrees:

  • BE / B.Tech in:
    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology
    • Electronics and Telecommunication
    • Electronics & Communication
    • Electronics & Instrumentation
  • Post Graduate in Computer Applications / Computer Science / IT
  • Graduate + DOEACC ‘B’ level certification

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2024)

Criteria Age Range
General Category 20 to 30 years

Age Relaxation

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
PwBD 10 years
Ex-Servicemen 5 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years

Salary and Pay Structure

  • Basic Pay: ₹36,000 per month (approx.)
  • Gross Salary with Allowances: ₹52,000 – ₹55,000/month (varies by bank and city)
  • Includes DA, HRA, Special Allowance, and other perks as per bank rules.

Selection Process

The selection process includes three phases:

  1. Preliminary Exam (Objective)
  2. Main Exam (Profession-specific)
  3. Interview

Final selection will be based on Main Exam + Interview scores.

Application Fee

Category Fee Amount (₹)
SC/ST/PwBD ₹175/-
General/OBC/EWS ₹850/-

Step-by-step Guide to Apply

  1. Visit the official website: www.ibps.in
  2. Click on “CRP Specialist Officers”
  3. Register using a valid email ID and phone number
  4. Fill the application form with correct academic and personal details
  5. Upload:
    • Photograph
    • Signature
    • Thumb impression
    • Handwritten declaration
  6. Pay the required application fee online
  7. Submit and download the application form for future reference

Documents Required

  • Scanned Photograph & Signature
  • Left Thumb Impression
  • Handwritten Declaration
  • Educational Certificates
  • Caste/Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  • Valid ID Proof

Contract Terms

This is a regular full-time position in a participating Public Sector Bank. Upon final allotment, candidates will be on probation, typically for 2 years, depending on the bank’s policy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS IT Officer Recruitment 2025?
A: 21st August 2024.

Q2. Can final-year students apply?
A: No, educational qualification must be complete as of 21.08.2024.

Q3. Is there any sectional cutoff?
A: Yes, each section must be cleared as per IBPS norms.

Q4. Is work experience required?
A: No, experience is not mandatory for Scale I officers.

Q5. Is there negative marking?
A: Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.