Are you planning to apply for the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam in 2025? If yes, this blog post is for you! Here, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to fill out the IBPS SO application form correctly, ensuring you avoid mistakes.
IBPS SO 2025: At a Glance
Here’s a quick overview of the IBPS SO 2025 exam:
- Organization Name: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Post Name: Specialist Officer (SO)
- Exam Level: National
- Total Vacancies: 1007
- Application Mode: Online
- Registration Dates: July 1 to July 21, 2024
- Exam Mode: Online
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: July 21, 2024
- Preliminary Exam: August 30, 2025
- Main Exam: November 9, 2025
Salary: The basic pay is ₹48,480, along with other allowances.
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview
Things You Need Before Filling the Form
Before filling the form, make sure you have these ready:
- Signed photograph
- Signature
- Handwritten declaration
- 10th-grade mark sheet
Guidelines for Photo and Signature
Photo:
- Passport-size photo with a white background.
- Dimensions: 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (200 × 230 pixels).
- File size: 20 KB to 50 KB.
- Wear light-colored clothes.
Signature:
- Sign on white paper with a black pen.
- File size: 10 KB to 20 KB.
- Dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels.
- Signature should not be in capital letters.
Left Thumb Impression:
- Use black or blue ink.
- File size: 20 KB to 50 KB.
- Dimensions: 240 × 240 pixels.
- If the left thumb is unavailable, use the right thumb or fingers.
Handwritten Declaration:
- File size: 50 KB to 100 KB.
- Write on white paper with a black pen.
- Do not write in capital letters.
- Dimensions: 800 × 400 pixels.
Format of the declaration:
“I, [Your Name], hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
10th Mark Sheet:
- Must be in PDF format.
- File size should not exceed 500 KB.
How to Fill the Form: Step-by-Step
- Visit the IBPS official website.
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officer.”
- Click on “Apply Online.”
- Click on “Click here for New Registration.”
- Fill in basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Enter the security code.
- Click “Save & Next.”
- Upload your photo and signature. You can also use a webcam for the photo.
- Click “Next.”
- Select your post, category, and other details.
- Choose your exam center state and city.
- Enter your ID proof details (e.g., Aadhaar card number).
- Fill in personal details like date of birth, gender, and marital status.
- Enter your address.
- Click “Validate Your Details.” Correct any errors if found.
- Click “Save & Next.”
- Provide your education and work experience details.
- Select your preferred languages.
- Click “Validate Your Details,” then “Save & Next.”
- Select your preferred banks in order of priority.
- Click “Save & Next.”
- Review your entire form. If everything is correct, click “I Agree” and then “Complete Registration.”
- Upload your left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and 10th mark sheet.
- Enter the security code and click “Save & Next.”
- Pay the fee using debit/credit card, net banking, or QR code.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully submitted your IBPS SO 2025 application.
Important Reminders
- Avoid mistakes while filling the form.
- Keep all required documents ready.
- Ensure photo and signature meet size and format guidelines.
- Submit the form before the last date.
Need Help?
If you face any issues while filling the form, feel free to ask in the comments.
Best of luck!

My name is Shree and I am an Content writer and SSC aspirant. Whenever any vacancy was announced by the government, many of my friends had a lot of trouble finding the notification, then I started this blog so that people could get all the information easily.