IBPS Specialist Officer SO 15th Pre Result with Marks 2025
Important Dates & Result Timeline
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Online Preliminary Exam Date | (Approx.) December 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam Result Status Declared | October 30, 2025 (Available) |
| Pre Score Card / Individual Marks Available | November 05, 2025 (Expected) |
| Mains Exam Admit Card Release | December 2025 / January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam Date | January 2026 |
| Total Posts (Approx.) | 3000+ Posts (Across Participating Banks) |
Recruitment Overview & Specialist Posts
The Preliminary Exam Result status has been declared for the Specialist Officer (SO) XV recruitment. This examination serves as the first filter for candidates aspiring to specialized roles in various Public Sector Banks.
Specialist Officer Posts Covered:
- I.T. Officer (Scale I): Requires a 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, etc.
- Agricultural Field Officer (AFO - Scale I): Requires a 4-year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, etc.
- Law Officer (Scale I): Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB).
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): Requires a Graduate Degree and a full-time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labor Law.
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): Requires a Graduate Degree and a full-time MMS (Marketing)/MBA (Marketing)/full-time PGDBA/PGDBM with specialization in Marketing.
Key Examination Phases:
- Examination Name: Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XV).
- Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
- Result Status: Preliminary Exam Result Declared. Successful candidates are provisionally shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
- Next Stage: Mains Examination, followed by a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Detailed Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The IBPS SO selection process consists of three distinct phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Phase I: Preliminary Examination Pattern (Qualifying)
The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature. Candidates must clear the cut-off in each section as well as the overall cut-off. The structure varies slightly for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari roles.
For I.T., AFO, HR/Personnel, and Marketing Officer:
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Time/Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
Note: Only the marks obtained in Reasoning and Quant are considered for the Prelims merit list for these posts.
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Time/Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
Phase II: Main Examination Pattern
The Mains examination is the most critical stage, as its scores (converted to a 80:20 ratio with Interview) determine the final selection. It focuses entirely on Professional Knowledge.
For All Specialist Officer Posts (Except Rajbhasha Adhikari):
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
For Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Subject | Type | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | Objective | 45 | 60 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 2 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
Detailed Steps to Check Pre Result & Score Card
- Visit Official IBPS Website: Navigate directly to the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection's official website at www.ibps.in.
- Select SO Link: On the homepage, locate and click the link for "Click Here to Apply/View CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XV)".
- Access Result Portal: Find the notification link titled "Click Here to View Your Preliminary Examination Result Status for CRP SPL-XV".
- Login Credentials: Use the login portal to enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and your Password / Date of Birth (in DD-MM-YY format).
- Check Status: Your result will be displayed, indicating whether you are "Qualified" or "Not Qualified" for the Mains Examination.
- Score Card Download: The detailed Score Card (showing sectional and overall marks/cutoffs) is expected to be released separately, approximately 5-7 days after the result status, around November 05, 2025. Use the separate link provided by IBPS on that date.
Important Resources & Links:
| Check Preliminary Exam Result Status | Click Here |
| Download Score Card / Marks (Link Active Soon) | Click Here |
| Download Information Handout (Mains Exam Preparation) | Click Here |
| Official IBPS Website | Click Here |
| Detailed Notification (Syllabus Reference) | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the IBPS SO Pre Result declared?
The Preliminary Exam Result status for IBPS SO XV 2025 was declared on October 30, 2025.
When will the score card / marks be released?
The detailed score card, including sectional and overall marks and cutoffs, is expected to be released on the IBPS website on or around November 05, 2025. A separate link will be provided for this.
What is the next stage for successful candidates?
Candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary Exam are eligible to appear for the Mains Examination, which is the next mandatory step in the selection process, tentatively scheduled for January 2026.
Is the Preliminary Exam score counted in the final merit list?
No, the Preliminary Exam is only qualifying in nature. Final merit is determined based on the combined performance in the Mains Examination and the Personal Interview.