IPPB Specialist Officer Vacancy 2024-25 Notification & Exam Date : India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has announced the IPPB SO Exam Date 2025 for 68 Specialist Officer (SO-IT) posts in the Information Technology (IT) and Information Security departments. The online written exam is scheduled for 14th February 2025. Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for an interview.
IPPB SO IT Notification 2024-25
The IPPB SO Notification 2024-25 has been released under Advt. No.: IPPB/HR/CO/RECT./2024-25/04. It provides details about the eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and vacancy details.
IPPB Specialist Officer Vacancy 2024-25 Notification & Exam Date
To apply for the IPPB SO IT Recruitment 2024-25, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Engineering Degree in IT or Computer Science. The recruitment is for Specialist Officer (SO) IT posts in Scales I, II, and III on a regular or contract basis in the Department of Information Technology and Information Security. The selection process includes a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates who clear both stages will be considered for the final selection.
| Organization | India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO-IT) |
| Vacancies | 68 |
| Exam Date | 14th February 2025 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam & Interview |
| Salary | Up to ₹2,25,937/- per month |
| Official Website | https://www.ippbonline.com |
Important Dates: IPPB SO Exam 2025
| Events | Dates |
| Apply Online Starts | 21st December 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th January 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | 6th February 2025 |
| Exam Date | 14th February 2025 |
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IPPB SO Vacancy 2024-25
Total 68 vacancies have been released, divided into Regular and Contractual posts.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
| Assistant Manager IT (JMGS-I) | 33 | 08 | 05 | 06 | 02 | 54 |
| Manager IT (MMGS-II) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| Senior Manager IT (MMGS-III) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Total (Regular Basis) | 37 | 10 | 05 | 06 | 03 | 61 |
| Contractual Vacancies | 04 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
| Grand Total | 41 | 12 | 06 | 06 | 03 | 68 |
IPPB SO Recruitment 2024-25 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the Specialist Officer (SO) IT posts under the IPPB Specialist Officers IT Recruitment 2024 should first check their eligibility. The eligibility criteria include age limits and required educational qualifications. Before submitting their application, candidates must ensure they meet the specified requirements. The detailed eligibility criteria are provided below for reference.
Age Limit
The age limit for IPPB SO IT Recruitment 2024 varies depending on the specific post. A detailed breakdown of the age criteria for Specialist Officer (SO) posts is provided in the table below. Candidates from reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and PWD will receive age relaxation as per government rules.
Education Qualification
For Regular Posts, candidates must have:
- A B.E./B.Tech. degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, or Electronics & Instrumentation. OR
- A Postgraduate degree in any of the above-mentioned fields.
For Contractual Posts, candidates must have:
- A B.Sc. degree in Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, or IT. OR
- A B.Tech/B.E. degree in Electronics, IT, or Computer Science. OR
- An M.Sc. degree in Electronics, Physics, Applied Electronics, Computer Science, or IT.
- For specialized roles like Cyber Security Specialist, professional certifications like CISSP, CISA, or CEH are preferred.
IPPB SO Recruitment 2024-25 Selection Process
Candidates need to clear two stages to get selected for the IPPB Specialist Officer posts. First, they must qualify for the written examination, and their marks will be normalized. Based on their performance, they will be shortlisted for the interview round. Additionally, the bank may conduct extra assessments like group discussions or other tests, depending on the job requirements.
- Written Exam
- Interview
IPPB SO Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee while submitting the India Post Payments Bank Recruitment 2024-25 application form. The fee can only be paid online using Net Banking, credit card, or debit card.
IPPB SO Salary 2024-25
| Post | Basic Pay | Approx. Monthly Salary |
| Assistant Manager | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 | ₹1,40,398/- |
| Manager | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 | ₹1,77,146/- |
| Senior Manager | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 | ₹2,25,937/- |