IBPS Law Officer Exam 2025 Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & More

The IBPS RRB Law Officer has released a notification for Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) category. It is a massive recruitment drive of 13,316 total vacancies across all posts. However, candidates explicitly interested in the Law Officer post should note the limited, specialised vacancies, which were listed as 49 for Officer Scale-II (Law).

This blog explains every aspect of the IBPS RRB Law Officer 2025 recruitment process, from eligibility to preparation strategy. Let's begin

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IBPS RRB Law Officer Recruitment 2025: Detailed Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) holds the RRB recruitment exam each year to fill several posts, including specialist positions such as the Law Officer (Scale II) under the Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officer/Manager) cadre.

The selection process is concise, involving a single Mains examination followed by an interview. As a managerial role, the position offers a competitive package of approximately ₹75,000 to ₹77,000 per month.

Details	Parameters
Exam Name	IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks)
Post	Law Officer (Scale II)
Cadre	Group B Manager
Selection Process	Single Mains Exam + Interview
Approximate Monthly Salary	₹75,000 – ₹77,000 (Officer Scale-II)
Official Website	www.ibps.in

Notification for IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam Dates 2025

The official IBPS RRB 2025 (CRP RRBs XIV) notification is out, containing all details about applications, eligibility, and exam timelines.

Activity	Dates
IBPS RRB Notification 2025	31st August 2025
Online Application Starts	1st September 2025
Online Application Ends	28th September 2025
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	28th September 2025
Single Examination (Officer Scale II & III)	28th December 2025

IBPS RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2025

The 2025 drive includes 13,316 total vacancies across multiple posts. For the Law Officer (Scale II), around 48 positions are available, making it one of the most competitive categories under the specialist cadre.

IBPS RRB Law Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025

To qualify, candidates must meet age, education, and experience conditions as of the cut-off date.

1. Age Limit (As on 01.09.2025)

• Must be above 21 years and below 32 years.
• Born not earlier than 02.09.1993 and not later than 01.09.2004.
• Age relaxation applies for reserved categories (SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PWD – 10 years).

2. Educational Qualification & Experience (As on 21.09.2025)

Post	Educational Qualification	Experience
Law Officer (Scale-II Specialist Officer)	Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.	Two years as an advocate or should have worked as a Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years.

Application Process for IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam 2025

Applications are accepted online only through the official IBPS website.

1. Visit www.ibps.in and select “CRP for RRBs”.
2. Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION”.
3. Complete the registration and upload the required documents.
4. Pay the application fee online.

Application Fees:

• SC/ST/PWBD: ₹175
• General/Others: ₹850

The application window closed on 28th September 2025.

IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam Pattern 2025

The selection process comprises:

• A Single Mains Examination
• Followed by an Interview

The main exam is divided into the following categories:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Professional Knowledge (Law)	40	40	30 mins	0.25
Reasoning	40	40	30 mins	0.25
Financial Awareness	40	40	15 mins	0.25
English / Hindi Language	40	20	30 mins	0.125
Computer Knowledge	40	20	15 mins	0.125
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation	40	40	30 mins	0.25
Total	240	200	2 hours 30 mins

Note: For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question are deducted.

IBPS RRB Law Officer 2025 Syllabus

The exam includes general sections (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, etc.), but the Professional Knowledge (Law) portion is the true game-changer.

Detailed Syllabus for Professional Knowledge (Law)

• Constitutional & Administrative Law: Constitution of India, Administrative Law, and Natural Justice.
• Banking & Finance Laws: SARFAESI Act, Banking Regulation Act, FEMA 1999, Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006.
• Commercial & Contract Laws: Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Indian Contract Act 1872, Specific Relief Act 1963, Transfer of Property Act 1882.
• Corporate Law: Companies Act 2013.
• Criminal & Procedural Laws: IPC 1860, CrPC 1973, Indian Evidence Act 1872.
• Miscellaneous Topics: Law of Torts, Consumer Protection Act 2019, Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (Part I).
• Fundamentals: Jurisprudence, Interpretation of Statutes, and Latin Maxims.

Other Core Sections

• Financial Awareness: Banking reforms, SEBI, NABARD, RBI, Budget & Economic Survey, NPAs, and Asset Reconstruction.
• Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations.
• Quantitative Aptitude & DI: Percentages, Ratio-Proportion, SI & CI, Profit-Loss, Data Interpretation.

How to download the Admit Card for the IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam 2025?

IBPS releases the Admit Card for the Mains exam on its website once applications close. Candidates should regularly check www.ibps.in for updates and download links.

IBPS RRB Law Officer Result Process

The result is declared after the Single Examination. Shortlisted candidates are called for the Interview, and the final merit is based on combined scores. Here is the previous year cut-off out of 200 total marks scored by qualifying candidates to make you understand the competition level.

Category	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
Cut off	60	60	60	60	60	28.25	35.13	24.13	NA

What is the Selection Process After Result in IBPS RRB Law Officer 2025?

The recruitment for Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) has two stages:

1. Single Exam (Mains)
2. Interview

• The Nodal Regional Rural Bank organises the Interview with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
• The final merit list considers performance in both the exam and the Interview.
• Candidates must carry original documents for verification during the Interview.

Preparation Tips for IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam 2025

1. Prioritise Professional Knowledge: Focus heavily on Law-related topics.
2. Revise Statutory Laws: Go through important Acts multiple times.
3. Maintain Notes: Create short notes on key sections, maxims, and judgments.
4. Strengthen Aptitude: Dedicate time to reasoning and quantitative practice.
5. Stay Informed: Follow current financial and banking updates.
6. Timed Practice: In the final weeks, attempt full-length mocks under exam conditions.