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IBPS SO 2024
The IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) has released the IBPS Calendar for 2024 for various exams such as IBPS SO, IBPS PO, RRB, etc. It can be anticipated that the detailed notification will be released in September 2024. As per the calendar, the IBPS has scheduled the Preliminary examination of IBPS SO 2024 for 09 November 2024. IBPS SO offers a diverse range of positions, viz:
- I.T. Officer (Scale-I)
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
To ace the IBPS SO Exam 2024, candidates need to understand the eligibility criteria, Exam Pattern, syllabus, etc. This column is provided to do so.
IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date Out
IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date has been released on the official website of IBPS with the IBPS Calendar. Candidates preparing for the IBPS SO exam must check the IBPS SO Exam Date 2024 for prelims and mains exam. IBPS SO 2024 will be released on its official website i.e. www.ibps.in. Aspirants can check the given article for IBPS SO (Specialist Officers) 2024 Eligibility criteria, Selection Process, Exam Pattern, Grade Pay, etc.
IBPS Calendar 2024 Out- Click Here to Check
IBPS SO 2024: Overview
Candidates preparing for IBPS SO 2024 can check the complete details of the IBPS SO Exam in summarized form in the following table.
IBPS SO 2024 | |
Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
Exam Name | Specialist Officer |
No. of Vacancies | To be Notified |
Participating Banks | 11 |
Selection Process | Preliminary, Mains & Interview |
Notification Date | September 2024 (Tentative) |
IBPS SO Exam Date 2024 | Prelims: 9 November 2024 Mains: 14 December 2024 |
Medium of Exam | English & Hindi |
Application Mode | Online (Only) |
Official Website | www.ibps.in |
WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
IBPS SO 2024: Important Dates
Candidates must note down the IBPS SO Exam Date 2024 for the prelims as well as the mains exam. As per the IBPS Calendar 2024, the IBPS SO Exam Date for the prelims exam is 9 November 2024 and 14 December 2024 is scheduled for the IBPS SO Mains exam.
IBPS SO 2024: Important Dates | |
IBPS SO Notification 2024 | September 2024 |
IBPS SO Online Registration 2024 | September 2024 |
IBPS SO Exam Date 2024 for Prelims Exam | 9 November 2024 |
IBPS SO Exam Date 2024 for Mains Exam | 14 December 2024 |
IBPS SO Notification 2024
IBPS SO notification is to be released on its official website i.e. www.ibps.in (the most reliable source of information) which has all the required information regarding recruitment. The prospective candidates are advised to go through the PDF and have a through understanding of the criteria before filling the application form Once published on the official website, we will provide the direct link to download the official notification PDF.
IBPS SO Notification 2024 PDF [Link Inactive]
IBPS SO 2024 Application Fees
The aspirants can check the application fees category-wise below. (Based on the previous year’s IBPS SO Notification.
IBPS SO 2024 Application Fee | |
SC/ST/PBS candidates | Rs. 175/- (including GST) |
For all other Candidates | Rs. 850/- (including GST) |
IBPS SO 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in the IBPS SO exam must check the IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria which consists of many factors which are given below.
IBPS SO Educational Qualification
The minimum Education Qualification required to apply for the IBPS SO Exam are given below:
IBPS SO Educational Qualification | |
Name of Post | (From a University/ Institution/ Board recognized by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies) |
I.T. Officer (Scale-I) |
a) 4-year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR b) Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications OR Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level |
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 4-year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering |
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. |
Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council |
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full-time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full-time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law. |
Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
Important Note:
For posts other than IT Officer Scale I: Candidates should have a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/ Language/ should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/ College/ Institute.
IBPS SO Age limit
Applicants can refer below to the minimum and maximum age limit that one should possess at the cut-off date (will be provided in pdf)
- Minimum age limit: 20 years
- Maximum age limit: 30 years
Age Relaxation of Upper Age Limit:
Category | Age Relaxation |
SCs/STs | 5 years |
OBCs | 3 years |
PwBD | 10 years |
Ex-Serviceman | 5 years |
Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
IBPS SO Nationality
A candidate must be either –
- a Citizen of India or
- a subject of Nepal or Bhutan or
- a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam.
IBPS SO 2024 Selection Process and Structure of Examination
Selection Process is divided into three phases, namely:
- Preliminary
- Mains
- Interview
a) Preliminary Exam (Phase I):
For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
English | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Total | 150 | 125 |
For the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
English | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Total | 150 | 125 |
b) Mains Examination (Phase II):
For the post of Law Office, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes
|
Total | 60 | 60 |
For the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari:
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | 30 minutes |
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | 30 minutes |
Note – There will be a negative mark of 0.25 for each question marked wrongly (in both Pre & Mains Examination)
c) Interview:
The total marks allotted for the Interview are 100.
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Main Examination for CRP SPL-XIII will subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Participating Banks and coordinated by the Nodal Banks in each State/ UT with the help of IBPS.
IBPS SO 2024 Syllabus
IBPS SO 2024 syllabus is designed separately for each post:
English | Reasoning | Quantitative Aptitude | General Awareness |
Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension Spotting Errors Sentence Improvement Sentence Correction Para Jumbles Fill in the Blanks Para/Sentence Completion
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Seating Arrangements
Puzzles Inequalities Syllogism Input-Output Data Sufficiency Blood Relations Order and Ranking Alphanumeric Series Distance and Direction Verbal Reasoning
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Number Series
Data Interpretation Simplification/ Approximation Quadratic Equation Data Sufficiency Mensuration Average Profit and Loss Ratio and Proportion Work, Time and Energy Time and Distance Probability Relations Simple and Compound Interest Permutation and Combination
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Current Affairs
Banking Awareness GK Updates Currencies Important Places Books and Authors Awards Headquarters Prime Minister Schemes Important Days
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Apart from these subjects, the candidate is required to have professional knowledge in his/her area of expertise as well. The detailed syllabus is discussed below:
Post | Subjects / Topics |
IT officer | Database Management System
Data Communication and Networking Operating System Software Engineering Data Structure Computer Organization and Microprocessor Object-Oriented Programming |
Agriculture Field Officer | Basics of Crop Production
Horticulture Seed Science Agronomy and Irrigation Agricultural Economics Agricultural Practices Soil resources Animal Husbandry Agroforestry Ecology Government Schemes |
Marketing Officer | Basics of Marketing Management
Brand Management Advertising PR Sales Retail Business Ethics Market Segmentation Market research and forecasting demand Product Life Cycle Corporate Social Responsibility Service Marketing Marketing Strategies |
Law Officer | Banking Regulations
Compliance and Legal Aspects Relevant Laws and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act Consumer Protection Act SARFAESI Act Banking Ombudsman Scheme Laws and Actions in the direct link to Banking Sector Bankers Book Evidence Act DRT Act |
HR / Personnel Officer | Human Resource Development
Business policy and strategic analysis Transnational Analysis Training and Development Recruitment and Selection Rewards and Recognition Industrial Relations Business Policy and Strategic Analysis Grievance and Conflict Management Performance Management and Appraisal |
IBPS SO Participating Banks
11 participating banks notify IBPS about the number of vacancies required for the IBPS SO post which are given below.
IBPS SO Participating Banks | ||
Bank of Baroda | Bank of India | Bank of Maharashtra |
Canara Bank | Central Bank of India | Indian Bank |
Indian Overseas Bank | Punjab National Bank | Punjab & Sind Bank |
UCO Bank | Union Bank of India |