IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

SYLLABUS:

Syllabus for IBPS Specialist officer Mains is given below:

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

SYLLABUS:

Syllabus for IBPS Specialist officer Mains is given below:

Recommended Books:

For IT Officer:

For Law Officer: 

For HR Specialist:

For Agricultural Officer:

For Marketing Officer:

For Rajbhasha Adhikari:

IMPORTANT LINKS-

1. For Official Website- Click here

2. For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

Exam Pattern:

IBPS SO Main Examination shall be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test. IBPS SO Main Examination shall consist of total 47 questions and total 60 Marks for post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari and the total duration of examination shall be 60 Minutes. For post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer exam there will be 60 questions of 60 marks and the time duration allotted will be 45 minutes. The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:

For the post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari there will be 45 questions which will be of multiple type of question (MCQ) of related professional knowledge and 2 Descriptive type of questions which will also be related to the professional knowledge.

For the Post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari:

For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:

For the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer there will be only 60 questions which will be of multiple type of question (MCQ) of related professional knowledge and there will be no Descriptive type of questions.

Mode Of Examination:

Both Objective type and Descriptive Type Test will be held as a Computer Based Test.

Medium Of Examination:

Both the exams will be conduct in Hindi & English Language.

Marking Scheme Highlights:

1. For each wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

Normalisation of Score:

The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using equi- percentile method.

1. First, the percentile rank of the students for each shift of the exam is calculated using the formula given below -

Percentile Rank of the Cadidates = ( ( Total Students In a Shift -  Rank of Candidates in the Shift) / ( Total Students in a Shift) ) X 100

2. After that, based on the number of available vacancies, a cut-off percentile rank is decided.

3. Based on this cut-off score, candidates are shortlisted for the next phase of the recruitment process.

Note :- Scores up to two

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

Exam Pattern:

IBPS SO Main Examination shall be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test. IBPS SO Main Examination shall consist of total 47 questions and total 60 Marks for post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari and the total duration of examination shall be 60 Minutes. For post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer exam there will be 60 questions of 60 marks and the time duration allotted will be 45 minutes. The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:

For the post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari there will be 45 questions which will be of multiple type of question (MCQ) of related professional knowledge and 2 Descriptive type of questions which will also be related to the professional knowledge.

For the Post of Raj Bhasha Adhikari:

For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:

For the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer there will be only 60 questions which will be of multiple type of question (MCQ) of related professional knowledge and there will be no Descriptive type of questions.

Mode Of Examination:

Both Objective type and Descriptive Type Test will be held as a Computer Based Test.

Medium Of Examination:

Both the exams will be conduct in Hindi & English Language.

Marking Scheme Highlights:

1. For each wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

Normalisation of Score:

The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using equi- percentile method.

1. First, the percentile rank of the students for each shift of the exam is calculated using the formula given below -

Percentile Rank of the Cadidates = ( ( Total Students In a Shift -  Rank of Candidates in the Shift) / ( Total Students in a Shift) ) X 100

2. After that, based on the number of available vacancies, a cut-off percentile rank is decided.

3. Based on this cut-off score, candidates are shortlisted for the next phase of the recruitment process.

Note :- Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations.

FAST FACTS:

NOTE:

To be eligible for the IBPS SO Main Examination, candidates need to qualify the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination with the required cut- off as decided by IBPS authority.

An adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.

IMPORTANT LINKS-

1. For Official Website- Click here

2. For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Candidates willing to apply for IBPS SO Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility IBPS SO Examination (CRP SPL-XI) are decided by the conduction body itself.

The candidate’s eligibility for IBPS SO Examination (CRP SPL-XI) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations 

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality:

A candidate must be either -

 A Citizen of India or

A subject of Nepal or

A subject of Bhutan or

A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling 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 (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, Provided that a candidate belonging to categorise (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit:

The Age of a candidate shall be minimum 20 years and maximum 30 Years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Limit:

Educational Qualifications:

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Candidates willing to apply for IBPS SO Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility IBPS SO Examination (CRP SPL-XI) are decided by the conduction body itself.

The candidate’s eligibility for IBPS SO Examination (CRP SPL-XI) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations 

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality:

A candidate must be either -

 A Citizen of India or

A subject of Nepal or

A subject of Bhutan or

A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling 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 (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, Provided that a candidate belonging to categorise (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit:

The Age of a candidate shall be minimum 20 years and maximum 30 Years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Limit:

Educational Qualifications:

Note:

1. Qualification should be  from a University recognised by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.

2. The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online. The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60% and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.

3. Candidates can apply for only one post. Multiple applications will be summarily rejected. 

Eligibility Highlights:

IMPORTANT LINKS-

1. For Official Website- Click here

2. For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

IMPORTANT DATES:

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

IMPORTANT DATES:

IMPORTANT LINKS-

1. For Official Website- Click here

2. For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

ANALYSIS:

Examination Analysis 2022:

The Post wise important questions that were asked in the IBPS SO Mains 2022 exams are as follows: 

Rajbhasha Adhikari:

1- Hindi to English & English to Hindi Translation blogs 

2- Rajbhasha Adhiniyam 

3- Vakya mein truti (Error Detection) 

4- Unseen Passage 

5- Cloze Test 

5- Miscellaneous 

IT Officer:

1- Networking 

2- Data Structure 

3- Operating Systems 

4- Data Communication 

5- DBMS 

6- Computer Architecture 

7- Computer Security 

8- Logic Gates 

9- C Language 

10- Software Engineering 

11- Discrete Mathematics 

12- Half Adder 

Marketing Officer:

1- Segmentation 

2- Strategic Planning 

3- Finance 

4- Abbreviations 

5- Brand Equity 

6- Product vertical integration

7- Strategic Units 

Law Officer:

1- Code of Criminal Procedure commonly called Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

2- Code of Civil Procedure, and Indian Penal Code. 

3- Citizenship Amendment Act

4- Money Laundering

5- Competition Act.

6- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

7- Arbitration

8- Banking regulation.

9- Stamp Act

10- Partnership act

11- Logical Legal Reasoning 

Agriculture Field Officer:

1- PM Fasal Bima Yojana 

2- Agriculture Engg implements subsidies

3- Greenhouse Gas Classification 

4- Nutrient related 

5- MSP of Wheat and Rice 

6- Plant pathology 

7- Production Data on Horticulture 

8- Question associated with NABARD 

9- Critical Irrigation Stages 

10- Water sensitive crops 

Overall Analysis:

IBPS Specialist Officer Mains Analysis 2020-2021:

IBPS Specialist Officer Prelims Exam has been conducted on January 24, 2021.

IT Officer:

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IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

ANALYSIS:

Examination Analysis 2022:

The Post wise important questions that were asked in the IBPS SO Mains 2022 exams are as follows: 

Rajbhasha Adhikari:

1- Hindi to English & English to Hindi Translation blogs 

2- Rajbhasha Adhiniyam 

3- Vakya mein truti (Error Detection) 

4- Unseen Passage 

5- Cloze Test 

5- Miscellaneous 

IT Officer:

1- Networking 

2- Data Structure 

3- Operating Systems 

4- Data Communication 

5- DBMS 

6- Computer Architecture 

7- Computer Security 

8- Logic Gates 

9- C Language 

10- Software Engineering 

11- Discrete Mathematics 

12- Half Adder 

Marketing Officer:

1- Segmentation 

2- Strategic Planning 

3- Finance 

4- Abbreviations 

5- Brand Equity 

6- Product vertical integration

7- Strategic Units 

Law Officer:

1- Code of Criminal Procedure commonly called Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

2- Code of Civil Procedure, and Indian Penal Code. 

3- Citizenship Amendment Act

4- Money Laundering

5- Competition Act.

6- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

7- Arbitration

8- Banking regulation.

9- Stamp Act

10- Partnership act

11- Logical Legal Reasoning 

Agriculture Field Officer:

1- PM Fasal Bima Yojana 

2- Agriculture Engg implements subsidies

3- Greenhouse Gas Classification 

4- Nutrient related 

5- MSP of Wheat and Rice 

6- Plant pathology 

7- Production Data on Horticulture 

8- Question associated with NABARD 

9- Critical Irrigation Stages 

10- Water sensitive crops 

Overall Analysis:

IBPS Specialist Officer Mains Analysis 2020-2021:

IBPS Specialist Officer Prelims Exam has been conducted on January 24, 2021.

IT Officer:

The level of the exam was Moderate to Difficult. The Questions asked from the topics are given below:

Marketing Officer:

1. The level of the exam was Moderate.

2. The overall good attempts are 40-45.

The Topics from which questions are asked for the mains exam is given below:

Agriculture Field Officer:

The level of the exam of Agricultural Field Officer was Easy to Moderate. The questions were mainly asked from the following areas:

1. Horticulture

2. Entomology

3. Livestock and Breeds

4. Sericulture

5. Bee Keeping

Law Officer:

The level of the exam was Moderate to Difficult. Topics from which questions are asked for the mains exam is given below:

Rajbhasha Adhikari:

The level of the exam was moderate. Topics from which questions are asked for the mains exam is given below:

IBPS SO Final Cut-Off 2020-21:

IMPORTANT LINKS-

1. For Official Website- Click here

2. For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

OVERVIEW:

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Selection of candidates is done in three phases-prelims, mains, and personal interview.

Selection Process:

IBPS SO Examination is divided into three main stages:

1. Preliminary Exam

2. Mains Exam

3. Personal Interview

Tips And Tricks:

1. It is recommended that you read all notices thoroughly before beginning your preparation such as Important dates, exam events.

2. Prepare an effective exam study strategy, ensuring that all subjects are given equal priority. Spare some time for rest and leisure activities in between your preparations.

3. The traditional method of learning and studying might become tedious, and you may lose interest in your studies. Other learning approaches such as flashcards, flowcharts, and other visual aids are recommended.

4. When it comes to examinations, it is best to avoid procrastination and worry. Overthinking can lead to overly high levels of dread and anxiety, which can sabotage your preparedness.

5. It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.

IBPS SO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

FAQ Related To Exam Background:

FAQ Related To Exam Duration And Pattern:

FAQ Related To Exam Result:

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

OVERVIEW:

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Selection of candidates is done in three phases-prelims, mains, and personal interview.

Selection Process:

IBPS SO Examination is divided into three main stages:

1. Preliminary Exam

2. Mains Exam

3. Personal Interview

Tips And Tricks:

1. It is recommended that you read all notices thoroughly before beginning your preparation such as Important dates, exam events.

2. Prepare an effective exam study strategy, ensuring that all subjects are given equal priority. Spare some time for rest and leisure activities in between your preparations.

3. The traditional method of learning and studying might become tedious, and you may lose interest in your studies. Other learning approaches such as flashcards, flowcharts, and other visual aids are recommended.

4. When it comes to examinations, it is best to avoid procrastination and worry. Overthinking can lead to overly high levels of dread and anxiety, which can sabotage your preparedness.

5. It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.

IBPS SO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

FAQ Related To Exam Background:

FAQ Related To Exam Duration And Pattern:

FAQ Related To Exam Result:

IMPORTANT LINKS-

1. For Official Website- Click here

2. For Official Notification- Click here

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

OVERVIEW:

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

JOB PROFILE:

Based on the performance, the Specialist officer attains promotions. There are internal Interviews and promotional exams which are conducted at regular intervals of time to provide a better career prospects to its employees. Given is the hierarchy that is followed in the case of Specialist Officer.

Scale 1 – Officer / Assistant Manager

Scale 2 – Manager

Scale 3 – Senior Manager

Scale 4 – Chief Manager

Scale 5 – Asst. General Manager

Scale 6 – Deputy General Manager

Scale 7 – General Manager

Job Responsbilities:

The job profile for each post under IBPS SO is based on the specialization a candidate opts for. Given below is the job profile for each post under IBPS SO in brief:

1. IT Officer – Responsible for the online portals, Core Banking Systems, saving the Softwares and online applications from cybercrime and managing any technical glitch in the system of the Organisation.

2. Agricultural Officer – Mainly responsible for the rural field projects managed by the Bank and coordinating with NABARD and other rural development Organisations.

3. Marketing Officer – Emphasizing on the sales and marketing activities of the Banking Organisation.

4. Law Officer – All legal activities are to be taken care of by the Law Officer.  All rules and guidelines as mentioned by RBI must be followed.

5. HR/ Personnel Officer – Coordinating with employees, evaluating the performance of an employee and working for the welfare of employees.

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari – Promoting the official languages is one of the most important responsibilities of a Rajbhasha Adhikari.

Salary Structure:

IBPS SO Pay Scale is - 23,700/- to 42,021/- The IBPS SO Salary will also be revised once the 11th Bipartite Settlement is completely implemented. Employees can expect an increment of 40% in the basic pay of IBPS SO salary.

The IBPS Specialist Officer Salary details for various posts are given below:

Perks And Additional Benefits:

The allowances and perks in the IBPS SO Salary are given below:

SAILENT FEATURES:

IBPS SO Mains Examination 2024: Latest Update

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has Released the IBPS SO Exam 2024 Notification with the Aim Of Filling 896 Vacancies, on 01- 08- 2024, Last Date for Online Application was 28- 08- 2024, The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09- 11- 2024 ( Tentative ). After declaring the Result of the Preliminary exam, IBPS will conduct the SO Main exam on 14 -12 -2024 ( Tentative ).

OVERVIEW:

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

JOB PROFILE:

Based on the performance, the Specialist officer attains promotions. There are internal Interviews and promotional exams which are conducted at regular intervals of time to provide a better career prospects to its employees. Given is the hierarchy that is followed in the case of Specialist Officer.

Scale 1 – Officer / Assistant Manager

Scale 2 – Manager

Scale 3 – Senior Manager

Scale 4 – Chief Manager

Scale 5 – Asst. General Manager

Scale 6 – Deputy General Manager

Scale 7 – General Manager

Job Responsbilities:

The job profile for each post under IBPS SO is based on the specialization a candidate opts for. Given below is the job profile for each post under IBPS SO in brief:

1. IT Officer – Responsible for the online portals, Core Banking Systems, saving the Softwares and online applications from cybercrime and managing any technical glitch in the system of the Organisation.

2. Agricultural Officer – Mainly responsible for the rural field projects managed by the Bank and coordinating with NABARD and other rural development Organisations.

3. Marketing Officer – Emphasizing on the sales and marketing activities of the Banking Organisation.

4. Law Officer – All legal activities are to be taken care of by the Law Officer.  All rules and guidelines as mentioned by RBI must be followed.

5. HR/ Personnel Officer – Coordinating with employees, evaluating the performance of an employee and working for the welfare of employees.

6. Rajbhasha Adhikari – Promoting the official languages is one of the most important responsibilities of a Rajbhasha Adhikari.

Salary Structure:

IBPS SO Pay Scale is - 23,700/- to 42,021/- The IBPS SO Salary will also be revised once the 11th Bipartite Settlement is completely implemented. Employees can expect an increment of 40% in the basic pay of IBPS SO salary.

The IBPS Specialist Officer Salary details for various posts are given below:

Perks And Additional Benefits:

The allowances and perks in the IBPS SO Salary are given below:

SAILENT FEATURES:

IMPORTANT DATES:

The schedule of events is as follows:

HOW TO APPLY:

The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.

The steps to apply online for IBPS SO exam are given below:

1. Registration: To apply for IBPS SO, the candidates will need to register on the official website of IBPS To register, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of IBPS and click on the link at the top of the page- ‘Click here to apply online for CRP SPL X’. After clicking on it, a registration page shall open. Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab to begin your registration process.

Step 2: For registration, provide all basic information such as Name, Address, Email ID, Mobile Number, Date of Birth and Gender, etc.

Step 3: After completion of registration, a provisional registration number and password will be generated. Candidates need to safely keep them as these will be used as login credentials in future.

2. Upload Photo, Signature, Left thumb impression and Declaration: To do this, login again using their registration number and password. After that, they need to upload following documents.

3. Fill in details: After successfully uploading the above-mentioned documents, candidates have to enter their details in the next section. Here they have to mention their educational qualification, post preferences etc.

4. IBPS SO application fee payment: The next step of IBPS SO registration is payment of application fee. After furnishing details in the last step, click on 'save and continue' to proceed to fee payment window. There are various options available for online payment; they can pay by using Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ Master Card/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.

5. Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take four printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of IBPS SO application fees. Candidates must keep this acknowledgment page till the admission process is over. 

Exam Centres:

The list of IBPS SO test cities for the mains exam is given below.

ADMIT CARD:

IBPS SO Admit Card is released separately for Prelims, Mains and Interview. The steps to download IBPS SO admit card are given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Click the 'Admit Card' link on the home page.

Step 3: In the login panel, enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

Step 4: IBPS SO admit card appears on the screen.

Step 5: Download the admit card and take its printout.

RESULT:

The IBPS SO Result will be released after each phase of the exam has been successfully conducted. A cumulative score of the mains exam and the interview process is considered to prepare the final merit list of selected students. The Prelims exam is of qualifying nature to shortlist candidates for Mains Exam.

The steps to download the scorecard are given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Click on the link for downloading the scorecard.

Step 3: Enter login credentials such as registration no/ roll no and password/ DOB.

Step 4: IBPS SO scorecard appears on the screen.

Step 5: Download the scorecard and take its printout.

IMPORTANT LINKS-

1. For Official Website- Click here

2. For Official Notification- Click here