IBPS SO Recruitment 2024: IBPS will release official IBPS SO Notification 2024 online. Along with the official notification, IBPS SO 2024 recruitment application form will also be released on IBPS official website ibps.in. IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 registration will held in online mode. Graduate and post-graduate candidates aged between 20 to 30 years will be eligible to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024.
IBPS SO Prelims exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode. IBPS SO full name is Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officers. To know more about IBPS SO 2024 Exam like IBPS syllabus, vacancy exam pattern, eligibility criteria details, selection process, application dates, etc. you have to read the complete article below.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 Highlights
According to the official exam calendar, here’s the key detail.
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Full Exam Name |
Common Written Examination for Banking Personnel Selection Institute Specialist Officers |
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Short Exam Name |
IBPS SO 2024 |
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Exam Conducting Authority |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
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Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
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Languages |
English, Hindi |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Application Fee (General) |
Rs 850 (Online) |
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Mode of Counselling |
IBPS SO Main Exam Online |
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IBPS SO Exam Duration |
IBPS SO Preliminary Exam – 2 Hours IBPS SO Main Exam – 1 Hour and 45 Minutes |
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IBPS official website |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
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Events |
IBPS SO 2024 dates |
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IBPS SO notification release date |
To be announced |
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The start date of the IBPS SO application form 2024 fill-up |
To be announced |
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The last date to fill online IBPS SO 2024 application form |
To be announced |
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The last date to pay online IBPS SO application fees |
To be announced |
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IBPS SO admit card release date |
To be announced |
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IBPS SO preliminary exam 2024 date |
November 9, 2024 |
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Result of IBPS SO prelims exam |
To be announced |
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IBPS SO 2024 prelims scorecard |
To be announced |
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IBPS SO mains hall ticket |
To be announced |
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IBPS SO mains exam date 2024 |
December 14, 2024 |
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IBPS SO Eligibility 2024
The IBPS SO eligibility also details the age relaxation that is provided to SC, ST, PWD, EXSM etc. based on government rules and regulations. Information regarding IBPS SO eligibility 2024 is given below.
IBPS SO 2024 – Age Limit
To apply for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment, candidates must be between 20 to 30 years of age. Age relaxation has been provided to the candidates of reserved categories.
IBPS SO 2024 – Nationality
An aspirant must be a citizen of India.
IBPS SO 2024 – Educational Qualification
As per the IBPS SO notification, the minimum qualification for IBPS SO exam is for a candidate to have a Graduation degree from a government recognized university. The educational qualification of the candidates may differ depending on the posts applied for through IBPS SO 2024. Before applying for IBPS SO 2024 Application Form, candidates should check the IBPS SO eligibility criteria carefully.
IBPS SO Application Form 2024
Institute of Banking Personnel will release IBPS SO 2024 application form along with the official notification. Candidates who are planning to appear for IBPS SO 2024 exam can apply on ibps.in.
How to Fill up the IBPS SO Application Form 2024?
1. Registration
- First of all, candidates need to register themselves by visiting the official website of IBPS – ibps.in.
- Candidates need to enter their Name, Email ID and Phone number in the first step of the application form for IBPS SO 2024.
- A system-generated Application Number will be generated and sent to the registered email ID and mobile number of the candidate.
2. Uploading of Signature and Photograph
IBPS SO 2024 Application Form Phase II,
- Candidates are required to upload scanned copy of passport size photograph and signature as per the specifications.
- Candidates should note that the photograph should be recent in color with white background, having dimensions of 200 x 230 pixels in file size of 20-50 KB.
- The signature should be in black ink on white paper in a file size of 10-20 KB with dimensions of 140 x 60 pixels.
3. Filling of Basic Details
- Now candidates are required to enter personal and educational details like name, address, phone number, date of birth, marks obtained in 10 and 12 etc.
- After entering the basic details, candidates should preview the completed application form.
- Check whether the details entered are correct or not and if any errors are found, make necessary changes.
4. Pay Fee and Submit
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Now, candidates are required to pay the application fee online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking etc. and then finally click on the submit button.
Important Links
| Official Exam calendar | Download |
| Official Website | Click Here |
IBPS SO 2024 Selection Process
Selection for various posts in IBPS SO 2024 will be divided into three phases. First of all, applicants have to appear for the preliminary examination, and the applicants who clear it will be eligible for IBPS SO 2024 Mains exam. However, the preliminary exam will be of qualifying nature. Finally, applicants who qualify the main examination will be called for interview round. Basically, the selection process will consist of the following points:
- Preliminary exam
- Mains exam
- Interview
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2024
Institute of Banking Personnel will provide the IBPS SO 2024 exam pattern in the official notification. IBPS SO Paper Pattern 2024 will be released separately for Preliminary and Main examination. Candidates appearing in IBPS SO examination will be able to check the sections, marking scheme, sectional time duration, language and exam mode.
The IBPS SO Prelims exam pattern consists of three sections – English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness whereas the IBPS SO 2024 Mains exam pattern consists of 4 sections as per the latter namely English, General Awareness, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. IBPS SO exam is conducted in three stages – preliminary, main and interview. IBPS SO Preliminary Exam will be objective in nature while Main Exam will have objective and descriptive questions.
IBPS SO 2024 Prelims Paper Pattern
For Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law officer
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Reasoning |
50 |
25 |
40 minutes |
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General Awareness (Banking Industry) |
50 |
50 |
40 minutes |
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English Language |
50 |
50 |
40 minutes |
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Total |
150 |
125 |
120 minutes |
For IT, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Reasoning |
50 |
25 |
40 minutes |
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English Language |
50 |
50 |
40 minutes |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
40 minutes |
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Total |
150 |
125 |
120 minutes |
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2024
For Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law officer
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Professional Knowledge (Objective) |
45 |
60 |
30 minutes |
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Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) |
2 |
30 minutes |
For IT, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Professional Knowledge |
60 |
60 |
45 minutes |
IBPS SO 2024 Prelims Syllabus
IBPS SO syllabus for Prelims comprises of main four sections i.e. Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge. IBPS SO Prelims Exam evaluates all the 4 section abilities through this exam. Read the below listed IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus to score better in the exam.
IBPS SO 2024 Reasoning Syllabus
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Puzzles
- Inequalities
- Input-Output
- Coding Decoding
- Data Sufficiency
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning
IBPS SO 2024 English Language Syllabus
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Detection of Errors
- Improving Sentences and paragraphs
- Completion of paragraphs
- Para Jumbling
- Fill in the Blanks
- Parts of Speech
- Modes of Narration
- Prepositions
- Voice Change
IBPS SO 2024 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Sufficiency
- Ratio and Proportion
- Discounts
- Averages
- Mixtures
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Time Work and Distance
- Rate of Interest
- Probability
- Permutation and Combination
IBPS SO 2024 General Knowledge Syllabus
- Current Affairs and Static G.K.
- Banking Awareness
- International and National Awareness
- Countries, Currencies, and Capitals
- Books, Authors, and Awards
- Headquarters
- Prime Minister Schemes
- Government Policies
- Important Dates and Events
IBPS SO 2024 Mains Exam Syllabus
Candidates who qualify the preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the main exam. The main examination is based only on professional knowledge. See detailed syllabus below:
Syllabus for IT Officer (Scale 1)
- Database Management System
- Data Communication and Networking
- Operating System
- Software Engineering
- Data Structure
- Computer Organization, Microprocessor Object
- Object-oriented programming
Syllabus for Agricultural Field Officer (Scale 1)
- Crop Production Basics
- Horticulture
- Seed Science
- Agronomy and Irrigation
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Practices
- Animal Husbandry
- Soil Resources
- Agro-Forestry Ecology
- Government Schemes
Syllabus for Marketing Officer (Scale 1)
- Basic of Marketing
- Brand Management
- PR, Sales, Retails Business
- Advertising
- Market Segmentation
- Research and Forecasting Demand
- Product Life cycle
- Corporate Social Responsibilities
- Market Strategies
Syllabus for Law Officer (Scale 1)
- Basics of Banking and Regulations
- Compliance and Legal Aspects
- Law and Orders
- Foreign Exchanges
- Money Laundering, Limitation Acts
- Consumer Protection Act
- SARFAESI
- Laws and Actions to Banking
- DRT ACT
- Banker’s Book
Syllabus for HR/Personnel Officer (Grade 1)
- Human Resource Development
- Business Policies
- Strategies
- Transnational Analysis
- Training and Development
- Industrial Relations
- Rewards and Prizes, Recognitions
- Conflict Management
- Performance Management
IBPS SO 2024 Preparation Tips:
- The applicant must prepare a time-table and strictly follow it to cover the entire syllabus within time.
- The applicant should try to solve the “Reasoning Ability” section from various entry level books.
- Prepare the syllabus from different books covering the syllabus available in the market.
- To get better marks in General Awareness, the applicant should make a habit of reading newspapers/magazines daily.
- The student should solve as many previous year papers, sample papers as possible on daily basis.
FAQs (IBPS SO Recruitment 2024)
When will IBPS SO 2024 Application Form release?
IBPS SO Application Form 2024 will be released soon online in PDF format on ibps.in.
How many attempts are allowed in IBPS SO examination?
There is no limit on the number of attempts in IBPS SO examination. Candidates aged between 20 to 30 years are eligible to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment.
Is SBI more difficult than IBPS exam?
SBI Prelims exam is a bit tough to crack whereas IBPS Mains exam is considered tough as the time to complete it is limited. Therefore, clearing SBI exam is more difficult than IBPS exam.
Is IBPS SO Exam held every year?
Yes, IBPS Specialist Officer examination is conducted every year for selection to several Scale-I Officer posts for Public Sector Banks. However, IBPS SO exam will be held online.
What will be the medium of IBPS SO exam?
The exam will be conducted in Hindi as well as in English language.
What would be the application fee for IBPS SO 2024?
Application fee for general candidate is Rs 600 and Rs.100 for reserved category.
What will be the time duration of IBPS SO 2024 Prelims?
The exam will be of total duration of 2 hours.(Edited)Restore original