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IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date Out: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date on its official website along with the 896 vacancies for Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), IT Officer (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) posts. The IBPS SO 2024 exam selection process consists of three stages: preliminary exam, mains exam and Interview. As per the latest news, the IBPS has released the IBPS SO admit card on its official website. Candidates who have filled out the form will be able to download the admit card using their login credentials. In this article, we are providing The IBPS SO 2024 Exam date details including exam pattern, syllabus, vacancy, application fees, selection process, eligibility criteria and many more details.

The IBPS SO 2024 Notification has been released along with the 896 vacancies. The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled for 9th November 2024, and the mains exam is set for 14th December 2024. Candidates read our Articl end check all latest Updates regarding IBPS SO 2024 exam.

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2024 Notification on its official website. The IBPS SO selection process includes three stages namely prelims, mains and interviews. The IBPS SO prelims exam is scheduled to be held on 9th November 2024 and the mains exam conducted on 14th December 2024. For more latest details regarding IBPS SO 2024 Exam candidates bookmark our article and check all details.

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date Overview

The detailed PDF for the IBPS SO 2024 Notification has been released on the official website to conduct the IBPS SO 2024 exam. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria and be aware of all the latest updates before applying for the Specialist Officer (SO) post. Below is a table with an overview of the IBPS SO 2024 notification, providing all the details regarding the IBPS SO 2024 exam date.

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date Overview
Particular Details
Exam Conducting BodyInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name IBPS SO 2024
PostSpecialist Officer (SO)
Exam LevelNational Level
Vacancies896
Application Mode Online
Exam ModeOnline
IBPS SO SalaryRs 38,000/- – Rs 39,000/-
Selection ProcessPrelims
Mains
Interview
IBPS Official Websitewww.ibps.in

IBPS SO 2024 Notification PDF

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2024 detailed notification on the official website www.ibps.in for 896 posts of Specialist Officers (SO) posts. The IBPS SO 2024 Notification PDF has been released with the exam pattern syllabus, exam dates application form and more details. Candidates bookmark our blog for the PDF link in the below article.

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date Important Dates

The IBPS has released the IBPS SO 2024 Notification on the official website. The apply online link is active and the last date is 28th August 2024 on the official website. Here we are providing the all important events for the IBPS SO 2024 exam.

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Date Important Dates
EventsDates
IBPS SO 2024 Notification01st August 2024
Online Registration Starts From01st August 2024
Last Date to Apply Online for IBPS SO28th August 2024
IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 202431st October 2024
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date 20249th November 2024
IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 202414th December 2024

IBPS SO 2024 Vacancy

The IBPS SO vacancy 2024 has been released on its official website along with the IBPS SO 2024 Notification. Candidates can check the below table for post-wise and category-wise vacancies.

IBPS SO Vacancy 2024
PostsSCSTOBCEWSURVacancies
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)52269234142346
HR/Personnel030106021325
IT Officer2512451672170
Law Officer1808331155125
Marketing3115552183205
Rajbhasha030106021325
Total 1326323786378896

IBPS SO 2024 Apply Online Link

The application process for IBPS SO 2024 is conducted online through the official IBPS website. The application online date is 28th August 2024 ( Extended) on the official website. Candidates need to visit the official website, complete the registration process, and fill out the online application form. They must also upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and other required documents. at this time the IBPS has not released the IBPS SO apply online link once the IBPS has released apply online we are providing the official website link in this section below.

IBPS SO 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts examinations to recruit Specialist Officers (SO) in various public sector banks across India. To ensure a fair and competitive selection process, IBPS has established specific eligibility criteria that applicants must meet. We will delve into the educational qualifications, age limits, and citizenship requirements for IBPS SO.

IBPS SO 2024 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 categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

IBPS SO 2024 Age Limit (01/08/2024)

The IBPS SO Age Limit is another important aspect to consider while applying for the exam. Generally, the age limits for different categories are as follows:

  1. Minimum Age: The minimum age required to apply for IBPS SO is usually 20 years.
  2. Maximum Age: The maximum age limit varies based on the candidate’s category and may change from year to year. As of my last update in September 2021, the maximum age limits were as follows:
  • For General Category: 30 years
  • For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 33 years
  • For SC/ST: 35 years
IBPS SO Age Relaxation
Sr.No.CategoryAge Relaxation
1Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe5 years
2Other Backward Classes (Non- creamy layer)3 years
3Persons With Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights ofPersons with Disabilities Act, 2016”.10 years
4Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject toceiling as per Government guidelines5 years
5Persons affected by 1984 riots5 years

IBPS SO 2024 Education Qualifications (as on 21/08/2024)

The educational qualifications required for IBPS SO can vary depending on the specific post or specialization you are applying for. Here’s mentioned the IBPS SO 2024 Education Qualification: 

IBPS SO 2024 Education Qualification
Post CodeName of the PostAgeEducational Qualifications **(from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies)
01I.T. Officer (Scale-I)Min- 20 YearsMax-30 Yearsa)    4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & InstrumentationORb)   Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer ApplicationsORGraduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level
02Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)Min- 20 YearsMax-30 Years4 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/ FoodTechnology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering
03RajbhashaAdhikariMin- 20YearsPost Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at thedegree (graduation) level
(Scale I)Max-30 YearsOR Postgraduate degree in  Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
04Law Officer (Scale I)Min- 20 YearsMax-30YearsA Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
05HR/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.*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.*
06Marketing Officer (Scale I)Min- 20 years Max- 30yearsGraduate 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 *

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Pattern

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts various recruitment exams to fill positions in banks across India. Among its many examinations, the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is highly sought after by candidates aspiring to work in specialized roles within the banking sector. To crack the IBPS SO 2024 exam first check the post-wise detailed exam pattern. 

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Pattern For Prelims

The IBPS SO Prelims exam will be conducted online. Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination. 

For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Pattern For Prelims
Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMaximum
Marks
Medium of ExamDuration
English Language5025English40 minutes
Reasoning5050English and Hindi40 minutes
General Awareness with Special
Reference to the Banking Industry
5050English and Hindi40 minutes
Total150125

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

Name of TestsMedium of examMaximum MarksEnglish and HindiDuration
English Language5025English40 minutes
Reasoning5050English and Hindi40 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude5050English andHindi40 minutes
Total150125

Penalty For Wrong Answer

There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty to arrive at a corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

IBPS SO 2024 Syllabus

The IBPS SO 2024 Syllabus has been released on its official website along with the IBPS SO official notification pdf. The IBPS SO syllabus consists of three phases Prelims, Mains and Interviews. Here we are providing the IBPS SO detailed syllabus candidates check the syllabus and start preparation.

IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 for  Prelims
ReasoningEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeGeneral Awareness
Data Sufficiency
Blood Relations
Order and Ranking
Verbal Reasoning
Seating Arrangements
Puzzles
Inequalities
Syllogism
Input-Output
Alphanumeric Series
Distance and Direction
Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Para/Sentence Completion
Column Based
Cloze Test Reading Comprehension
Sentence Based Error
Spelling Errors
Connectors
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Sentence Correction
Sentence Rearrangement
Word Swap
Quadratic Equation and Quantity comparison
Data Sufficiency (Two statements)
Mensuration (2D and 3D)
Number Series (Missing and Wrong)
Data Interpretation and Caselet
Simplification and Approximation
Average, Percentage, Age, Profit & Loss and Discount, Ratio and Proportion, Mixture and Alligation, Number system
stream, Train
Probability
Time and Work, Time work and wage, Pipe and Cistern
Time and Distance, Boat and
Simple and Compound Interest
Permutation and Combination
Current Affairs
Banking Awareness
GK Updates Currencies
Important Places
Books and Authors Awards
Important Days
RBI Circulars
Static Banking
Headquarters
Central Government Schemes

IBPS SO 2024 Selection Process

The IBPS SO 2024 Selection Process is the most important information for all the candidates. Candidates can check the below points for the selection process.

  1. Prelims
  2. Mains
  3. Interview

IBPS SO 2024 Salary

Salary is an important factor in encouraging candidates to apply for IBPS SO. The salary of Officer Scale-I (Rs. 36,400), Officer Scale-II (Rs. 48,800), and Officer Scale-III (Rs. 64,600). A list of perks & benefits offered to Specialist Officers includes leave policy, conveyance allowance, holiday home, entertainment allowance, and leave travel concession. 

IBPS SO 2024 Salary
Officer Scale-ISalary: Rs. 36400/-Pay
Scale Structure: Rs. 23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020
Officer Scale-IISalary: Rs. 48800/-
Pay Scale Structure: Rs. 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950
Officer Scale-IIISalary: Rs. 64600/-
Pay Scale Structure: Rs. 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490

IBPS SO Previous Year Question Paper

These papers serve as a great tool for the candidates. It not only provides information about the exam pattern and structure but also provides information about the type of questions asked, their difficulty level, and the weightage given to different sections. By solving these papers, candidates can know their preparation level, and prepare a study plan for their weak areas.

IBPS SO 2024 Cut Off

IBPS SO Cut Off 2024 will be released after the completion of each stage of the exam. Firstly, the prelims cut off will be released after the prelims exam and then the Mains cut off will be released after the mains exam. here we are providing the previous year’s cut off marks so that candidates can get an idea for upcoming cut off marks.

IBPS SO Prelims Cut Off 2023
PostsSCSTOBCEWSURHIOCVIID
I.T. OFFICER52.7542.2554.3849.7554.3814.6337.8823.8821.38
AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICER36.8834.1336.8836.8836.8820.1333.8831.7522.38
RAJBHASHA ADHIKARI12.638.8812.6312.6312.63NA12.2511.13NA
LAW OFFICER31.6335.6332.5031.8835.6315.5024.7513.88NA
HR/PERSONNEL 39.3839.3839.3839.3839.3824.3826.6322.6347
MARKETING OFFICER10.139.889.3819.7520.1316.759.1314.8852.75

IBPS SO 2024 Examination Centre

  • The examination will be conducted online in venues across many centres in India. The tentative list of Examination centres for the Online Preliminary Examination and those for the Online Main Examination is available in the table below.
  • No request for a change of centre for Examination shall be entertained.
  • IBPS, however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/ or add some other Centres, at its discretion, depending upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc.
  • IBPS also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one he/she has opted for.
  • Candidate will appear for the examination at an Examination Centre at his/her own risk and expenses and IBPS will not be responsible for any injury or losses etc. of any nature.
  • Any unruly behaviour/misbehaviour in the examination hall may result in cancellation of candidature/ disqualification from this exam and also from future exams conducted by IBPS.
State CodeState /UT / NCRPreliminary Examination CentreMain ExaminationCenter
11Andaman & NicobarPort BlairPort Blair
12Andhra PradeshAnanthapur, Eluru, Guntur/ Vijaywada , Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole,Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, VizianagaramAhmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat/ Bardoli
13Arunachal PradeshNaharlagunNaharlagun
14AssamDibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, TezpurGuwahati, Silchar
15BiharArrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea,SamastipurBhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna,Samastipur
16ChandigarhChandigarh/MohaliChandigarh/Mohali
17ChhattisgarhBhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Durg, RaipurRaipur, Bilaspur
18Dadra & Nagar Haveliand Daman & DiuSurat, JamnagarSurat
19DelhiDelhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR, Faridabad, GhaziabadGuntur/ Vijayawada, Kurnool, Vishakhapatnam
20GoaPanajiPanaji
21GujaratAhmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Bhavnagar,Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/ Bardoli, VadodaraAhmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Bhavnagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/ Bardoli, Vadodara
22HaryanaAmbala, Faridabad, Hisar, Gurugram, KurukshetraAmbala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
23Himachal PradeshBaddi,  Bilaspur,  Hamirpur,  Mandi,  Kangra,Kullu, Shimla, Solan, UnaBaddi, Bilaspur,Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan
24Jammu & KashmirJammu, Samba, SrinagarJammu, Srinagar
25JharkhandAjmer, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, UdaipurRanchi
26KarnatakaBokaro,   Dhanbad,           Hazaribagh,           Jamshedpur, RanchiBengaluru, Dharwad, Hubballi (Hubli), Mangaluru (Mangalore)
27KeralaAlappuzha, Kannur,                  Ernakulam,                  Kollam,Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, ThrissurErnakulam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram
28LadakhLeh, KargilLeh, Kargil
29LakshadweepKavarattiKavaratti
30Madhya PradeshBhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna,UjjainBhopal, Indore, Gwalior,Jabalpur
31MaharashtraAmravati,                     Chhatrapati                    Sambhaji                     Nagar (Aurangabad), Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, PuneChhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) ,Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR, Nagpur, Pune
32ManipurImphalImphal
33MeghalayaShillongShillong
34MizoramAizawlAizawl
35NagalandKohima, DimapurKohima, Dimapur
36OdishaBalasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar,Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, SambalpurBhubaneshwar
37PuducherryPuducherryPuducherry
38PunjabAmritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Moga, Mohali, Pathankot, PatialaAmritsar, Jalandhar,Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala
39RajasthanChennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Madurai, Nagercoil/ Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, VirudhunagarJaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
40SikkimGangtokGangtok
41Tamil NaduChennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Madurai, Nagercoil/ Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli,Vellore, VirudhunagarChennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli
42TelanganaHyderabad/                     Secunderabad,                     Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, WarangalHyderabad/Secunderabad, Karimnagar
43TripuraAgartalaAgartala
44Uttar PradeshAgra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar,  Noida  /  Greater  Noida,Prayagraj(Allahabad), Sitapur, VaranasiLucknow, Meerut, Noida/ Greater Noida, Prayagraj(Allahabad),
45UttarakhandDehradun, Haldwani, RoorkeeDehradun, Haldwani
46West BengalAsansol, Durgapur, Kolkata/ Greater Kolkata,Hooghly, Kalyani, SiliguriAsansol, Kolkata/ GreaterKolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri

Items Not Allowed Inside The Examination Centre

The following items are NOT allowed inside the examination centre:-

  • Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc.
  • Any communication device like a Mobile Phone. Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc.-
  • Other items like Goggles, Handbags, Hairpin, Hair-band, Belts, Cap, etc.
  • All ornament like Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Badge, broochs etc. will be thoroughly checked.
  • Any watch/Wrist Watch, Camera, devices with screen freeze or storage facilities etc.
  • Any metallic item
  • Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle etc.
  • Any other item that could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices like cameras, Bluetooth devices etc.

IBPS SO 2024 Notification FAQs

Who conducts the IBPS SO exam?

The IBPS SO exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

What are the different posts available under IBPS SO 2024?

The different posts available under the IBPS SO 2024 Exam include IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

What is the selection process for IBPS SO Exam 2024?

The selection process for the IBPS SO Exam 2024 is Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

What is the IBPS SO Exam Date 2024?

The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled for 9th November 2024, and the mains exam is set for 14th December 2024.

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