IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 Notification, Exam Date, Apply Online, Eligibility, Syllabus

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 salary, syllabus, vacancy exam pattern, eligibility, eligibility criteria details, selection process, application dates etc you have to read the complete article below.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 Highlights

Full Exam Name	Common Written Examination for Banking Personnel Selection Institute Specialist Officers
Short Exam Name	IBPS SO 2024
Exam Conducting Authority	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Languages	English, Hindi
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee (General)	Rs 850 (Online)
Mode of Counselling	IBPS SO Main Exam Online
IBPS SO Exam Duration	IBPS SO Preliminary Exam – 2 Hours IBPS SO Main Exam – 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
IBPS official website	ibps.in
Number of IBPS Vacancy	To be notified

IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 Important Dates

Events	IBPS SO 2023 dates	IBPS SO 2024 dates
IBPS SO notification release date	August 1, 2023	To be announced
The start date of the IBPS SO application form 2024 fill-up	August 1, 2023	To be announced
The last date to fill online IBPS SO 2024 application form	August 21, 2023	To be announced
The last date to pay online IBPS SO application fees	August 21, 2023	To be announced
IBPS SO admit card release date	December 2023	To be announced
IBPS SO preliminary exam 2024 date	December 30 and 31, 2023	November 9, 2024
Result of IBPS SO prelims exam	January 2024	To be announced
IBPS SO 2024 prelims scorecard	January 2024	To be announced
IBPS SO mains hall ticket	January 2024	To be announced
IBPS SO mains exam date 2024	January 28, 2024	December 14, 2024
Result of IBPS SO 2024 mains exam	February 2024	To be announced
IBPS SO mains scorecard	February 2024	To be announced
IBPS SO Interview call letter 2024	February or March 2024	To be announced
Dates of IBPS SO Interview	February or March 2024	To be announced
IBPS SO Provisional Allotment	April 2024	To be announced

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IBPS SO Eligibility 2024

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will provide the IBPS SO 2024 eligibility criteria in the official notification. IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2024 includes the age limit, educational qualification and nationality of the candidates required to fill the application form. Before applying for the examination, candidates should check the eligibility criteria of IBPS SO 2024 detailed in the official brochure.

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. They must also check the IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2024 carefully before applying.

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

• 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.

IBPS SO Admit Card 2024

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will release the IBPS SO 2024 admit card in online mode at ibps.in. Candidates who will appear in the examination will be able to download their IBPS SO Hall Ticket 2024 by entering their registration number and date of birth. Candidates have to download IBPS SO 2024 call letter and take two or three prints of it. Admit card for IBPS SO 2024 will be released separately for preliminary and main stage of the examination. IBPS SO Hall Ticket includes the details given below.

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:

1. Preliminary exam
2. Mains exam
3. 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

Sections	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Reasoning	50	25	40 minutes
General Awareness (Banking Industry)	50	50	40 minutes
English Language	50	50	40 minutes
Total	150	125	120 minutes

For IT, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer

Sections	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Reasoning	50	25	40 minutes
English Language	50	50	40 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	40 minutes
Total	150	125	120 minutes

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2024

For Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law officer

Sections	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Professional Knowledge (Objective)	45	60	30 minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)	2		30 minutes

For IT, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer

Sections	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
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 Results

IBPS will release the IBPS SO 2024 result online on the official website, ibps.in. IBPS SO Result 2024 will be issued in PDF format. IBPS SO result will be released separately for prelims, mains and interview. To check your qualifying status, candidates have to enter their registration/roll number and date of birth/password. IBPS will prepare post-wise qualifying examination based on the number of vacancies. Based on rank and qualifying marks, candidates will be recruited as Specialist Officer (Scale-I) in the participating banks.

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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.