Published On: 04-08-2024 , Updated On: 14-08-2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | August 1, 2024 |
| Application Start Date | August 1, 2024 |
| Application End Date | August 21, 2024 |
| Vacancies | 896 |
| Salary Range | 38,000 – 39,000 per month |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview |
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS SO Notification 2024 for 896 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies. The online application process began on August 1, 2024. Interested candidates can download the official notification PDF directly from the IBPS website.
The IBPS SO 2024 recruitment drive aims to fill 896 Specialist Officer positions across 11 participating Public Sector Banks. This recruitment will be conducted through a three-phase selection process: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. The preliminary exam is scheduled for November 9, 2024, with the mains exam on December 14, 2024.
For detailed information, download the IBPS SO 2024 Notification PDF.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | August 1, 2024 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 1, 2024 |
| Online Application End Date | August 21, 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | November 9, 2024 |
| Mains Exam Date | December 14, 2024 |
| Result Declaration | January/February 2025 |
| Interview | February/March 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2025 |
Vacancies Breakdown
The vacancies are distributed across various posts as follows:
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 52 | 26 | 92 | 34 | 142 | 346 |
| HR/Personnel | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25 |
| IT Officer | 25 | 12 | 45 | 16 | 72 | 170 |
| Law Officer | 18 | 8 | 33 | 11 | 55 | 125 |
| Marketing Officer | 31 | 15 | 55 | 21 | 83 | 205 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25 |
| Total | 132 | 63 | 237 | 86 | 378 | 896 |
Application Procedure
Candidates can apply for the IBPS SO 2024 positions online through the IBPS official website. Ensure to submit the application form between August 1 and August 21, 2024.
IBPS SO Apply Online Link-Click Here
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General & Others | ?850 |
| SC/ST/PWD | ?175 |
Participating Banks
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam:
Mains Exam:
Previous Year’s Cut-Off Marks
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer | 61.88 | 55.88 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 17.75 | 17.75 | 17.75 | 17.75 | 17.75 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 22.50 | 11.13 | 22.50 | 22.38 | 22.50 |
| Law Officer | 46.38 | 51.00 | 47.50 | 48.50 | 51.00 |
| HR/Personnel | 40.50 | 37.50 | 40.50 | 40.50 | 40.50 |
| Marketing Officer | 38.63 | 38.63 | 38.63 | 33.13 | 38.63 |
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS SO Recruitment Exam annually to select qualified candidates for Specialist Officer (SO) positions. The selection process for the 896 Specialist Officer posts includes a three-tiered approach: Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. Candidates who successfully pass the online exams will advance to the interview stage. Aspiring candidates must be well-acquainted with the details of the IBPS SO exam, which are outlined below.
The official IBPS calendar for 2024 includes the exam dates for both the prelims and mains exams of IBPS SO. The Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 09th November 2024 across various exam centers. Candidates who clear the prelims will take the Mains Exam on 14th December 2024.
The IBPS SO 2024 recruitment process offers several Specialist Officer (SO) positions such as I.T. Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Each role has specific educational requirements outlined below:
I.T. Officer (Scale I):
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I):
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I):
Law Officer (Scale I):
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I):
Marketing Officer (Scale I):
To be eligible for the IBPS SO exam, candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age. This means that applicants must have been born no earlier than 02.08.1994 and no later than 01.08.2004, with both dates included. Candidates from reserved categories are granted age relaxation as per Government of India guidelines. The age relaxation criteria for various categories are as follows:
| S No | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 years |
| 3 | Person with Disability (PWD) | 10 years |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (including ECOS/SSCOs) with 5+ years of service | 5 years |
| 5 | Candidates domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| 6 | Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
The selection process for IBPS SO 2024 involves three stages:
Candidates must qualify in both the Preliminary and Mains exams to progress to the interview stage. Final appointments are offered to those who successfully clear all three phases.
The IBPS SO 2024 Exam Pattern has been detailed below, which will be used to shortlist eligible candidates. In recent years, IBPS introduced separate sectional timings for each section of the Preliminary Exam. The Preliminary Exam is a qualifying stage for the Mains, and candidates need to meet the sectional cut-offs to proceed.
There are two distinct patterns for the IBPS SO Preliminary Exam based on the specific posts.
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer:
| S No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | - | 150 | 125 | - | 120 minutes |
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| S No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry) | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | - | 150 | 125 | - | 120 minutes |
The IBPS SO Notification 2024 announces the recruitment for 896 Specialist Officer positions across 11 participating Public Sector Banks. The recruitment process includes preliminary exams, mains exams, and interviews.
The online application process for IBPS SO 2024 started on August 1, 2024.
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