Our subject-matter experts analyzed the IBPS SO Prelims 2024 exam that will help the aspirants understand the level of the examination along with the weightage of each topic and types of questions asked in the exam. They can check out the detailed IBPS SO Prelims 2024 exam analysis in order to get a clear picture of the examination. IBPS SO 2024 notification was released for 896 Specialist Officer vacancies.

The vacancies rolled out in the IBPS SO notification 2024 PDF by the officials of IBPS at their official website for 896 Specialist Officer vacancies include IT Officer, Rajbasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR Personnel, and more. The IBPS SO application form is available from 1st August. Candidates who are willing and also if they fulfill the eligibility norms can apply online for IBPS SO 2024 recruitment until 21st August 2024 for all posts released including IBPS SO I.T. Officer.

This is a golden opportunity for the candidates awaiting the Specialist Officer recruitment in the banking sector. Aspirants can get the latest updates on IBPS SO 2024 exam regarding the official notification PDF, application form, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection, exam pattern, syllabus, cut off, and more.

Aspirants need to know the IBPS SO 2024 exam dates as that will help them plan prior and strategize their study plan accordingly. All details have been provided below such as the latest IBPS SO exam date, admit card dates, application form dates, and more regarding the upcoming IBPS SO recruitment 2024:

IBPS has introduced 1828 IBPS SO vacancies through the IBPS SO official notification in 2024. Last year, a total of 896 vacancies were disclosed for various posts. Below you can go through the IBPS SO 2024 vacancies released for different profiles:

IBPS SO eligibility criteria have been divided into three different stages which are nationality, age limit criteria, and educational qualification. In order to apply for the various post of IBPS SO, the candidates should fulfill certain IBPS SO eligibility criteria as described below:

Nationality

The candidate has to have the citizenship of India issued by the government of India. The following candidates can also apply for the IBPS SO 2024 exam:

●      a subject of Nepal or

●      a subject of Bhutan or

●      a Tibetan Refugee, who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

●      Persons migrated from India 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, along with the certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Educational Eligibility Criteria (as on 23.11.2024)

The IBPS SO educational eligibility criteria is different for every post. Thus, candidates check out the post-wise IBPS SO eligibility for final year students as well as for ex-servicemen as described below:

Age Limit Criteria

●      Minimum Age: 20 years

●      Maximum Age: 30 years

The candidate’s minimum age for IBPS SO age limit criteria must be 20 years and the maximum age limit should be 30 years for all the above-mentioned posts as on 01.11.2024. It means the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.11.1993 and not later than 01.11.2003 (both dates inclusive).

The link to fill the online application form for IBPS SO has been activated from 1st August 2024 onwards at the official website of IBPS. The candidates can apply online from the direct link . The last date to apply is 21st August 2024.

All the aspirants must check and understand the selection process and exam pattern in a detailed manner.

IBPS SO Selection Process

There has been a change in the IBPS SO selection process. From now onwards, a preliminary exam will also be conducted by IBPS that will be followed by the Mains Exam.

1.     Preliminary exam

2.     Mains exam

3.     Interview

The preliminary exam is of qualifying nature. According to the latest update, the Prelims exam will be replaced by NRA CET IBPS. CET will be a common exam for all prelims level exams of non-gazetted posts (Group B and C) banking posts.

The marks of the mains exam and interview are added for the final merit list. It is very important to perform well in the mains exam as well as in an interview to get the final selection.

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2024

Aspirants need to have the knowledge of IBPS SO Syllabus & Exam Pattern is important in order to secure a better position in the examination. Sectional timings were introduced last year in the exam pattern. IBPS SO syllabus includes Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English language, and Professional knowledge, where the syllabus of Professional knowledge is different for every post.

Candidates can go through the exam pattern & syllabus of different posts under IBPS SO. However, there are slight changes in the exam pattern of different posts of the IBPS SO 2024 exam.

IBPS SO syllabus will help you define the strategies and study plan for the exam. This will also help you in covering all the topics in detail and can make sure that none of the topics is left out. Below you will find the detailed IBPS SO prelims syllabus for the upcoming IBPS SO 2024 exam:

IBPS releases category-wise cut-off for various posts under IBPS SO recruitment. It will help candidates determine the number of questions to be attempted in order to crack the exam. 

Candidates should follow a good strategy and preparation because the competition is always tough. What makes the winner different is his/her smart strategy. We have shared IBPS SO Exam Preparation Tips and some other tips. Candidates should go through the same.

For better preparation of the IBPS Specialist Officer exam, we've shared the IBPS SO question papers with answers to various posts. Practicing the IBPS SO previous year question papers will give candidates a deep understanding of the level of difficulty and trend of questions usually preferred in the IBPS SO exam.

The admit card for the IBPS SO Mains 2024 has been released today officially. The IBPS SO call letters for prelims and mains are released separately. Candidates who successfully apply for the exam will only be eligible to download the call letter from the official website of IBPS.

Further, candidates who will be able to qualify the prelims exam will be eligible to download the admit card for IBPS SO mains. The ones who qualify the mains exam will be eligible to download the IBPS SO Interview Call Letter from the official website of IBPS.

The IBPS SO Result will be released separately for all the post exams of IBPS SO 2024. Those candidates who have appeared for the examination will only be eligible to view the SO result status on the official site of IBPS.

Candidates will be able to login to the IBPS SO result page using their registration number and password as provided during registration. Moreover, we have updated you with the direct link to check the status of the IBPS SO prelims exam result above as officially available. Stay tuned!

1.  What are the posts available under IBPS SO 2024 recruitment?

The various posts available under IBPS SO include I.T. Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

2.  What are the opening and closing dates of registration for IBPS SO 2024?

The IBPS SO 2024 registration is active from November 2024 as released in the IBPS SO 21st August 2024 notification PDF.

3.  How can IBPS SO Test Series of AVISION’S Exam Prep help in the exam preparation?

Attempt IBPS SO test series offered by AVISION’S Exam Prep. This will help you in giving a boost to your preparation. By attempting the questions of the test series, you will be updated about the latest exam pattern.

4.  What is the age limit to appear for IBPS SO 2024?

Candidates belonging to the age bracket of 20-30 as on 01.11.2024 are eligible to appear for IBPS SO.

5.  What is the in hand salary of IBPS SO?

The gross salary of IBPS SO is around ₹ 46000-48000/-. After deductions, the in-hand salary of an IBPS SO is ₹ 46000-48000.

6.  Is there any category wise application fee for IBPS SO?

Yes, there is a category-wise application fee for IBPS SO. General candidates will have to pay ₹ 850/- and the application fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates is ₹ 175/-.

7.  Is there any sectional timing in IBPS SO?

There is a sectional timing in the preliminary exam conducted for the various posts as well as the Main examination has sectional timing.

8.  Is there any restriction on IBPS SO number of attempts?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts in IBPS SO recruitment, provided a candidate fulfills the eligibility criteria.

9.  "I am a final year undergraduate student. Can I apply for IBPS SO?"

Final year students are eligible to apply for IBPS SO, provided their final result is declared on or before 26.11.2024.

10.  Can the application form be edited after the final submission?

There is no provision of changing the candidature details after submitting the application. Therefore, candidates need to maintain extreme caution while filling the application form.

11.  Will IBPS SO take place bilingually?

The exam will be conducted bilingually, i.e. the questions of all the sections except English will be available in English as well as in Hindi.

12.  How many stages are there in IBPS Specialist Officer exam?

To be selected for the IBPS SO post you have to crack three different stages which are

• Prelims (Qualifying in nature)
• Mains (Only prelims qualified candidates will be eligible)
• Interview (Only students cracking the Mains cut-off)

The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the cumulative marks of Mains and interview.

13.  Which documents need to be carried to the exam centre while appearing for IBPS SO 2024 exam?

Candidates are required to carry a print-out of the application form and a photo identity proof such as are PAN card, Voter ID card, college ID, Aadhar UID, passport, driving license, or employment ID.

14.  Are there any changes introduced in IBPS SO 2024 exam?

There have been no changes introduced in IBPS SO exam this year. The exam pattern will be similar to that of 2024.

15.  Am I eligible to appear for more than one post for IBPS SO?

No, you cannot apply for more than one post and it is to be noted that multiple applications will be rejected.