What is IBPS SO application fees?

IBPS SO application fees should be submitted online only. The application fees are given below. Category IBPS SO application fee (in INR) For Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Benchmark Disability (PWBD) 175 For all others 850

What are the specifications for uploading documents in IBPS SO application form?

The specifications for uploading documents in IBPS SO application form are given below. Documents Specification Photo Must be recent passport size (4.5cm × 3.5cm) colour photograph Dimensions: 200 x 230 pixels File size: Between 20kb and 50 kb Signature It has to be on white paper with a black ink pen Dimensions: 140 x 60 pixels Size: Between 10kb and 20 kb Left thumb impression File type should be jpg/jpeg Dimension: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI File Size: 20 KB-50 KB Hand-written declaration File type: jpg/jpeg Dimension has to be 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI File Size: 50kb-100kb

How to download IBPS SO admit card?

IBPS SO admit card is released online. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter the desired details. The steps to download the admit card are given below: Visit the official website of IBPS Click 'IBPS SO admit card' link on the home page Enter the required details The admit card appears on the screen Download the admit card and take its printout

What details are mentioned in IBPS SO admit card?

IBPS SO admit card is an important document related to the exam as it comprises all the details related to the exam. The following details are mentioned in the admit card. Name and address of the candidates Date of examination Reporting time Roll number/user ID Password Venue code Registration number Exam day guidelines Scanned images of photograph and signature Venue of examination Documents need to carry on exam day

What is IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern?

IBPS SO Mains exam tests the professional knowledge of candidates. The Mains exam pattern for the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer is such that it comprises questions from professional knowledge. The test paper carries 60 questions of 60 marks. The language of the question paper is framed in English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 45 minutes. IBPS SO Mains question paper for the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective and descriptive-type questions from professional knowledge. The test carries a total of 47 questions (45 questions in objective paper and two questions in descriptive paper). The total marks allotted to the test are 60. The language of the question paper will be English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 30 minutes. The structure of IBPS SO Mains exam pattern is given below.

What is IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern?

IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective-type questions based on subjects such as English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The prelims question paper for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer comprises subjects such as English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. A total of 125 questions are asked in the exam and the total marks allotted to the test are 150. The language of the question paper is framed in English and Hindi. There is sectional timing of 40 minutes for each section, and the total time allotted for the exam is 120 minutes.

Is a BCA Graduate eligible to give IBPS SO Exam?

Candidates from any discipline can apply for IBPS SO exam. The stream-wise eligibility is given below. Post IBPS SO Qualification IT Officer (Scale I) BTech in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation Or Postgraduation in the above-mentioned field Or Graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Four-year Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering or corresponding fields Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Postgraduation in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level Or, Postgraduation in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level Law Officer (Scale I) Graduation in law (LLB) (The person should be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council) HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I) Graduation with two-years full-time PG degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law Marketing Officer (Scale I) Graduation with a two-year full-time degree in MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with a specialisation in Marketing

What is IBPS SO eligibility?

IBPS SO eligibility is given below: IBPS SO Age Limit: The aspirants must be between 20 and 30 years. IBPS SO Educational Qualification: The post-wise educational qualification for IBPS SO exam is given below: Post IBPS SO Qualification IT Officer (Scale I) BTech in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation Or Postgraduation in the above-mentioned field Or Graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Four-year Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering or corresponding fields Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Postgraduation in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level Or, Postgraduation in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level Law Officer (Scale I) Graduation in law (LLB) (The person should be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council) HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I) Graduation with two-years full-time PG degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law Marketing Officer (Scale I) Graduation with a two-year full-time degree in MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with a specialisation in Marketing

What are the details mentioned in IBPS SO result?

The following details are mentioned in IBPS SO exam: Name of candidate Maximum score overall and section-wise Roll number The score obtained in the exam section-wise and overall Category IBPS SO Cutoff marks Registration number Details on the process of arriving at scores Date of IBPS SO Prelims exam

How are IBPS SO scores calculated?

The scores of IBPS SO are calculated in the following manner: Each correct answer is awarded one mark 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer Check the number of correct answers Multiply the number of incorrect answers by 0.25 to find the total negative marks Subtract the total negative marks from the total marks obtained for correct answers in each section Add up the sectional scores to get the overall score for the exam

What was IBPS SO prelims cut off in 2023?

The post-wise IBPS SO cut off is given below. Post SC ST OBC EWS UR HI OC VI ID I.T. OFFICER 52.75 42.25 54.38 49.75 54.38 14.63 37.88 23.88 21.38 AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICER 36.88 34.13 36.88 36.88 36.88 20.13 33.88 31.75 22.38 RAJBHASHA ADHIKARI 12.63 8.88 12.63 12.63 12.63 NA 12.25 11.13 NA LAW OFFICER 31.63 35.63 32.50 31.88 35.63 15.50 24.75 13.88 NA HR/PERSONNEL 39.38 39.38 39.38 39.38 39.38 24.38 26.63 22.63 47 MARKETING OFFICER 10.13 9.88 9.38 19.75 20.13 16.75 9.13 14.88 52.75

What was IBPS SO prelims cut off in 2022?

IBPS SO prelims cut off in 2022 is given below. Posts Name SC ST OBC UR EWS IT Officer 66.25 54.63 66.38 64.50 Agricultural Field Officer 21.25 21.25 21.25 Rajbhasha Adhikari 19.88 17.25 20.13 20.13 18 Law Officer 40.25 33 42 42.38 34.63 HR/Personnel Officer 40.50 40.50 40.50 40.50 38.75 Marketing Officer 24 23.63 24 24 24

What is IBPS SO syllabus for Mains exam?

IBPS SO syllabus for Mains exam is given below. IT Officer (Scale-I) Database Management System Data Communication and Networking Operating System Software Engineering Data Structure Computer Organization and Microprocessor Object-Oriented Programming Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) Basics of Crop production Horticulture Seed Science Agronomy and Irrigation Agricultural Economics Agricultural Practices Soil resources Animal Husbandry Agroforestry Ecology Government Schemes Marketing Officer (Scale-I) Basics of Marketing Management Brand Management Advertising PR Sales Retail Business Ethics Market Segmentation Market research and forecasting demand Product Life Cycle Corporate Social Responsibility Service Marketing Marketing Strategies Law Officer (Scale-I) Banking Regulations Compliance and Legal Aspects Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act Consumer Protection Act SARFAES Banking Ombudsman Scheme Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector Bankers Book Evidence Act DRT Act HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) Human Resource Development Business policy and strategic analysis Transnational Analysis Training and Development Recruitment and Selection Rewards and Recognition Industrial Relations Business Policy and Strategic Analysis Grievance and Conflict Management Performance Management and Appraisa

I am a B.Tech final year student. I want to know about the new IBPS SO vacancy. Can you help me with the same?

IBPS SO 2024 vacancies was released onAugust 1, 2024. The vacancy break-up of 2024 is given below. Posts SC ST OBC EWS UR Vacancies Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) 52 26 92 34 142 346 HR/Personnel 03 01 06 02 13 25 IT Officer 25 12 45 16 72 170 Law Officer 18 08 33 11 55 125 Marketing 31 15 55 21 83 205 Rajbhasha 03 01 06 02 13 25 Total 132 63 237 86 378 896

What is IBPS SO exam pattern for interview?

IBPS SO interview is conducted for candidates who qualify the Mains exam. The interview is conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by the nodal banks in each state/UT. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates).

How to prepare for IBPS SO Quant section?

The tips and tricks to prepare the IBPS SO Quant section are given below: Learn the basics of calculus. Regular daily tests help candidates to review the basics and improve your problem-solving skills Learn quick tips, formulas, and direct methods for various topics to speed things up. Increases calculation speed as time management is crucial in this section Practice questions from previous year’s papers and take multiple mock tests to improve your speed Important topics are Algebra, Geometry, DI (Bar/Limit Diagram), Profit and Loss, SI and CI, Trigonometry, Measurement, Time and Distance, and Time and Work.

How to prepare for IBPS SO English section?

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS SO English section are given below: Focus on comprehension and grammar, covering things like spelling, grammar rules, idioms, sentences, and paragraphs. Daily reading of newspapers not only improves English but also increases general awareness. Practice the previous papers thoroughly to understand the question formats and improve your exam performance. The important topics for this section are misspelled words, idioms/expressions, one-word substitutions, synonyms and antonyms, mistakes, comprehension, and grammar.

How to prepare for IBPS SO Reasoning section?

The tips and tricks to prepare IBPS SO Reasoning section are given below: Practice different types of questions regularly to make this section interesting and scoring Pay attention to seating arrangement and puzzle-related questions Attempt mock tests to understand the type of questions asked in the exam Focus on blood relations, analogy, age, number sequences, mixed, non-verbal reasoning, encoding and decoding, and word order.

Why IBPS SO exam is conducted?

IBPS SO recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), IT Officer (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I). The selection of candidates are done based on prelims exam, Mains exam and interview.

Which are the participating banks for IBPS SO exam?

IBPS SO exam is conducted to select candidates for Specialist Officer's posts in 11 participating banks. The participating banks of IBPS SO are given below. Bank Name Bank Name Bank of Baroda Canara Bank Indian Overseas Bank UCO Bank Bank of India Central Bank of India Punjab National Bank Union Bank of India Bank of Maharashtra Indian Bank Punjab & Sind Bank -

Is there negative marking in IBPS SO exam?

There are negative marking in IBPS SO exam. For wrong answers, 0.25 marks are deducted. IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective-type questions based on subjects such as English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The prelims question paper for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer comprises subjects such as English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 150. The Mains exam comprises both objective and descriptive tests. The total marks allotted to the test are 120.

What is IBPS SO selection process?

IBPS SO Recruitment process to select Specialist officers is done in the following three phases: 1. Online Preliminary Exam 2. Online Mains Exam 3. Interview Process A candidate must qualify for both the preliminary exam and the main exam to proceed to the interview round. The candidates selected after the interview round are given the appointment letter.

IBPS SO 2024: Application Form (Out), Notification, Exam Date, Selection Process

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Exam On: 9 Nov '24

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Aug 1, 2024 12:08 IST

IBPS SO 2024: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the detailed IBPS SO 2024 notification on August 1, 2024. The short IBPS SO notification 2024 was published on July 29, 2024. IBPS SO application form 2024 was available from August 1 to 28, 2024 to fill up a total of 896 vacancies. The application deadline was extended. IBPS SO exam dates 2024 have been announced. The prelims exam of IBPS SO 2024 will be conducted on November 9, 2024. The mains exam for IBPS SO will be conducted on December 14, 2024. Through IBPS SO recruitment, candidates are selected for the following posts:

Agriculture Field Officer
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
IT Officer (Scale I)
Law Officer (Scale I)
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

Q: When IBPS SO application form 2024 was released?

IBPS SO application form 2024 was released online in on August 1, 2024. The last date to fill the application form was August 28, 2024. The application form was released to fill up vacancies to the post of Specialist Officer. The application process comprises registration, uploading scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application form, uploading scanned photograph and signature, paying the application fees and submit the form. The application fees can be paid online only.

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Q: When IBPS SO 2024 exam will be conducted?

IBPS SO 2024 exam dates were announced. IBPS SO 2024 prelims exam will be conducted on November 9, 2024. The Mains exam for IBPS SO will be conducted on December 14, 2024. Selection of candidates is done in three phases-prelims, mains, and personal interview. IBPS SO exam is conducted to recruite candidates for various posts such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

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Table of Contents

What is IBPS SO Exam?
IBPS SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
IBPS SO Exam Highlights 2024
IBPS SO Notification 2024
IBPS SO Application Process
IBPS SO Eligibility 2024
IBPS SO Selection Process
IBPS SO Syllabus
IBPS SO Exam Pattern
IBPS SO Preparation Tips
IBPS SO Admit Card 2024
IBPS SO Result
IBPS SO Cut off 2024
IBPS SO Participating Banks
IBPS SO Vacancies
IBPS SO 2024 FAQs

What is IBPS SO Exam?

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS SO exam to recruit Specialist Officers in various public sector banks. The exam provides a great opportunity for those who want to be a part of leading public sector banks. Candidates selected through IBPS SO exam are recruited to the various posts, such as Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Selection of candidates is done in three phases-prelims, mains, and personal interview.

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IBPS SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS SO 2023 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
09 Nov '24	IBPS SO Prelims 2024 Exam
14 Dec '24	IBPS SO Mains 2024 Exam
Dates	Past Exam Dates
28 Jan '24	IBPS SO 2023 mains exam
28 Jan '24	IBPS SO mains exam
30 Dec '23 - 31 Dec '23	IBPS SO 2023 prelims exam
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IBPS SO Exam Highlights 2024

Some of the important highlights of IBPS SO exam are given in the table below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	IBPS SO
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Level	Undergraduate and Postgraduate Exam at National level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Online
Stages of Exam	Prelims, Mains and Interview
Purpose of Exam	To recruit Specialist Officers in different public sector banks
Exam Fees	General: INR 850 Others: INR 175
Exam Duration	Prelims: 120 minutes (40 minutes for each section) Mains Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer posts: 45 minutes Rajbhasha Adhikari: 30 minutes for each section
No. of Papers and Total Marks	Prelims: Three (125 marks) Mains For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer: One (60 marks) For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari: Two (60 marks) Interview: 100
Total Questions	Prelims: 150 Mains For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer: 60 For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari: 47
Marking Scheme	¼th marks are deducted for wrong answers
Language/Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
No. of Test Cities	Prelims: Around 200 cities Mains: More than 50 cities
Official Website	ibps.in
Contact Details	1800 222 366

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IBPS SO Notification 2024

IBPS SO notification PDF is released on the official website-ibps.in. IBPS SO recruitment is conducted for selected candidates for the post of Specialist Officers in different Public Sector Banks for multiple positions. IBPS SO notification comprises details such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, important dates, how to fill the application form, exam pattern, calculation of scores for different stages, provisional allotment, etc.

IBPS SO Application Process

IBPS SO application form is released online by IBPS. IBPS SO application process involved online registration, uploading of scanned documents, filling out the form, and fee payment. The application fees for the exam are INR 850 for the General and OBC categories and INR 175 for PwD/SC/ST candidates.

IBPS SO Eligibility 2024

Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility conditions in terms of nationality, age, and educational qualification to be eligible for the IBPS SO exam:

Nationality/Citizenship

Candidates who are citizens of India/subjects of Nepal/ Bhutan/Tibetan Refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, are eligible for the exam. Besides, those who are Indian by origin and migrated from Pakistan/ Burma/ Sri Lanka/ Kenya/ Uganda/ the United Republic of Tanzania/ Zambia/ Malawi/ Zaire/ Ethiopia/ Vietnam to India with the intention of permanently settling here can also appear for the exam.

IBPS SO Age Limit

The aspirants must be between 20 and 30 years.

IBPS SO Educational Qualification

As the recruitment is carried out for various posts, the educational qualification varies as per the posts. Candidates can find the educational qualification prescribed for different posts in the table below.

Post	IBPS SO Qualification
IT Officer (Scale I)	BTech in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation Or Postgraduation in the above-mentioned field Or Graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)	Four-year Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering or corresponding fields
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)	Postgraduation in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level Or, Postgraduation in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level
Law Officer (Scale I)	Graduation in law (LLB) (The person should be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council)
HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I)	Graduation with two-years full-time PG degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I)	Graduation with a two-year full-time degree in MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with a specialization in Marketing

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IBPS SO Selection Process

The complete selection process of IBPS SO is explained below:

Release of Application Form

IBPS SO application form is released online on the official website. The application process comprises several steps such as registration, uploading photograph and signature, filling detailed application form, uploading handwritten declaration and left thumb impression, paying the application fee, and submitting the application form.

Issue of Admit Card

IBPS SO admit card is released online separately for prelims, mains, and interview. To download the admit cards for different stages, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

Appearing in the Exam

IBPS SO exam is conducted in different stages-prelims, mains and interview. To get selected for the various posts of Specialist Officers, candidates need to clear all the stages. However, the final selection is done on the basis of mains exam and interview.

Declaration of Result

IBPS SO result is declared online for different exam stages. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of the result. To download the result, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

Final Selection

The final merit list for the appointment is prepared based on the marks of the mains exam and interview. The weightage given to the online mains exam and interview is 80:20.

IBPS SO Exam Centres

IBPS SO exam is conducted at multiple centres in different cities spread throughout the country. IBPS SO exam is conducted at more than 100 test cities. Candidates are required to select one city each for prelims and mains exams. The details regarding IBPS SO exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. IBPS also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any IBPS SO centre other than the one he/she has opted for.

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IBPS SO Syllabus

IBPS SO syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the prelims and mains exams. The syllabus for the prelims exam comprises topics from English Language, Reasoning, and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. IBPS SO syllabus for the mains exam comprises topics from Professional Knowledge.

IBPS SO Syllabus for Prelims

Reasoning Ability

English Language

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

Seating Arrangements

Puzzles

Inequalities

Syllogism

Input-Output

Data Sufficiency

Blood Relations

Order and Ranking

Alphanumeric Series

Distance and Direction

Verbal Reasoning

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Spotting Errors

Sentence Improvement

Sentence Correction

Para Jumbles

Fill in the Blanks

Para/Sentence Completion

Number Series

Data Interpretation

Simplification/ Approximation

Quadratic Equation

Data Sufficiency

Mensuration

Average

Profit and Loss

Ratio and Proportion

Work, Time and Energy

Time and Distance

Probability

Relations

Simple and Compound Interest

Permutation and Combination

Current Affairs

Banking Awareness

GK Updates

Currencies

Important Places

Books and Authors Awards

Headquarters

Prime Minister Schemes

Important Days

IBPS SO Mains Syllabus 2022

IT Officer (Scale-I)	Database Management System Data Communication and Networking Operating System Software Engineering Data Structure Computer Organization and Microprocessor Object-Oriented Programming
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)	Basics of Crop production Horticulture Seed Science Agronomy and Irrigation Agricultural Economics Agricultural Practices Soil resources Animal Husbandry Agroforestry Ecology Government Schemes
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	Basics of Marketing Management Brand Management Advertising PR Sales Retail Business Ethics Market Segmentation Market research and forecasting demand Product Life Cycle Corporate Social Responsibility Service Marketing Marketing Strategies
Law Officer (Scale-I)	Banking Regulations Compliance and Legal Aspects Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act Consumer Protection Act SARFAES Banking Ombudsman Scheme Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector Bankers Book Evidence Act DRT Act
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)	Human Resource Development Business policy and strategic analysis Transnational Analysis Training and Development Recruitment and Selection Rewards and Recognition Industrial Relations Business Policy and Strategic Analysis Grievance and Conflict Management Performance Management and Appraisal

IBPS SO Exam Pattern

IBPS SO exam pattern is divided into prelims exam, mains exam, and interview. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 150 and the mains exam carries a total of 60 marks. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates). Candidates can check below IBPS SO exam pattern.

IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Pattern

Given below is the structure of IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for different posts.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Post: Law officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
Reasoning	50	50
English Language	50	25
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry	50	50
Post: Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer
Reasoning	50	50
English Language	50	25
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50

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IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern

Exam pattern of IBPS SO 2023 mains is given below for different posts.

Subjects	Total Marks	No. Questions
Post: Rajsabha Adhikari
Professional Knowledge(Objective)	60	45
Professional Knowledge(Descriptive)	60	2
Post: Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
Professional Knowledge	60	60

Personal Interview

All those candidates who meet the overall and sectional cutoffs in the mains exam are called for a personal interview. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates).

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IBPS SO Preparation Tips

The first and foremost step towards IBPS SO preparation is understanding the exam pattern and syllabus. After this, candidates should prepare a proper study plan for the exam by devising equal time for each section. Candidates should dedicate atleast three to four hours to study as per IBPS SO Preparation Tips. Candidates must solve mock tests regularly to improve their speed and accuracy.

IBPS SO Admit Card 2024

IBPS SO admit card is released separately for the prelims exam, mains exam and interview. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. IBPS SO admit card carries all the information related to the exam such exam centre details, reporting time, exam date, and many more.

IBPS SO Result

IBPS SO result is announced online on the official website. To check the result, candidates have to login with the required credentials. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of the IBPS SO result.

IBPS SO Cut off 2024

IBPS SO cut off is released after each phase of the examination is conducted. The cut-off for the IBPS SO preliminary exam is released first followed by the cut-off for the mains exam. Candidates can evaluate their chances of selection by matching their IBPS SO cut off marks. Candidates can check below previous year's IBPS SO prelims cut off.

Posts Name	SC	ST	OBC	UR	EWS
IT Officer	66.25	54.63	66.38	66.38	64.50
Agricultural Field Officer	21.25	21.25	21.25	21.25	21.25
Rajbhasha Adhikari	19.88	17.25	20.13	20.13	18
Law Officer	40.25	33	42	42.38	34.63
HR/Personnel Officer	40.50	40.50	40.50	40.50	38.75
Marketing Officer	24	23.63	24	24	24

IBPS SO Participating Banks

A total of 11 banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS SO.

Bank Name	Bank Name
Bank of Baroda	Canara Bank
Indian Overseas Bank	UCO Bank
Bank of India	Central Bank of India
Punjab National Bank	Union Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra	Indian Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank	-

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IBPS SO Vacancies

The post-wise IBPS SO 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.

Posts	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Vacancies
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)	52	26	92	34	142	346
HR/Personnel	03	01	06	02	13	25
IT Officer	25	12	45	16	72	170
Law Officer	18	08	33	11	55	125
Marketing	31	15	55	21	83	205
Rajbhasha	03	01	06	02	13	25
Total	132	63	237	86	378	896