Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
IBPS SO Dates 2024: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the detailed notification for the IBPS SO 2024 exam. Along with the notification, IBPS SO application form 2024 was released. The last date to fill the application form was extended to August 28, 2024. Earlier, the application deadline was August 21, 2024. IBPS SO 2024 exam dates were announced by the examination authority earlier. 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. IBPS SO dates 2024 highlight the important events pertaining to the exam such as exam dates, application dates, result dates, etc.
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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 |
IBPS SO Important Dates 2024
The important events of IBPS SO exam are explained below:
IBPS SO Application Form
IBPS SO application form is released online. The application fee is INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and it is INR 175 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
IBPS SO Admit Card
IBPS SO admit card is released online separately for prelims, mains and interview. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
IBPS SO exam
IBPS SO exam is conducted in three phases-prelims, mains and interview. The marks of the prelims exam are not conducted for final selection. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks of the mains exam and interview.
IBPS SO Result
IBPS SO result is declared online on the official website. To download the result, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The result displays the qualifying status of candidates. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of result. Along with the scorecard, IBPS SO cutoff is also released.
IBPS SO Dates 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below IBPS SO Exam Dates 2024 FAQs.
Q: 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 |
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Q: 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 |
Upvote Q: What is IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus?
IBPS SO Syllabus for prelims exam is given below.
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 |
Upvote Q: 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.
Upvote Q: 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 | - |
Upvote Q: 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 |
Upvote 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.
Upvote Q: 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 |
Upvote Q: 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.
Upvote Q: 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.
Upvote Q: 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).
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
No, BCA is not eligible for the exam as you need 4 years of computer education like engineering, or MCA completed.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
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 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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 e
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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 calcu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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 previ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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 Bankin
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Contributor-Level 10
Can a Bachelor of Computer Application degree student take the IBPS SO IT officer exam?