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IBPS SO (Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers) is conducted by IBPS for recruitment to Specialist Officer posts in public sector banks. Posts include IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer (all Scale I). The selection process comprises a Preliminary exam, a Main exam (Professional Knowledge) and a Personal Interview. AglaSem provides the latest IBPS SO notification, application dates, syllabus, admit card, answer key and result.

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About IBPS SO

IBPS SO, officially IBPS CRP SPL (Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers), is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for specialist officer posts across public sector banks. Unlike IBPS Clerk or PO, IBPS SO recruits professionals with domain expertise in IT, Agriculture, Law, HR and other fields.

What is IBPS SO?

  • Recruitment exam for Specialist Officer (SO) posts in public sector banks.
  • Posts: IT 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.
  • Conducted annually by IBPS.
  • Selection includes Preliminary exam, Main exam (Professional Knowledge) and Personal Interview.

IBPS SO Highlights

FeatureDetails
Exam NameIBPS CRP SPL (IBPS SO)
Conducting BodyInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
PostsIT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR Officer, Marketing Officer (all Scale I)
StagesPreliminary + Main + Interview
ModeOnline (CBT) + Interview
Official Websiteibps.in

IBPS SO Exam Pattern

  • Preliminary Exam: English Language (50 Q), Reasoning (50 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Q) - 125 marks, 120 minutes. IT Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari have a different pattern.
  • Main Exam: Professional Knowledge paper - 60 questions, 45 minutes, 60 marks. Domain-specific: IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, Hindi as applicable to the post.
  • Interview: 100 marks. Final merit = 80% Main + 20% Interview.
  • Negative marking of 0.25 for wrong answers.

IBPS SO Eligibility

  • Age: 20 to 30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per rules).
  • IT Officer: 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics, or MCA/M.Sc (Computer Science/IT).
  • Agricultural Field Officer: 4-year graduation in Agriculture or allied disciplines.
  • Law Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
  • Rajbhasha Adhikari: Post-graduation in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level, or vice versa.
  • HR/Personnel Officer: Graduation + MBA/PGDM in HR/Personnel Management, or 2-year full-time PG degree in Personnel Management.
  • Marketing Officer: Graduation + MBA/PGDM in Marketing from a recognised university.

IBPS SO Selection Process

  1. Apply online on ibps.in during the notification window; choose the post you are eligible for.
  2. Appear for the Preliminary Exam (online, objective type).
  3. Shortlisted candidates appear for the Main Exam (Professional Knowledge).
  4. Candidates qualifying both stages appear for the Personal Interview.
  5. Final allotment based on merit (80% Main + 20% Interview) and preferences.
  6. Document verification and joining formalities at the allotted bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IBPS SO?

IBPS SO is a competitive government recruitment exam. Candidates who qualify the exam and clear all selection stages are eligible for appointment to government posts.

How can I apply for IBPS SO?

Applications for IBPS SO are accepted online through the official website during the notification window. Check the Important Dates section on this page for application start and end dates.

What is the selection process for IBPS SO?

The selection process for IBPS SO generally includes a written examination followed by document verification. Some posts may also include a physical efficiency test, skill test or interview.

Where can I find IBPS SO syllabus and previous year papers?

AglaSem provides Notification for IBPS SO in the Resources section above. These are free to access.