IBPS SO
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Introduction
IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) is a national-level banking examination conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for recruiting specialist professionals in Public Sector Banks. Unlike IBPS PO and Clerk, IBPS SO is designed for candidates with specialized educational backgrounds such as IT, Law, Agriculture, HR, Marketing, and Language disciplines.
Posts under IBPS SO
IT Officer
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)
Law Officer
HR/Personnel Officer
Marketing Officer
Rajbhasha Adhikari
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR Officer & Marketing Officer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
Duration: 120 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Main Examination
Professional Knowledge (Post-specific)
Objective / Descriptive format depending on the post.
Questions are based on the candidate’s specialization.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personal Interview
- Final Merit List
Final Selection Weightage:
- Mains Examination: 80%
- Interview: 20%
Prelims are qualifying in nature and are not considered in the final merit list.
Syllabus
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Vocabulary
Para Jumbles
Sentence Improvement
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles
Seating Arrangement
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Syllogism
Inequality
Quantitative Aptitude
Simplification
Number Series
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Data Interpretation
General Awareness (for Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari)
Banking Awareness
Current Affairs
RBI Policies
Indian Economy
Financial Awareness
Professional Knowledge (Mains)
Subject-specific questions based on the chosen Specialist Officer post.
How to Apply
Visit the official IBPS website:
- Register online.
- Fill personal and educational details.
- Select the Specialist Officer post.
- Upload photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form and save the confirmation page.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The qualification depends on the post:
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field |
| Agriculture Field Officer | Degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines |
| Law Officer | LLB Degree |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + MBA/PGDM in HR/Personnel Management |
| Marketing Officer | MBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English or equivalent qualification |
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation as per government rules.
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen or fulfill nationality conditions prescribed by IBPS.
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