The Last Date to apply online for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 ends on 21st August 2024. The eligibility and steps to apply are shared in the article below.
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official IBPS SO notification 2024 at official website @ibps.in for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024. The IBPS invites online applications to fill 896 vacancies for the positions of IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer.
The selection process for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 includes a preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview. The application process for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 has already started from 1st August 2024 and interested candidates can apply online on the official website.
IBPS SO Notification 2024
IBPS has issued detailed IBPS SO notification 2024 on 1st August 2024 which states about 896 vacancies to be filled for the various participating banks in India. It also provides us detailed information about eligibility criteria, application process, selection process, exam pattern & syllabus etc. Interested candidates can download the IBPS SO notification 2024 by clicking on the direct link provided below:
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 Overview
The overview of IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 highlights the key information of the official notification. Here are some key details in the table form.
| IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS Specialist Officers Exam 2024 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Number of Vacancies | 896 |
| Participating Banks | 11 public sector banks |
| IBPS SO Apply Online Dates | 01st to 21st August 2024 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Main Exams, Interview |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PWD- Rs.175 General and Others- Rs. 850 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | IBPS Official Website |
Important Dates for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024
| IBPS SO Notification 2024 Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| IBPS SO 2024 notification release date | 01st August 2024 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 01st August 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21st August 2024 |
| IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Admit Card | October 2024 |
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date | 09th November 2024 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Date | 14th December 2024 |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2024
There are total 896 IBPS SO Vacancy 2024 for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 released along with the official notification. The category wise and bank wise allocation of vacancies have been provided below in the table for different posts are as follows:
| IBPS SO Vacancy 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
IBPS Specialist Officer Apply Online 2024
The application process for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 is conducted online. The direct link to apply online for the various posts is mentioned below. Candidates who wish to apply can click on the direct link shared below. Just to remind, the application process has started from 1st August 2024 and will close on 21st August 2024. Candidates should carefully fill the IBPS SO Application form 2024 before date to avoid any technical glitch.
IBPS Specialist Officer Apply Online 2024 Direct Link- Click Here
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2024
Before applying for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The eligibility criteria include parameters like educational qualification, age limit, and nationality. Here are the eligibility criteria for different posts:
I. NATIONALITY / CITIZENSHIP
| IBPS Specialist Officer 2024 Nationality Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | • Citizen of India or | |
| • subject of Nepal or | ||
| • subject of Bhutan or | ||
| • Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or | ||
| • a person of Indian origin who has migrated 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. | ||
II. AGE (AS ON 01.08.2024)
The minimum age limit for the IBPS PO Exam is 20 Years and Maximum Age limit is 30 Years. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2004 (both dates inclusive)
| Sr. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| 3 | Persons With Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines | 5 years |
| 5 | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
III. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (AS ON 21.08.2024):
The educational qualification for the positions of IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer are provided below.
| IBPS Specialist Officer Educational Qualifications (as on 21/08/2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sr. No. | Post | Educational Qualifications |
| 1 | IT Officer | • 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR • Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications OR • Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level |
| 2 | Agricultural Field Officer | • 4 year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ AgroForestry/Forestry. |
| 3 | Rajbhasha Adhikari | • Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR • Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level |
| 4 | Law Officer | • A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| 5 | HR/Personnel Officer | • Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR • Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. |
| 6 | Marketing Officer | • Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
IBPS Specialist Officer Selection Process 2024
The selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam
Stage 2: Mains Exam
Stage 3: Interview
Candidates must qualify for each stage of the selection process to progress to the next stage. The final selection and allotment of candidates will be based on the merit and preference given by the candidates during the application process.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2024
To prepare for the IBPS SO Exam 2024, candidates must be familiar with the exam pattern. Here is a brief overview of the exam pattern for both the preliminary and mains exams:
a) Preliminary Exam Pattern
The preliminary exam pattern for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 varies slightly for different posts. Here is the common exam pattern for most of the posts:
For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing
Officer
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
b) Mains Exam Pattern
The mains exam pattern for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 also varies for different posts. Here is the exam pattern for IBPS SO Mains exam 2024 for the following posts.
– For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Test Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
– For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Test Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 2 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
IBPS SO Syllabus 2024
To prepare effectively for the IBPS SO Exam 2024, candidates must have a clear understanding of the syllabus. The detailed syllabus for each section of the preliminary and mains exams can be found in the official notification. Here are the main sections included in the IBPS SO Syllabus 2024:
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The preliminary exam syllabus includes the following sections:
| Reasoning | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | General Awareness |
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Mains Exam Syllabus
The mains exam syllabus includes the following sections:
IT Officer (Scale-I) |
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Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) |
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Marketing Officer (Scale-I) |
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Law Officer (Scale-I) |
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HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) |
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IBPS Special Officer Recruitment 2024 FAQ
Ans: You can apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 by visiting the official website of IBPS at https://ibps.in and following the registration and application process mentioned in the article above.
Ans: The last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 is 21 August 2024.
Ans: The age limit for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 is between 20 and 30 years as of 01 August 2024. Age relaxation is applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Ans: A total of 896 vacancies are advertised through the IBPS SO Recruitment 2024. The vacancies are distributed among different Specialist Officer posts in 11 participating banks.
Ans: The official website for IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) is www.ibps.in