IBPS SO 2024 Notification (Out): Check Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility
Brief Information: IBPS SO Notification 2024: Institute of Banking Personnel and Selection has released the IBPS SO 2024 notification on 01/08/2024. IBPS is accepting online applications from Indian nationals for the position of Specialist Officer. There are 896 vacancies to fill the Specialist Officer posts on a regular basis across India. So Interested and eligible candidates can go through the eligibility criteria and apply online from 01/08/2024 to 21/08/2024. This is a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in the banking and financial sector. The Exam will be conducted in three stages i.e prelims, mains and interview. Candidates can go through this article for detailed information about the IBPS SO 2024 Recruitment process.
IBPS SO Notification 2024 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS SO 2024 |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Vacancies | 896 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| IBPS SO Salary | Rs 38,000/- – Rs 39,000/- |
| Selection Process | Prelims Mains Interview |
| IBPS Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Also Read: NABARD GRADE-A 2024
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| IBPS SO 2024 Notification | 01st August 2024 |
| Online Registration Starts From | 01st August 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online for IBPS SO | 21st August 2024 |
| IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2024 | To be Notified |
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date 2024 | 9th November 2024 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 2024 | 14th December 2024 |
Application Fee
Application fees must be paid online. Fee / Intimation charges once paid will not be refunded. Check the table for fee details.
| Category | Amount |
| SC / ST / PWD Candidates | 175/- |
| Others | 850/- |
Age Limit
Candidates must be under the following age restriction as of August 1, 2024. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02/08/1994 and not later than 01/08/2004 (both dates inclusive). The age limit for IBPS Specialist Officer post is given below. To be eligible for the IBPS SO position candidates must meet the following age requirements. Check the minimum and maximum age limits here.
| S. No | Minimum age | Maximum Age |
| 1 | 20 years | 30 years |
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to reserved category candidates as per the Government of India Guidelines. Check the age relaxation in the given table.
| S. No | Category | Age relaxation |
| 1 | SC / ST | 05 years |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 03 years |
| 3 | Persons with Disabilities | 10 years |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen / SSCOs / Persons affected by 1984 riots | 05 years |
Education Qualifications (as on 21/08/2024)
| IBPS SO 2024 Education Qualification | |||
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Age | Educational Qualifications **(from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies) |
| 01 | I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | Min- 20 YearsMax-30 Years | a) 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & InstrumentationORb) Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer ApplicationsORGraduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 YearsMax-30 Years | 4 year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ FoodTechnology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering |
| 03 | RajbhashaAdhikari | Min- 20Years | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at thedegree (graduation) level |
| (Scale I) | Max-30 Years | OR Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. | |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 YearsMax-30Years | A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 yearsMax- 30years | Graduate and Two Years Full time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law.* |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 yearsMax- 30years | 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 SO 2024 Selection Process
The IBPS SO 2024 Selection Process is the most important information for all the candidates. Candidates can check the below points for the selection process.
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
IBPS SO 2024 Vacancy
| 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 |
