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IBPS SO

INSTITUTE OF BANKING PESONAL SELECTION SO

IBPS SO

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) SO Examination, also known as the Specialist Officer (SO) Examination, is held to assist in the recruitment of qualified candidates for a number of public sector banks in India.

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for the IBPS SO position, which are covered below:

IBPS SO Age Limit

IBPS SO applicants must be at least 20 years old and no older than 30 years old. There are some modifications to the same that will be properly noted, and the maximum age is raised for applicants from the reserved groups.

Relaxation in IBPS SO Age Limit:

  • Candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are given a 5-year relaxation period.
  • Candidates from Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer) are given a three-year relaxation period.
  • The relaxation period is 10 years for people with a baseline disability.
  • Candidates who are veterans receive a 5-year waiver.
  • Candidates who had their primary residence in Jammu and Kashmir between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989, were given a 5-year exemption.
  • Candidates who were impacted by the events in 1984 will receive a 5-year reprieve.

IBPS SO Educational Qualification

The following qualifications must be met in order to apply for an IBPS SO position:

IBPS SO PostsIBPS SO Educational Qualification
I.T. Officer (Scale I)
  • Four years of Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/ Electronics and Telecommunication/ IT/Electronics and Instrumentation/ Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering, or
  • Master Degree in Computer Science/IT/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Computer Application /Electronics and Telecommunication
  • Graduates have passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
  • Four years Bachelor degree in agriculture/ Animal Husbandry/ Horticulture/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Fishery Science/ Dairy Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Agro-Forestry/ Co-Operation and Banking
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
  • Master’s in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level, or
  • Master’s in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject in Graduation
Law Officer (Scale I
  • A bachelor’s degree in Law
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
  • Bachelor Degree and Full Time Post Graduate Degree,or
  • Full-time Diploma in Industrial Relation/ Personnel Management/ HR/ Social Work/ HRD/ Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
  • Bachelor Degree and a Full-Time MBA (Marketing)/ MMS (Marketing)/ Full-time PGDM/ PGDBA with specialization in Marketing
SO Application

IBPS SO Online Application 2022

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will ostensibly release the application form in November 2022. On the IBPS official website, the application form will be accessible.

How to Apply For IBPS SO Exam 2022?

The steps to download IBPS SO Application form are discussed in the below steps:

  • Step 1: Candidates will find the form on the official website - https://www.ibps.in/.
  • Step 2: Now, click on ‘New Registration’.
  • Step 3: You should provide your basic information to register like your name, date of birth, etc.
  • Step 4: Now you will receive a provisional registration number and a system-generated password. Note these down for future reference.
  • Step 5: Fill up the application form carefully & click on “Save and Next” after verifying details in each section.
  • Step 6: Upload your scanned photograph and signature & select the state you want to apply for and submit it.

  • Step 7: Pay the Online Application fee & take a printout of the e-receipt and online application for your future reference.

IBPS SO 2022 Application Fee 2022

The IBPS SO Exam 2022 application fee must be paid by candidates using Net Banking, debit, or credit cards. Below are the application fee's specifics.

IBPS SO CategoryIBPS SO Application Fee
General CategoryRs. 850
Reserved CategoryRs. 175

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2022

IBPS will use the exam format described below to shortlist qualified applicants for the IBPS SO 2022 Exam. Candidates must achieve the prelims cut-offs in order to be qualified to take the mains test. The preliminary exam will serve as a qualifying phase for the mains.

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

The IBPS preliminary test has a different exam format than the main exam.

IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Reasoning502540 minutes
English Language505040 minutes
General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry505040 minutes
Total150125120 minutes

IBPS SO I.T, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Reasoning502540 minutes
English Language505040 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude505040 minutes
Total150125120 minutes
Mains Pattern

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2022

The exam pattern is given below:

Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Professional Knowledge606045 minutes

I.T, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsDuration
Professional Knowledge (Objective)4530 minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)230 minutes
Syllabus

IBPS SO Interview

  • You can only take the interview if you pass the written test.
  • The nodal banks work with IBPS to coordinate the interview, which is performed by the participating institutions. An interview is worth 100 points.
  • The minimal passing score for an interview should be 40% (35% for those who are SC/ST/OBC/PWD).

IBPS SO Final Merit List

The final merit list is created using the combined written test + interview results. The online test and interview will be weighted 80:20. You must pass both exams—a written online exam and an interview—and place highly on the merit list to be chosen as a Specialist Officer in the public sector bank.

IBPS SO Exam Syllabus

Thesyllabus of IBPS SO Exam General English, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude will all be covered in 2022. The following list includes the syllabus's specifics:

SubjectsTopics
Reasoning Ability
  • Seating arrangement puzzles
  • Inequality syllogisms
  • Input and Output of data
  • Sufficiency Problems
  • Blood relations
  • Order and Ranking problems
  • Alphanumerics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Distance and Direction.
General English
  • Reading
  • Comprehension
  • Spotting Errors
  • Sentence Improvement/correction
  • Unscrambling of Paragraphs
  • Filling in the blanks
  • Close tests
  • Sentence completion.
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number Series simplifications
  • Approximation and Interpretation of Data
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Mensuration
  • Averages
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time
  • Work
  • Distance
  • Partnership
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Probability.
General Awareness
  • Current Affairs and Banking Awareness Topics
  • Questions on books and their authors
  • Currencies
  • Important Places
  • Awards
  • Headquarters
  • Prime minister’s schemes

In addition to these disciplines, candidates must also possess professional knowledge in their field of specialisation. The following is included in the comprehensive syllabus:

PostSyllabus
IT Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Database Management System
  2. Data Communication and Networking
  3. Operating System
  4. Software Engineering
  5. Data Structure
  6. Computer Organization and Microprocessor
  7. Object-Oriented Programming
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Basics of Crop production
  2. Horticulture
  3. Seed Science
  4. Agronomy and Irrigation
  5. Agricultural Economics
  6. Agricultural Practices
  7. Soil resources
  8. Animal Husbandry
  9. Agroforestry
  10. Ecology
  11. Government Schemes
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Basics of Marketing Management
  2. Brand Management
  3. Advertising
  4. PR
  5. Sales
  6. Retail
  7. Business Ethics
  8. Market Segmentation
  9. Market research and forecasting demand
  10. Product Life Cycle
  11. Corporate Social Responsibility
  12. Service Marketing
  13. Marketing Strategies
Law Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Banking Regulations
  2. Compliance and Legal Aspects
  3. Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
  4. Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
  5. Consumer Protection Act
  6. SARFAES
  7. Banking Ombudsman Scheme
  8. Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector
  9. Bankers Book Evidence Act
  10. DRT Act
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Human Resource Development
  2. Business policy and strategic analysis
  3. Transnational Analysis
  4. Training and Development
  5. Recruitment and Selection
  6. Rewards and Recognition
  7. Industrial Relations
  8. Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
  9. Grievance and Conflict Management
  10. Performance Management and Appraisal

IBPS SO Salary and Benefits

The salary for IBPS SO for various posts are given in the below table:

IBPS SO PostsIn-Hand Salary (Payscale 1)In-Hand Salary (Payscale 2)
I.T OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Rajbhasha AdhikariINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Agriculture OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
HR OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Law OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Marketing OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for the IBPS SO position, which are covered below:

IBPS SO Age Limit

IBPS SO applicants must be at least 20 years old and no older than 30 years old. There are some modifications to the same that will be properly noted, and the maximum age is raised for applicants from the reserved groups.

Relaxation in IBPS SO Age Limit:
  • Candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are given a 5-year relaxation period.
  • Candidates from Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer) are given a three-year relaxation period.
  • The relaxation period is 10 years for people with a baseline disability.
  • Candidates who are veterans receive a 5-year waiver.
  • Candidates who had their primary residence in Jammu and Kashmir between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989, were given a 5-year exemption.
  • Candidates who were impacted by the events in 1984 will receive a 5-year reprieve.

IBPS SO Educational Qualification

The following qualifications must be met in order to apply for an IBPS SO position:

IBPS SO PostsIBPS SO Educational Qualification
I.T. Officer (Scale I)
  • Four years of Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/ Electronics and Telecommunication/ IT/Electronics and Instrumentation/ Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering, or
  • Master Degree in Computer Science/IT/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Computer Application /Electronics and Telecommunication
  • Graduates have passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
  • Four years Bachelor degree in agriculture/ Animal Husbandry/ Horticulture/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Fishery Science/ Dairy Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Agro-Forestry/ Co-Operation and Banking
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
  • Master’s in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level, or
  • Master’s in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject in Graduation
Law Officer (Scale I
  • A bachelor’s degree in Law
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
  • Bachelor Degree and Full Time Post Graduate Degree,or
  • Full-time Diploma in Industrial Relation/ Personnel Management/ HR/ Social Work/ HRD/ Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
  • Bachelor Degree and a Full-Time MBA (Marketing)/ MMS (Marketing)/ Full-time PGDM/ PGDBA with specialization in Marketing
SO Application

IBPS SO Online Application 2022

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will ostensibly release the application form in November 2022. On the IBPS official website, the application form will be accessible.

How to Apply For IBPS SO Exam 2022?

The steps to download IBPS SO Application form are discussed in the below steps:

  • Step 1: Candidates will find the form on the official website - https://www.ibps.in/.
  • Step 2: Now, click on ‘New Registration’.
  • Step 3: You should provide your basic information to register like your name, date of birth, etc.
  • Step 4: Now you will receive a provisional registration number and a system-generated password. Note these down for future reference.
  • Step 5: Fill up the application form carefully & click on “Save and Next” after verifying details in each section.
  • Step 6: Upload your scanned photograph and signature & select the state you want to apply for and submit it.

  • Step 7: Pay the Online Application fee & take a printout of the e-receipt and online application for your future reference.

IBPS SO 2022 Application Fee 2022

The IBPS SO Exam 2022 application fee must be paid by candidates using Net Banking, debit, or credit cards. Below are the application fee's specifics.

IBPS SO CategoryIBPS SO Application Fee
General CategoryRs. 850
Reserved CategoryRs. 175

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2022

IBPS will use the exam format described below to shortlist qualified applicants for the IBPS SO 2022 Exam. Candidates must achieve the prelims cut-offs in order to be qualified to take the mains test. The preliminary exam will serve as a qualifying phase for the mains.

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

The IBPS preliminary test has a different exam format than the main exam.

IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Reasoning502540 minutes
English Language505040 minutes
General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry505040 minutes
Total150125120 minutes

IBPS SO I.T, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Reasoning502540 minutes
English Language505040 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude505040 minutes
Total150125120 minutes
Mains Pattern
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2022

The exam pattern is given below:

Rajbhasha Adhikari & Law Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Professional Knowledge606045 minutes

I.T, Agricultural, Personnel/HR & Marketing Officer Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is given below:

Name of the TestsNumber of QuestionsDuration
Professional Knowledge (Objective)4530 minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)230 minutes
Syllabus
IBPS SO Interview
  • You can only take the interview if you pass the written test.
  • The nodal banks work with IBPS to coordinate the interview, which is performed by the participating institutions. An interview is worth 100 points.
  • The minimal passing score for an interview should be 40% (35% for those who are SC/ST/OBC/PWD).
IBPS SO Final Merit List

The final merit list is created using the combined written test + interview results. The online test and interview will be weighted 80:20. You must pass both exams—a written online exam and an interview—and place highly on the merit list to be chosen as a Specialist Officer in the public sector bank.

IBPS SO Exam Syllabus

Thesyllabus of IBPS SO Exam General English, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude will all be covered in 2022. The following list includes the syllabus's specifics:

SubjectsTopics
Reasoning Ability
  • Seating arrangement puzzles
  • Inequality syllogisms
  • Input and Output of data
  • Sufficiency Problems
  • Blood relations
  • Order and Ranking problems
  • Alphanumerics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Distance and Direction.
General English
  • Reading
  • Comprehension
  • Spotting Errors
  • Sentence Improvement/correction
  • Unscrambling of Paragraphs
  • Filling in the blanks
  • Close tests
  • Sentence completion.
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number Series simplifications
  • Approximation and Interpretation of Data
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Mensuration
  • Averages
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time
  • Work
  • Distance
  • Partnership
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Probability.
General Awareness
  • Current Affairs and Banking Awareness Topics
  • Questions on books and their authors
  • Currencies
  • Important Places
  • Awards
  • Headquarters
  • Prime minister’s schemes

In addition to these disciplines, candidates must also possess professional knowledge in their field of specialisation. The following is included in the comprehensive syllabus:

PostSyllabus
IT Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Database Management System
  2. Data Communication and Networking
  3. Operating System
  4. Software Engineering
  5. Data Structure
  6. Computer Organization and Microprocessor
  7. Object-Oriented Programming
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Basics of Crop production
  2. Horticulture
  3. Seed Science
  4. Agronomy and Irrigation
  5. Agricultural Economics
  6. Agricultural Practices
  7. Soil resources
  8. Animal Husbandry
  9. Agroforestry
  10. Ecology
  11. Government Schemes
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Basics of Marketing Management
  2. Brand Management
  3. Advertising
  4. PR
  5. Sales
  6. Retail
  7. Business Ethics
  8. Market Segmentation
  9. Market research and forecasting demand
  10. Product Life Cycle
  11. Corporate Social Responsibility
  12. Service Marketing
  13. Marketing Strategies
Law Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Banking Regulations
  2. Compliance and Legal Aspects
  3. Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
  4. Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
  5. Consumer Protection Act
  6. SARFAES
  7. Banking Ombudsman Scheme
  8. Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector
  9. Bankers Book Evidence Act
  10. DRT Act
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)
  1. Human Resource Development
  2. Business policy and strategic analysis
  3. Transnational Analysis
  4. Training and Development
  5. Recruitment and Selection
  6. Rewards and Recognition
  7. Industrial Relations
  8. Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
  9. Grievance and Conflict Management
  10. Performance Management and Appraisal

IBPS SO Salary and Benefits

The salary for IBPS SO for various posts are given in the below table:

IBPS SO PostsIn-Hand Salary (Payscale 1)In-Hand Salary (Payscale 2)
I.T OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Rajbhasha AdhikariINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Agriculture OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
HR OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Law OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000
Marketing OfficerINR 24,000 - INR 32,000INR 34,000 - INR 40,000

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