The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced significant updates for the 2024 IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment. This recruitment initiative is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to fill specialized roles in public sector banks. A total of 896 positions are available. The IBPS SO Exam has three phases: Preliminary, Main, and Interview. Below is a thorough guide that outlines all the IBPS SO Recruitment process details.
The IBPS SO Exam is conducted annually to recruit skilled professionals for various roles such as IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and Marketing Officer. Here is an overview of the recruitment process:
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Important Exam Dates for IBPS SO 2024
Staying informed about key dates is essential for planning your preparation effectively. Below are the critical dates for the IBPS SO 2024 examination:
Events
Dates
Preliminary Examination
9th November 2024
IBPS SO Mains Exam Date
14th December 2024
Interview
February/March 2025
Provisional Allotment
April 2025
IBPS SO Vacancy 2024 Details
A total of 896 vacancies are distributed across six specialized roles. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Departments
Vacancies
Agricultural Field Officer (SCALE-I)
346
HR/Personnel Officer (SCALE-I)
25
IT Officer (SCALE-I)
170
Law Officer (SCALE-I)
125
Marketing Officer (SCALE-I)
205
Rajbhasha Adhikari (SCALE-I)
25
Vacancy Trends from Previous Years
Analyzing past trends helps candidates gauge competition levels. Below is the year-wise vacancy distribution for IBPS SO:
Posts
IBPS SO Vacancy 2022-23
IBPS SO Vacancy 2021-22
IBPS SO Vacancy 2020-21
IBPS SO Vacancy 2019-20
IT Officer
44
76
20
220
Agriculture Field Officer
516
884
485
670
Rajbhasha Adhikari
25
84
25
27
Law Officer
10
44
50
60
HR/Personnel Officer
15
61
7
20
Marketing Officer
100
535
60
310
Total
710
1828
645
1145
Eligibility Criteria for IBPS SO 2024
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to apply:
Age Limit: 20â30 years (relaxations applicable as per government regulations.).
Educational Qualification: A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, or Marketing).
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Exam Stage
Section
Questions
Marks
Details
Preliminary Exam
English Language
50
25
Conducted online; scores are qualifying and not included in the final merit list.
Reasoning
50
50
Candidates must meet the minimum cut-off in each section.
General Awareness (Banking Focus)
50
50
Mains Exam (All Positions)
Professional Knowledge
60
60
Includes specialized topics for roles like Law Officer, IT Officer, HR, Agriculture, etc.
Mains Exam (Rajbhasha)
Objective Professional Knowledge
45
60
Separate sections for Objective and Descriptive Professional Knowledge.
Descriptive Professional Knowledge
2
30
Interview
Personal Interview
â
100
Minimum qualifying score: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD).
Syllabus Highlights
The syllabus encompasses general topics for Prelims and specialized subjects for Mains. For example:
IT Officer: Networking, Database Management.
Agriculture Field Officer: Crop Production, Soil Science.
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