IBPS SO Selection Process 2024, Prelims, Mains, Interview Complete Details

IBPS SO Selection Process 2024 consists of Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. If you are interested to know in detail about IBPS SO Selection Procedure then read information we have shared here.

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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO 2024 Notification and Exam Date. If you are going to apply for the IBPS SO 2024 Examination, then go through the 3 selection stages that are included in the process. The exam will be conducted in online mode. In this article, we have shared the complete information about the IBPS SO Selection Process 2024 including Prelims, Mains, Interview, and Provisional Allotment.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2024

The candidates who are planning to appear for the IBPS SO 2024 Exam must know the complete IBPS SO selection process for better preparation. The exam conducting authority- the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has framed a selection process to shortlist candidates for the Specialist Officer post. The IBPS SO 2024 selection process includes three phases of the exam, i.e. Preliminary exam, the Main exam, and the Interview round. The aspirants must qualify for all these three stages to get selected for recruitment.

IBPS SO Selection Process

The exams under the IBPS SO 2024 will be conducted through online mode only. For the information of the candidates, the IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2024 will be held on 9th November 2024 and the Mains exam will be conducted on 14th December 2024. Check highlights below.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2024: Overview
Organization Name	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post	Specialist Officer (SO)
Exam Level	National Level
Application Mode	Online
IBPS SO 2024 Apply Online	1st to 21st August 2024
Exam Mode	Online
Selection Process	Prelims Mains Interview
Exam Language	Hindi/English
Official Website	@ibps.in

IBPS SO Notification 2024 Out– Click to Check

IBPS SO Selection Procedure Details

IBPS SO Selection Process is conducted to select candidates for posts of IBPS SO for different disciplines such as I.T. Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) and Marketing Officer (Scale I) posts. Thus, every candidate who is wishing to apply for this opportunity is requested to crack every stage under the IBPS SO selection procedure in order to grab a seat successfully. Three phases in the IBPS SO selection process are given below.

IBPS SO Selection Stages:

As discussed above, there total 3 stages in the IBPS SO Examination 2024. Check the overview below.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2024
Preliminary Stage 1	Objective Type (Computer-Based Examination)
Mains Stage 2	Objective Type (Computer-Based Examination)
Interview	Viva

IBPS SO Selection Process – Prelims Exam Pattern

Below we have provided the IBPS SO Exam Pattern for various departments separately so that it could help the candidates boost up their preparation.

IBPS SO Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari Exam Pattern

We have detailed below the IBPS SO Exam Pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari.

Name of Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Timing (Minutes)
English Language	50	25	English	40
Reasoning Ability	50	50	English and Hindi	40
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry	50	50	English and Hindi	40
Total	150	125		120 mins.

IBPS SO IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer Exam Pattern

Name of Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Timing (Minutes)
English Language	50	25	English	40
Reasoning Ability	50	50	English and Hindi	40
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	English and Hindi	40
Total	150	125		120

For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted

IBPS SO Selection Process – Mains Exam Pattern

The main exam pattern for the IBPS SO is different for every post as mentioned below.

For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:

Name of the Test	No. of Qs.	Max. Marks	Duration
Profession Knowledge	60	60	45 minutes

For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari:

Name of the Test	No. of Qs.	Max. Marks	Duration
Profession Knowledge (Objective)	45	60	30 minutes
Profession Knowledge (Descriptive)	2	60	30 minutes

IBPS SO Selection Process – Interview

Candidates who will successfully clear the IBPS SO prelims and mains examination will be called for the interview round based on the marks obtained by them.
The interview round consists of 100 marks in total.
The minimum qualifying marks in the IBPS SO Interviews will not be less than 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).

IBPS SO Provisional Allotment

Candidates will be provisionally allotted to one of the participating organizations of IBPS, based on the available vacancies and merit-cum-preference basis.
In case 2 or more candidates obtain the same score in the exam, the merit would be decided based on the date of birth of the candidate.

Important Links:
IBPS SO Notification	IBPS SO Exam Pattern
IBPS SO Salary	IBPS SO Selection Process
IBPS SO Previous Year Question Papers	IBPS SO Cut Off
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria	IBPS SO Admit Card 2024

FAQs

Q1. How many stages are there in IBPS SO Selection Process 2024?

Ans. There are 3 Stages in IBPS SO Selection Process 2024 i.e. Prelims, Mains & Interview.

Q2. Is there any negative marking in IBPS SO Prelims Exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 in IBPS SO Prelims Exam.

Can I apply for multiple posts under IBPS SO?

Yes, you can apply for multiple posts if you meet the eligibility criteria for each post. However, you need to fill out separate application forms and pay the application fee for each post.

How can I prepare for the IBPS SO exam?

You can start by understanding the exam pattern and syllabus. Create a study plan, practice previous years' question papers, take mock tests, and refer to recommended study materials and books. Time management, accuracy, and consistent practice are key to success.

How are final selections made for IBPS SO positions?

The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the mains exam and the interview round, with the weightage ratio set by IBPS. The interview panel assesses the candidate's knowledge, skills, and suitability for the specific specialist position.