Home   »   IBPS SO Exam Date 2024   »   IBPS SO Selection Process 2024

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

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 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

 

Sharing is caring!

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.