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IBPS SO (IBPS Specialist Officer Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.
IBPS SO recruits specialist officers such as IT, HR, Law, Marketing and Agriculture officers for participating PSU banks.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | Reasoning, English, Quant/Professional Knowledge | 2 Hours 5 Minutes | 150 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Moderate |
| Mains | CBT (Objective/Descriptive) | Professional Knowledge, English | 3 Hours | 60 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Difficult |
| Interview | Personality Test (Board Interview) | Domain and general interview | - | 100 | Not applicable | Moderate |
Professionals with IT/Law/HR/Agriculture background
Postgraduates in specialized banking-relevant streams
Aspirants seeking specialist officer roles
A: IBPS SO is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
A: Yes, IBPS SO is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.