The Institute of Banking Personnel (IBPS) has released the official notification for the online examination (Preliminary and Main) for the next Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for the selection of personnel in Specialist Officers cadre posts. The interested and eligible candidates can apply for the post online on the official website of IBPS. Before applying for the post know about the available recruitment posts, exam pattern, syllabus and more regarding the IBPS SO notification 2021-2022.
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IBPS SO Recruitment 2022: Notification Overview
Exam Notification overall details are right here. You will get details on the release date, the number of post, total vacancies, apply online date, the last date to apply and much more. For further information check below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Vacancy | 1828 posts |
| Mode Of Exam | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Salary Scale | depends on the grade |
| Official Website | https://ibps.in/ |
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Candidates need to wait for IBPS SO notification 2022 for the time being!
IBPS SO Important Dates 2021-22
IBPS SO Preliminary exam 2021 is scheduled to be conducted for 26th December 2021 and the Mains examination will be conducted on 30th January 2022 as per IBPS Calendar. Let’s have a look at the important dates for IBPS SO Recruitment 2021-22.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Apply Online | 03.11.2021- 23.11.2021 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 03.11.2021- 23.11.2021 |
| call letters for Prelims Exam | December 2021 |
| Online Exam – Preliminary | 26.12.2021 |
| Result – Prelims Exams | January 2022 |
| Call letter for Main | January 2022 |
| Online Examination – Main | 30.01.2022 |
| Result of Main Examination | February 2022 |
| Call letters for interview | February 2022 |
| Interview | February/March 2022 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2022 |
IBPS SO Vacancy 2022
This year, IBPS has introduced 1828 Specialist Officers (SO) vacancies for IBPS SO 2021-22 exam. As this is the recruitment for Specialist Officer, thus the vacancies released are not that high as other banking exams. Last year, the total number of vacancies was 647. Let’s have a look at the post-wise total number of vacancies for IBPS SO 2021-22.
| Post Name | Gen | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
| IT Officer | 101 | 53 | 22 | 30 | 14 | 220 |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 397 | 210 | 99 | 120 | 58 | 884 |
| Rajbasha Adhikari | 47 | 15 | 10 | 09 | 03 | 84 |
| Law Officer | 25 | 08 | 05 | 04 | 02 | 44 |
| HR | 34 | 12 | 06 | 06 | 03 | 61 |
| Marketing Officer | 289 | 89 | 76 | 56 | 26 | 535 |
Salary Scale for IBPS SO 2022
| Grade | IBPS SO Salary |
| Officer Scale I |
Monthly salary– Rs. 36400/-
Pay Scale– Rs. 23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020 |
| Officer Scale-II |
Monthly salary- Rs. 48800/-
Pay Scale- Rs. 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950 |
| Officer Scale III |
Monthly salary- Rs. 64600/-
Pay Scale- Rs. 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490 |
IBPS SO 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Posts | Age Limit |
| I.T. Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 20 years -30 years |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 20 years – 30 years |
Age Relaxation Criteria
The upper age relaxation criteria for different categories according to the government norms are:
| SL No | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Class | 3 years |
| 3 | A person with Disability | 10 years |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers including ECOS/ SSCOs | 5 years |
| 5 | A person ordinarily domiciled in the Jammu and Kashmir province during the period 1.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| 6 | The person affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
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IBPS SO Educational Qualification 2022
IT. Officer (Scale I)
4 years engineering OR
Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/ IT/ Computer Application/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR Graduates having crossed DOEACC ‘B’ level test
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
4 years graduation in agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ dairy Science/ Agricultural engineering/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Co-Operation and Banking/ Agro-Forestry
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Post Graduate in Hindi with English or degree level OR Post-Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject
Law Officer (Scale I)
A bachelor’s qualification in Law and registered as an advocate among Bar Council HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Bachelor’s degree and Full Time Post Graduate Degree or Full-time Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relation/ HR/ HRD/ Social Work/ Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Graduate and Full-Time MMS/Full-time PGDBA/ PGDBM with a focus in Marketing
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IBPS SO 2022 Application Form
IBPS has conducted the online application link for IBPS SO 2021 from 3rd November to 23rd November 2021. The candidates who are interested and eligible to apply for IBPS SO vacancies must click on the below online application link and start filling their application form now. Keep an eye to know about the IBPS SO 2022 notification.
Steps to Apply Online for IBPS SO
- To start your application, visit the IBPS official website, Click here
- On the Home Page, click on the link “CRP Specialist Officers” and then click on the option “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- Specialist Officers”
- On the newly opened tab, click on the “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register their application
by entering their basic information in the online application form. - On the given number and email id, you will receive a registration number and password to complete the further application process.
- Candidates are required to upload their recent Photograph
- An email/ SMS will be generated and the candidate’s email ID/ Mobile Number
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Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| General and Others | Rs. 850/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 175/- |
Make sure to upload the following handwritten declaration in your own handwriting before submitting the application.
Apply Online Link
Link to Apply Online for IBPS SO 2021 [Link Inactive]
IBPS SO 2022 Exam Pattern
The IBPS Specialist Officier selection process involves two stages of written examination followed by a personal interview.
- Computer-Based Preliminary Exam
- Computer-Based Mains Exam
- Personal Interview
IBPS SO 2022 Preliminary Exam Pattern
- For the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| SL No | Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Available Exam Mediums | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
- For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| SL No | Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Available Exam Medium | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
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IBPS SO 2022 Main Exam Pattern
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Name of Test | Number of
Questions |
Maximum
Marks |
Available
Exam Medium |
Exam
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge(Descriptive) | 2 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
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Syllabus for IBPS SO 2022
The Syllabus for the preliminary Exam is:
Logical Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Inequalities
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Blood Relations
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal Reasoning
English Language
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Completion
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Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification/ Approximation
- Quadratic Equation
- Data Sufficiency
- Mensuration
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Work, Time and Energy
- Time and Distance
- Probability
- Relations
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Permutation and Combination
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General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Currencies and Countries
- Important Places
- Books and Authors
- Awards
- Headquarters of different International Institutions
- Prime Minister Schemes
- Important Days
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The syllabus for the Main exam for different posts are:
IBPS SO 2022: IT Officer
- Database Management System
- Data Communication and Networking
- Operating System
- Software Engineering
- Data Structure
- Computer Organization and Microprocessor
- Object-Oriented Program
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
- Basics of Crop production
- Horticulture
- Seed Science
- Agronomy and Irrigation
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Practices
- Soil resources
- Animal Husbandry
- Agroforestry
- Ecology
- Government Schemes
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Marketing Officer (Scale-I)
- Basics of Marketing Management
- Brand Management
- Advertising
- PR
- Sales
- Retail
- Business Ethics
- Market Segmentation
- Market research and forecasting demand
- Product Life Cycle
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Service Marketing
- Marketing Strategies
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Law Officer (Scale-I)
- Banking Regulations
- Compliance and Legal Aspects
- Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
- Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- SARFAESI
- Banking Ombudsman Scheme
- Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector
- Bankers Book Evidence Act
- DRT Act
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HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale-I)
- Human Resource Development
- Business policy and strategic analysis
- Transnational Analysis
- Training and Development
- Recruitment and Selection
- Rewards and Recognition
- Industrial Relations
- Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
- Grievance and Conflict Management
- Performance Management and Appraisal
Exam Centres for IBPS SO Prelims and Mains 2022
| State Code | State /UT / NCR | Preliminary Examination Centre | Main Examination Center |
| 11 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
| 12 | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam |
| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| 14 | Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
| 15 | Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Patna, |
| 16 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| 17 | Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| 18 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli
and Daman & Diu |
Surat, Jamnagar | Surat |
| 19 | Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram |
| 20 | Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
| 21 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad |
| 22 | Haryana | Ambala, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar | Hissar |
| 23 | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Hamirpur, Shimla |
| 24 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
| 25 | Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Ranchi |
| 26 | Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Hubli |
| 27 | Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 28 | Ladakh | Leh | Leh |
| 29 | Lakshadweep | Kavarrati | Kavaratti |
| 30 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal |
| 31 | Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri | Aurangabad, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| 32 | Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
| 33 | Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
| 34 | Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| 35 | Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| 36 | Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneshwar |
| 37 | Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| 38 | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fategarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala | Jalandhar, Ludhiana |
| 39 | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Jaipur, Udaipur |
| 40 | Sikkim | Bardang/ Gangtok | Bardang/ Gangtok |
| 41 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli |
| 42 | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad |
| 43 | Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| 44 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Varanasi | Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj(Allahabad) |
| 45 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun |
IBPS SO 2022 Selection Process
IBPS conducts Specialist Officer Examination through the following important stages:
- Online Examination
- Personal Interview
- Provisional Allotment
- Final Allotment
The IBPS SO Selection Procedure will be based on these four stages and will be decided by the Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection.
IBPS SO 2022 Admit Card
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is to commence the IBPS SO Preliminary Exam on 26th December 2021 and the admit card for the same has been released on 10th December 2021. The IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card is available on www.ibps.in. For more details about IBPS SO Admit Card, click on the below link.
IBPS SO 2022 Cut Off
The IBPS SO Cut Off 2022 will be released after each phase of examination has been conducted. The cut-off for the IBPS SO preliminary exam will be released first followed by the cut-off for the main exam. Candidates can evaluate their selection chances by matching their score with the cut-off marks released by IBPS for IBPS SO Exam.
IBPS SO 2022 Result
The IBPS SO Result 2022 will be released after each phase of the exam has been successfully conducted. A cumulative score of the mains exam and the interview process is considered to prepare the final merit list of selected students. The Prelims exam is of qualifying nature to shortlist candidates for Mains Exam. The merit list is prepared in descending order of marks obtained by candidates. Candidates who make it to the merit list will be given the appointment letter by the Bank of Candidate’s choice.
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