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PHASE 1 • Month 1–2
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Official Exam Guide & Notification Breakdown

Complete verified syllabus, eligibility norms, pay structure, and preparation insights.

Verified Gazette Notice • 5 Min Read

Educational Eligibility

Bachelor Degree or Equivalent from Recognized University

Minimum Qualification: Graduation

Age Limit & Relaxations

18 - 32 Years (Relaxation as per Govt Norms)

Relaxations: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwD 10 yrs

Application Fee & Mode

General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female: Exempted

Online Payment: Net Banking, UPI, Cards

Selection Stages

Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, Skill/Typing Test, Document Verification

Computer-Based Test + Skill Assessment

Pay Scale & Matrix

7th CPC Pay Matrix (Level 4 to Level 8 depending on appointed post).

Includes DA, HRA, and Transport Allowances

Vacancy Distribution

Official Central Govt Posts

Location: All India Posting

Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal at ssc.gov.in during active application dates.
  2. Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) with personal details, Aadhaar verification, and active mobile number.
  3. Fill out the online application form for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2026, selecting your examination center preferences.
  4. Upload live photograph via official web camera app and clear scanned signature in prescribed dimensions.
  5. Pay the application fee online through UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card and download final submitted PDF confirmation.

Official Announcement Synopsis & Gazette Notice

IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2026 recruitment details, cycle timeline, exam pattern, syllabus, mock tests and preparation roadmaps.

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Verified via Official Gazette & Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

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.

Conducting BodyInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Monthly In-Hand7th CPC
Age Limit18-32 Yrs
Official Sourceibps.in

About IBPS SO (IBPS Specialist Officer Examination)

IBPS SO recruits specialist officers such as IT, HR, Law, Marketing and Agriculture officers for participating PSU banks.

Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)Official Portal: https://ibps.in

💡 Why Prepare for IBPS SO?

  • ✓Domain-based officer entry into PSU banks
  • ✓Higher starting scale for specialists
  • ✓Faster growth leveraging technical expertise

📋 IBPS SO Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
PrelimsCBT (Objective (MCQ))Reasoning, English, Quant/Professional Knowledge2 Hours 5 Minutes1500.25 per wrong answerModerate
MainsCBT (Objective/Descriptive)Professional Knowledge, English3 Hours600.25 per wrong answerDifficult
InterviewPersonality Test (Board Interview)Domain and general interview-100Not applicableModerate

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Professionals with IT/Law/HR/Agriculture background

Postgraduates in specialized banking-relevant streams

Aspirants seeking specialist officer roles

🚀 How to Start Preparing for IBPS SO

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for IBPS SO
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (IBPS SO)

Q: Who conducts IBPS SO?

A: IBPS SO is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.

Q: Is IBPS SO conducted every year?

A: Yes, IBPS SO is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in IBPS SO?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.