IBPS has released the IBPS SO Notification 2022 on 31st October 2022 for 710 vacancies. The IBPS SO Preliminary exam will be conducted on 24 December 2022/ 31 December 2022. The Mains examination is scheduled for January 29, 2023. Candidates are advised to check this space for updated information as and when its made available. IBPS has released the important dates, post-wise break-up of vacancies for all 710 vacancies. Check the complete details below.
IBPS SO Notification 2022 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Vacancy | 710 |
| Participating Banks | 11 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| IBPS SO Recruitment Process | Prelims, Main Exams, Interview |
| Education Qualification | Graduates or relevant degree |
| Age Limit | 20 years to 30 years |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PWD- Rs.175 General and Others- Rs. 850 |
| IBPS SO Salary | Rs. 38000- 39000/- |
| IBPS Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS SO Notification 2022 – Important dates
| Events | Tentative Date |
| On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 01.11.2022- 21.11.2022 |
| Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) | 01.11.2022- 21.11.2022 |
| Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary | December 2022 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | 24.12.2022/ 31.12.2022 |
| Result of Online exam – Preliminary | January 2023 |
| Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main | January 2023 |
| Online Examination – Main | 29.01.2023 |
| Declaration of Result of Online Main Examination | February 2023 |
| Download of call letters for interview | February 2023 |
| Conduct of interview | February/March 2023 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2023 |
IBPS SO Notification 2022 | Official PDF
Download the official IBPS SO 2022 Notification by clicking on the link below.
IBPS SO 2022 Vacancy
IBPS has published the break up of the 710 vacancies available for 2022. Check the details below :
| Name of Post | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 44 |
| Agriculture Officer (Scale-I) | 516 |
| Marketing Office (Scale-I) | 535 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 10 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 15 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 25 |
| Total | 710 |
IBPS SO 2022 Exam Pattern
The selection process is a 3-tier process and consists of preliminary, main exam and Personal Interview. The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. Eligible and interested candidates are required to register on the official website of IBPS. IBPS SO Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains is mentioned below :
IBPS SO 2022 Prelims Exam Pattern
IBPS SO 2022 Latest Prelims Exam Pattern is mentioned below :
For the Post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | – |
For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | – |
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern
IBPS SO Mains exam Pattern for all posts is as follows :
For the Posts of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | 30 mins |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | 30 mins |
Penalty for Wrong Answers
(Applicable to both – Online Preliminary and Online Main examinations)
There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. 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 as a penalty to arrive at a corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question
IBPS SO Notification 2022 Eligibility
Various Eligibility criteria for IBPS SO 2022 exam is as follows :
Nationality
A candidate must be either –
- A Citizen of India
- A Subject of Nepal
- A Subject of Bhutan
- Tibetan Refugee who came to India prior to 1st January 1962 intending to live in India permanently.
- Persons of Indian origin who migrated from Vietnam/ Ethiopia/ Zaire/ Malawi/ Zambia / Tanzania/ Uganda/ Kenya/ Sri Lanka/ Burma /Pakistan, intending to reside permanently in India, will be eligible.
Candidates belonging to categories 2, 3,4, and 5 should produce an eligibility certificate from the Indian Government whenever asked by IBPS.
Age Limit (As on 1 November 2022)
The candidate should be 20 to 30 years of age. The candidate should be born on or after 2-11-1992 and born on or before 01.11.2002 (both dates inclusive). Upper age relaxations are provided to reserved categories. The age relaxations are given below:
Age Relaxations for upper Age Limit for Reserved Categories
| Category | Age Relaxations |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers, which includes ECOs/ SSCOs. These candidates must have gained at least 5 yrs of military service and have been released on completion of the assignment, including those whose assignment is due within a year. | 5 years |
| Persons affected by the riots of 1984 | 5 years |
- The relaxation for the maximum age limit for candidates from Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class is on a cumulative basis.
- If the Schedule Tribes candidate has any physical disability, the candidate gets a relaxation of a maximum of 15 years for the upper- age limit. No other exemptions will be allowed.
- No upper age limit relaxations will be given to General and EWS candidates.
- The candidate seeking age relaxation shall produce relevant documents both in original as well as photocopies to prove their claim.
- An Ex-Serviceman who has already availed the benefits provided to the candidate as an ex- Serviceman for re-employment will not get the benefit a second time.
- No reservation for Ex-servicemen in the Officer Cadre.
Educational Qualification ( As on 21 November 2022)
The candidate should be a graduate or have an equivalent qualification in any discipline from some recognized University.
- The candidate should pass the qualifying examination by 21-11-2022.
- The date on the mark sheet/ scorecard is considered as the date of passing the degree.
- The document of educational qualification will have to be produced for document verification.
- Candidates must specify the graduation percentage, calculated to the nearest two Decimal points.
- The fraction of the percentage will be ignored. Hence, 59.99% will be considered less than 60%, and 54.99% will be considered less than 55%.
The following are specific educational qualifications for different posts
For I.T. Officer (Scale-I)
a) 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & 3 Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR
b) Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications
OR Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
4 year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Graduate and Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full-time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing *
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Graduate and Two Years Full-time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law.*
Law Officer (Scale I)
A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level
OR
Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
Computer Literacy
The candidate must be computer savvy and with knowledge of computer systems. Knowledge of computer usage is essential for the job.
Language Proficiency
The candidate should be proficient in the written and spoken official language of the State/ Union Territory. The Candidate must know to read, write and speak the language.
IBPS SO 2022 Online Application Process
The online application process consists of two steps – 1. Registration and 2. Login
Registration
In this step, the candidate needs to register for the exam on the official website.
- Visit the official site of IBPS (www.ibps.in.)
- Click on the “Click here for new registration” tab on the right-hand corner of the IBPS online website to start the registration process
- You will be directed to a new page where you need to enter some important details.
- Enter your details such as Name, contact number, Email ID, etc in the space provided.
- After filling in the above-mentioned details, a registration number and a password will be sent to the registered email ID and Contact Number as provided by you.
- On the next page, you will be required to upload your recent passport size photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format only.
- The dimensions for the photograph and signature are listed below.
| Documents | Dimensions | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Size Photograph | 200 x 230 Pixels | 20 – 50 KB |
| Signature | 140 x 60 Pixels | 10 – 20 KB |
Login
The candidate has to log in using the registration number and password sent to his/her registered email address after filling out the basic details. Upon logging in, candidates are required to enter other details such as their personal details, academic qualifications, and choice of bank. All of these steps must be completed before a candidate can submit a Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) and a handwritten declaration. Below are the important dimensions.
| Documents Needed | Dimensions | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 Pixels | 20 – 50 KB |
| Hand Written Declaration | 800 x 400 Pixels | 50 – 100 KB |
The text for the handwritten declaration is as follows –
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Check the application form for any corrections after uploading the documents and images. After the final submission, it is not possible to make changes. The next step is the payment of application fees.
IBPS SO Application Fees 2022
Fees need to be paid using only online channels. The table below highlights the fees for the application.
| Category | Charges | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Intimation Charges only | ₹ 175/- |
| GEN/OBC/EWSs | Application fee including intimation charges | ₹ 850/- |
IBPS SO Salary 2022
An IBPS Specialist Officer’s (Scale I) salary includes a Basic pay of Rs. 23,700/- They have a pay scale in the range of 23700-980(7)-30560-1145(2)-32850-1310(7)-42020. In addition to the basic pay, IBPS SO are eligible for some perks and allowances which are as follows:
- Dearness Allowance.
- House Rent Allowance.
- Transport Allowance.
- Newspaper reimbursement.
- Hospitalization reimbursement.
- Pension.
- Petrol.
- Deputation Allowance.
- PF Allowance.
The allowances and benefits are presented in a tabular form as follows
| Components | Value |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance | 36% Approx. Rs 8600/ |
| House Rent Allowance | Between 7% to 9%. ( Varies based on posting location) |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed amount of fuel expense depending upon 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler |
| Special Allowance | 7.75% of DA+Basic. |
| City Compensatory Allowance | As per the place of posting of the candidate, it is between 0% to 4% |
| Lease Allowance | In place of HRA, lease accommodation is optional and can be availed up to Rs29,500/ as per the place of posting. |
| PF Contribution | It varies between Rs. 3000/ – Rs. 3500/ |
The IBPS Specialist Officer Salary details for various posts are given below:
| Grade | 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) |
This is all the details regarding IBPS SO Notification 2022. Keep checking Oliveboard website for regular updates on IBPS SO exam,
All the best for your exam!
FAQs
Candidates can apply for IBPS SO 2022 from November 1, 2022.
The last date to apply for IBPS SO 2022 is 21 November 2022
IBPS SO 2022 exam will be held on 24 December 2022/ 31 January 2022
Passport Size Photograph : 20 – 50 KB
Signature : 10 – 20 KB
Left Thumb Impression : 20 – 50 KB
Hand Written Declaration : 50 – 100 KB
SC/ST/PwBD – Rs 175
GEN/OBC/EWSs – Rs 850
I have been creating exam related content for 3 years now. Having appeared for UPSC, SSC, Railway and Banking Exams myself, I understand and create relevant content, important from exams point of view. I am currently creating content for SSC, Railway, J&K and Law entrance exams. During my free time, I love bingewatching shows or read novels.
Oliveboard Live Courses & Mock Test Series
