IBPS SO Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & more

IBPS SO Notifications

Notification for IBPS Specialist Officer 2020 was released on November 1 2020. The notification is available in PDF format on the official website of IBPS. The information contains participating banks, vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, reservation policy, exam pattern.

Read below to know more about important dates and events.

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IBPS will release exam dates along with its exam calendar for the year 2021.

The details of preliminary and mains exams are given below.

IBPS SO Application Fee

Given below is the category wise fee structure for IBPS SO exam. The applicant needs to pay fee online.

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria

A candidate has to meet the age and education qualification criteria to apply for IBPS SO.

Nationality / Citizenship of Applicants:

A candidate must be an Indian citizen to applying for IBPS SO Examination.

Educational Qualification (As on 23.11.2020):

The candidate should hold a graduation degree in any discipline from an approved University.

Age (As on 01.11.2020):

Minimum: 20 years

Maximum: 30 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit

There are some relaxation for the upper age limit candidate related to backward class and service officers.

IBPS SO vacancies 2020

They have announced 647 vacancies for IBPS Specialist Officer 2020.

Know More – IBPS SO Exam Pattern and Syllabus

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The application form is available at ibps.in. The steps to fill IBPS SO application form are explained below. The application can be filled only by online method.

Step 1: IBPS SO Registration

• Visit the official website https://www.ibps.in/
• Click the link ‘New Registration’ on the home page of IBPS
• Enter name, phone number, email id, and security code
• a provisional registration number and password are generated after successful registration
• The provisional registration number and password are also sent to the registered email ID and password

Step 2: Upload Photo and Signature

• Post-registration, candidates need to upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
• Signature in capital letters will not be accepted. 
• The left thumb impression should be properly visible.
• The handwritten declaration should be in English only.

Step 3: Fill the detailed application form

This page is divided into three parts – basic details, educational qualification & experience, and preferences. Check details below:

Basic details: In this part, candidates need to fill in the category, nationality, personal information, select exam centers, date of birth, gender, father’s name or mother’s name, address, etc. 

Preferences: Candidates need to enter the importance of banks where they wish to work upon selection. SC/ST/Minority candidates can opt for pre-exam training in this part. 

Step 4: Preview of IBPS SO application form

The candidates must preview the application form before the final submission. They can edit the details entered in the application form while validating the same. After completion, candidates need to agree to the terms and conditions and submit their application. 

Step 5: IBPS SO fee payment 

• Candidates need to follow the steps below for making payment. 
• The payment modes use Debit/ Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, and Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets by providing information.
• After the successful transaction, an e-receipt will be generated. 
• Candidates must print the e-receipt as well as the online application form that contains the fee payment information.

There are few things that candidates should keep in mind while applying for IBPS SO.

• Scanned photograph and signature
• Left thumb impression
• Bank statement
• Marksheet of graduation details
• Valid email ID and contact number
• A handwritten declaration

FAQ’s

Q.1 What is the probation period for IBPS SO?

A. Successful candidate needs to spend two years on probation.

Q.2 How many vacancies have been released?

A. The total number of vacancies in 2021 is yet to release.

Q.3 Can a final year graduation student apply for IBPS SO?

A. No, the final-year student can not apply for IBPS SO, but the minimum qualifications require candidates to have a graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized university.

Q.4 What are the age criteria to apply for IBPS SO?

A: Minimum: 20 years and Maximum: 30 years with the age benefit to reserved categories.

Q.5 What is the salary of the IBPS SO?

A: The salary varies from state to state. The basic salary of an IBPS SO is Rs 23700 along with the basic salary candidates get allowances and benefits.

Q.6 What is the Application fee for IBPS SO?

A. The application fee is Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates and Rs. 850 for all others.