The Indian Institute of Banking Personnel (IBPS) has started the registration process for the post of Specialist Officer (SO) on 01st November on its official website @ibps.in. The IBPS SO Apply Online 2022 has been started on 01st November 2022 and the apply online window will remain open till 21st November 2022. The selection for IBPS SO 2022 will be done on the basis of a nationwide online exam (Preliminary, Mains and Interview). It is highly essential for the candidates to fill in the application form with accurate details before the last date to be able to avoid facing any hassle. The candidates can check the complete IBPS SO Online Registration details including steps, documents required, and other information from this article.
The Institute of Banking Personnel (IBPS) has published the IBPS SO 2022(CRP SPL-XII) Notification on 31st October 2022 on its official website i.e.@ibps.in. Through this recruitment process, 710 posts of IBPS SO for different disciplines such as I.T. Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) and Marketing Officer (Scale I) are to be filled. The candidates can apply online from 01st November 2022 to 21st November 2022. The IBPS Specialist Officers (SO) selection process includes 3 phases namely – Prelims, Mains & Interview and after completing all the stages candidates are recruited by various Public Sector banks. Bookmark this article for the latest updates as here we bring you the complete details of IBPS SO 2022.
IBPS SO 2022- Overview
The IBPS SO 2022 notification for FY 2022-23 has been released. The details of the IBPS SO 2022 are tabulated below for the candidates. Have a look at the overview table for all the highlights.
| IBPS SO 2022 Overview |
| Organization Name |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post |
Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Exam Level |
National Level |
| Vacancies |
710 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Online Registration |
01st November to 21st November 2022 |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Salary |
Rs 38,000/- – Rs 39,000/- |
| Category |
Bank Jobs |
| Selection Process |
Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Education Qualification |
Graduation or Post Graduation in a specific stream depending on the post |
| Age Limit |
20 – 30 years |
| Official Website |
@ibps.in |
IBPS SO Notification 2022
The IBPS SO Notification 2022 has been released on 31st October 2022 on its official website @ibps.in. The IBPS SO Recruitment 2022 is for selecting candidates for the post of Specialist Officers in different Public Sector Banks for multiple positions. Candidates interested in IBPS SO 2022 can go through the complete information including eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, and syllabus from the notification PDF. We have provided below the link to download IBPS SO Notification 2022 for your reference.
IBPS SO Apply Online 2022- Important Dates
The IBPS SO Apply online dates has been released along with IBPS SO 2022 Notification. Go through the Overview table for highlights
| IBPS SO 2022 – Important Dates |
| Activity |
IBPS SO 2022 Dates |
| IBPS SO Notification 2022 |
31st October 2022 |
| IBPS SO Apply Online |
01st November 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply Online for IBPS SO |
21st November 2022 |
| IBPS SO Admit Card 2022 for Prelims Exam |
December 2022 |
| IBPS SO Preliminary Exam |
24th & 31st December 2022 |
| IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2022 |
January 2023 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam |
29th January 2023 |
| Conduct of Interview |
February 2023/March 2023 |
| IBPS SO 2022 Final Result |
April 2023 |
IBPS SO 2022 Vacancy
IBPS has released the vacancies along with the IBPS SO 2022 notification PDF. The IBPS SO Exam is conducted for recruiting candidates for the posts of Specialist Officers as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/ Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. This sector requires highly skilled people with a strong will and dedication to work as Specialist Officers. Check out the table given below for the post-wise vacancy details.
| IBPS SO Vacancies 2022 |
| Name of Post |
No. of Vacancies |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) |
44 |
| Agriculture Officer (Scale-I) |
516 |
| Marketing Office (Scale-I) |
100 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) |
10 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) |
15 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) |
25 |
| Total |
710 |
IBPS SO 2022 Apply Online
IBPS SO 2022 apply online link will be made live on 01st November 2022 on the official website of the IBPS. Interested and eligible candidates for the IBPS SO 2022 can apply online either from the official website or by clicking on the direct apply online link that will be provided below. The candidates are advised to apply well in advance before 21st November 2022 to avoid the last-minute hassle.
The IBPS SO 2022 online application link has been activated on the official website for the candidates. The aspirants will be able to apply online from the official website or from the direct link provided below for the SO Vacancies. The candidates are advised to apply before the last date to avoid any issues. The direct link to apply online will be provided below
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE LINK
IBPS SO 2022 Application Fee
The IBPS SO Online Application Fee for all category candidates is tabulated below. The Application Fee for IBPS SO 2022 will have to be paid online only.
The candidates while applying for the IBPS SO 2022 posts have to pay the Application Fee via online mode to complete the application process. The application fee category-wise is tabulated below.
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General & Others |
Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
| SC/ST/PWD |
Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only) |
IBPS SO 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who are interested in applying for the posts of IBPS SO in various departments can go through the minimum eligibility criteria below in terms of Nationality, Educational Qualification and age limit.
IBPS SO Nationality
- The candidate who is going to apply for IBPS SO 2022 exam should have citizenship of India issued by the government of India. The following candidates can also apply for the IBPS SO 2022 exam:a subject of Nepal or
- a subject of Bhutan or
- a Tibetan Refugee, who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
- Persons migrated from India from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, along with the certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
IBPS SO Educational Qualification(As on 21/11/2022)
The education qualification for IBPS SO for various posts is as follows:
1. I.T. Officer (Scale-I)
- 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics &
- Instrumentation OR
- 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
2. 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
3. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)
- Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level
OR
Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
4. Law Officer (Scale-I)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council.
5. 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
6. 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.
IBPS SO Age Limit(As on 01/11/2022)
The age of the applicant must range from anywhere between 20 to 30 years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per category and is given in the table below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| A person affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
Participating Banks in IBPS SO 2022
Here is the list of participating Public Sector Banks –
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- UCO Bank
- Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
IBPS SO 2022 Selection Process
IBPS SO 2022 selection procedure includes the following stages. The Preliminary exam will be conducted by IBPS, which will be followed by the Mains Exam.
- Preliminary exam
- Mains exam
- Interview
The IBPS SO Prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The marks obtained in the mains exam and interview are added for the final selection. It is very important to perform well in the main exam as well as in an interview to get the final selection.
IBPS SO 2022 Exam Pattern
IBPS SO Exam Pattern includes Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English language, and Professional knowledge, where the syllabus of Professional knowledge is different for every post.
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern
Below we have provided the IBPS SO Exam Pattern for various departments separately so that it could help the candidates boost up their preparation.
IBPS SO Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari Exam Pattern
We have detailed below the IBPS SO Exam Pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari.| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Timing (Minutes) |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 125 | | 120 mins. |
IBPS SO IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer Exam Pattern
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Timing (Minutes) |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 125 | | 120 |
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
How to Apply Online for IBPS SO 2022?
The online form for IBPS SO 2022 cannot be edited once it has been submitted by the candidates. Thus, the aspirants should be concentrated and careful while submitting details in the application form. The Candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps while filling the IBPS SO 2022 Online Application Form.
The online application process for IBPS SO will comprise of two-stage:
|| Registration | Log In ||
Part I: IBPS SO Registration
- The candidates are to first click on the link that is given below.
- Enter the details asked for.
- A provisional registration number and password will be sent on the registered Email ID and Mobile number.
Part II: IBPS SO Log In
- On receiving the registration no. and password, log in to complete the application procedure.
- Fill up the personal, academic details, and communication details correctly.
- Choose the exam centre and post applying carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, Handwritten declaration.
- The details for uploading of the documents is given below in the next paragraph.
- Verify the details entered in the form before paying the application fee.
- After verification, pay the required application fee.
- Your application form for IBPS SO will be accepted provisionally after you have paid the application fee.
Documents Required For IBPS SO Online Form
The candidates will have to upload the following documents in the required size in JPEG format in the IBPS SO 2022 Online Form.
IBPS SO Hand Written Declaration Text–
“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.”
Points To Note For IBPS SO Online Application Form 2022
- The application process is entirely online. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- E-mail id and mobile number should be kept active for any future correspondence. The authorities will communicate with candidates through Email and SMS.
- Evidence for claims made by the candidate while applying online should be uploaded by the candidate at the time of registration itself. The same will be verified subsequently at the time of the Certificate Verification and Interview process
- Candidates must fill the complete form before the last date of online mode.
- Save the Application and Acknowledgement documents for future reference.
- Candidates should indicate their order of preferences at this stage. No requests for change in this connection shall be entertained.
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern
The main exam pattern for the IBPS SO is different for every post as mentioned below.
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:| Name of the Test | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Profession Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Name of the Test | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Profession Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | 30 minutes |
| Profession Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | 30 minutes |
