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IBPS SO (2027)

Active
Application StartAI Forecast
31 Jul 2027
Official NotificationAI Forecast
31 Jul 2027
Application EndAI Forecast
26 Aug 2027
Prelims ExamAI Forecast
7 Nov 2027
Prelims ResultAI Forecast
30 Nov 2027
Mains ExamAI Forecast
12 Dec 2027
Mains ResultAI Forecast
18 Jan 2028
Interview RoundAI Forecast
15 Feb 2028
Interview Result & Allotment ListAI Forecast
1 Apr 2028
Final AppointmentAI Forecast
10 Jun 2028
26

IBPS SO (2026)

Active
Application Start
1 Aug 2026
Official Notification
1 Aug 2026
Application End
28 Aug 2026
Prelims ExamAI Forecast
9 Nov 2026
Prelims ResultAI Forecast
2 Dec 2026
Mains ExamAI Forecast
14 Dec 2026
Mains ResultAI Forecast
20 Jan 2027
Interview RoundAI Forecast
18 Feb 2027
Interview Result & Allotment ListAI Forecast
1 Apr 2027
Final AppointmentAI Forecast
15 Jun 2027
25

IBPS SO (2025)

Completed
Official Notification
1 Aug 2025
Application Start
1 Aug 2025
Application End
28 Aug 2025
Prelims Exam
9 Nov 2025
Prelims Result
5 Dec 2025
Mains Exam
14 Dec 2025
Mains Result
25 Jan 2026
Interview
20 Feb 2026
Interview Result
18 Mar 2026
Final Merit List / Allotment
1 Apr 2026
Final Appointment / Joining
20 Jun 2026
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
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.