IBPS Specialist Officer

Purpose

  • The IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit officers in specialized roles in various public sector banks in India. These roles require specific educational qualifications and expertise.

Application Process

1. Registration
    1. Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
    2. Click on the link for “Specialist Officer”.
    3. Select the option “Click Here for New Registration”.

Elgibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Indian or specific categories (e.g., NRIs, OCIs as per notification).
  • Age: Typically 20–30 years (age relaxation applies to reserved categories).
  • Educational Qualifications:
    • IT Officer: Degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or similar.
    • Agricultural Officer: Degree in Agriculture or allied fields.
    • Rajbhasha Adhikari: Postgraduate in Hindi with English as a subject.

    Important Dates

    • Check the official IBPS website for specific exam dates, notification releases, and deadlines.
    • Please Check it for Notification : IBPS

    Exam Structure

    • Preliminary Examination:

      • Sections vary by post, with reasoning, English language, and a subject-specific test.
      • 150 marks, 2 hours duration.

    • Mains Examination:

      • Post-specific professional knowledge test.
      • 60 marks, 45 minutes duration.

    • Interview:

      • Weightage of 20% in the final score.

      Selection Process

      Selection Process:
      • Preliminary Examination
      • Main Examination
      • No Interview Stage (as per the latest guidelines)

      Syllabus

      • Preliminary Examination Syllabus

      • English Language (25 Questions, 25 Marks)
      • Reasoning Ability (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
      • The third section differs for each post:
        • IT Officer, Agriculture Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer

      • Mains Examination Syllabus

      • IT Officer (Scale I)
      • Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
      • Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
      • Law Officer (Scale I)
      • HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)

      Salary and Benefits

      • The salary for IBPS SO (Scale I Officer) includes the basic pay, allowances, and perks.
        • Basic Pay: ₹36,000 – ₹38,000 per month (starting).
        • Gross Salary: ₹52,000 – ₹55,000 per month (approx.), depending on the bank and location.

      • Breakdown of Components

        1. Basic Pay: ₹36,000
        2. Dearness Allowance (DA): ~₹8,500 (varies quarterly based on inflation rates).
        3. House Rent Allowance (HRA):
          • 7–9% of Basic Pay, depending on location.
        4. Special Allowance: ~₹5,904
        5. City Compensatory Allowance (CCA): 0–4% of Basic Pay.

      Preparation Tips

      • Understand the syllabus for both Prelims and Mains.
      • Focus on professional knowledge, especially for Mains.
      • Practice mock tests and analyse performance.
      • Improve time management and accuracy in solving questions.
      • Stay updated with current affairs for interviews.

      Resources

      • Books: GK Today (website and app) – For daily updates on current affairs and general knowledge questions.
      • Website : IBPS

       

      OFFICAL WEBSITE : IBPS

      Download IBPS Specialist Officer Syllabus

      IBPS Annual Planner Notification

      Date of Notification : 01.08.2024

      Date of Commencement of Examination : November 2024, December 2024.

      Annual Planner Link : IBPS