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    IBPS SO 2027- Notification, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card, Vacancies, and Results

    IBPS SO 2027- Notification, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card, Vacancies, and Results

    Team Careers360Updated on 13 Mar 2026, 05:45 PM IST

    The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS SO 2027 exam on behalf of all the participating banks. The list of participating banks will be included in the official IBPS SO 2027 notification on the official website. Candidates can go through the IBPS SO notification 2027 online on the ibps.in website. The applicants can note all the important exam dates from the IBPS SO notification.

    IBPS SO 2027- Notification, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card, Vacancies, and Results
    IBPS PO 2027

    Latest: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS SO Calendar 2026 on the official website. For more information, read IBPS SO.

    Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to appear for the IBPS SO exam 2027. The institute conducts the IBPS SO exam annually to recruit scale-I specialist officer roles such as IT officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

    Overview of IBPS SO 2027 exam

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer Exam

    Short Name

    IBPS SO

    Conducting Authority

    Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

    Official Website

    ibps.in

    Post Name

    IT/Agricultural Field/Rajbhasha Adhikari/Law/HR/Personnel/Marketing scale-I Officers

    Exam Frequency

    Once a year

    Languages

    English and Hindi

    Exam Level

    National

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Application Fee

    • For General/OBC/EWS candidates- Rs. 850/-

    • For Sc/ST/PwBD candidates- Rs. 175/-

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    Selection Process

    • Preliminary Exam

    • Mains Exam

    • Interview

    Educational Qualification

    Graduation from a recognised university (varies per post)

    Age limit

    20-30 years

    IBPS SO 2027 Exam Dates

    The institute announces the IBPS PO exam dates 2027 along with the notification on the official website. The prelims and mains exam dates will be announced separately on ibps.in. Candidates can plan their preparation based on the IBPS SO exam dates provided on the official website. The following table gives further information on the exam dates

    Important dates of the IBPS SO 2027 exam

    Events

    Dates

    IBPS SO 2027 notification

    To Be Announced

    IBPS SO 2027 application

    To Be Announced

    Last date to fill the IBPS SO application form

    To Be Announced

    Application correction window

    To Be Announced

    Admit Card Release

    To Be Announced

    Prelims Exam Date

    To Be Announced

    Prelims Result

    To Be Announced

    Mains Exam Date

    To Be Announced

    Mains Result

    To Be Announced

    Interview

    To Be Announced

    Provisional Allotment

    To Be Announced

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    IBPS SO 2027 Eligibility Criteria

    The conducting body releases the IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2027 in the official notification. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to qualify for the examination. The required qualifications vary for each of the available posts; the official notification provides the detailed information about the requirements. Candidates can visit the official website of ibps.in for the IBPS SO eligibility criteria. The following details provide a brief description of the eligibility criteria

    IBPS SO 2027 Eligibility Criteria Breakdown

    The candidate must be

    • A citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan

    • Within the age limit of 20 to 30 years (no specific upper limit for the role of Rajbhasha Adhikari)

    • A graduate in the relevant stream from a recognised university

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    IBPS SO 2027 Application Form

    The exam authority releases the IBPO SO application form 2027 on the official website along with the notification. Candidates can fill out their application forms online at ibps.in. The IBPS SO application fee is Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and Rs. 850/- for all other categories. An application correction window will be provided for the candidates to edit minor errors in the application form with a correction fee of Rs. 200/-. The IBPS SO application form can be filled out in the following steps

    Steps to fill out the IBPS SO 2027 application form

    • Visit the official website of ibps.in

    • Click on ‘CRP Specialist Officers’

    • Select ‘click here for Registration.’

    • Log in with the registration ID and password

    • Enter personal, academic, and contact details

    • Upload the required documents

    • Pay the application fee online

    • The application form will be displayed on the screen

    • Make a printout of the application form

    IBPS SO 2027 Exam Pattern

    The institute provides the IBPS SO exam pattern 2027 on the official website, along with the notification. The IBPS SO exam includes the following stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. Candidates must clear all the stages to pass the examination. The exam pattern differs for each post, with necessary changes in the subjects in the preliminary and main exams. Candidates can check the official notification on ibps.in for the IBPS SO exam pattern. A negative marking of ¼ mark will be there for each incorrect answer.

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    IBPS SO 2027 Syllabus

    Candidates must go through the IBPS SO syllabus 2027 to prepare for the prelims and mains exams, as the syllabus varies. The official notification includes the list of all the subjects and syllabi of the exams. The following list contains a few topics and subjects in the IBPS SO syllabus

    Topics and Subjects in IBPS SO Syllabus

    • English

    • Reasoning

    • General Awareness

    • Quantitative Aptitude

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    IBPS SO 2027 Admit Card

    The institute issues the IBPS SO admit card 2027 on the official website, usually around 10 days before the exam. Candidates must carry their admit cards along with a valid photo ID to appear for the examination. The applicants can download their IBPS SO admit card from the website of ibps.in by following the steps below

    Steps to download the IBPS SO 2027 admit card

    • Visit the official website ibps.in

    • Click on the ‘CRP- Specialist Officers’

    • Click on the specific notification, such as ‘Online Exam Call Letter for CRP Specialist Officers’

    • Select the link to download the admit card/call letter for the exam

    • Enter your login credentials

    • Find the admit card link

    • Download the admit card and make a printout

    IBPS SO 2027 Answer Key

    The exam authority releases the IBPS SO answer key 2027 on the official website after the examination. Candidates can estimate their score based on the IBPS SO answer key. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key with their responses and explanations on the official website. The final answer key will be released after the exam authority scrutinizes the responses.

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    IBPS SO 2027 Result

    The institute announces the IBPS SO results 2027 online on the official website after the exam. Candidates can log in to the website of ibps.in and download the results directly. The IBPS SO results will be released in a PDF format with the list of names and roll numbers of the qualified candidates. The following steps can be followed to download the result PDF:

    Steps to download the IBPS SO 2027 result PDF

    • Visit the official website of ibps.in

    • Click on ‘Common recruitment Process for Specialist officers.’

    • Click on the result link for CRP Specialist Officers

    • Enter your login credentials

    • Download and print your result

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    IBPS SO 2027 Cut-off

    The candidates will be shortlisted for the interview for the role of specialist officers based on the IBPS SO cutoff 2027. Candidates must score a minimum mark in the mains examination to be qualified for the interview. The conducting body releases the IBPS SO cut-off based on the number of vacancies available.

    IBPS SO 2027 Salary

    The official notification contains the complete structure of the IBPS SO salary 2027. The candidates will be getting a basic pay of Rs. 48,480/-, which will increase over time and with experience. The IBPS SO salary ranges from Rs. 48,480/- to Rs. 85920/-, and includes the allowances and benefits provided by the respective banks

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there any age relaxation?
    A:

    Yes, 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

    Q: Can final year students apply?
    A:

    Generally, yes, provided they can produce proof of graduation on or before the document verification date (usually in late 2027 or early 2028).

    Q: Is the job transferable?
    A:

    Yes, IBPS SO positions are transferable across India.

    Q: Can I apply for more than one post?
    A:

    No, a candidate can only apply for one post. Multiple applications will lead to rejection.

    Q: How long is the probation period?
    A:

    The probation period usually lasts 2 years.

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    Questions related to IBPS SO

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    Have a question related to IBPS SO ?

    Hi, there are various degree names mentioned in the eligibility criteria for IBPS IT Officer. One of them is Degree in Electronics alone and another one is Electronics and Instrumentation. I think that candidates only having engineering degree in Instrumentation will not be considered eligible for the post. Even CS,

    Hello,

    Yes, you are likely eligible for the IBPS SO IT exam. Because you completed your bachelor of technology degree in industrial IOT with a minor in CS, which is an important department for this exam. Also, you meet all eligibility criteria for this examination.

    I hope it resolves your

    I have also same doubt as I am also from industrial ioT but ibps not mentioned any degree or related field confuse should i preper or not if got ans please let me know

    Yes, with a PGDM in Finance, you are likely eligible to apply for the IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) exam for the Finance Officer position in 2025, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria.

    IBPS SO Eligibility:

    The IBPS SO exam recruits Specialist Officers for various positions in participating banks.

    Finance

    Yes, you are eligible to apply for the IBPS SO HR Personnel role with your MBA in HRM from DDCE Utkal University. The eligibility criteria require a degree in HR or a related field from a recognized university, which you meet with your qualification.