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.
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.
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 |
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Mode of Exam | Online |
Selection Process |
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Educational Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university (varies per post) |
Age limit | 20-30 years |
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
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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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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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
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
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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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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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
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
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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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:
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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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.
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)
Yes, 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Generally, yes, provided they can produce proof of graduation on or before the document verification date (usually in late 2027 or early 2028).
Yes, IBPS SO positions are transferable across India.
No, a candidate can only apply for one post. Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
The probation period usually lasts 2 years.
On Question asked by student community
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
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