IBPS SO Application Form 2021 - Register Online at ibps.in
IBPS SO Application Form 2021 - Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will release the IBPS SO 2021 application form in online mode on their official website. Interested candidates can fill the IBPS SO application form 2021 till in online mode only. Candidates with the requisite IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2021 can fill the online application form of IBPS SO 2021 within the stipulated date. The IBPS SO application form 2021 will be considered only after the payment of application fee. The steps to fill IBPS SO 2021 application form includes- registration, uploading photograph and signature, filling basic details, preview of application form, payment of fees and final submission. IBPS SO is conducted for several Scale I posts in the nationalised banks of India, I.T. Officer, Agricultural FIeld Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer.

Highlights of IBPS SO Application Form 2021
As per IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2021, Indian Nationals in the age group of 20-30 years of age as on November 1, 2021 with the required educational qualification will be able to apply for the vacant posts.
The IBPS SO 2021 application process is a single-window application process wherein candidates are not required to apply for prelims, mains and interview separately.
While filling the application form of IBPS SO 2021, candidates need to register themselves by filling in the details carefully along with uploading their photo and signature in the prescribed format and pay the IBPS SO application form fees.
All candidates who successfully fill the IBPS SO online application form 2021 will be able to download their admit card from the official website upon release.
IBPS SO 2021 Application Dates
The official notification released by the exam conducting authority mentions the IBPS SO exam dates 2021. Candidates will be able to keep themselves updated on the events related to IBPS SO and not miss any important event related to it with the help of IBPS SO exam dates. A few events related to IBPS SO 2021 application form is tabled here -
IBPS SO Important Dates 2021
Events | Dates |
Release of IBPS SO Notification 2021 | -- |
Start of IBPS SO Application 2021 | November 2, 2021 |
End of IBPS SO 2021 Application | November 23, 2021 |
IBPS SO Prelims Exam | December 18 & 26, 2021 |
IBPS SO Mains Exam | January 30, 2021 |
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2021
The exam conducting body determines the IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2021. Specifications regarding nationality, age, educational qualification and percentage of marks and experience are described in the IBPS SO 2021 eligibility criteria for all the different posts. An aspirant must meet the desired eligibility criteria before filling the online application of IBPS SO 2021.
Prerequisites of IBPS SO 2021 Application Form
While filling the application form of IBPS SO 2021, candidates are required to have the following items -
An active email ID and mobile phone number
Scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed format
Class 10th, 12th, Graduation and Post-Graduation mark sheets and pass certificates
Valid ID proof (Voter ID Card, Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Passport)
Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking details for payment of IBPS SO 2021 application fee
Steps to fill IBPS SO Application Form 2021
Step 1 - Registration
Step 2 - Uploading of scanned photograph and signature
Step 3 - Filling up of basic details
Step 4 - Preview of application form of IBPS SO 2021 Application
Step 5 - Payment of IBPS SO 2021 application fee
Step 6 - Final Submission
Preferred version of Browsers to fill the IBPS SO Application Form 2021
Internet Explorer 9 or above
Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or above
Google Chrome 3.0 or above
How to Fill IBPS SO 2021 Application Form?
A step by step guide on the procedure to fill the IBPS SO 2021 application form is detailed here -
Step 1 - Registration
The first step to fill the application form of IBPS SO 2021 is the registration process. Candidates have to enter their name, email ID and phone number in the first step of registration in IBPS SO 2021 application form. A system generated application number will be created after the registration process. This system generated provisional IBPS SO application number will be sent to the registered mobile number and email id of the candidate.
Step 2 - Uploading of Signature and Photograph
In the second step of IBPS SO application form 2021, candidates are required to upload a scanned copy of passport sized photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications. Candidates must note that the photograph must be the latest coloured with a white background, having dimensions of 200 x 230 pixels in a file size of 20 kb–50 KB. The signature must be in black ink on a white paper in a file size of 10 -20 KB with dimensions 140 x 60 pixels.
Step 3 - Filling up of Basic Details
The third step of filling the IBPS SO 2021 application form constitutes filling up of personal details of the candidates applying for the vacant positions. The following details are required to be inserted:
Basic details – Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Category
Personal details – Address, Choice of Centre, Post Applied
Educational details – Marks scored in Class 10, Class 12, Under-Graduation, Post-Graduation, Computer Courses, Professional Courses
Work Experience
Step 4 - Preview of IBPS SO 2021 Application Form
Candidates are to have a preview of the application form of IBPS SO 2021 before the final submission. Previewing the IBPS SO application form 2021 will enable candidates to check whether the details filled by them are correct or not and if any errors are found, necessary rectifications are done.
Step 5 – Payment of IBPS SO Application Fees
The final step is the payment of IBPS SO 2021 application form. The application fee can be paid in online mode only through Internet banking or Credit/Debit Cards.
Step 6 - Final Submission of Application Form of IBPS SO 2021
After paying the application fee of IBPS SO 2021, candidates need to click on the final submit button. Candidates should also download and save a copy of the IBPS SO application form 2021 for future reference.
IBPS SO 2021 Application Form - Important instructions
A registration number and password will be generated upon registering for IBPS SO by the system.
On successful submission of the application form of IBPS SO 2021, the e-receipt and the filled-in application form with fee details will be generated. This must be downloaded and printed for future reference.
IBPS will only accept one application form. If candidates have filled more than one IBPS SO application form, the last completed application will be retained and the others rejected.
The application fee paid for multiple IBPS SO applications will be forfeited and not refunded.
Only one IBPS SO application form 2021 will be valid and needed for both prelims and mains.
IBPS SO Exam Centres 2021
The official notification mentions the IBPS SO exam centres 2021. These are the venues wherein exams of IBPS SO are held. There can be as many exam centres of IBPS SO 2021 as the number of candidates applying from a city. Candidates are required to choose their choice of exam centres during the time of IBPS SO 2021 application. The admit card of IBPS SO mentions the exam centres of the candidates. The IBPS SO exam centre once allotted by IBPS cannot be altered under any circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - IBPS SO Application Form 2021 - Register Online at ibps.in
Question: When can we expect the IBPS SO 2021 application to be released?
Answer:
The application form of IBPS SO will be released some time in the first week of November 2021 on the official website.
Question: When is the last date to fill the IBPS SO 2021 application form?
Answer:
Candidates will get an opportunity to fill the IBPS SO 2021 application form till last week of November?
Question: How can I select the IBPS SO 2021 exam centre?
Answer:
While filling the IBPS SO application form, candidates must choose the exam centre. The choice of IBPS SO exam centre should be made judiciously by the candidate as there will be no option to change the exam centre once it has been selected.
Question: How many vacancies are likely to be there for IBPS SO 2021?
Answer:
It is likely that there will be around 600 plus vacancies for IBPS SO 2021?
Question: Will the SO exam be conducted by IBPS in 2021?
Answer:
There is yet to be clear confirmation if the IBPS SO 2021 exam will be conducted by IBPS or by the National Recruitment Agency (NRA).
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Questions related to IBPS SO
should I get a coaching for ibps po or holding an undergraduate degree can I apply for ibps so ? if not then can I prepare these exams at home and how ?
Hello Aspirant,
See if you have undergraduate degree only then you can go for IBPS SO but for some specific posts like I.T. Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale) and Law Officer (Scale I). But they also have some particular eligibility conditions which are described below :-
@I.T. Officer (Scale-1) :-
a) Either you should have passed 4 year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics & Instrumentation/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & telecommunications
OR
Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Tele Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Applications
OR
Graduation with DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale) :-
A candidate should have graduation (4 year) degree in any one of the mentioned courses :-
Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Animal Husbandry/Fishery Science/Agri/Pisciculture/Dairy Science/Marketing & Cooperation/Co-operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Horticulture/Agricultural/Biotechnology/Agriculture Business Management/Food Science/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering
Law Officer (Scale I) :-
A candidate should have undergraduate degree in Law (LLB) along with mandatory enrolment with Bar Council as an advocate.
For complete details about eligibility criteria for IBPS SO kindly check out the link given below :-
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2020 - Check Age Limit & Qualification (careers360.com)
If you want to go for IBPS PO then the correct path of preparation is needed for which any coaching is not needed but your determination and smart planning is needed. You can get complete preparation tips and effective ways for preparing for IBPS PO from the link given below :-
How to prepare for IBPS PO 2020 - Section-Wise Strategy & Tips (careers360.com)
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
i have done MBA in SYSTEM can i apply for ibps so IT officer post?
Hello aspirant,
I am providing you a list of the eligibility criteria for IBPS SO IT Officer Post:
- Candidates should have an engineering or technology Degree in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation
OR
- Aspirants having a PG degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation are also eligible
OR
- A graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level can also apply for IBPS SO 2020
I hope it helps.
Best of Luck!
Hello sir, I am a graduate in BE Information Science. Am I eligible for IBPS SO IT officer exam? I dont find Information science option in the application. What can I do?
Dear Applicant,
I hope you ate doing well. About your question,
Basic eligibility for IBPS exam is
- Candidates should have a valid Mark-sheet / Degree
- The certificate which supports that they are graduates on the day they were registered for the exam.
- Computer Literacy: Knowledge of computer operation is a must as IBPS SO exam is conducted online.
- Should be a Citizen of India
- The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
-
Special eligibility for IBPS SO - IT (Grade -1) officer exam is:
- A 4 year long Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (BE/ B.Tech) in one of the following branches (only):
- I.e. Computer Science/ Applications
- Information Technology
- Electronics
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Electronics and Communication
Or
A Post Graduate Degree in one of the following branches (only) :
- Computer Science/ Applications
- Information Technology
- Electronics
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Electronics and Communication
OR
– A graduate who has passed the DOEACC ‘B’ Level i.e. DOEACC (Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes) ‘B’ Level is a government recognised course that is considered equivalent to an MCA degree course.
The examination for this course is conducted by NIELIT.
So yes you are Applicable for this exam.
Hope this helps all the best...
Hello, I have completed my M.COM in business management from distance education Mumbai university. can I apply for IBPS SO (HR)? If yes then for which I am eligible for Personnel management,HR,HRD? Plz guide me.
HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I)-
- A graduate with 2-years full-time PG degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labor Law can apply for this post.
- There are total 35 vacancies for this post.
*Registration will start from 2nd November.
*For more information, visit IBPS offical website- https://www.ibps.in/
Best of Luck!!
sir i am doing mba major in finance and minor hr.i am eligible for ibps so for the post of HR officer
Dear aspirant,
The eligibility for IBPS SO for the post of HR office is
The candidate should have a graduation degree.
Two years full time post graduation degree in personal management / labour laws /industrial relations/ HR/ HRD / social work.
Or two year full time post graduate diploma in personal management / industrial relations / HR / HRD / Social work/ labour law.
Since you are doing MBA from finance major and HR minor you are not eligible for this post because eligibility criteria specifically mentioned the full time course and here HR is a minor subject. Even if you cleared 2 phases , during interview you may not be selected .
But here is one option for you to become eligible for this post . If you could ask your college to make an affidavit mentioning that the course of finance and HR which you have pursued from that college gives equal weight age to both the subjects. Presenting this affidavit in the interview or at the time of document validation could make authorities to consider you eligible.
Otherwise there are many better opportunities which you can consider . You can prepare for govt. Job which require finance as a subject in MBA.
Hope this helps.