IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2020 - Qualification, Age Limit & Relaxation
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) determines IBPS SO 2021 eligibility criteria for those candidates who wish to appear for the exam. The authorities prescribe the eligibility criteria of IBPS SO for I.T. Officer (Scale-I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Marketing Officer (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I) along with the notification. The IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2021 is determined on the basis of the nationality, age, and education qualification of the candidates. Candidates must be eligible on all the grounds to apply for the IBPS SO. As per IBPS Specialist Officer eligibility criteria, candidates between 20 to 30 years of age can fill the application form. All those candidates who fill the application successfully will be issued the IBPS SO 2021 admit card. To know more about IBPS SO eligibility criteria 2021, read the article below

IBPS SO 2021 Dates
The table below contains the IBPS SO exam dates 2021 along with the application dates:
Important Dates of IBPS SO 2021
Events | Dates |
Filling up of IBPS SO application forms (including modification and rectification in the form) | November 2, 2021 |
Last date to fill and payment of online application fees | Last week of November, 2021 |
IBPS SO 2021 admit card for prelims examination | Second week of December 2021 |
Date of IBPS SO prelims exam | Last week of December , 2021 |
Result of IBPS SO preliminary exam | January 2022 |
IBPS SO 2021 mains admit card | January 2022 |
Date of IBPS SO mains 2021 | January 25, 2022 |
Result of IBPS SO mains exam | February 2022 |
Admit card of IBPS SO interview 2021 | February 2022 |
Date of IBPS SO interview | February 2022 |
IBPS SO Final Result 2021 | April 2022 |
IBPS SO Posts
The authorities will release the eligibility criteria of IBPS SO 2021 for the following posts:
I.T. Officer (Scale-I)
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Law Officer (Scale I)
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2021
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of IBPS SO 2021 on the basis of :
Nationality
Age
Education Qualification
IBPS SO 2021 Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India, or
A subject of Bhutan, Nepal or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India prior to January 1, 1962 with an intention to settle permanently/a person of Indian origin who migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Kenya, Zambia Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with an intention of settling permanently India, provided they have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
IBPS SO 2021 Age Limit (As on November 1, 2021)
Lower Age Limit - 20 years
Upper Age Limit - 30 Years
However, the candidates belonging to the reserved category are given certain age relaxation on upper age limit. The table below contains the age relaxations given to each reserved category candidate who is planning to appear for IBPS SO 2021 exam.
IBPS SO 2021 Age Relaxation
Category | Age relaxation |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
PWD candidates | 10 years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Jammu & Kashmir domiciled candidates (January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989) | 5 years |
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2021 on the basis of Education
Candidates must be eligible on the basis of the educational qualification from a University/ Institution recognised by Government of India/ approved by Government Regulatory Bodies. Candidates must have a degree as per the post they apply for. The table below contains the education qualification post wise.
IBPS SO 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Posts | Required Qualification |
I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | Candidates must hold a Postgraduate degree in Computer Science/Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics Communication/Computer Applications/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Information Technology
|
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | Candidates must have a graduation degree (four years) in Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Dairy Technology/Veterinary Science/Horticulture/Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/Co-operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry/Marketing & Cooperation/Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/Food Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/Sericulture |
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | |
Law Officer (Scale I) |
|
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) |
|
Marketing Officer (Scale I) |
IBPS SO Application Form 2021
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can fill the IBPS SO application form 2021. The filling of the application form includes registration, filling of basic and important details, uploading documents and payment of registration fees.
Steps To Fill IBPS SO Application Form
Registration
Fill personal and educational details
Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration
Payment of application fee
Preview the application form
Final Submission
IBPS SO Application Fees
Categories | Amount |
Unreserved | Rs. 600 |
SC/ST/PWD | Rs 100 |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2020 - Qualification, Age Limit & Relaxation
Question: When will the IBPS SO application form be released?
Answer:
The IBPS SO 2021 application form will be issued tentatively in the first week of July.
Question: When will the IBPS SO exam be conducted?
Answer:
The IBPS SO 2021 exam will be held on December 18 and 26 while the mains exam will be held on January 30.
Question: What is the age criteria to be eligible to fill the IBPS SO 2021 application form?
Answer:
All the candidates who are between the age group of 20-30, will be able to apply for IBPS SO 2021.
Question: What are the academic qualifications required to be eligible to apply for IBPS SO 2021?
Answer:
For various posts of IBPS SO, the academic qualification varies. Candidates must thoroughly check the IBPS SO eligibility criteria and then proceed to fill the application form.
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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.