IBPS SO Vacancies 2024: Post & Category-Wise Vacancies Available Here

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officers 2024 ( IBPS SO )

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Updated on Aug 1, 2024 12:50 IST

IBPS SO Vacancies 2024: The Institute Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released IBPS SO vacancies along with the notification. A total of 896 vacancies were announced for the exam. The vacancies are announced separately for IT Officer Scale 1, Agricultural Field Officer Scale 1, Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale 1, Law Officer Scale 1, HR/Personnel Officer Scale 1, and Marketing Officer Scale 1. The selection process of IBPS SO comprises prelims, mains and interview. Read below for more details on IBPS SO vacancies 2024.

IBPS SO Vacancy 2024

The post-wise vacancy break-up is given below.

Posts SC ST OBC EWS UR Vacancies
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) 52 26 92 34 142 346
HR/Personnel 03 01 06 02 13 25
IT Officer 25 12 45 16 72 170
Law Officer 18 08 33 11 55 125
Marketing 31 15 55 21 83 205
Rajbhasha 03 01 06 02 13 25
Total  132 63 237 86 378 896

IBPS SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS SO 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

14 Dec '24

IBPS SO Mains 2024 Exam

09 Nov '24

IBPS SO Prelims 2024 Exam

28 Jan '24

IBPS SO 2023 mains exam

Previous Years' IBPS SO Vacancies

Candidates can check below the previous years' IBPS SO vacancies:

IBPS SO 2023 Vacancies

The post-wise IBPS SO Vacancies 2023 are given below.

Posts

Vacancies

AFO

500

HR/Personnel

31

IT

120

Law

10

Marketing

700

Rajbhasha

41

Total 

1402

IBPS SO 2022 Vacancies

The post-wise IBPS SO Vacancies 2022 is given below.

IT Officer (Scale 1)

 SR.NO. BANK SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL Out of which PWBD
HI OC VI ID

1

BANK OF BARODA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

2

BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

3

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

4

CANARA BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

6

INDIAN BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

7

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

8

PUNJAB & SIND BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

UCO BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

UNION BANK OF INDIA

7

3

12

4

18

44

1

1

1

1

TOTAL

7

3

12

4

18

44

1

1

1

1

AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICER (SCALE-I)

 SR.NO. BANK SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL Out of which PWBD
HI OC VI ID

1

BANK OF BARODA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

2

BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

3

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

4

CANARA BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

6

INDIAN BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

7

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

8

PUNJAB & SIND BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

15

7

27

10

41

100

1

1

1

1

10

UCO BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

UNION BANK OF INDIA

69

31

114

37

165

416

3

2

2

3

TOTAL

84

38

141

47

206

516

4

3

3

4

RAJBHASHA ADHIKARI (SCALE-I)

 SR.NO. BANK SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL Out of which PWBD
HI OC VI ID

1

BANK OF BARODA

3

1

5

1

10

20

0

0

0

0

2

BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

3

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

4

CANARA BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

6

INDIAN BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

7

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

8

PUNJAB & SIND BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

UCO BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

UNION BANK OF INDIA

1

1

1

0

2

5

1

0

0

1

TOTAL

4

2

6

1

12

25

1

0

0

1

LAW OFFICER (SCALE-I)

 SR.NO. BANK SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL Out of which PWBD
HI OC VI ID

1

BANK OF BARODA

1

0

2

1

6

10

0

0

0

0

2

BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

3

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

4

CANARA BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

6

INDIAN BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

7

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

8

PUNJAB & SIND BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

UCO BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

UNION BANK OF INDIA

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTAL

1

0

2

1

6

10

0

0

0

0

HR/PERSONNEL OFFICER (SCALE-I)

 SR.NO. BANK SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL Out of which PWBD
HI OC VI ID

1

BANK OF BARODA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

2

BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

3

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

4

CANARA BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

6

INDIAN BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

7

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

8

PUNJAB & SIND BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

UCO BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

UNION BANK OF INDIA

3

1

4

1

6

15

0

1

1

0

TOTAL

3

1

4

1

6

15

0

1

1

0

MARKETING OFFICER (SCALE-I)

 SR.NO. BANK SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL Out of which PWBD
HI OC VI ID

1

BANK OF BARODA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

2

BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

3

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

4

CANARA BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

6

INDIAN BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

7

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

8

PUNJAB & SIND BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

UCO BANK

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

UNION BANK OF INDIA

16

7

28

9

40

100

1

2

2

1

TOTAL

16

7

28

9

40

100

1

2

2

1

IBPS SO Vacancies 2021 

 Posts

Old Vacancies

New Vacancies

IT Officer Scale 1

220 407

Agricultural Field Officer Scale 1

884

1267

Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale 1

84

108

Law Officer Scale 1 

44

113

HR/Personnel Officer Scale 1

61

77

Marketing Officer Scale 1

535

518

Total

1,828 4,980

IBPS SO Vacancies 2020

Find IBPS SO vacancies for diffident posts announced in 2020 below.

IBPS SO Posts

Vacancies

I.T. Officer Scale 1

57

Agricultural Field Officer Scale 1

506

Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale 1

28

Law Officer Scale 1 

55

HR/Personnel Officer Scale 1

7

Marketing Officer Scale 1

67

Total

720

IBPS SO vacancy 2019

Find IBPS SO vacancies for diffident posts announced in 2019 below.

IBPS SO Posts

Vacancies

I.T. Officer Scale 1

76

Agricultural Field Officer Scale 1

670

Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale 1

27

Law Officer Scale 1 

60

HR/Personnel Officer Scale 1

20

Marketing Officer Scale 1

310

Total

1163

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IBPS SO Vacancies 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check below IBPS SO vacancies FAQs.

Q:   What is IBPS SO exam pattern for interview?

A:

IBPS SO interview is conducted for candidates who qualify the Mains exam. The interview is conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by the nodal banks in each state/UT. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates). 

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Q:   Why IBPS SO exam is conducted?

A:

IBPS SO recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Agriculture Field Officer,  Marketing Officer (Scale I),  HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I),  IT Officer (Scale I),  Law Officer (Scale I),  Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I). The selection of candidates are done based on prelims exam, Mains exam and interview.

 

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Q:   How many vacancies were announced for IBPS RRB 2024 exam?

A:

IBPS SO 2024 vacancies was released onAugust 1, 2024. The vacancy break-up of 2024 is given below.

PostsSCSTOBCEWSURVacancies
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)52269234142346
HR/Personnel030106021325
IT Officer2512451672170
Law Officer1808331155125
Marketing3115552183205
Rajbhasha030106021325
Total 1326323786378896
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Q:   Is a BCA Graduate eligible to give IBPS SO Exam?

A:

Candidates from any discipline can apply for IBPS SO exam. The stream-wise eligibility is given below.

Post

IBPS SO Qualification 

IT Officer (Scale I)

BTech in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation

Or

Postgraduation in the above-mentioned field

Or

Graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)

Four-year Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering or corresponding fields

Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

Postgraduation in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level

Or,

Postgraduation in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level 

Law Officer (Scale I)

Graduation in law (LLB) (The person should be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council)

HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I)

Graduation with two-years full-time PG degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law

Marketing Officer (Scale I)

Graduation with a two-year full-time degree in MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with a specialisation in Marketing

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Q:   Which are the participating banks for IBPS SO exam?

A:

IBPS SO exam is conducted to select candidates for Specialist Officer's posts in 11 participating banks. The participating banks of IBPS SO are given below.

Bank NameBank Name
Bank of BarodaCanara Bank
Indian Overseas BankUCO Bank 
Bank of IndiaCentral Bank of India 
Punjab National BankUnion Bank of India
Bank of MaharashtraIndian Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank-
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Q:   What is IBPS SO eligibility?

A:

IBPS SO eligibility is given below:

IBPS SO Age Limit: The aspirants must be between 20 and 30 years.

IBPS SO Educational Qualification: The post-wise educational qualification for IBPS SO exam is given below:

Post

IBPS SO Qualification 

IT Officer (Scale I)

BTech in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation

Or

Postgraduation in the above-mentioned field

Or

Graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)

Four-year Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering or corresponding fields

Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

Postgraduation in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level

Or,

Postgraduation in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level 

Law Officer (Scale I)

Graduation in law (LLB) (The person should be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council)

HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I)

Graduation with two-years full-time PG degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law

Marketing Officer (Scale I)

Graduation with a two-year full-time degree in MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with a specialisation in Marketing

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Q:   What is IBPS SO syllabus for Mains exam?

A:

IBPS SO syllabus for Mains exam is given below.

IT Officer (Scale-I)

Database Management System

Data Communication and Networking

Operating System

Software Engineering

Data Structure

Computer Organization and Microprocessor

Object-Oriented Programming

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)

Basics of Crop production

Horticulture

Seed Science

Agronomy and Irrigation

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Practices

Soil resources

Animal Husbandry

Agroforestry

Ecology

Government Schemes

Marketing Officer (Scale-I)

Basics of Marketing Management

Brand Management

Advertising

PR

Sales

Retail

Business Ethics

Market Segmentation

Market research and forecasting demand

Product Life Cycle

Corporate Social Responsibility

Service Marketing

Marketing Strategies

Law Officer (Scale-I)

Banking Regulations

Compliance and Legal Aspects

Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange

Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act

Consumer Protection Act

SARFAES

Banking Ombudsman Scheme

Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector

Bankers Book Evidence Act

DRT Act

HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)

Human Resource Development

Business policy and strategic analysis

Transnational Analysis

Training and Development

Recruitment and Selection

Rewards and Recognition

Industrial Relations

Business Policy and Strategic Analysis

Grievance and Conflict Management

Performance Management and Appraisa

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Q:   What is IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern?

A:

IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective-type questions based on subjects such as English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The prelims question paper for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer comprises subjects such as English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. A total of 125 questions are asked in the exam and the total marks allotted to the test are 150. The language of the question paper is framed in English and Hindi. There is sectional timing of 40 minutes for each section, and the total time allotted for the exam is 120 minutes.

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Q:   What is IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus?

A:

IBPS SO Syllabus for prelims exam is given below.

IBPS SO Syllabus for Prelims

Reasoning Ability

English Language

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

Seating Arrangements

Puzzles

Inequalities

Syllogism

Input-Output

Data Sufficiency

Blood Relations

Order and Ranking

Alphanumeric Series

Distance and Direction

Verbal Reasoning

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Spotting Errors

Sentence Improvement

Sentence Correction

Para Jumbles

Fill in the Blanks

Para/Sentence Completion

Number Series

Data Interpretation

Simplification/ Approximation

Quadratic Equation

Data Sufficiency

Mensuration

Average

Profit and Loss

Ratio and Proportion

Work, Time and Energy

Time and Distance

Probability

Relations

Simple and Compound Interest

Permutation and Combination

Current Affairs

Banking Awareness

GK Updates

Currencies

Important Places

Books and Authors Awards

Headquarters

Prime Minister Schemes

Important Days

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Q:   What is IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern?

A:

IBPS SO Mains exam tests the professional knowledge of candidates. The Mains exam pattern for the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer is such that it comprises questions from professional knowledge. The test paper carries 60 questions of 60 marks. The language of the question paper is framed in English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 45 minutes.

IBPS SO Mains question paper for the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective and descriptive-type questions from professional knowledge. The test carries a total of 47 questions (45 questions in objective paper and two questions in descriptive paper). The total marks allotted to the test are 60. The language of the question paper will be English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 30 minutes. The structure of IBPS SO Mains exam pattern is given below.

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Candidates need to bring any one of the following photo-identity proofs to the exam centre:

  • Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar card with a photograph  
  • PAN Card
  • Permanent Driving License
  • Voter’s card
  • Bank passbook
  • Photo-identity proof issued by a gazetted officer/people’s representative along with a photograph
  • Identit

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IBPS SO admit card can be downloaded online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download their admit cards by logging by the required credentials. 

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Answered a month ago

Few important points related to IBPS SO admit card are given below:

  • IBPS SO admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear in the exam
  • The details of IBPS SO exam centres are mentioned on the admit card
  • Candidates should retain IBPS SO admit card till the complet

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Answered a month ago

IBPS SO prelims admit card 2024 was released on October 31, 2024. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

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Answered a month ago

Candidates need to abide by the following guidelines present in the IBPS SO hall tickets:

  • Candidates need to carry the printed copy of IBPS SO admit card along with one photo-identity proof
  • Along with IBPS SO admit card, candidates need to carry two passport-sized photographs
  • Candidates must report 30

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Answered 2 months ago

The hard copy of IBPS SO scorecard is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download it online only. To download the scorecard, candidates need to enter the required credentials.

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Answered 2 months ago

IBPS SO result is announced within one week after the exam is conducted. The result is announced online on the official website. Candidates can check their results by logging with the required credentials. The scorecard is released few days after the declaration of the result.

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Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS SO General Awareness are given below:

  • Read newspapers and magazines regularly to stay updated on national and international affairs.
  • Make a list of frequently asked questions, revise previous year model papers, and take notes to revise effectively.
  • Focus on India

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Answered 2 months ago

IBPS SO syllabus for Quant is given below.

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Answered 2 months ago

IBPS SO syllabus for Reasoning is given below.

  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Coded Inequalities
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
  • Puzzle
  • Syllogism
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Input-Output

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