The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the preliminary examination admit cards for the Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment exam 2024. Candidates who have registered can now download their admit cards from the official IBPS website at ibps.in. This recruitment drive is conducted to fill 884 vacancies in various Specialist Officer roles, including Agricultural Field Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.
Breakdown of IBPS SO Vacancies
The IBPS SO 2024 recruitment offers opportunities across six specialist roles, with vacancies as follows:
Agricultural Field Officer: 346 vacancies
HR/Personnel Officer: 25 vacancies
IT Officer: 170 vacancies
Law Officer: 125 vacancies
Marketing Officer: 205 vacancies
Rajbhasha Adhikari: 13 vacancies
Exam Pattern for IBPS SO Prelims 2024
The preliminary exam pattern varies by post. Here’s a breakdown:
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
English Language: 50 questions, 25 marks, 40 minutes
Reasoning: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
General Awareness (Banking Industry Focus): 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
Total: 150 questions, 125 marks, 120 minutes
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer:
English Language: 50 questions, 25 marks, 40 minutes
Reasoning: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
Total: 150 questions, 125 marks, 120 minutes
All candidates must achieve minimum marks in each section and a qualifying overall score to proceed to the mains examination. The IBPS will determine the specific cut-off marks based on the number of vacancies.
Important Guidelines for Candidates
Candidates should note the following guidelines as they prepare for the IBPS SO prelims:
1. Exam Duration: The exam duration is 120 minutes, but candidates should anticipate being at the venue for approximately 180 minutes to account for entry procedures, logins, instructions, and exit protocols.
2. Age and Eligibility Criteria: Candidates eligible for the exam were required to be between 20 and 30 years of age as of August 1, 2024. Additionally, applicants needed to meet the educational and experience requirements specific to each role and maintain a healthy credit history per the requirements of participating banks.
3. Application Fee: The application fee for SC, ST, and PwD candidates was set at ₹175, while for all other candidates, it was ₹850.
Steps to Download the IBPS SO 2024 Admit Card
To download the admit card, follow these steps:
1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
2. Find the IBPS SO prelims admit card link on the homepage.
3. Log in using your registration credentials.
4. Download and print the admit card for exam day.
Additional Information
Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the IBPS website for updates and any additional instructions ahead of the examination. Awareness of deadlines and exam-day guidelines will be crucial for a smooth experience during the IBPS SO 2024 recruitment process.
With this opportunity, successful candidates will step into roles that require specialized skills within the banking industry, making this a sought-after position for aspiring professionals.
