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IBPS SO

IBPS Specialist Officers (SO) Coaching

MIND CHANGERS Institute of Competitive Exams is a reliable choice for IBPS Specialist Officer preparation, offering expert guidance and a well-structured approach to help candidates succeed in competitive banking exams.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Common Written Examination (CWE) to recruit Specialist Officers in various domains such as IT, Agriculture, Law, Marketing, Human Resources, and Rajbhasha Adhikari across public sector banks. Candidates applying for IBPS SO must ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Nationality / Citizenship

  1. A candidate must satisfy one of the following conditions:
  2. Must be a citizen of India, or
  3. A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
  4. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
  5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from countries such as Pakistan, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, or East African nations like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India
  6. Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizens must possess a valid eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Age Criteria

For Scale I Posts:

  • Candidates should be born between 2nd November 1983 and 1st November 1993 (inclusive)

For Scale II Posts:

  • Candidates should be born between 2nd November 1978 and 1st November 1993 (inclusive)

The exact minimum and maximum age limits vary depending on the post and are defined by IBPS as per official guidelines.

The exact minimum and maximum age limits vary depending on the post and are defined by IBPS as per official guidelines.

Sr.No Post Name Minimum Maximum
1I.T. Officer (Scale I)20 Years30 Years
2Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)20 Years30 Years
3Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)20 Years30 Years
4Law Officer (Scale I)20 Years30 Years
5HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)20 Years30 Years
6Marketing Officer (Scale I)20 Years30 Years
7I.T. Officer (Scale II)20 Years35 Years
8Law Officer (Scale II)20 Years35 Years
9Chartered Accountant (Scale II)20 Years35 Years
10Manager Credit (Scale II) / Finance Executive (Scale II)20 Years35 Years
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit:
S.No Category Age Relaxation
1Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe5 Years
2Other Backward Classes3 Years
3Persons With Disability10 Years
4 Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years of military service and have been released on completion of assignment 5 Years
5Persons domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (1980–1989)5 Years
6Persons affected by 1984 riots5 Years
Exam Pattern:
Sr. No. Name of the Tests No of Questions Maximum Marks Total Time
1Reasoning5050120 Minutes
2English Language5025
3General Awareness (Banking)5050
4Professional Knowledge5075
TOTAL 200 200

Application Charges & Payment Methods

Application Process

  • 1.Applications are accepted online only
  • 2.No other mode of application are allowed
  • 3.Candidates can apply through website:

For proper guidance and complete preparation support, MIND CHANGERS Institute of Competitive Exams helps you stay on track and prepare effectively for IBPS examinations.