Banking and insurance | as of 2026-05-31
IBPS SO eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Specialist officer recruitment for bank roles such as IT, agriculture, law, HR, marketing, and Rajbhasha.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | Post-specific specialist degree or certification. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | IBPS category relaxations apply as listed in the notification. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Preliminary examination
- Main or professional knowledge examination
- Interview
Mode: Online plus interview. Marks: Notice-defined.. Duration: Notice-defined.
Selection flow
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
- Provisional allotment
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Reasoning
- English
- Banking or general awareness
- Quantitative aptitude where applicable
- Professional knowledge
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS SO | Specialist degree | See notice | Yes | Online |
| IBPS PO | Graduate | See notice | Yes | Online |
| IBPS RRB | Graduate or post-specific | 18-40 post-wise | Yes | Online |
| IBPS Clerk | Graduate | See notice | No | Online |
| LIC AAO | Graduate | 21-30 | Yes | Online plus interview |
| SBI Clerk | Graduate | See advertisement | No | Online |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Education | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | IBPS SO official page | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Is IBPS SO for general graduates?
IBPS SO is post-specific. Candidates should match their degree or certification to the specialist post in the current notice.
Does IBPS SO include professional knowledge?
Yes. The specialist officer flow includes a professional knowledge component.