Post Name : IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2024, Age Limit & Educational Qualification
Post Date : 15 February , 2024
Post Description : The IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 has been announced on the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Candidates interested in applying for the Specialist Officer (SO) position must ensure they meet specific eligibility criteria to qualify for the exam. Below is detailed information on the IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2024:
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2024
The eligibility criteria for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2024 are outlined in the official notification released by the authorities. Candidates must ensure they meet the specified criteria in terms of nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, and other relevant factors to be eligible for participation in the recruitment process. Below are the detailed requirements:
Nationality
Candidates applying for IBPS SO must fulfill one of the following nationality criteria:
- Citizen of India
- Citizen of Nepal
- Citizen of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee residing in India since January 1, 1962
Age Limit
The age criteria for IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 are as follows:
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years (relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules)
IBPS SO Age Relaxation
Candidates belonging to specific categories are eligible for age relaxation as per government rules:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service + 3 years |
| Persons Affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Educational Qualification
The educational qualifications required for various IBPS SO posts are detailed below:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| I.T. Officer (Scale I) | – Four-year engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunications/Electronics and Instrumentation from a recognized university.<br>- Postgraduate degree in relevant fields.<br>- Passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | Four-year graduation degree in relevant fields such as dairy Science/Agricultural engineering/Fishery Science/Pisciculture/Agri Marketing/Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Co-Operation and Banking/Agro-Forestry |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Post Graduate in Hindi with English or in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects in graduation |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | Bachelor’s degree in Law; Enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Post Graduate Degree or Full-time Diploma in relevant fields such as Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and full-time MMS (Marketing)/MBA (Marketing)/full-time PGDBA/PGDBM with specialization in Marketing |
Maximum Attempts
Candidates can participate in the IBPS SO selection process only until they reach the maximum age limit as prescribed in the eligibility criteria.
Candidates are advised to carefully review and ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements before applying for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2024 to avoid disqualification during the selection process.
| Other Links Related | |
|---|---|
| IBPS SO Previous Year Question Paper | IBPS SO Mains Result 2024 |
| IBPS SO Mains Cut Off 2024 | IBPS SO Syllabus |
