The official notification regarding IBPS SO has been released by the IBPS. Those who dream to be a part of IBPS Officer can apply according to their requirements for the post of IBPS SO 2022.
| Important Events | Dates |
| Organizing Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Name of the post | IBPS SO |
| Medium of Examination | Online |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Total Vacancies | 606 |
| Application Starting From | 28 September 2021 |
| Last date of Apply Online | 18 October 2021 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 2 November 2021 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 3 November 2021 |
| Date of Examination(Mains) | 15 November 2021 |
| Selection Procedure | Written Test(Prelims and Mains)
Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.co.in |
Vacancy Details for IBPS SO
| Advt No | Post Name and Grade | Total | Qualification | Age Limit |
| 15/2021-22 | Manager
(Marketing) (MMGS III) |
12 | MBA/PGDBM | 40 Years |
| Deputy Manager
((Marketing) (MMGS II) ) |
16 | 35 Years | ||
| 16/2021-22 | Executive | 01 | M.A, M.Sc | 30 Years |
| 17/2021-22 | Relationship Manager | 314 | Graduation with Relevant Experience | 23-35 Years |
| Relationship Manager (Team Lead) | 20 | 28-40 Years | ||
| Customer Relationship Executive | 217 | 20-35 Years | ||
| Investment Officer | 12 | Graduation/ Post Graduation with Relevant Experience | 28-40 Years | |
| Central Research Team (Product Lead) | 02 | MBA/PGDM/CA/CFA with Relevant Experience | 30-45 Years | |
| Central Research Team (Support) | 02 | Graduation/ Post Graduation with Relevant Experience | 23-35 Years |
A candidate can apply for one post only.
Post Name/ Educational Qualification/ Required Skills:
| Post Name and Grade | Educational Qualification and Certification | Required Skills | Post basic educational qualification work experience |
| Manager
(Marketing) (MMGS III) |
Full-Time MBA/PGDBM or its equivalent with specialization in Marketing/ Finance from a recognized institute.
Courses completed through correspondence/part-time will not be entertained. |
Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills. Product marketing and management skills. Campaign management, event, and sponsorship skills. |
Minimum 5 Years of qualification experience as an executive in supervisory/ management role in the field of marketing of digital and other financial products in a:
a)Scheduled commercial bank b)Public sector or listed Financial Institution/company Candidates having experience in marketing will be given the preference. |
| Deputy Manager
((Marketing) (MMGS II) ) |
Minimum 2 Years of qualification experience as an executive in supervisory/ management role in the field of marketing of digital and other financial products in a:
a)Scheduled commercial bank b)Public sector or listed Financial Institution/company Candidates having experience in marketing will be given the preference. |
No. of Vacancies in various post
| S.No | Name of the Post | Vacancies |
| 1 | Manager(Marketing) | 12 |
| 2 | Deputy Manager (Manager) | 26 |
| 3 | Executive (Document Preservation-Archives) | 01 |
| 4 | Relationship Manager | 314 |
| 5 | Relationship Manager (Team Lead) | 30 |
| 6 | Custom Relationship Executive | 217 |
| 7 | Investment Officer | 12 |
| 8 | Central Research Team (Product Lead) | 02 |
| 9 | Central Research Team (Support) | 02 |
| 10 |
How to apply for IBPS SO
Guidelines for filling the application form:
- Before filling out the application form, candidates must have their valid email ID on which the mail will be sent after a successful registration.
- Candidates are required to visit the official website of [IBPS SO Apply Online 2021].
- Candidates will get an ID and password through which they can log in back to fill out the complete application form.
- Candidates first are required to register themselves through the link available on the online official website.
- Candidates are advised to fill in their basic details like name, father’s name, DOB, and caste carefully, as per the matriculation certificate.
- After filling in the basic details, candidates are required to upload the recent passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- After uploading the photograph and signature successfully, candidates can save the application form.
- After saving the application form, a provisional password and registration number will be generated by the system and will be displayed on the screen.
- Candidates are required to note down their registration number and password for future use to log in again.
- After complete submission, candidates are required to pay the application fee after checking all the details.
- Candidates keep in mind that the payment is non-refundable. The payment will be done in online mode only.
- Candidates can pay the fee by using a debit card/ credit card/ internet banking by providing the required details.
- After the payment is done, candidates are advised to print the application form for future use.
Application Fee for IBPS SO
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Seven hundred fifty only |
| SC/ST/PWD | Nil |
The pattern of Online Examination
| S. No | Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Time | |
| 1 | Objective Test (Online) | Quantitative Aptitude | 60 | 60 | 120 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 70 | 70 | ||
| 3 | General Awareness/Marketing Skills | 70 | 70 | ||
| 4 | Descriptive Test (Online) | English Knowledge Test (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Candidates are required to qualify for each of the objective tests by securing minimum passing marks. Candidates are supposed to qualify for both the written test and interview separately.
Only those will be eligible for the interview who will qualify for minimum cut-off marks.
Syllabus for IBPS SO Mains 2021
The IBPS SO consists of the following sections in the syllabus:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English
- Professional knowledge
Here is the detailed syllabus for the post of IBPS SO. Candidates are required to go through the entire syllabus to get better results.
Syllabus for reasoning
Here is the complete syllabus for reasoning.
| Mathematical Operations | Data Sufficiency |
| Coding-Decoding. | Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle. |
| Number, Ranking & Time Sequence | Statement – Arguments |
| Situation Reaction Test | Clocks & Calendars |
| Direction Sense Test | Puzzle Test |
| Arithmetical Reasoning | Classification |
| Logic | Inserting The Missing Character |
| Alphabet Test | Logical Venn Diagrams |
| Theme Detection | Logical Sequence of Words |
| Series Completion | Analogy |
| Statement – Conclusion | Eligibility Test, Deriving Conclusions from Passages |
IBPS SO Deputy Manager Syllabus for Professional Knowledge (Common for all IT Posts)
Here is the complete syllabus for Professional Knowledge.
| Basic Terms | Operating System |
| Database Management System | Software Engineering. |
| Cyber Security & Threats. | Mobile Technologies |
| System Programming. | Data Communication & Networks |
| Integrated Circuits | Programming Languages like C, C++, Java |
| Data Structures |
Digital Electronics. |
| Micro Processors | Micro Controllers. |
Syllabus for Professional Knowledge (Common for all Finance Posts)
Here is the complete syllabus for Professional Knowledge.
| Topics |
| Cost Accounting Concepts |
| Auditing Standards |
| Basic Accounting Concepts and Principles |
| Accounting Standards |
| Direct & Indirect Taxes |
Syllabus for the English Language
Here is the complete syllabus for the English Language.
| Topics | |
| Unseen Passages | Cloze Test |
| Idioms & Phrases | Tenses |
| Idioms and Phrases | Passage Correction |
| Verb | Theme detection |
| Sentence Completion | Error Correction |
| Word Formation | Passage Completion |
| Subject-Verb Agreement | Articles |
| Adverb | Vocabulary |
| Conclusion | Comprehension |
| Antonyms | Grammar |
| Sentence Correction | Synonyms |
| Sentence Rearrangement | Fill in the Blanks |
IBPS SO Exam Pattern
| Topic | No. Of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes
|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | |
| English | 35 | 35 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 170 | 220 |
FAQs related to IBPS SO Mains Exam 2021
Q.) How many sections are there in the IBPS SO Exam?
Ans. There are 4 sections in the IBPS SO Exam: reasoning, English language, Quantitative aptitude, and Professional knowledge.
Q.) What is the time duration for the IBPS SO Exam?
Ans. The time duration is 135 minutes for the IBPS SO Exam.
Q.) What are the selection criteria for the IBPS SO Exam?
Ans. The IBPS SO recruitment consists of 2 stages Online Examination and Interview process.
Q) Will candidates be allowed to enter the examination hall without the IBPS SO Admit Card?
Ans. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without the IBPS SO Admit Card.
