Institute of Banking Personnel Selection – Banking Services
Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name: Specialist Officer (SO) – Mains
Position Level: Middle Management Level
Department: Participating Public Sector Banks (20+ banks)
Specializations: IT, HR, Law, Agriculture, Rajbhasha
Website: www.ibps.in
ADMIT CARD RELEASE INFORMATION
| Detail | Information |
| Admit Card Release Date | Typically 3-5 days before exam |
| Download Portal | www.ibps.in |
| Login Details | Registration Number & Date of Birth |
| Validity | Valid for specified exam date only |
| Download Timing | Recommended 2-3 days before exam |
IBPS SO – EXAMINATION STAGES
| Stage | Details |
| Preliminary Exam | Objective – 150 Marks – 1 Hour (Qualifying) |
| Main Exam (MAINS) | Descriptive – 200 Marks – 2 Hours (Merit-based) |
| Interview | Group Discussion & Personal Interview – 50 Marks |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
SO MAINS EXAM PATTERN – DETAILS
| Stage | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration |
| Mains Paper 1 | Reasoning (Descriptive) | 50 | 2-3 Q | 1 Hour |
| Mains Paper 2 | English (Descriptive) | 50 | 2-3 Q | 1 Hour |
| Mains Paper 3 | Subject Specialization | 100 | 4-5 Q | 1 Hour |
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