Juhee Prasad Updated On: 09 Oct, 2018 16:23 IST
IBPS (short for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) organises an entrance exam for the recruitment of qualified candidates to various posts of Specialist Officers in almost 20 Public Sector Banks. The examination of IBPS SO is conducted in three phases for all the eligible candidates – Preliminary exam, Mains, and Interview. All the candidates have to qualify all the three rounds of IBPS SO selection process to be shortlisted for the posts.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS SO 2018 Eligibility Criteria. It is a determinant that can be defined as the conditions in terms of age limit, nationality, and academic qualification, which the candidates must fulfil before filling the application form. Any candidate who fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria will not be able to sit for the IBPS SO 2018 examination.
According to the defined eligibility criteria of IBPS SO 2018, candidates must prepare the set of required documents that are to be attached while submitting the application form of IBPS SO 2018. Candidates are also recommended to keep a soft copy and two sets of photocopies of all the attached original documents, as documents will be asked at all processes involved in the selection of Specialist Officers.
Age Limit:
IBPS has decided the upper and lower age limit for all the candidates as part of IBPS SO eligibility criteria. The age criteria under the IBPS SO 2018 eligibility criteria is as follows:
A candidate should not have been born before 02.11.1987 and not after 01.11.1997.
Nationality:
A candidate should either:
Academic Qualification:
IBPS will specify academic qualifications under the IBPS SO eligibility norms 2017 for all the candidates. Candidates are advised to examine the eligibility norms and make sure they fulfill each of them before filling the application form.
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Post Name |
Academic Qualifications |
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Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
4 year Degree graduate degree in Dairy Science/Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Horticulture/ Veterinary Science/ Pisciculture/ Fishery Science/Co-operation & Banking/ Agriculture Marketing & Cooperation/ Agro-Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/ Forestry/Agriculture Business Management/ Food Science/ Dairy Technology/ Food Technology/Agricultural Engineering. |
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Law Officer (Scale I) |
B.A. in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council. |
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Marketing Officer (Scale I) |
MBA (Marketing) /Graduate and Two years Full-time MS (Marketing)/PGDBM with specialization in Marketing/Full time Two years PGDBA |
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HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) |
Full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management/ Graduate and Full time Post Graduate degree/HR/Social Work/Labour Law. Industrial Relations/ HRD. |
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Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
P.G in Hindi with English as a subject/ P.G in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level. |
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IT Officer (Scale-I) |
Technology Degree in Computer Science/ / 4 year Engineering/Information Technology/ Computer Applications/Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Telecommunications/ Electronics and Instrumentation (OR) P.G in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Tele Communication/ Computer Science/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Computer Applications/Information Technology (OR) Graduate having passed DOEACC 'B' level. |
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit:
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Category
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Age Relaxation |
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Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
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5 years |
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Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
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3 years |
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Persons With Disabilities (PWD) |
10 Years |
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Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned 5 years Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least military service and have been released on completion of assignment otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment |
5 years |
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Persons Ordinarily domiciled in the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989
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5 years |
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Persons affected by 1984 riots |
5 years
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IBPS SO 2018 Syllabus describes the subjects and topics covered in the exam paper. Candidates appearing for IBPS SO 2018 examination must know that the syllabus of IBPS SO is based on four subjects in both the sections of CWE. It is important to have a clear understanding of the syllabus in order to prepare for the exam in an effective way.
The IBPS SO 2018 syllabus includes English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Professional Aptitude. The syllabus for all the four subjects has been made available here. Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus mentioned below and start their preparation according to the prescribed syllabus.
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Name of the Section |
Subjects |
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English Language |
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Reasoning |
Non -Verbal reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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Professional Knowledge |
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The latest data for IBPS PO 2018 is not yet updated & will be available as soon as it is out. Stay tuned!
IBPS SO 2018 exam pattern describes the type and structure of the question paper that the candidates are about to face. Exam pattern helps candidates to understand the pattern of question paper, type of questions, number of questions in each section, marks allotted to each question and duration of the examination.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the exam pattern for aspirants of IBPS SO Prelims, on its official website. The Mains exam pattern has also been released for the candidates. Candidates are advised to go through the pattern before they start preparing for the examination. Candidates can refer the below-mentioned pointers for a better understanding of the IBPS SO 2018 exam pattern.
The structure of the online CWE will be as follows:
Preliminary Examination:
For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks (per section) |
Medium of language |
Total Duration |
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English Language |
50 |
25 |
English |
2 Hours |
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Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
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General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry
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50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
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Total |
150 |
125 |
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For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks (per section) |
Medium of language |
Total Duration |
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English Language |
50 |
25 |
English |
2 Hours |
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Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
English and Hindi |
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Total |
150 |
125 |
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Mains Examination:
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
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Sections |
Total Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
Medium of language |
Total Duration |
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Professional Knowledge |
60 |
60 |
English and Hindi |
45 Minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari:
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Sections |
Total Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
Medium of language |
Total Duration |
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Professional Knowledge (Objective) |
45 |
60 |
English and Hindi |
30 Minutes |
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Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) |
2 |
English and Hindi |
30 Minutes |
Marking System:
For those who are wondering how to prepare for IBPS PO 2018, here's a complete guide to succeed in the examination with flying colours.
The IBPS SO 2018 Preliminary exam is scheduled to be conducted on 29th and 30th December 2018, whereas, the IBPS SO 2018 Mains is going to take place on 27th January 2019. Candidates who have applied for IBPS SO 2018 must start their preparation now.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for SO (Specialist Officers) is an examination conducted for the aspirants of banking sector. The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen & paper based) in different allotted centers.
It is a national-level examination that has more than ten thousand applicants every year. Candidates must plan an effective preparation strategy, so that they are able to clear the examination with a good score. To make an effective preparation schedule, candidates must be aware of the IBPS SO 2018 syllabus and exam pattern.
Apart from that, the following tips and tricks can be very useful in cracking the IBPS SO 2018 exam:
Subject-Wise Preparation for IBPS SO 2018
Subject-wise preparation is an effective and approved trick to score good in a national-level examination like IBPS SO. Let’s look at the subjects covered in the IBPS SO 2018 exam and the best strategy to perform well in the exam.
English Language:
An average student, must take upto 20 to 25 minutes to complete the entire English Language section of the IBPS SO 2018 exam.
To score good marks in this section, you need to have a strong hold over the language and grammar of English.
The section consists of topics like Theme Detection and Passage Completion and Word Formation and Sentence Completion which requires more concentration, focus and time. These topics need more practice than others.
It is important to be quick and correct with the other topics of English Language. To do so, you can practice previous years’ question papers and practice materials that are easily available in the market and over the internet.
Topics like One-word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks, Grammar and Prepositions can be mastered only with a good command over the language and regular practice sessions.
Reading newspaper and education based magazines for a better understanding of the usage of words and grammar is considered a very good practice for the aspirants of IBPS SO 2018.
Quantitative Aptitude:
Average time taken to solve Quantitative Aptitude should not be more than 25 to 35 minutes.
It is subject-matter that requires understanding of the patterns and skills to solve each question of this section.
You must also have a good grip on the Mathematical formulas and theories involved in solving the mathematical sums.
Topics like Percentage, Average, Simplification and Ration & Proportion must be given more time during the practice session, so that, solving these in the main paper becomes easy and quick.
Tricky questions related to Data Interpretation and Analysis can be achieved with rigorous amount of practice. The more the sums are practiced, the more clear and quick you will be with the questions.
You can also read good books that explain the topic in a clear way and helps you to understand the steps and formulas.
Seeking help from seniors, teachers or coaching centers is also a good option for conquering the trickiness of Quantitative Aptitude.
Reasoning Ability:
Candidates can spend approx 20 to 25 minutes to solve the questions of this section.
The more you practice Reasoning sums, the more grip you will have over the variety of questions.
It is a section that requires understanding of the tricks to solve the questions. This can be accomplished by solving practice papers and previous years’ exam paper.
Devote more time to tricky topics like Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Input Output, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Puzzels, etc.
Once your understanding of the topics are clear, you can put your stop watch on and start practicing the questions. This will help you in increasing your speed for the tricky questions, which will help you solve maximum number of questions in the main examination.
Professional Knowledge:
20 to 25 minutes can be the maximum duration of time that you should spend on solving this section in the examination paper.
For this subject-matter, all you need to do is to be thorough with the topics that have to be covered.
Use good reference materials for understanding difficult topics and questions.
For topics like IT, Network Security, Translation Analysis, Human Resource Development and Marketing, seek help and guidance from experts and seniors.
The more you read, the more clear you will be with these topics. Look for the type and style of questions that have been asked in the previous years’ question papers.
Follow these tips to ease your exam preparation and be among the toppers of IBPS SO. These tips will not only help you in enhancing your preparation skills but will also help you to be quick with the entire syllabus and complete it on time.
It is very important for you to know about the syllabus first and then start your preparation. Take some time and go through the syllabus prescribed by the concerned authority of IBPS SO 2018.
Creating a study-plan can be your second step towards a good preparation. Study plan will give you an insight about the important subjects of the syllabus that need to be covered first. A planned structure will also give you time for revision and improvement.
Making a time-table is also an effective way to cover the syllabus. This will also help you in maintaining your study-plan and running it smoothly. Divide your syllabus equally in suits you and start your preparation.
Keep a time slot for practice papers and solving previous years’ question papers. The practice session will help you keep track of types and patterns of questions that might come in the IBPS SO 2018 exam.
Take tests regularly, as it will help you improve the time taken to solve the entire paper. It will also help you have a strong hold on tricky questions. Taking tests on a regular basis is considered to be a good practice for the preparation of entrance exam.
Revision is one of the most important things that you must do on a day-to-day basis. This will help you in brushing up the studied subject-matter and will also help you in memorising tricks and formulas.
Good books are one of the best source for the preparation of entrance exams. They will help you in understanding the difficult topics and will also guide you through the tricks and tips that should be adopted to solve difficult questions. Mentioned below are few recommended IBPS SO 2018 books, that you may select to start your preparation.
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Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal |
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal |
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IBPS Specialist Officers I.T. Officer CRP SPL – VII Professional Knowledge Main Exam Practice Work Book by Kirna Prakashan |
Bank Success Book: Score Well in SBI & IBPS, Clerk, PO & SO Exams by BankingCareers Experts |
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Objective Mathematics for Competitive Examinations by Tarun Goyal |
A New Approach to Logical Reasoning by B.S.Sijwali and Indu Sijwali |
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Verbal Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal |
Objective English by Hari Mohan Prasad and U.R.Sinha |
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Banking Awareness by Arihant Publication |
Basic Banking & Financial Issue by Gantam Majumdaar |
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Professional Knowledge for IBPS/ SBI Specialist IT Officer Exam 2nd Edition by Disha Experts |
Objective Computer |
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) SO Result is announced for all the 3 phases – Preliminary, Mains and Interview. The IBPS SO exam is conducted to recruit around candidates for the posts of Specialist Officers (SO) in various public sector banks as well as other participating organisations.
Candidates are required to qualify each level of the IBPS SO recruitment by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks decided by IBPS. The preliminary exam is a screening test and only the marks secured in the Mains examination are considered to shortlist candidates for the interview round and for preparing the final merit list. To check the IBPS SO result for each level, candidates have to log in with their User ID /Registration number/roll number and password/D.O.B.
Candidates have to qualify the Preliminary exam to participate further in the Main exam. The scores for the Preliminary exam are available in the month of January, whereas for the Main exam, candidates can view their scores in the month of February.
Each candidate has to score the minimum marks in the online Main examination and also secure sufficiently high scores to be shortlisted for the interview round. Based on the number of available vacancies, the IBPS SO cut-off is decided and candidates are shortlisted for the interview stage. Before completing the interview process, the scores obtained in the online Main Examination are not shared with the candidates who are shortlisted for the interview.
IBPS SO Selection Process comprises of all the phases that candidates have to clear for recruitment to the desired IBPS participating organisation. On the basis of their performance in the Preliminary exam, Mains exam and Interview process, candidates are shortlisted for the vacant posts in the Participating banks of IBPS.
Shortlisted candidates in the Main examination will subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Participating Institute and coordinated by the Nodal Banks in each State/ UT with the help of IBPS. The interview will be held at the selection centers. The venue of centre, as well as schedule for an interview, will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter. Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from the official website of IBPS.
The marks for provisional allotment in IBPS SO 2017 can be defined as the lowest marks that the test takers will have to obtain to be provisionally allotted in any one of the participating banks of IBPS SO. The IBPS SO Cut off for provisional allotment will be calculated out of 100 and after eliminating inter-SE-merit (ties) on the basis of date of birth.
The number of vacancies is decided based on the recruitment need of the 20 participating banks.
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Allahabad Bank |
Corporation Bank |
Syndicate Bank |
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Andhra Bank |
IDBI Bank |
UCO Bank |
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Bank of Baroda |
Indian Bank |
United Bank of India |
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Bank of India |
Indian Overseas Bank |
Vijaya Bank |
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Bank of Maharashtra |
Oriental Bank of Commerce |
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Canara Bank |
Punjab National Bank |
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Central Bank of India |
Punjab & Sind Bank |
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The IBPS SO 2018 Admit Card has not been released by the exam conducting authority yet. However, the exam date for IBPS SO 2018 Prelims and Mains Exams have been announced for the aspirants. IBPS SO 2018 Admit Card can be downloaded form the official website of IBPS after it is published. Candidates who have successfully registered themselves for IBPS SO 2018 exam will be able to download the admit card.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the exam for the selection of Specialist Officers for various posts including I.T. Officer (Scale I), Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), etc.
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Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
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Issue of IBPS SO 2018 Prelims Admit Card |
December 2018 |
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IBPS SO 2018 Preliminary Exam |
December 2018 |
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IBPS SO 2018 Result for Preliminary Exam |
To be Announced |
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Issue of IBPS SO 2018 Mains Admit Card |
To be Announced |
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IBPS SO 2018 Mains Exam |
January 2019 |
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IBPS SO 2018 Result for Mains Exam |
To be Announced |
Go to the official website of IBPS.
On the ‘Home’ page, click on the link available to access the IBPS SO 2018 Admit Card.
A new page will open. Fill in the required credentials and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Download the Admit Card for IBPS SO 2018 exam displayed on the screen and take a print out of it.
Also, get a photocopy of the IBPS SO admit card in case the document goes missing.
For aspirants of IBPS SO 2018, admit card is the an essential document that they must carry to the examination center.
Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry an identity proof, for verification of their identity.
Remember to take the identity proof that has your latest photograph attached to it.
No other document shall accompany the test takers at the test center.
Candidates must follow the instructions given on the admit card and disseminated at the exam center.
Keep the IBPS SO admit card in good condition until the recruitment process is over, as the document will be required at different stages of the recruitment process.
Candidates must check their admit card once it has been issued to them. The information on the IBPS SO 2018 admit card is about the candidate and the examination. Candidates can look for the below-mentioned details on their IBPS SO 2018 admit card:
Name of the Candidate
Venue of the Examination
Photograph of the Candidate
Time of the Examination
Date of the Examination
Name of the Examination
Roll Number allotted to the Candidate
Registration Number
Signature of the Head of the Concerned Department
Identity Proof is an important document that the candidates must carry on the day of examination to the exam center. Let’s look at the documents that can be considered as valid ID proofs.
PAN Card
Passport
Government approved ID Card or certificate with photograph.
Voter ID Card
Driving License with Photograph
Service ID Card
Disability Certificate (if the candidate is differently abled).
Aadhaar Card
Cross-check the information written on the admit card to avoid any kind of discrepancy. If admit card has mistakes or wrong information mentioned on it, then it must be reported to the concerned authority. To do so, candidates can contact at the address given below and get the corrections done before the commencement of the examination.
Contact Details
Address: IBPS House, 90 feet,
D.P. Road, Near Thakur Polytechnic,
Off. Western Express Highway,
P. B. No. 8587 Kandivali (E),
Mumbai (400 101 )
INDIA.
Ph No.:1800 222 366
1. What should I do if I loose the registration number and password?
You can check your phone and email for the registration number and password, which was sent after the successful submission of the application form. The exam conducting authority does not provide new registration number or password.
2. Why is it important to carry admit card to the examination center?
It is a proof that candidates have successfully submitted the application form and are eligible to sit for the exam. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit for the examination.
3. Can I request for a change in the date, venue or time for IBPS SO 2018?
No, any such request shall not be entertained by the concerned authority. The date, time and venue can only be changed if the authority decides to do so.
Aspirants of IBPS SO must most importantly know How to Apply for IBPS SO 2018. In order to be registered for the examination, it is important for candidates to know the procedure involved in the application process. All candidates applying for IBPS SO 2018 recruitment will have to fill the online application form provided by IBPS. No other method of application will be accepted for IBPS SO 2018 examination.
Online registration of IBPS SO 2018 is expected to start from November 2018. The application forms will be available for the aspirants till 4th week of November 2018. Candidates are advised to keep a track of our website for the announcement of application form and availability of the same on the official website of IBPS.
Before applying online:
Procedure for applying online:
Online Registration:
Upload the Documents:
Candidates will be required to upload their photograph/image and signature as per the given specifications.
Guidelines for scanning and uploading of Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) & Signature:
Photograph Image
Signature Image
Payment of Fees:
Candidates must pay the required fees only through online mode:
Application Fees:
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Category |
Fee |
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General and OBC |
INR 600 |
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SC/ST/PWD |
INR 100 |
Confirmation Page:
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