Post Name: Specialist Officer
Post Date: July 24, 2024
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Specialist Officer (SO) positions in participating banks for the vacancies of 2024-25. This recruitment process includes a preliminary examination, main examination, and an interview for the selection of candidates.
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| 📝 Online Registration including Edit/Modification | 01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024 |
| 💰 Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges | 01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024 |
| 📅 Download of Call Letters for Online Examination – Preliminary | October, 2024 |
| 📝 Online Examination – Preliminary | November, 2024 |
| 📅 Result of Online Examination – Preliminary | November/December, 2024 |
| 📅 Download of Call Letter for Online Examination – Main | December, 2024 |
| 📝 Online Examination – Main | December, 2024 |
| 📅 Declaration of Result – Main Examination | January/February, 2025 |
| 👥 Conduct of Interview | February/March, 2025 |
| 📅 Provisional Allotment | April, 2025 |
Participating Banks
The recruitment process includes several major banks such as:
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962, among others as per the detailed notification.
- Age: Minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 30 years as of 01.08.2024. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for various categories.
- Educational Qualifications: Specific qualifications are required for each post, which can be found in the detailed notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | Various |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | Various |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Various |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | Various |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Various |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Various |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹850/- |
| SC/ST/PWBD | ₹175/- |
Exam Pattern
The recruitment process consists of two online examinations (Preliminary and Main) followed by an interview. The preliminary exam is a qualifying round, and the marks obtained in the main examination and interview will be considered for final merit listing.
Application Process
Candidates can apply online through the IBPS website (www.ibps.in) from 01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024. The application fee is payable online during the same period.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 🌐 IBPS Official Website | Visit IBPS |
| 📄 Notification PDF | Download Notification |
Note: Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying and ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria.
Zone and Category Wise Vacancy Details
The detailed zone and category-wise vacancy distribution will be available on the IBPS website. Candidates can refer to the annexure in the notification for complete details.