{"id":74763,"date":"2021-03-09T18:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T12:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=74763"},"modified":"2021-03-31T09:54:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T04:24:16","slug":"ibps-so-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Everything you Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>IBPS SO Selection Process<\/strong>: The\u00a0IBPS SO Selection Process\u00a0is something that every SO candidate must go through if they wish to be selected by the main financial institutions and banks in the public sector.<\/p>\n<p>This process will be carried out through the normal hiring process carried out by the Institute for the Selection of Banking Personnel (<strong>IBPS<\/strong>). IBPS conducts this exam by the important stages- Online Exam (Prelims and Mains), Personal Interview, Provisional Allotment, Final Allotment.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-vacancy\/\">IBPS SO Vacancy<\/a> <\/span>will be segregated by category and by the state at the discretion of the participating organizations. Candidates should know that the selection will be based solely on their performance in the various stages of the process.<\/p>\n<p>These steps will help organizations select the right candidates through a common platform. Scroll down to get further details on IBPS SO Selection Process.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69e15aec0c397\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e15aec0c397\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#ibps-so-selection-process-2021\" title=\"IBPS SO Selection Process 2021\">IBPS SO Selection Process 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#ibps-so-selection-process-2021-online-examination\" title=\"IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Online Examination\">IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Online Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#ibps-so-selection-process-prelims-exam\" title=\"IBPS SO Selection Process | Prelims Exam\">IBPS SO Selection Process | Prelims Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#ibps-so-selection-process-mains-exam\" title=\"IBPS SO Selection Process | Mains Exam\">IBPS SO Selection Process | Mains Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#selection-process-for-ibps-so-2021-exam-personal-interview\" title=\"Selection Process for IBPS SO 2021 Exam | Personal Interview\">Selection Process for IBPS SO 2021 Exam | Personal Interview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#required-documents-for-ibps-so-selection-process-in-interview-process\" title=\"Required Documents for IBPS SO Selection Process in Interview Process\">Required Documents for IBPS SO Selection Process in Interview Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#ibps-so-selection-process-2021-provisional-final-allotment\" title=\"IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Provisional &amp; Final Allotment\">IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Provisional &amp; Final Allotment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#provisional-allotment\" title=\"Provisional Allotment\">Provisional Allotment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#final-allotment\" title=\"Final Allotment\">Final Allotment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#get-other-highly-important-essentials-for-ibps-so-exam\" title=\"Get Other Highly Important Essentials for IBPS SO Exam\">Get Other Highly Important Essentials for IBPS SO Exam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#ibps-so-syllabus-exam-pattern-2021\" title=\"IBPS SO Syllabus &amp; Exam pattern 2021\">IBPS SO Syllabus &amp; Exam pattern 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#frequently-asked-questions-related-to-ibps-so-selection-process\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions Related to IBPS SO Selection Process\">Frequently Asked Questions Related to IBPS SO Selection Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#1-who-conducts-the-ibps-so-selection-process\" title=\"1. Who conducts the IBPS SO Selection Process?\">1. Who conducts the IBPS SO Selection Process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#2-in-how-many-banks-will-i-get-a-job-after-clearing-the-ibps-so-exam\" title=\"2. In how many banks will I get a job after clearing the IBPS SO exam?\">2. In how many banks will I get a job after clearing the IBPS SO exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#3-are-there-any-cut-off-marks-in-ibps-2021-so-exam\" title=\"3. Are there any cut-off marks in IBPS 2021 SO Exam?\">3. Are there any cut-off marks in IBPS 2021 SO Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#4-is-the-ibps-so-exam-difficult\" title=\"4. Is the IBPS SO Exam difficult?\">4. Is the IBPS SO Exam difficult?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#5-what-is-the-reserve-list%e2%80%99s-percentage-in-ibps-so\" title=\"5. What is the reserve list\u2019s percentage in IBPS SO?\">5. What is the reserve list\u2019s percentage in IBPS SO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#6-what-happens-when-i-pass-the-ibps-so-final-exam\" title=\"6. What happens when I pass the IBPS SO Final exam?\">6. What happens when I pass the IBPS SO Final exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#7-what-are-the-age-criteria-for-ibps-so-2021-to-fill-the-application-form-for-ibps-so-2021\" title=\"7. What are the age criteria for IBPS SO 2021 to fill the application form for IBPS SO 2021?\">7. What are the age criteria for IBPS SO 2021 to fill the application form for IBPS SO 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/#8-i-belong-to-the-gen-category-how-much-is-the-ibps-so-application-fee-for-me\" title=\"8. I belong to the GEN category. How much is the IBPS SO Application Fee for me?\">8. I belong to the GEN category. How much is the IBPS SO Application Fee for me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ibps-so-selection-process-2021\"><\/span>IBPS SO Selection Process 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IBPS SO Recruitment Notification 2021 is not released yet, and it is expected to release in October 2021. The students interested in the Banking sector job have enough time to practice for the exam. Here in the article, check out the complete IBPS SO Selection Process 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The stages of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-exam\/\">IBPS SO Exam<\/a> are similar to the other banking exams, i.e., Prelims, Mains, and Interview Process. Students have to clear all these three phases to be a part of one of the Nationalized Bank.<\/p>\n<p>IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) is one of the IBPS exams, which is the dream job of the many candidates to working in a Banking Sector. The IBPS SO Exam is recruited for recruiting eligible candidates for multiple cadres like- IT, Marketing, Agriculture, HR, Law, Rajbhasha, etc. Officials have a prescribed IBPS SO selection procedure for shortlisting the aspirants in banks.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates should read about IBPS SO Selection Process steps in detail and plan their preparation accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ibps-so-selection-process-2021-online-examination\"><\/span>IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Online Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The online exam is the first step of the selection process for IBPS SO. The applicants who have applied for IBPS Specialist Officer should have to appear in the common written exam.<\/p>\n<p>There are two phases of the common written exam- Prelims and Mains. Both are conducted in online mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ibps-so-selection-process-prelims-exam\"><\/span>IBPS SO Selection Process | Prelims Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Type of Questions- Objective Type<\/p>\n<p>Total Questions- 150 Questions<\/p>\n<p>Total Marks- 125 Marks<\/p>\n<p>Time Duration- 120 Minutes (2 Hours)<\/p>\n<p>Mode of the Exam- Online<\/p>\n<p>Negative Marking- 0.25 (\u00bc)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ibps-so-selection-process-mains-exam\"><\/span>IBPS SO Selection Process | Mains Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the posts of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR\/ Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer<\/p>\n<p>Type of Questions- Objective Type<\/p>\n<p>Total Number of Questions- 60 Questions<\/p>\n<p>Total Marks- 60 Marks<\/p>\n<p>Time Duration- 45 Minutes<\/p>\n<p>Negative Marking- 0.25 (\u00bc)<\/p>\n<p>For the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/p>\n<p>Type of Questions- Objective and Descriptive Type<\/p>\n<p>Total Number of Questions- 47 Questions<\/p>\n<p>Total Marks- 60 Marks<\/p>\n<p>Time Duration- One Hour (60 Minutes)<\/p>\n<p>Negative Marking- 0.25 (\u00bc) only for objective types questions<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Crack The Exam Easily and Chase Your Dream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/basic.png\" alt=\"basic\" width=\"164\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<table width=\"92%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"100%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Download IBPS SO Ultimate Study Materials to Boost Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/IBPS-SO\/Study-Packages\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IBPS SO Study Packages<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/IBPS-SO\/Study-Materials\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IBPS SO Study Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/IBPS-SO\/Sample-Papers\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IBPS SO Sample Papers<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/IBPS-SO\/Previous-Year-Papers\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IBPS SO Previous Year Papers<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/IBPS-SO\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IBPS SO Live Classes<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/IBPS-SO\/Mock-Test-Series\/Test-Prep\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IBPS SO Mock Test Series<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"selection-process-for-ibps-so-2021-exam-personal-interview\"><\/span>Selection Process for IBPS SO 2021 Exam | Personal Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After qualifying for the Prelims and Mains Exam, applicants will be called through the official notification for the Personal Interview round of the exam. Officials release the call letter for candidates who are called for the interview process. It can be downloaded from the official website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participated Banks and IBPS are responsible for administering Interviews.<\/li>\n<li>The Total Marks assigned for the Interview Process are 100.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants should get qualifying marks in an interview to get selected for the final stage (Provisional Allotment).<\/li>\n<li>The min qualification score should not be less than 40% for the General category and 35% for SC\/ ST\/ OBC\/ PWD (These are the expected percentages).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"required-documents-for-ibps-so-selection-process-in-interview-process\"><\/span>Required Documents for IBPS SO Selection Process in Interview Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Printout of IBPS SO Interview Call Letter\/ Application Form<\/li>\n<li>Take a Valid Identity Proof (Pan Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, etc.) and a Computer Literacy Certificate with two Passport Size Photos.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of Date of Birth through Birth Certificate\/ SSLC\/ Standard X Certificate with DOB.<\/li>\n<li>All Necessary Marksheets\/ Certificates associated with the educational qualification.<\/li>\n<li>Cast Certificate issued by the accountable authority for SC\/ ST\/ OBC categories.<\/li>\n<li>Persons with Disability (PwD) category need to carry a Disability Certificate\/ Document issued by District Medical Association.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants who are presently serving in Government Departments are obliged to provide a \u201cNo Objection Certificate (NOC)\u201d from their employer at the time of interview.<\/li>\n<li>Persons who are come under the particular category for age relaxation as per the govt. Norms must take a certificate concerning the same in the interview.<\/li>\n<li>An Ex-serviceman applicant should submit an under relief certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants should not be allowed to appear in the interview if they do not present\/ bring all the required documents during the round of document verification IBPS SO Selection Process 2021.<\/li>\n<li>There is a counter for Document Verification at the venue of the IBPS SO Interview Process. Every competitor has to go through a strict process of Document Verification for the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ibps-so-selection-process-2021-provisional-final-allotment\"><\/span>IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Provisional &amp; Final Allotment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"provisional-allotment\"><\/span>Provisional Allotment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants will get the allotment based on the merit list and preference order.<\/li>\n<li>The competitors who obtained equal scores will be listed in the merit list as per the Date of Birth. The system will decide the one who is elder from another as per the prevailing mode.<\/li>\n<li>Based on the IBPS SO Selection Procedure, provisional allotments will be done on the obtainable vacancies and government guidelines on the reservation policy.<\/li>\n<li>The applicants who have been Provisionally allotted can be posted anywhere in the country based on the vacancy of IBPS Participating Banks.<\/li>\n<li>No request for change of allotted posting will be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>A list of the reservation will be carried out for the applicants in case of an increase in the number of vacancies. The recruiting firm has the liberty to cancel and re-allot the organization, depending on the requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-allotment\"><\/span>Final Allotment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The banks allotted to the selected applicants will grant a Joining or Appointment letter. The Appointment\/ Joining letter will be sent to the address or on the mail id.<\/p>\n<p>Following details will be included in the Appointment Letter-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reporting Date<\/li>\n<li>Training Date<\/li>\n<li>Document Verification<\/li>\n<li>Details of Medical Tests<\/li>\n<li>During the interview process and final allotment, the identity of the applicant will be verified through the biometric verification process. After finishing all these phases, applicants get joining in the allotted banks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The selection of the eligible candidates will be taken wisely in a very transparent and fair manner. In case any applicant misses any document during the interview process, they will get another opportunity to show the valid documents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get-other-highly-important-essentials-for-ibps-so-exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; background-color: initial;\">Get Other Highly Important Essentials for IBPS SO Exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"content-box-orange\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-exam-dates\/\">IBPS SO Exam Date 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-application-form\/\">IBPS SO Application form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-eligibility\/\">IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-admit-card\/\">IBPS SO Admit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-cut-off\/\">IBPS SO Cut Off<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-result\/\">IBPS SO Result<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-salary\/\">IBPS SO Salary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-score-card\/\">IBPS SO Score Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-exam-analysis\/\">IBPS Exam Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ibps-so-syllabus-exam-pattern-2021\"><\/span>IBPS SO Syllabus &amp; Exam pattern 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The students must check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IBPS SO Syllabus and Exam Pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to know the subjects and important topics that will be covered in the SO Prelims and Mains Exam so as to prepare accordingly. It will help in enhancing the students\u2019 probability to score high.<\/p>\n<p>Also, before appearing in the Prelims 2021 Exam, you must know the complete details of the\u00a0<strong>Exam Pattern<\/strong>\u00a0of IBPS SO Prelims Exam so as to prepare yourself efficiently and appear with the confidence to get good scores.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-related-to-ibps-so-selection-process\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions Related to IBPS SO Selection Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293449711\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-who-conducts-the-ibps-so-selection-process\"><\/span>1. <strong>Who conducts the IBPS SO Selection Process?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>IBPS SO Selection Process is done by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IBPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293513404\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-in-how-many-banks-will-i-get-a-job-after-clearing-the-ibps-so-exam\"><\/span>2. <strong>In how many banks will I get a job after clearing the IBPS SO exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Candidates will get a job in any of the 11 participating public sector banks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293533127\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-are-there-any-cut-off-marks-in-ibps-2021-so-exam\"><\/span>3. <strong>Are there any cut-off marks in IBPS 2021 SO Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, there are sectional and overall cut-off in SO Exam.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293557267\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-is-the-ibps-so-exam-difficult\"><\/span><strong>4. Is the IBPS SO Exam difficult?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but if applicants have prepared well with the help of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-preparation-books\/\">IBPS SO Preparation Strategy<\/a>, passing the IBPS SO exam is not difficult.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293581931\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-what-is-the-reserve-list%e2%80%99s-percentage-in-ibps-so\"><\/span><strong>5. What is the reserve list\u2019s percentage in IBPS SO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>IBPS keeps at least 10% of the available openings in reserve. Provisional allotment from the reserve list is performed according to the banks\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293609502\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-what-happens-when-i-pass-the-ibps-so-final-exam\"><\/span>6. <strong>What happens when I pass the IBPS SO Final exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The participating banks handle the joining formalities for chosen applicants.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293655360\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-what-are-the-age-criteria-for-ibps-so-2021-to-fill-the-application-form-for-ibps-so-2021\"><\/span>7. <strong>What are the age criteria for IBPS SO 2021 to fill the application form for IBPS SO 2021?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For the IBPS SO Exam, the minimum\u00a0age limit is\u00a0<strong>20<\/strong>\u00a0years and the Maximum age limit is\u00a0<strong>30<\/strong>\u00a0years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1615293690690\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-i-belong-to-the-gen-category-how-much-is-the-ibps-so-application-fee-for-me\"><\/span>8. <strong>I belong to the GEN category. How much is the IBPS SO Application Fee for me?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You have to pay Rs. 600\/- as IBPS SO exam fee.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We have covered a detailed guide on the IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2021. If you have any queries, feel free to ask us in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IBPS SO Selection Process: The\u00a0IBPS SO Selection Process\u00a0is something that every SO candidate must go through if they wish to be selected by the main financial institutions and banks in the public sector. This process will be carried out through the normal hiring process carried out by the Institute for the Selection of Banking Personnel &#8230; <a title=\"IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Everything you Need to Know\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/\" aria-label=\"More on IBPS SO Selection Process 2021 | Everything you Need to Know\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":238,"featured_media":75373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":""},"categories":[4970,2927,2923],"tags":[3496,3593,74753],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74763"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/238"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74763"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80821,"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74763\/revisions\/80821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}