IBPS SO

The IBPS Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers is a prestigious national-level banking examination conducted annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). This examination serves as a gateway for recruitment to specialist officer positions in various public sector banks across India. IBPS, an autonomous agency originally established in 1975 and registered as a society in 1984, functions under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Ministry of Finance, and the Government of India. The IBPS Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers is specifically designed to recruit candidates for specialist cadres in participating public sector banks, unlike the Probationary Officer (PO) or Clerk examinations which focus on generalist banking roles. The exam assesses candidates across multiple specialist domains including IT Officers, Agricultural Field Officers, Rajbhasha Adhikaris, Law Officers, HR/Personnel Officers, and Marketing Officers. The selection process comprises a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and an Interview for certain posts, with the total marks varying by post category. Approximately 19-20 public sector banks participate in this Common Recruitment Process annually, offering candidates opportunities to serve in various capacities across urban, semi-urban, and rural branches throughout India. The appointment follows a common merit list prepared based on performance in the Main Examination and Interview (where applicable), with final allocation to banks based on candidate preferences, vacancies, and category-wise reservation norms as per Government of India directives.