The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the results of the Preliminary Examination for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in participating banks. The preliminary examination is a crucial part of the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for selecting candidates for various Specialist Officer cadre posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer (all in Scale I).

Key Details of the IBPS SO Recruitment Process

The recruitment process includes several stages, starting with online registration and ending with the provisional allotment of selected candidates. Below is the tentative schedule for the entire process:

• Online Registration and Application Editing: August 1, 2024 – August 21, 2024
• Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges: August 1, 2024 – August 21, 2024
• Download of Call Letters for Preliminary Exam: October 2024
• Preliminary Exam Date: November 2024
• Result of Preliminary Exam: November/December 2024
• Call Letter for Main Exam: December 2024
• Main Exam Date: December 2024
• Result of Main Exam: January/February 2025
• Conduct of Interviews: February/March 2025
• Provisional Allotment: April 2025

Posts Available for Recruitment

1. IT Officer (Scale I)
2. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
3. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
4. Law Officer (Scale I)
5. HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
6. Marketing Officer (Scale I)

Next Steps for Candidates

Candidates who have cleared the Preliminary Examination are now eligible to appear for the Main Examination, scheduled for December 2024. IBPS will release the call letters for the Main Examination in December 2024.

Qualified candidates are advised to regularly visit the official IBPS website to download their call letters and stay updated on further developments in the recruitment process. Those who clear the Main Examination will proceed to the interview round, to be held in February/March 2025.

Conclusion

The announcement of the preliminary exam results marks an important step in the IBPS SO recruitment process. Candidates are encouraged to prepare diligently for the upcoming Main Examination to secure their place in the final selection. Best of luck to all the aspirants!

For more details, visit the official IBPS website.