IBPS IT SO 2020-21: Exam Date, Notification, Syllabus, Vacancy, Eligibility

IBPS IT SO 2020-21: Exam Date, Notification, Syllabus, Vacancy, Eligibility

ByNeeraj Mishra  |  Updated on: Aug 31, 2020
IBPS releases various vacancies for IBPS SO IT officer post. Check out all the details about the IBPS IT Specialist Officer recruitment exam such as exam dates, notification, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, latest updates and more.

IBPS SO IT Officer Exam Latest Updates, Notification 2021

IBPS IT Specialist Officer 2020-21 notification will be released soon. The IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-IX) 2020-21 will be conducted for a total vacancy as specified in the detailed notification. Last year, the IBPS IT Officer (Scale-I) vacancies were 76.

Latest Updates:

  • The IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-IX) Provisional Allotment 2020 has been postponed. IBPS IT Specialist Officer Provisional Allotment dates will be released soon. Read More.
  • IBPS SO IT Specialist Officer Mains Exam & Interview Result Released. Check Now

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Notification 2020-21

IBPS will release the official notification for the recruitment of IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-IX) vacancies in 2020. IBPS SO IT officer vacancies will also be announced with a detailed notification. Applicants must go through the IBPS SO IT officer notification 2020-21 in a detailed manner to understand all the important aspects of the exam. You can also download the IBPS IT Specialist Officer Notification pdf from here.

IBPS SO IT Officer Notification pdf (to be released)

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection( IBPS) conducts the IBPS Specialist Officers (SO) common recruitment exam every year for various posts. IBPS SO IT Specialist Officer is one of the most lucrative posts among them. Check out all the details about the IBPS I.T. Officer (Scale-I) recruitment exam 2019-2020.

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Exam Dates 2020-21

It is important to keep a track of all the IBPS SO IT Officer Exam dates 2020 to avoid missing a notification or deadline. The dates for the IBPS IT Specialist Officer Exam 2020-21 are yet to be announced.

Below mentioned are all the important dates concerning the IBPS SO IT officer recruitment exam 2020

EventsTentative Dates
IBPS IT SO Apply Online begins 2019-202006 November 2019 to 26 November 2019
IBPS IT SO Edit/Modification of Application06 November 2019 to 26 November 2019
IBPS IT SO Application fee payment06 November 2019 to 26 November 2019
IBPS IT SO Prelims Admit Card download 2019December 2019
IBPS IT SO Prelims Exam Date 201928 December 2019 and 29 December 2019
IBPS IT SO Prelims Result 2019January 2020
IBPS IT SO Main Admit Card downloadJanuary 2020
IBPS IT SO Main Exam Date25 January 2020
IBPS IT SO Main Result 2020February 2020
IBPS IT SO Interview datesFebruary 2020
IBPS IT SO Provisional Allotment 2019-2020April 2020 (postponed)

IBPS IT Officer Vacancy, Salary 2020

Find all the details about the IBPS IT Specialist Officer vacancy 2020. Also, check the IBPS SO IT officer salary details below.

 

IBPS IT Officer Vacancy 2020

Along with the IBPS Specialist Officer notification, the IBPS IT Officer total vacancy will be announced soon. You may refer to the notification pdf for all the other vacancies. The post name mentioned in the notification is I.T. Officer (Scale-I). Last year, the total vacancy for I.T. Officer (Scale-I) was 76.

IBPS IT Officer Salary 2020

IBOS SO IT in-hand salary depends on various components. The IBPS IT SO Salary is around Rs 38000 – Rs 39000. IBPS IT Officer (Scale-I) salary also includes Dearness Allowance (DA) at 36% of basic salary. There are other components like HRA, Special allowance and more.

Check IBPS IT SO Salary & Job Profile Details

IBPS IT Officer Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested to apply for IBPS IT Officer recruitment exam 2020-21 must ensure that they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria specified by IBPS in the detailed notification. The IBPS IT SO eligibility 2020 includes nationality, age limit eligibility and educational qualification.

Nationality

The candidate must be either -

  • a Citizen of India or
  • a subject of Nepal or
  • a subject of Bhutan or
  • a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
  • a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

IBPS IT Officer Age Limit

The IBPS IT officer age shall be calculated as on 01 November 2020. The IBPS IT officer age limit is a minimum of 20 years and maximum of 30 years. The official notification mentions that the applicant must have been born not earlier than 02 November 1990 and not later than 01 November 2000 (both dates inclusive).

Applicants must check the IBPS IT officer age limit 2020 before applying for the examination.

IBPS IT Officer Age Relaxation

IBPS offers age relaxation for various categories. Details of the same are mentioned below.

Category

Age relaxation

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe

5 years

Other Backward Classes (Non- creamy layer)

3 years

Persons With Benchmark Disability

10 years

Ex-Servicemen

5 years

Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 1-1-80 to 31-12-89

5 years

Persons affected by 1984 riots

5 years

IBPS IT Officer Educational Qualification

The IBPS IT officer educational qualification states that the applicant must have the mentioned degree from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies. The IBPS IT Officer Educational Qualification accepts the following degrees.

  • 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computera
  • 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ computerApplications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation
  • Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications
  • Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level.

IBPS IT SO Recruitment Exam Apply Online

IBPS IT Officer application form 2020 will be released on the official website. The applications are only accepted online via the official website.

How to apply online for the IBPS IT SO Exam 2020-21

Check out the steps on how to apply online for IBPS IT Officer Recruitment exam 2020.

  • Visit the official website to use the direct link mentioned.
  • Click on the option "CRP Specialist Officers".
  • Choose the option "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- Specialist Officers (CRP-SPL-IX)"
  • Register yourself on the website and you shall receive a Provisional registration number and password.
  • Fill the application form with the requisite details.
  • Upload the following scanned documents
    • Photograph
    • Signature
    • Left Thumb Impression
    • A handwritten declaration
  • Pay the requisite fees/ intimation charge online to complete the application form.

IBPS IT Officer Application Fee

The application fee for IBPS IT Specialist Officer Exam 2020 is mentioned below:

  • Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWBD candidates.
  • Rs. 600 /- for all others

IBPS IT Officer Admit Card, Cutoff, Result 2020

Find all the details about the IBPS IT Officer admit card below. Also, check the past year cut off and latest IBPS IT Officer result updates 2020.

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Admit Card 2020

The IBPS has already mentioned the tentative dates for the release of the admit card. The IBPS IT Officer Prelims admit card and IBPS IT Officer Main admit card were both released a few weeks before the examination on the official website. Find the direct link to download the admit card below.

IBPS IT Officer Prelims Admit Card

IBPS IT Officer Main Admit Card

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Cutoff

The final IBPS SO cut off for the 2019-20 recruitment was released on May 20, 2020. The IBPS SO cut off for IT officer post os mentioned below which includes both minimum marks and maximum marks. IBPS IT SO Prelims cut off marks are also given below.

They are the combined scores in online mains exam & interview.

CategoryIBPS IT Officer (Scale I) Maximum Scores
SC56.67
ST55
OBC49
EWS47.07
UR64.07
HI43.67
OC45.53
VI49
ID37.33

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Prelims Cutoff

CategoryCut Off
General (Gen)91.88
Scheduled Caste83.25
Scheduled Tribe73
OBC89.50
Visually Impaired74
Hearing Impaired52

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Result 2020

IBPS has already declared the IBPS IT Specialist Officer results for both Prelims and Main Examination.

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Prelims Exam Result

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Mains Exam & Interview Result

IBPS IT Specialist Officer Selection Process, Exam Pattern 2020-21

It is crucial to have clarity about the IBPS IT SO Selection procedure 2020 and understand the IBPS IT SO Exam pattern in a thorough manner. Details of the same are mentioned below.

IBPS IT SO Selection Process 2020-21

The selection for IT Specialist Officer takes place in three phases

  1. IBPS IT Officer Prelims exam 2020: Candidates who qualify the cutoff in the prelims exam and eligible to take the next phase of the examination.
  2. IBPS IT Officer Main exam 2020: Marks obtained on the main examination decide whether you will be called for the interview.
  3. IBPS IT Officer Interview 2020: This is the last phase of the selection process.

Combined marks of Main and Interview are considered to prepare a provisional list of selected candidates.

IBPS IT SO Exam Pattern 2020-21

The IBPS IT Specialist Officer Exam pattern includes both prelims exam pattern and main exam pattern. Gain clarity on both the stages exam pattern for better and effective preparation.

IBPS IT SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2020

IBPS IT officer prelims exam consisting of online objective tests for 125 marks. This test would be of 2 hours duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows :

Name of the Test

No. of Ques.

Max. Marks

Medium of Exam

Duration

English Language

50

25

English

40 minutes

Reasoning

50

50

English & Hindi

40 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

English & Hindi

40 minutes

Total

150

125

 

120 Minutes

Note: Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut off marks. Hence, there is a sectional cutoff.

IBPS IT SO Main Exam Pattern 2020

Name of the Test

No. of Ques.

Max. Marks

Medium of Exam

Duration

Profession Knowledge (Objective)

60

60

English & Hindi

45 minutes

IBPS IT SO Syllabus 2020

The IBPS IT officer syllabus is mentioned below.

Reasoning Ability

  • Seating Arrangement
  • Puzzles
  • Inequality
  • Syllogism
  • Input-Output
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Blood Relations
  • Order and Ranking
  • Alphanumeric series
  • Distance and Direction
  • Verbal Reasoning

English Language

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Spotting Errors
  • Sentence Improvement/ Correction
  • Para Jumbles
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Para / Sentence Completion

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number Series
  • Simplification / Approximation
  • Data Interpretation
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Mensuration
  • Miscellaneous Topics ( Average, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Partnership, Ratio & Proportion, Problem on Ages, Probability etc.

How to prepare for IBPS IT Officer Exam 2021?

The best way to prepare for the IBPS IT Officer Exam 2021 is an effective utilisation of all the study resources, a well-researched plan, guided preparation and ample amount of practise & revision.

IBPS IT Officer Exam Practice Set

Practice IBPS IT SO question papers online. The free practice set of IBPS IT SO previous year papers are available with multiple choice answers. Regular practice will ensure that you are well versed with the exam pattern and kind of questions asked in the examination.

IBPS IT Officer Mock Test 2021

Practice the IBPS IT Officer Test Series 2021 regularly to revise the entire syllabus in a timely manner and analyse your preparation regularly. Determine the topics that require more preparation and strengthen the remaining ones. BYJU'S Exam Prep IBPS IT Officer Mock Test 2021 is designed by exam experts and ensure that it provides a comprehensive revision & practice.

IBPS IT Officer Study Material

IBPS-SO :: IT Officer FAQs

  • Complete the IBPS IT syllabus with good conceptual clarity and regularly practice  IBPS IT officer mock test for regular improvement and revision. Check  IBPS IT Officer Mock Test 2021 .

  • IBPS IT Officer application form 2020 will be released on the official website. The applications are only accepted online via the official website. Check out detailed step by step procedure on how to apply for IBPS IT officer Exam.

  • The IBPS IT SO Salary is around Rs 38000 – Rs 39000 and also includes various other parameters such DA, HRAm medical benefits, etc.

  • IBPS SO post is IBPS Specialist Officer post of Scale-I. 

  • Yes,  final year students may apply for IBPS SO IT 2021

  • The IBPS SO syllabus includes three sections English Language, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Check IBPS IT officer syllabus for complete details. 

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