IBPS SO Application Form 2024 - Registration Date, Steps to apply, Application Fee

IBPS SO Application Form 2024 - The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the applications for the IBPS SO exam online on August 1, 2024. Eligible candidates can apply for the exam by visiting the official website - ibps.in. The last date to register for IBPS SO exam has been extended till August 28, 2024.

The application form is released along with the official notification. Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions provided in the notification to understand the application process which involves several steps including registration, filling of basic information, uploading of documents and payment of fees. The detailed steps are provided in this article. 

It is important to ensure that candidates fulfil the basic IBPS SO eligibility as specified by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection before filling the application form. A candidate can apply for only one post. More than one application should not be submitted. In case of multiple applications, only the latest completed application will be considered. 

IBPS SO Application form 2024 - Steps to apply 

The IBPS SO application form can only be submitted in the online mode. Candidates can follow the steps given below.

Step 1 - Registration 

• Visit the official website - ibps.in. 
• On the homepage, click on ‘CRP Specialist Officers’ 
• Now, click on the link that mentions ‘Apply online for CRP- Specialist Officers’. 
• Select ‘Click here for New registration’ 
• Register using your credentials such as mobile number and email ID. An application number and password will be generated and sent to your registered contact number. 
• Login using your credentials into the Candidate portal. 

Step 2 - Uploading scanned documents

Candidates must upload all the documents including their scanned photograph and signature in the specified format. Candidates are required to upload the following documents.

• Photograph
• Signature
• Left Thumb Impression
• A hand written declaration
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Any other relevant documents as specified by the exam-conducting authority

Step 3 - Filling of basic information

Candidates will be required to fill the application form and enter the required details in the designated fields. Prior to submission, candidates can use the ‘Complete registration’ facility to preview the application form and make any changes if required.Candidates must carefully fill all the sections as no changes will be accepted after submission.

Step 4 - Payment of Fees 

After final submission of the application form, candidates can pay the application fees. The fees can only be submitted online. Upon the completion of the transaction, an e-receipt will be generated. Candidates shall download the e-receipt and take a printout for future reference. 

IBPS SO Application Form 2024 Date

The official schedule for IBPS SO 2024 has been released at ibps.in. Candidates can take a look at the registration dates in the table below.

IBPS SO Application Fees 2024

The application fees shall be paid in the online mode only. Candidates can complete the online payment through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets by entering the details asked on the screen. The IBPS SO application fee details are provided in the table below.

IBPS SO Application 2024 - Participating Banks 

Candidates should indicate their order of preferences for the participating banks at the time of form filling. No request for change will be entertained by the official authorities in this regard after the submission of the application form. Candidates can check the list of participating banks below. 

• 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