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• Carry a printed copy of the call letter and a valid original photo ID proof.
• Report to the exam center strictly at the time mentioned on the admit card.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited.
• Biometric verification will be conducted at the exam venue; ensure fingers are clean.
• Rough sheets provided at the venue must be returned to the invigilator before leaving.

The IBPS SO IT Officer Scale-I recruitment process is governed by the official IBPS Common Recruitment Process (CRP) notification. Candidates must monitor the official portal ibps.in for the release of the CRP SPL-XIV notification. The recruitment follows a three-tier process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. All applicants must possess a 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation or a Post Graduate Degree in relevant disciplines.

To download the official notification, visit ibps.in and follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the homepage and click on the CRP Specialist Officers tab.
2. Select the link for Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XIV).
3. Click on the link titled Download Detailed Advertisement.
4. Save the PDF to your local device for reference regarding eligibility and exam structure.

Vacancies for IT Officer Scale-I are released state-wise and bank-wise in the official notification. The total count varies annually based on the requirements of Participating Organizations (e.g., Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank). Detailed category-wise breakdowns (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR) are provided in Annexure-I of the official IBPS notification.

Job roles include managing core banking solutions, network infrastructure, cybersecurity protocols, and database administration within the public sector banking framework.

The application fee must be paid online through the IBPS payment gateway:

• SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Rs. 175/-
• All other candidates: Rs. 850/-

Payment modes include Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, and Mobile Wallets.

The candidate must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 30 years of age as of the first day of the month of the notification release.

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
• Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years

Candidates must hold a 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation. Alternatively, candidates may hold a Post Graduate Degree in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications. DOEACC 'B' level is also accepted.

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)
2. Main Examination (Professional Knowledge)
3. Common Interview
4. Provisional Allotment

Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to all objective tests.

The starting Basic Pay for an IT Officer Scale-I is Rs. 36,000/- in the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. Total emoluments include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and Special Allowance.

Admit cards are issued on ibps.in. Candidates must carry:

• Hard copy of the Call Letter.
• Original Photo Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License).
• Photocopy of the same ID proof stapled to the Call Letter.

IBPS releases the response sheet and the Question Paper with correct answers after the conclusion of the recruitment process. Candidates can access these via their login credentials on the official website. Objections, if any, must be submitted within the specified window with a prescribed fee per question.

Scores are calculated using the Equated Scores method. The raw scores are normalized to account for variations in difficulty across different shifts. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined performance in the Main Examination and the Interview, with weightage distributed as 80:20 respectively.

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Focus heavily on Professional Knowledge as it is the deciding factor for the Mains. Utilize standard textbooks for Data Structures, DBMS, Networking, and Operating Systems. Practice English and Reasoning daily to clear the Prelims sectional cut-offs. Use previous years' papers to understand the depth of technical queries asked by IBPS.

Candidates are encouraged to take full-length mock tests at least twice a week. Analyze every mock test to identify weak areas in technical concepts and improve time management skills to ensure all sections are completed within the allotted time.

IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) IT Officer Scale-I Historical Cut-off Data

The following data is sourced directly from official IBPS CWE SPL result write-ups and score display notifications. All values represent the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the respective recruitment cycles.

IBPS SO IT Officer (Scale-I) - CWE SPL-XIII (2023-24)

Source: Official IBPS CWE SPL-XIII Preliminary Examination Result Write-up.

IBPS SO IT Officer (Scale-I) - CWE SPL-XII (2022-23)

Source: Official IBPS CWE SPL-XII Preliminary Examination Result Write-up.

IBPS SO IT Officer (Scale-I) - CWE SPL-XI (2021-22)

Source: Official IBPS CWE SPL-XI Preliminary Examination Result Write-up.

IBPS SO IT Officer (Scale-I) - CWE SPL-X (2020-21)

Source: Official IBPS CWE SPL-X Preliminary Examination Result Write-up.