IBPS SO 2026 Selection Process & Salary Scale

IBPS SO

Institute of Banking Personnel SelectionGraduate (Specialised Degree) hard

Stage-Wise Selection

StageComponentMarksWeightage
1Prelims (CBT)125Screening only
2Mains (Professional Knowledge CBT)6080% of final merit
3Interview10020% of final merit

Pay Scale (Scale I – same as PO)

ComponentDetails
Basic PayRs. 36,000/month (Scale I entry)
Pay ScaleRs. 36,000–63,840
Gross (Metro)Approx. Rs. 52,000–60,000/month

Career Benefits

  • Specialist role with faster promotion in relevant functional area
  • IT Officers can progress to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) path
  • Law Officers advance to General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer
  • Agri Field Officers support NABARD-linked rural development roles

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is the IBPS SO salary the same as IBPS PO?

Yes. Both IBPS SO Scale I and IBPS PO are at JMG Scale I with the same pay scale of Rs. 36,000–63,840 and similar gross salary of Rs. 52,000–60,000 in metro cities.

Q.Does IBPS SO have a faster promotion track than PO?

IBPS SO specialists can progress faster in their functional domain (IT, Law, Agriculture, HR). However, the promotion track to senior management typically runs parallel to that of POs.

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