Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released application form for Specialist Officer (SO) Examination-2021 on its official website-- ibps.in.

Eligible candidates are advised to fill the application form by November 23. The prelims exam is scheduled to be held on December 12 while the Mains will be conducted on January 30,2022.

The examination will be held to fill 1,828 vacancies for various posts of Specialist Officers.

The application fees for those belonging to General category is Rs 850 while SC/ST/PWD candidates is Rs 175.  The application form will be accepted only after successful payment of the fees, said the official notification.

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How to apply  for IBPS SO Exam-2021

• Visit IBPS official website-- ibps.in

• On the homepage, click on the ticker mentioning 'Click here to apply online for CRP SPL- XI’’

• On the new page, click on the tab ‘New Registration’

• Enter personal details to complete the registration process.

• Once done, candidates will received their registration number and password on the registered mobile number and email id.

• Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format as per the official IBPS SO notification.

• Enter all the required academic details, work experience, bank preferences and other required information to complete the IBPS SO 2021 application form

• Submit the details

• Upload the handwritten declaration and left hand thumb impression.

• Pay the IBPS SO application fees.

• Take the print out of the application form for further use.

Here's the direct link to fill the IBPS SO Application Form 2021.