The selection process of the IBPS SO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer) Exam consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview



Preliminary Examination:
The preliminary examination is the first stage of the selection process. It consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The minimum qualifying criteria for each section are as follows:

- English Language: Candidates need to secure a minimum score to qualify for this section. However, the cutoff marks for this section are not disclosed by IBPS.
- Reasoning Ability: Candidates need to secure a minimum score to qualify for this section. The cutoff marks for this section are not disclosed by IBPS.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Candidates need to secure a minimum score to qualify for this section. The cutoff marks for this section are not disclosed by IBPS.

Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination are eligible to appear for the main examination.

Main Examination:
The main examination is the second stage of the selection process. It consists of four sections: Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge. The minimum qualifying criteria for each section are as follows:

- Reasoning: Candidates need to secure a minimum score to qualify for this section. However, the cutoff marks for this section are not disclosed by IBPS.
- English Language: Candidates need to secure a minimum score to qualify for this section. The cutoff marks for this section are not disclosed by IBPS.
- General Awareness: Candidates need to secure a minimum score to qualify for this section. However, the cutoff marks for this section are not disclosed by IBPS.
- Professional Knowledge: Candidates need to secure a minimum score to qualify for this section. However, the cutoff marks for this section are not disclosed by IBPS.

Candidates who qualify the main examination are shortlisted for the interview round.

Interview:
The interview is the final stage of the selection process. Candidates who have successfully cleared the preliminary and main examinations are called for the interview. The interview carries a weightage of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying criteria for the interview are not disclosed by IBPS.

The final selection is based on the cumulative score obtained in the main examination and interview. The weightage given to the main examination and interview is 80:20 respectively.

Note: It is important to note that the cutoff marks for each stage are decided by the IBPS based on various factors such as the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of the candidates.