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Get the IBPS SO Prelims Answer Key 2024, expected release in Jan 2024, exam analysis, cut off marks and download instructions.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is set to release the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Prelims Answer Key 2024 in January 2024. Candidates who appeared for the prelims on 30 December 2023 can use the answer key to verify their responses, compare with the expected cut off and assess their chances for the mains.
The IBPS SO Prelims is a national level screening test conducted for 1,402 specialist officer vacancies across India. The exam tests candidates on English Language, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude.
| Prelims Exam Date | 30 December 2023 |
| Answer Key Release (Expected) | January 2024 |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | Not specified in the notification |
| English Language | Easy – Good attempts: 28‑33 |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate – Good attempts: 31‑34 |
| Quantitative Ability | Moderate – Good attempts: 27‑32 |
| Section | Max Marks | General Cut Off | SC/ST/OBC/PWD Cut Off |
| English (25) | 8.00 | 6.75 | |
| Reasoning (50) | 11.25 | 8.75 | |
| General Awareness / Quantitative Aptitude (50) | 9.50 | 7.50 |
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
| General | 89.88 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 81.25 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 70.00 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 87.50 |
| Visually Impaired | 70.00 |
| Hearing Impaired | 49.00 |
| Intellectual Disability | 48.25 |
| Orthopaedically Challenged | 83.38 |
IBPS specialist officer roles offer a prestigious banking career with attractive salary structures, clear promotion pathways, and the opportunity to work across diverse banking functions nationwide.
The upcoming release of the IBPS Specialist Officer Prelims Answer Key 2024 will enable candidates to assess their performance against the expected cut off marks. By reviewing the answer key, exam analysis, and category‑wise cut offs, aspirants can gauge their eligibility for the mains and plan their preparation accordingly. Stay tuned to the official IBPS portal for the download link and further updates.
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