IBPS Specialist Officer
IBPS SO Exam Highlights
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection or IBPS is the main recruiting body which conducts online examinations to recruit eligible candidates on various posts in banking organizations. IBPS conducts an online examination for the post of Specialist Officer (SO) every year which recruits eligible candidates on various posts according to the eligibility. IBPS is expected to release IBPS SO 2019 Recruitment Notification in the upcoming months. This is a great opportunity for those who possess professional qualifications and wish to work in the banking sector.
IBPS SO Exam Notification
IBPS notifications are the most awaited ones among the job aspirants. IBPS includes all the commercial banks because of which IBPS Exams are the most important ones among the job aspirants as they give a golden chance to all the candidates to make way into one of these banks in the country. The notification for IBPS SO 2019 will be released soon by IBPS in the upcoming months. As soon as the notification will be released, the registration process for the same will start. IBPS will conduct the online examination for IBPS SO 2019 for various posts like Agriculture Field Officer (AFO), IT Officer Scale I, Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern
IBPS follows a standard selection process in all its recruitment examinations. It conducts an online examination for IBPS SO which has an exam pattern which may vary for different posts under Specialist Officers (SO). To be able to prepare in the best way possible, you should firstly know the complete pattern of the exam which will help in making a preparation plan accordingly. It conducts online examination for all the posts under SO which is divided into three phases:
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview.
The IBPS SO Prelims examination for some of the posts is common and consists of three sections. The Mains examination is different for some posts and common for some. These two phases will be followed by the Interview stage which will lead to the final selection.
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern
The IBPS SO Prelims 2019 will be an online examination which will consist of three sections which will have sectional timings of 40 minutes each but with variable marks. The Prelims exam pattern may differ for some posts. The total marks for IBPS SO Prelims for all the posts will be 125 whereas the total number of questions will be 150. The IBPS SO Prelims 2019 for Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I & Law Officer will have common exam pattern and will consist of three sections: Reasoning, English Language & General Awareness (With special reference to Banking industry).
Prelims Exam Pattern for the Post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| S. No. | Name of test | Medium of Exam | No.of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | English | 50 | 25 | 40 Minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | English & Hindi | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special reference to Banking Industry | English & Hindi | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| - | Total | - | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
The IBPS SO Prelims for the posts of Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer (Scale I) will also consist of three sections but will contain Quantitative Aptitude as a subject in place of General Awareness. The other two sections will be Reasoning and English Language. The number of questions here will also be the same as stated above - 150 and the total marks will be 125 with total time duration of 120 minutes.
Exam pattern for the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| S. No. | Name of test | Medium of Exam | No.of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | English | 50 | 25 | 40 Minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | English & Hindi | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | English & Hindi | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 Hours |
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern
The candidates who will be able to qualify IBPS SO Prelims will appear for the Mains. IBPS SO Mains is a bit different than the other IBPS Exams. IBPS SO Mains consists of either one or maximum two sections which depends on the posts. For the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari there will be two tests on Professional Knowledge: Objective & Descriptive. The total marks for this test will be 60 and total time will be 1 hour. Both the tests can be given in either Hindi or English Language.
Mains Exam Pattern for the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari:
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | 30 minutes |
IBPS SO Mains for the posts of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer will consist of only one objective test of Professional Knowledge comprising of 60 marks, 60 questions and the time duration will be 45 minutes. The test can be given in both English and Hindi language.
Main Exam Pattern for the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
All the candidates who qualify IBPS SO Mains, will be shortlisted for Interview and the scores obtained in Mains and Interview will be taken into consideration while making the final list of selected candidates.
IBPS SO Exam Language
IBPS SO is one of the most sought-after jobs. Huge number of candidates apply for this job and IBPS makes sure that it provides all facilities to the candidates. You can choose the language in which you wish to attempt the exam. You will have a choice of English and Hindi as the exam language except the test of English Language. You will also have the choice of viewing any particular question in another language other than the one chosen by you.
IBPS SO Exam Marking scheme
IBPS follows a fixed criteria in all its exams when it comes to the marking scheme. In IBPS SO Prelims all questions carry 1 mark except the section of English Language where the questions carry 0.5 marks. A penalty of 0.25 marks will be charged for every incorrect answer.
IBPS SO Exam Syllabus
IBPS SO holds equal importance just like IBPS PO. The only difference between the two is the kind of job and the professional qualifications that are required to apply for it owing to the job requirements. Therefore you can get a clear idea that the exam level will also be of equally good level. You need to be well prepared for the examination and for that you should be well aware of the exam syllabus which will give you the right direction to start off with the preparation and you will know what to study and then make a plan so that you know how to study. IBPS SO will have two written examinations: Prelims and Mains, where the questions will be asked from different subjects and by knowing the complete and correct syllabus, you can ace the IBPS SO 2019 Examination.
IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus
IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus
To start off with the preparation, you will first need the syllabus of the IBPS SO Prelims 2019 Exam,so that you know what to study. Refer to the complete syllabus here:
Quantitative Aptitude
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Time and Work
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Mixture and Allegations
- Stocks and Shares
- Percentage
- Permutation and Combination
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Set Theory
Reasoning Ability
- Inequality
- Coding Decoding
- Syllogism
- Machine Input Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Circular Arrangement
- Linear Arrangement
- Floor Puzzle
- Scheduling
- Verbal Reasoning
- Ordering and Ranking
- Arrangement and Pattern
- Blood Relations
- Direction and Distance
English Language
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Error Spotting
- Comprehension
- Passage Making
- Jumble Words
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Framing
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria
To apply for IBPS SO 2019, an aspirant should meet the eligibility criteria with respect to Educational Qualification, Age etc. which will be mentioned in detail once the official notification will be released. IBPS notifies a particular eligibility criterion for all the candidates who apply for the post of Specialist Officer (SO). Before filling up the application form it is necessary to ensure if you are eligible for the post you wish to apply for. Evey post will have different eligibility criteria with respect to educational qualification.
IBPS SO Educational Qualification
IBPS is expected to release the notification for IBPS SO 2019 notification soon and before you are ready to start your preparation you should make sure that you are eligible to apply. IBPS SO further consists of many job posts for which the candidates need to possess a particular educational degree with respect to the type of post. The basic minimum qualification will be a ‘graduate degree’ in the respective discipline required for the post along with other requirements. Refer to the table given below for the detailed educational criteria required for IBPS SO 2019:
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Educational Qualification** |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | a) 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR b) Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications OR Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level (from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies) |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 4 year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro Forestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law.* |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing * |
IBPS SO Age Criteria
All the candidates willing to apply for IBPS SO 2019 should also follow an age criteria specified by IBPS. All the candidates should be in between a specified age limit with respect to minimum and maximum age for all the posts for which the vacancies will be declared in the IBPS SO 2019 notification. For all the posts the age criteria will be:
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | Min- 20 Years Max-30 Years |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 Years Max-30 Years |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Min- 20 Years Max-30 Years |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 Years Max-30 Years |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 years Max- 30 years |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Min- 20 years Max- 30 years |
IBPS SO Exam Centres
IBPS SO 2019 will be an online examination and therefore IBPS will need specific exam centres like every year to conduct the examination smoothly where all the facilities and support will be available. These exam centres will be spread all across India and the candidates will choose the exam centres according to their choice of state and city and accordingly the centres will be allotted to the candidates by IBPS. The candidates can not change their choice of centre once the application form is submitted. IBPS reserves the right to make changes in the list of exam centres at its discretion.
IBPS SO Exam Centres for Preliminary Exam
| Centre Code | City | State | Centre Code | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Port Blair | Andaman & Nicobar | 29 | Kavarrati | Lakshadweep |
| 12 | 1.Vijaywada, 2.Vishakhapatnam 3.Vizianagaram 4.Srikakulam 5.Tirupati 6.Chirala 7.Chittoor 8.Guntur 9.Nellore 10.Ongole 11.Rajahmundry 12.Kadapa 13.Kakinada 14.Kurnool |
Andhra Pradesh | 30 | 1.Bhopal 2.Gwalior 3.Indore 4.Jabalpur 5.Sagar 6.Satna 7.Ujjain |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 | Naharlagun | Arunachal Pradesh | 31 | 1.Amravati 2.Aurangabad 3.Chandrapur 4.Dhule 5.Jalgaon 6.Kolhapur 7.Latur 8.Mumbai/Thane/ Navi Mumbai 9.Nagpur 10.Nanded 11.Nashik 12.Pune 13.Ratnagiri |
Maharashtra |
| 14 | 1.Silchar 2.Tezpur 3.Dibrugarh 4.Guwahati 5.Jorhat |
Assam | 32 | Imphal | Manipur |
| 15 | 1.Muzaffarpur 2.Patna 3.Purnea 4.Arrah 5.Aurangabad 6.Bhagalpur 7.Darbhanga 8.Gaya |
Bihar | 33 | Shillong | Meghalaya |
| 16 | Chandigarh/Mohali | Chandigarh | 34 | Aizawl | Mizoram |
| 17 | 1.Bhilai Nagar 2.Bilaspur 3.Raipur |
Chhattisgarh | 35 | Kohima | Nagaland |
| 18 | 1.Surat 2.Jamnagar |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 36 | 1.Balasore 2.Berhampur(Ganjam) 3.Bhubaneshwar 4.Sambalpur 5.Cuttack 6.Dhenkanal 7.Rourkela |
Odisha |
| 19 | 1.Surat 2.Jamnagar |
Daman & Diu | 37 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| 20 | 1.Delhi/New Delhi 2.Faridabad 3.Ghaziabad 4.Greater Noida 5.Gurugram |
Delhi | 38 | 1.Amritsar 2.Bhatinda 3.Fategarh Sahib 4.Jalandhar 5.Ludhiana 6.Mohali 7.Pathankot 8.Patiala 9.Sangrur |
Punjab |
| 21 | Panaji | Goa | 39 | 1.Alwar 2.Ajmer 3.Udaipur 4.Bikaner 5.Jaipur 6.Jodhpur 7.Kota 8.Sikar |
Rajasthan |
| 22 | 1.Rajkot 2.Ahmedabad 3.Anand 4.Gandhinagar 5.Himatnagar 6.Jamnagar 7.Mehsana 8.Surat 9.Vadodara |
Gujarat | 40 | Bardang/ Gangtok | Sikkim |
| 23 | 1.Yamuna Nagar 2.Ambala 3.Hissar 4.Karnal 5.Kurukshetra 6.Panipat |
Haryana | 41 | 1.Chennai 2.Coimbatore 3.Madurai 4.Nagercoil 5.Salem 6.Thanjavur 7.Thiruchirapalli 8.Tirunelvelli 9.Vellore |
Tamil Nadu |
| 24 | 1.Bilaspur 2.Hamirpur 3.Una 4.Kangra 5.Kullu 6.Mandi 7.Shimla 8.Solan |
Himachal Pradesh | 42 | 1.Hyderabad 2.Karimnagar 3.Khammam 4.Warangal |
Telangana |
| 25 | 1.Samba 2.Jammu 3.Srinagar |
Jammu & Kashmir | 43 | Agartala | Tripura |
| 26 | 1.Ranchi 2.Bokaro Steel 3.City Dhanbad 4.Hazaribagh 5.Jamshedpur |
Jharkhand | 44 | 1.Agra 2.Aligarh 3.Allahabad 4.Bareilly 5.Gorakhpur 6.Jhansi 7.Kanpur 8.Lucknow 9.Mathura 10.Meerut 11.Moradabad 12.Muzaffarnagar 13.Varanasi |
Uttar Pradesh |
| 27 | 1.Bengaluru 2.Mangalore 3.Belgaum 4.Bidar 5.Gulbarga 6.Hubli 7.Mysore 8.Shimoga 9.Udupi |
Karnataka | 45 | 1.Dehradu 2.Haldwani 3.Roorkee |
Uttarakhand |
| 28 | 1.Alappuzha 2.Kannur 3.Kochi 4.Kozhikode 5.Kollam 6.Kottayam 7.Malappuram 8.Palakkad 9.Thiruvananthapuram 10.Thrichur |
Kerala | 46 | 1.Asansol 2.Durgapur 3.Greater Kolkata 4.Hooghly 5.Kalyani 6.Siliguri |
West Bengal |
IBPS SO Exam Centre for Mains exam
| Centre Code | City | State | Centre Code | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Port Blair | Andaman & Nicobar | 29 | Kavaratti | Lakshadweep |
| 12 | 1.Vijaywada 2.Vishakhapatnam |
Andhra Pradesh | 30 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 | Naharlagun | Arunachal Pradesh | 31 | 1.Aurangabad 2.Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, 3.Nagpur 4.Pune |
Maharashtra |
| 14 | Guwahati | Assam | 32 | Imphal | Manipur |
| 15 | Patna | Bihar | 33 | Shillong | Meghalaya |
| 16 | Chandigarh/Mohali | Chandigarh | 34 | Aizawl | Mizoram |
| 17 | Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 35 | Kohima | Nagaland |
| 18 | Surat | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 36 | Bhubaneshwar | Odisha |
| 19 | Surat | Daman & Diu | 37 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| 20 | 1.Delhi/New Delhi 2.Faridabad 3.Greater Noida 4.Ghaziabad 5.Gurugram |
Delhi | 38 | 1.Jalandhar 2.Ludhiana |
Punjab |
| 21 | Panji | Goa | 39 | 1.Jaipur 2. Udaipur |
Rajasthan |
| 22 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 40 | Bardang/Gangtok | Sikkim |
| 23 | Hissar | Haryana | 41 | 1.Chennai 2.Madurai 3.Tirunelveli |
Tamil Nadu |
| 24 | 1.Shimla 2.Hamirpur |
Himachal Pradesh | 42 | Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 25 | 1.Jammu 2.Srinagar |
Jammu & Kashmir | 43 | Agartala | Tripura |
| 26 | Ranchi | Jharkhand | 44 | 1.Allahabad 2.Lucknow 3.Meerut |
Uttar Pradesh |
| 27 | 1.Hubli 2.Bengaluru |
Karnataka | 45 | Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| 28 | 1.Kochi 2.Thiruvananthapuram |
Kerala | 46 | 1.Greater Kolkata 2.Siliguri |
West Bengal |
IBPS SO Exam Dates
IBPS is known for its timely execution of the examination schedule. The IBPS Exam Calendar for the year 2019-20 has already been released and the dates for IBPS SO 2019 Examination have also been mentioned there. IBPS has always followed its time-table and therefore the dates mentioned in the exam calendar can be considered as final. The IBPS SO 2019 Prelims Examination is expected to be conducted in November and Main Examination will be conducted in January. The complete details are as follows:
Important dates regarding IBPS Specialist Officer Exam 2019-20 as follows:
IBPS SO Exam Dates
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by Candidates | 06th November 2019- 26 November 2019 |
| Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) | 06 November 2019- 26 November 2019 |
| Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary | December 2019 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | 28th December 2019 & 29th December 2019 |
| Result of Online exam – Preliminary | January 2020 |
| Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main | January 2020 |
| Online Examination – Main | 25 January 2020 |
| Declaration of Result of Online Main Examination | February 2020 |
| Download of call letters for interview | February 2020 |
| Conduct of interview | February 2020 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2020 |
IBPS SO Salary
One of the major reasons behind most of the candidates preferring Bank jobs is the stability and security that you receive in a Bank. Along with this stability you also get an attractive salary which makes Banks an obvious choice. An IBPS SO working as an AFO will receive a starting salary of Rs 22,700 - Rs 23,700 /- per month. An Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) posted in Scale I is also entitled to receive other allowances like HRA, DA, Special Allowance, Travel Allowance etc. He/she will also receive reimbursement for medical expenses, newspaper etc.
IBPS SO Vacancy
IBPS releases a good number of vacancies every year for the post of Specialist Officers (SO) under various categories. Last year it released around 1590 vacancies including all the posts in different streams. This year too IBPS is expected to release a similar or higher number of vacancies. Therefore, all the candidates interested to apply can start preparing for the same, without waiting for the last moment.
| Post Name | Number of Post |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 219 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 81 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 69 |
| Marketing Officer | 302 |
| Law Officer | 75 |
| Agriculture Officer | 853 |
IBPS SO How to Apply
IBPS SO 2019 is going to be among the important examinations that are most awaited by all the job aspirants. Everyone is going to prepare for this much awaited exam and give their best to get a stable and good job like that of a ‘Specialist Officer’. All of this will be useful only if you are able to apply for the job successfully and for that you should be well aware of the complete application process and clear out all the confusion,if you have any. The registration/application process for IBPS SO 2019 can be simplified in a few easy steps:
- Go to the official website of IBPS and click on the "CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION" tab provided on the top right corner of the page.
- You will be redirected to the first page of the application form where you will be required to fill in all the basic details and click on the Save & Next button to move forward.
- You will now be redirected to the second page of the form where you will be asked to upload your scanned passport size photograph and signature based on the specification mentioned therein and click on the next button.
- After you move on to the next page, you will have to fill in your personal details including your educational qualifications.
- The next step would be filling the exam centres preference list. You will be required to fill in 4 centres. Click on 'Save & Next'.
- After you are finished with entering the details, the preview of your form will be shown, so that if you find any error, you may edit and correct it. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit it.
- At the end, you will have to choose a preferable online payment method to submit the application fee for IBPS PO. You can pay the fees through credit card / debit card / net banking etc.
- Click on the 'Submit' button to complete the application.
IBPS SO Application Fee
All those who will apply for IBPS SO 2019 will have to complete the application process in the proper way. This implies that until and unless you make the fee payment, your application will be considered incomplete.You will have to choose any one of the online payment methods given there and pay the application fee for the exam. The fee amount will vary according to the category of candidates. The details are as follows:
| S. No. | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/PWD | Rs.100/- (Intimation Charges only) |
| 2 | General and Others | Rs. 600/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
IBPS SO Exam Admit card
Once the application process for IBPS SO 2019 will be completed, the next step will be releasing the admit cards for the Preliminary exam. The admit cards will be released a few days before IBPS SO Prelims where all the details of the exam centre will be mentioned including the exam venue, date, time and other exam related instructions. Candidates are advised to follow these instructions to avoid any last minute tension. After the Prelims examination, the IBPS SO Mains 2019 will be held soon after for which the admit cards will be released a few days before. The candidates will have to download/print a copy of admit card from the official website of IBPS and bring a valid identity proof along with it to the exam venue.
IBPS SO Previous year Cut off
Preparation of any exam should be accompanied by complete and extensive information related to the exam. An important exam like IBPS SO needs a good preparation and information. By tracking the previous year exams that have been held in all the past years, gives a lot of clarity about the exam and its level. You can get a good idea about what to be expected from IBPS SO 2019, by referring to the previous year cut-off:
IBPS SO Final Cut-Off 2018-19: Category-wise
| S.No | Name of the Section | Maximum Marks | Cutoff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | SC/ST/OBC/PwD | |||
| 1. | English | 25 | 4.75 | 2.50 |
| 2. | Reasoning | 50 | 15.25 | 10 |
| 3. | General Awareness / Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 16.75 | 11.50 |
IBPS SO Final Cut-Off 2017-18 (maximum marks)
| Post Name | Category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | UR | |
| I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | 57.40 | 55.47 | 58.67 | 66.27 |
| Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I) | 51.67 | 51.33 | 56.47 | 63.00 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 43.67 | NA | 47.67 | 65.80 |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 59.93 | 66.40 | 66.07 | 76.00 |
| HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 56.93 | 47.67 | 74.67 | 77.33 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 71.40 | 76.93 | 75.60 | 89.07 |
IBPS SO 2017-18 Final Cut-Off (minimum marks)
| Post Name | Category | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | UR | |
| I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | 41.00 | 32.27 | 46.73 | 50.93 |
| Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I) | 41.40 | 38.53 | 46.07 | 46.87 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 38.67 | NA | 43.07 | 45.53 |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 47.67 | 46.00 | 52.93 | 59.00 |
| HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 50.00 | 47.67 | 59.33 | 63.07 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 63.33 | 55.67 | 67.00 | 70.53 |
IBPS SO Job profile
The IBPS SO 2019 Exam notification will be released in the upcoming months and all the candidates who are eligible and interested to apply for the post of Specialist Officer in one of the public sector banks (PSBs). The notification for IBPS SO mentions the vacancies for more than one posts as mentioned above. IBPS AFO - Agriculture Field Officer - is one of the best jobs listed under IBPS SO vacancies. An IBPS AFO , just as the title of the job suggests, works as a ‘field officer’. Some of the job responsibilities of an AFO are:
- Disbursing loans to the farmers.
- Reviewing agricultural loans.
- Promoting rural financing.
- Looking into crop failure cases
- Promoting bank’s products in rural areas,specifically among farmers.
IBPS SO Preparation Strategy
IBPS has been increasing the level of its exams since few years owing to the competition and race among the aspirants to get a good job for themselves. Therefore it has become even more necessary to prepare in the best way possible. You should keep few points in mind:
- Know the syllabus and exam pattern.
- Strengthen your basics in all the subjects.
- Do not waste too much of time in doing so.
- Only knowledge doesn’t matter,speed also contributes to the performance of the exam.
- Practice as much as you can.
- Set practical goals.
- Make a time-table that suits your daily routine.
- Push your limits so that you may know what actually you are capable of.
- Do not overstress yourself.
- Take one at a time. Don’t try to gulp everything in an instant.
- Take short breaks.
- Do away with fixed strategies, make one that suits your routine, availability and capabilities.
IBPS SO Blogs
There is a pool of information available online these days. You should know which source to refer to as you may get lost and waste your valuable time there. Blogs are one of the best sources of information in this online era. Educational blogs give you a clear idea and information related to almost all important exam these days. IBPS SO is one of these important examinations which is awaited by many and applied by a huge number of candidates. To get some information regarding IBPS SO, you can read the following blogs:
IBPS SO Pre: Tips and Tricks For The Night Before Exam
2019 IBPS PO vs IBPS SO – WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE?
IBPS SO (AFO) 2019: Reasoning- Short Preparation Tips
IBPS SO Exam Books
Gathering all information about the exam like the syllabus, exam pattern is a good step but it would not prove helpful if you do not accompany it with a good quality study material. Talking about study material, books play a very important role even in this online digitale era. To have a book by your side to refer at any point is always beneficial and you cannot totally do away with books. Therefore it is better to research well and get hold of some best quality books which guide you in the right direction and provide you with just the right information. Refer to the table given below for some good quality material:
IBPS SO Preparation Strategy
IBPS SO Free Mock tests
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IBPS SO Online Course
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- Ms. Arunima Sinha (Coach for Banking exams for 6 years, Ex-Manager SIDBI, Ex-Bank PO)
- Mr. Chandraprakash Joshi (ex-AFO , ex-AGM RBI, MBA-Finance, PhD)
- Mr. Karan Sardana (Coach for Bank, SSC, Insurance, MAT, CLAT Exams for 12 years)
- Ms.Veena.M (B.Sc. Agri, MBA in Agri-Business Management).
IBPS AFO Online Course for 2019 consists of the following features:
- Video Lessons
- Concept Check Questions
- Chapters Tests
- Section Tests
- Full-Length Mock Tests
- Live Online Classes for Doubt Clarification
- Guidance for Prelims and Mains exam
- Special focus and coverage of topics from Agriculture
- Guidance for Interview Round
The IBPS AFO Online Course will be valid till final selection.
IBPS SO Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Question: Can those students who are appearing in final year of Graduation apply for any post in IBPS SO 2019 recruitment?
Answer: Yes. The candidates who have appeared for the final examinations and waiting for the results are eligible to appear in the IBPS SO selection process.
Question: In IBPS SO 2019 Exam, can I choose Hindi language as the exam language?
Answer: Yes, IBPS SO 2019 Exam is bilingual (i.e, Hindi & English). You can choose your preferred language accordingly.
Question: Is the IBPS SO 2019 Examination in ONLINE or OFFLINE mode?
Answer: IBPS SO 2019 Exam will be in online mode.
Question: Is there any sectional CUT-OFF in IBPS SO 2019 Exam ?
Answer: Yes, IBPS SO 2019 Exam will have sectional cut-off along with the overall cut-off.
Question: Is IBPS SO 2019 Job transferable?
Answer: Yes, IBPS SO is liable to be posted anywhere in India, also depending on the job profile and department being served.
Question: How many attempts are there in IBPS SO 2019 Exam ?
Answer: There is no such limit on the number of attempts for IBPS SO 2019 Exam. You can appear for this exam till the time you are eligible according to the eligibility criteria provided by IBPS in its notification.
Question: What is the age limit for IBPS SO post?
Answer: The minimum age of the candidates must be 20 years & maximum age limit is 30 years as on 1st March 2019.
