IBPS SO 2017 – Common FAQ’s

Dear Bankersdaily Aspirant,

The most awaited results of this year is announced and many of you have cleared the exams of the IBPS PO 2017. Team Bankersdaily wishes all the aspirants who have cleared the exams and if you haven’t please check the further exams, don’t get disheartened because your victory is just a step away and don’t leave your preparations and carry on with yours with still more hard work and perseverance.

The next most sought exam IBPS SO 2017 has been announced and as usual we have been getting queries from the users about the notifications and we thought of clarifying all those and such questions in this post in detail. Please carry on so that you may not get any queries regarding the registration of the IBPS SO 2017. The registration of the IBPS SO 2017 starts on November 7, 2017.

This is the next biggest opportunity of the year with IBPS PO Prelims results being released today and IBPS Clerk is just a month away from today. So steer up your preparations and never give up at any point. You can check the Frequently asked questions in the list below.

1. What are the posts available under the IBPS SO 2017?

The posts which are available under the IBPS SO 2017 are IT Officer, Agricultural Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer. All the above said posts are Scale I Officers.

2. Which organizations are participating in the IBPS SO 2017?

The participating organizations in the IBPS SO 2017 are

  • Allahabad Bank
  • Canara Bank
  • Indian Bank
  • Syndicate Bank
  • Andhra Bank
  • Central Bank of India
  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • UCO Bank
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Corporation Bank
  • Oriental Bank of Commerce
  • Union Bank of India
  • Bank of India
  • Dena Bank
  • Punjab National Bank
  • United Bank of India
  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • IDBI Bank
  • Punjab & Sind Bank
  • Vijaya Bank

3. When does the registration of the IBPS SO 2017 starts and what is the last date to apply for the IBPS SO 2017?

The registration for the IBPS SO 2017 starts on November 7, 2017 and the last date to apply for the IBPS SO 2017 is November 27, 2017.

4. When is the online Preliminary Examination of the IBPS SO 2017 ?

The online Preliminary Examination of the IBPS SO 2017 is 30th December 2017 & 31st December 2017.

5. Is there any age criteria for the IBPS SO 2017?

Age (As on 01.11.2017):
Minimum: 20 years Maximum: 30 years
i.e. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.11.1987 and not later than 01.11.1997 (both dates inclusive)

6. What is the educational qualification of the IBPS SO 2017?

Post Code Name of the Post Age Educational Qualifications ** (from a  University/ Institution/ Board recognised by  Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies)
1 I.T. Officer (Scale-I) Min- 20 Years   Max-30 Years 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
2 Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Min- 20 Years   Max-30 Years 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
3 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Min- 20 Years   Max-30 Years Post  Graduate  Degree  in  Hindi  with  English  as  a  subject  at  the  degree (graduation) level OR Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
4 Law Officer  (Scale I) Min- 20 Years Max-30 Years A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
5 HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) Min- 20 years Max- 30 years 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.*
6 Marketing Officer (Scale I) Min- 20 years     Max- 30 years 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 *

7. Can I Apply for more than one post in the IBPS SO 2017?

Absolutely NO. A candidate can apply for only one post in the IBPS SO 2017.

8. I am a student who is graduating in the following year, Am i eligible to apply for the IBPS SO 2017?

NO.  All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University / Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the final result should have been declared on or before 27.11.2017.

9. Whether I should have learned computer as one of the language to apply for the IBPS SO 2017?

Candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/ Language/ should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/ College/ Institute.

10. What is the link to apply for the IBPS SO 2017?

The application link to apply for the IBPS SO 2017 starts from 7th November 2017 and we will upload the link in our website once the registrations starts. Keep an watchful eye on the website to know about the registration link t apply for the IBPS SO 2017.

Will Be Updated


11. What is the application fees to apply for the IBPS SO 2017?

– Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
– Rs. 600 /- for all others

12. What is the structure of the IBPS SO 2017 Preliminary Examination?

For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari

Sr.

No.

Name of Tests No. of

Questions

Maximum

Marks

Medium of Exam Duration
1 English Language 50 25 English 2 hours
2 Reasoning 50 50 English and Hindi
3 General Awareness with Special

Reference to Banking Industry

50 50 English and Hindi
Total 150 125

 

For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer

Sr.

No.

Name of Tests No. of

Questions

Maximum

Marks

Medium of Exam Duration
1 English Language 50 25 English 2 hours
2 Reasoning 50 50 English and Hindi
3 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 English and Hindi
Total 150 125

We have also mentioned about the exam pattern of the IBPS SO in a separate post , if you haven’t visited that please click the link below so that you won’t miss that.


Exam Pattern of IBPS SO 2017 – Changes in Prelims and Mains


Please click the link below to check the official notification of the IBPS SO 2017

IBPS SO 2017 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION