IBPS SO Notification 2019 releasing shortly by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Committee. There’s an expected vacancy of 1590+ posts. The IBPS SO 2019 recruitment process will be conducted for selecting candidates for the post of Specialist Officers in different Public Sector Banks for multiple positions. Similarly, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS PO Bank Exam for Probationary Officers/Management Trainee (PO/MT). The official notification will be out soon. IBPS introduced 4252 vacancies for the IBPS PO 2018-19 Exam.
With the exams being conducted by the same Institute, one is bound to compare one exam with the other. Questions such as:
- Which exam (IBPS SO or IBPS PO) is tougher?
- Which post is better?
- Which exam offers more growth?
often arise in the minds of the candidates.
A healthy comparison is necessary as it will give aspiring candidates a clear picture of what to give more importance to. In this article, we attempt to clear such common curious questions that enable students to make an informed decision. After reading this article, you won’t have to spend hours on the internet in order to gain more insight regarding the same.
It is often accepted that the difficulty level of these exams is more or less on the same level, but candidates find IBPS PO to be more competitive in nature because of a higher number of people applying for the same.
Selection Process of IBPS PO and SO
| IBPS PO | IBPS SO |
| – Online Preliminary Examination – Online Mains Examination – Interview – Final Result | – Preliminary exam – Mains Exam – Personal Interview – Provisional Allotment |
Exam Pattern of IBPS PO and SO
IBPS PO – Preliminary
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
IBPS SO – Preliminary
| Serial No | Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| 2. | English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| 3. | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
IBPS PO – Mains
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | General Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 5 | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
IBPS SO – Mains
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge(Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge(Descriptive) | 2 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
IBPS PO: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation Degree: The eligibility criteria for the IBPS CWE exam is as basic as a graduation degree (BA, BCom, BSc, B.Tech or as such) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India. Any such candidate who has received an equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Central Government is also eligible to apply for this exam.
The candidates must be in possession of a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that certifies that they are a graduate on the day they register for this exam and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering for the IBPS Bank-PO examination.
Computer Literacy: Working knowledge of computer systems is necessary for the job as well as to give the IBPS PO exam which is conducted in online mode.
Language Proficiency: Verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT is desirable. The candidate must be able to read, write and speak the language.
IBPS SO: Eligibility Criteria
IBPS SO recruits candidates for various posts like that of I.T. Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, etc. The educational qualification is different for all these different posts.
| Serial Number | Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | I.T. Officer (Scale I) | 1)Four years of engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR 2) Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR Graduates having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam |
| 2. | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 4 years graduation degree in agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ dairy Science/ Agricultural engineering/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Co-Operation and Banking/ Agro-Forestry |
| 3. | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation or degree level OR Post-Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject at graduation level |
| 4. | Law Officer (Scale I) | A bachelor’s degree in Law and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| 5. | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Full Time Post Graduate Degree or Full-time Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relation/ HR/ HRD/ Social Work/ Labour Law |
| 6. | Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate and Full-Time MMS (Marketing)/ MBA (Marketing)/Full time PGDBA/ PGDBM with specialization in Marketing |
Cutoff
IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2018-19: Category-wise
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Scores | 55.34 | 47.33 | 53.02 | 63.91 | 34.69 | 50.69 | 56.11 | 43.69 |
| Minimum Scores | 35.78 | 31.60 | 40.29 | 43.87 | 25.16 | 31.36 | 42.09 | 20.36 |
IBPS SO Final Cut-Off
| Posts | General | OBC | SC | ST | HI | OC | VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Officer | 53.30 | 51.90 | 47.35 | 38.50 | 33.70 | 39.40 | NA |
| IT Officer | 61.50 | 57.75 | 53.55 | 46.50 | 40.60 | 50.15 | 60.10 |
| Law Officer | 52.95 | 49.20 | 44.95 | 39.55 | NA | 39.65 | 36.70 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 60.75 | 53.50 | 50.70 | 46.65 | 43.40 | NA | NA |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 41.65 | 40.90 | 34.65 | 30.00 | 26.50 | 27.20 | 28.95 |
| Rajsabha Adhikari | 44.15 | 45.05 | 43.35 | 34.20 | NA | 38.75 | 69.05 |
