IBPS SO Notification 2021= A vista of possibilities knocking on your door!!
The IBPS SO recruitment 2021 notification was released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Officer on November 2, 2021. There are 535 vacancies released for the post of Marketing Officer. This is an outstanding opportunity for interested and eligible candidates.
The application window will remain open between November 3, 2021 and November 23, 2021. Interested candidates should apply immediately.
Before you begin with your application, it will be a good idea to take a good look at all the information for the IBPS SO Marketing Officer exam 2021.
IBPS SO Vacancy
A total of 1828 vacancies have been announced by the IBPS for the year 2022-23. As aforementioned, 535 openings are for the post of the Marketing Officer. The number of openings against each participating bank have been provided for you in the table below.
Please note: The vacancies are for the year of 2022-23.
| Bank | Vacancy |
| Bank of Baroda | NR |
| Bank of India | 25 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | NR |
| Canara Bank | 10 |
| Central Bank of India | NR |
| Indian Bank | NR |
| Indian Overseas Bank | NR |
| Punjab National Bank | NR |
| Punjab & Sindh Bank | NR |
| UCO Bank | NR |
| Union Bank of India | 500 |
| Total | 535 |
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IBPS SO Marketing Officer 2021 Exam Calendar
| Activity | Dates |
| Application Window + Application Fees payment | November 3, 2021- November 23, 2021 |
| Download of Preliminary Exam Call Letter | December 2021 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | December 26, 2021 |
| Online Examination – Main | January 30, 2022 |
| Interview | February 2022 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2022 |
IBPS SO Marketing Officer 2021 Eligibility
Please note: Interested candidates can apply for 1 post only.
| Age (As on November 1, 2021) | Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age. |
| Education | 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 Marketing Officer Eligibility Cross-Check
Q: I am in the 1st year of my MBA. Am I eligible to apply?
A: No. You must’ve completed your course and have your results declared on or before November 23, 2021.
Q: Can I send in 2 applications for 2 separate posts?
A: No, you can apply for 1 post only. Multiple applications will be rejected.
Q: I was born in June 1991, am I eligible to apply?
A: No. The official notification clearly states that eligible candidates must be born on or after November 2, 1991 and on or before November 1, 2001.
Q: What is the age bracket to be eligible for this exam?
A: A candidate must be between 20 and 30 years of age. Refer to the previous question for important dates to determine eligibility.
Q: Which eligibility relaxations will apply?
A: All relaxations for reserved groups in terms of age and education will apply.
IBPS SO Marketing Officer Salary
This job comes with a number of perks and allowances aside from a dishy salary. Learn all about the IBPS SO’s Salary, Job Profile & Career Growth to understand the career prospects that lie ahead of you.
IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam Pattern
The IBPS SO Marketing Officer selection process comprises three stages.
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview.
Study the details for each phase outlined for you below.
Prelims
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
Mains
The Mains paper will assess only 1 subject on Professional Knowledge.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
Please note
- A penalty of 0.25 mark will be applicable in both phases of examination.
- Marks obtained only in the online main examination will be considered for shortlisting for interview and also for final merit listing.
- All tests, except the English Language Test can be taken in both Hindi or English.
Interview
The final stage of the selection entails an Interview. Candidates who qualify the Mains examination will be invited for an Interview.
- The total marks allotted for the Interview are 100.
- The weightage of the written exam to the Interview is 80:20
IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam Syllabus
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IBPS SO Marketing Officer Mock Tests
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IBPS SO Marketing Officer Prelims Mock Test
IBPS SO Marketing Officer Mains Mock Test
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