by The responsibility of conducting the IBPS Specialist IT Officer exam lies with the Institute for Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The exam is conducted for recruiting candidates for the Specialist Officer cadre posts in the country’s various Public Sector Banks (PBCs). Out of the 10 Specialist cadre positions, the one for Information Technology is included. Also, the two Specialist IT Officer cadre posts include Scale-I Specialist IT Officer and Scale-II Specialist IT Officer.
If applying via the general category, for the Scale-I Specialist IT Officer, the candidate has to be between the ages 20-30 years; and for Scale-II Specialist IT Officer, the candidate’s age has to be between 20-35 years.
In 1975, the banking industry formed the IBPS with the aim of filling the different vacancies in the PBCs. However, in 1984, the IBPS started functioning as an independent entity. Since then, the Institute discharges all duties of employing candidates in the PSBs. These include conducting the Common Written Test (CWT) and subsequent Personal Interview rounds.
The IBPS Specialist IT Officer exam is conducted in February and entails a CWT and Personal Interview. Now, only if the applicant successfully clears the CWT, they are called for the Interview rounds.
The 2-hour CWT has 200 questions that carry 1 mark each, taking the total to 200 marks. Negative marks are given for incorrect answers.
The question paper contains four sections, with 50 questions each. These include Reasoning (50 marks), English (25 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks), and Professional Knowledge (75 marks).
IBPS Specialist IT Officer Exam: Preparation Tips
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- The Reasoning section evaluates the candidates’ logical ability skills and mental alertness. The varied topics of this section are Mirror Images, Syllogism, Sitting Plan, Round Table, and Blood Relation. Thus, allot sufficient time to all the topics that come under this section during your prep period.
- To prepare for the English section, you must study recommended English Grammar books to improve your subject knowledge. Also, reading is a must – including articles, newspapers, books, and magazines. This helps to learn new words and improve your vocabulary. Additionally, solve online grammar tests and follow by assessing your performance and, then, work to improve the areas you are weak in.
- As part of the Quantitative Aptitude section, the different topics are Number System, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation, Average, Discount, Simplification, and Probability & Sets – among others. Study all topics and revise regularly via practice tests as part of your preparation for this section.
- For the Professional Knowledge section, you must study and revise topics including Network Security, Database Management, Networking, and Computer Architecture.
- Learn the basics of all the topics to prepare for all sections. Then, you can avoid guesswork as there is negative marking system for wrong answers.
- Manage your time while you ensure to answer the question in the prescribed time limit. As such, you can develop your time management skills.
- For your overall preparation, make sure that you practice regularly via previous years’ question papers, mock tests, and model test papers.
- The Personal Interview carries 100 marks. The candidate must secure 40 percent marks to pass this round. The weight ratio of the Common Written Test and Personal Interview is 80:20. To calculate the candidate’s final score, the marks of the test and interview are combined. Note that you have to pass all rounds to qualify for the posts, so prepare accordingly.
- Pay attention to your health and for the same, make sure that you eat and sleep properly. Also, engage in meditation to reduce stress. Following a regular exercise schedule is beneficial as well.
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