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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts Common Written Examination (CWE) to recruit Specialist Officers (SO) in Public Sector Banks. This is a highly competitive exam; hence aspirants need to have a solid preparation plan to ensure the job. Let’s look at some of the pointers on how to prepare systematically for the IBPS SO Mains Exam.
1. Know the essentials before planning preparation: Check the detailed exam pattern and syllabus post wise. You will be tested in Professional knowledge for the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Office. You will have to answer 60 questions in 45 minutes that could fetch you 60 marks. For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari, you have a professional knowledge test, where you are required to answer 45 objective questions in 30 minutes that could fetch you 60 marks. You will also have a descriptive test where you have to write two questions in 30 minutes. Understanding the paper format completely helps you to plan your strategies for the exam. Know the important dates, cutoffs, gather the best study material and collect IBPS SO previous question papers before starting your study for the exam. Know the topics that were asked in previous exams for your professional knowledge test paper. Check SuccessLynk for updated information.
2. Prepare smartly: Complete the entire syllabus before the exam. Get to know the exact format of the questions asked in the exam. Get to know the topics in each section which are of high importance.
For Quants, focus on Data Interpretation, Simplification, Number Series. For Reasoning, give importance to Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Input Output, puzzles. In English Language, practice Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Double blanks, Error Spotting. For General Awareness, Computer Knowledge and Professional Knowledge, refer the books listed in the blog of SuccessLynk . You need not be thorough in all the topics from all sections. Rather be selective in choosing important topics and practice regularly so as to master your skills.
For IT Officer post focus on Database Management System, Data Communication and Network, Operating System, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Computer Organization and Microprocessor, Object Oriented Programming.
For Agriculture Field Officer post focus on the Basics of Crop Production, Horticulture, Seed Science, Agronomy and Irrigation, Agricultural Economies, Agricultural Practices, Soil Resources, Animal Husbandry, Agroforestry, Ecology, Government Schemes.
For Marketing Officer post focus on Basics of Marketing Management, Brand Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Sales, Retail, Business Ethics, Market Segmentation, Product Life cycle, Market Research and forecasting demand, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Marketing, Marketing Strategies.
For Law Officer, focus on Banking Regulations, Compliance and Legal Aspects, Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, Securities, foreign exchanges, Prevention of Money laundering, Limitation Act, Consumer Protection, SARFAES, Banking Ombudsman Scheme, Laws and Actions with direct link to Banking Sector, Bankers Book Evidence Act, DRT Act.
For HR/Personnel Officer, focus on Human Resource and Development, Business Policy and Strategic Analysis, Transnational Analysis, Training and Development, Recruitment and Selection, Rewards and Recognition, Industrial Relations, Grievance and Conflict Management, Performance Management and Appraisal.
For Rajsabha Adhikari , focus on Banking Regulations Passages, Synonyms-Antonyms, Cloze Test, Practical Translations, Hindi/English Grammar.
3. Focus on speed and accuracy: Practice a number of previous question papers and take up mock tests and subjects. Check the SuccessLynk site to view the range of tests offered. Take the feedback and improvise on your weak areas by practicing. Revise daily the topics you have already finished. These help you to increase your speed and also score more. In banking exams, in the end, only speed and accuracy matter.
4. Focus on your overall well-being: You need to take care of your physical and mental well-being to be successful in competitive exams. Keep away from all distractions and negative environment. Eat healthy, take plenty of fluids and do light exercises to keep your energy levels high. Have faith in your preparation and keep yourself relaxed mood before the exam.
Hard work combined with effective planning equals accomplished goals. All the best!
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