IBPS Common Written Exam [cwe] for recruitment of Specialist Officers in 19 public sector banks
Email: spl@ibps.in
Website: www.ibps.in
"Banking in India is graduating from general to specialized." The sector therefore needs specialist officers in various fields like IT, Technical, Agriculture, Legal, Marketing, HR, etc. and also in Rashtrabhasha. Having successfully held similar examinations, IBPS will conduct CWE on behalf of following 19 banks, for candidates to qualify for recruitment in the aforesaid specialist areas.
Post Code POSTS 01 I.T. Officer (Scale-I) 02 Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) 03 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) 04 Law Officer (Scale I) 05 Technical Officer (Scale I) 06 HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) 07 Marketing Officer (Scale I) 08 I.T. Officer (Scale-II) 09 Law Officer (Scale II)
Any individual who aspires to join any of Public Sector Banks in one of these Specialist Officer's posts will necessarily be required to take the CWE. Prospective candidates who wish to appear for the CWE will have to apply to IBPS and should carefully read the advertisement regarding eligibility criteria, online registration process, pattern of examination, issuance of call letters and score cards.
Candidates who appear for the CWE will be able to check their status after the examination. Scorecards will be issued to candidates who secure minimum qualifying marks and above in each test of the examination.
It should, however, be noted that successful candidates in the CWE who have been issued scorecards and who meet the stipulated eligibility criteria are then required to apply to any of the participating banks they wish to as and when individual banks call for applications for the Specialist Officers' posts for which a Common written Examination has been conducted, quoting their personal details and their CWE scores. Each bank will then individually shortlist candidates and carry out their own selection processes such as Interviews etc. for final selection.
Each participating Public Sector Bank will independently issue a separate recruitment notification, specifying their vacancies and stipulating the eligibility criteria in terms of age, educational qualification, experience (if any), minimum required level of IBPS score in each test and on Total Score (if any) etc.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.12.2011)
Prospective Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria specified by IBPS before applying for the Common Written Examination (CWE):
Please note that the eligibility criteria specified herein are the basic criteria for applying to various Public Sector Banks. However merely applying for CWE/ appearing for and qualifying in the examination does not imply that a candidate will necessarily be eligible for employment in all or any of the 19 Public Sector Banks as each Bank will stipulate its own eligibility/ qualifying criteria. Candidates are allowed to apply for only one post. The applications of candidates applying for more than one post will be summarily rejected.
Age, Educational Qualifications & Post Qualification Work Experience (As on 01.12.2011):
Post Code Name of the Post Age(As on 01.12.2011) Educational Qualifications (As on 01.12.2011) Post QualificationMinimumExperience
(As on 01.12.2011)01 I.T. Officer (Scale-I) Minimum- 20 Years Maximum-35 Years Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & InstrumentationORPost Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications from a recognised University/ Institution OR
Graduate from a recognized university having passed DOEACC 'B' level
02 Agricultural FieldOfficer(Scale I) Minimum- 20 Years Maximum-35 Years Degree in Agriculture or allied specialisations such as Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Agri. Engineering/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing & Cooperation etc. from recognized university.
03 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Minimum- 20 Years Maximum-35 Years A post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree level OR a post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree level.
04 Law Officer (Scale I) Minimum- 20 Years Maximum-35 Years A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) — 05 Technical Officer (Scale I) Minimum- 20 years Maximum- 35 years Degree in Engineering in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Production/ Metallurgy/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Textile/ Chemical etc./ B.Pharm.
06 HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) Minimum- 20 years Maximum- 35 years Graduate from a recognized university and Post Graduate degree or diploma recognized by AICTE in Personnel *Management / Industrial Relations/ HRD/Social Work / Labour Law OR Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/ Management with specialization in HRD from a recognized University.
07 Marketing Officer (Scale I) Minimum- 20 years Maximum- 35 years MBA (Marketing) / 2 years PGDBA / PGDBM or any other equivalent degree or diploma with specialization in Marketing from a recognized University/ Institution.
08 I.T. Officer (Scale-II) Minimum- 21 Years Maximum-40 Years Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & InstrumentationORPost Graduate Degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications from a recognised University/ Institution OR
Graduate from a recognized university having passed DOEACC 'B' level1 year 09 Law Officer (Scale II) Minimum- 21 Years Maximum-40 Years A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) 3 years experience of practice at Bar or Judicial service and/or Law Officer in the Legal Dept. of a reputed Bank or the Central/State Government or of a Public Sector Undertaking with practice at Bar.
Note:
(1) All educational qualifications should be from a recognised university/ Board
(2) The maximum age limit specified is applicable to General Category candidates.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The structure of the Written Examination which may be conducted online/offline is a s follows:
Structure of Examination for Law Officer- Scale I & II & Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I )
Sr.No. Name of the Tests No. of Questions Maximum Marks Total Time 1 Test of Reasoning 50 50
2 Test of English Language 50 25 120 3 Test of General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry 50 50 Minutes 4 Test of Professional Knowledge 50 75
Total 200 200
Structure of Examination for Specialist Officers (for Posts 01,02, 05-08)
Sr.No. Name of the Tests No. ofQuestions MaximumMarks Total Time 1 Test of Reasoning 50 50 120 2 Test of English Language 50 25 Minutes 3 Test of Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
4 Test of Professional Knowledge 50 75
Total 200 200
The above tests except the Test of English Language will be printed bilingually, i.e. English and Hindi.
Other detailed information regarding the written examination will be given in an Information Handout, on IBPS website which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the call letters.
D. PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If for any question a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong even if one of the given answers happens to be right and there will be the same penalty of 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question deducted as penalty. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
E. STANDARDIZED SCORES
The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates will further be converted into standardized scores following Linear Conversion Method.( If the total score for a test is in fraction, the marks obtained will be rounded off to the nearest integer, i.e. if fraction exceeds by 0.50 or more, it will be rounded off to next higher integer.)
F. CUTOFF SCORE
Each candidate will have to secure a minimum standardized score in each of the tests to qualify in the written examination and to be considered for vacancies in the participating banks. The cut-off points will be decided based on the average (Average - % Standard Deviation for General category candidates and Average - % Standard Deviation for Reserved Category candidates).
G. CWE SCORE CARD
IBPS will print the Score Cards for each of the qualifying candidates only and will send the same by Registered/ Speed post to each candidate at the correspondence address specified in his/ her online application.
H. VALIDITY OF CWE SCORE CARD
Score Cards issued by IBPS will be valid for one year from the date of issue of the Score Card. Candidates can appear in subsequent examination(s) to enhance their scores if they so desire.
CALL LETTERS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The date of the Written Examination has been tentatively fixed for 11.03.2012 (Sunday). However, the date of Examination shall be intimated in the Call Letter along with the Centre/Venue address.
All eligible candidates should download their call letter and Information Handout from the IBPS's website www.ibps.in by entering his / her details registration Number and Password/Date of Birth, after 28.02.2012. No hard copy of the call letter/ Information Handout will be sent by post.
Candidates have to bring their call letter along with Original Fee Payment Receipt (e-receipt/ fee payment challan) and their photo identity proof in original as well as a photocopy while attending the written examination and will have to submit Original Fee Payment Receipt (e-receipt/ fee payment challan) and photocopy of the photo identity proof along with Examination Call Letter.
Identity Verification
In the examination hall, the call letter along with the Original Fee Payment Receipt (e-receipt/ fee payment challan)and a self attested photocopy of the candidate's photo identity such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Driver's Licence/ Voter's Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof issued by a Gazzetted Officer/ People's Representative along with a photograph / Identity Card issued by a recognised college/ university/ Aadhar card with a photograph/ Employee ID should be submitted to the invigilator for verification. The candidate's identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the call letter and in the Attendance List. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the Written Examination.
Candidates are advised to remain in touch with IBPS's website for any information which may be put for further guidance.
Decision of the IBPS in respect of all matters pertaining to this examination would be final and binding on all candidates.
Start date for Online Registration 30.12.2011 Payment of Application Fees/ Intimation Charges 29.12.2011 to 20.01.2012 (both dates inclusive) Last date for Online Registration 21.01.2012 Last date for Editing Application Details 23.01.2012 Download of Call letter for Written Examination After 28.02.2012 Written Examination 11.03.2012
Please note that candidates will not be permitted to appear for the Common Written Examination without the following documents:
(1) Call Letter
(2) Original fee payment receipt (fee payment challan / e-receipt)
(3) Original photo-identity proof (specified)
(4) Photocopy of photo-identity proof
Mumbai
26.12.2011 (IBPS)
Find General Instructions, Download Challan for IBPS Specialist Officers Recruitment and apply online.
For those who are not aware about IBPS - It is envisioned as self governed academic and research oriented institute, with a mission of enhancing human resource development through personnel assessment. There are 19 public sector banks which are hiring thorough IBPS common bank exams. IBPS has been closely working with Public Sector Banks to help them move forward in matters of hiring by handling turn key projects. This year they has already conducted a common bank exam for PO the results for which were declared recently. This ad is the 1st CWE for Specialist Officers that is being conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
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