IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Vacancies All Details Here

July 03, 2025 by Kailash Tiwari

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IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam Highlights

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP SPL-XV notification to recruit Specialist Officers (Scale I) for the 2026-27 cycle. In the Marketing Officer stream, there are 350 posts across categories.

Online registration and fee payment (₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD; ₹850 for others) run from July 1, 2025, to July 21, 2025. Candidates must complete their application and payment within this window.

The IBPS SO Preliminary exam for Marketing Officer will be held online in August 2025. This two-hour test carries 150 questions—50 each in English Language, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude—for a total of 125 marks, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Shortlisted candidates will move on to the Main exam in November 2025. The Marketing Officer Main exam is a 45-minute objective test of 60 professional-knowledge questions, also for 60 marks, available in both English and Hindi.

Those who clear the Main exam will be called for a common interview in December 2025 or January 2026, with provisional allotment following in January/February 2026 based on vacancies and merit.

IBPS SO (Marketing) Highlights 2025

Conducting Authority	IBPS
Official Website	https://www.ibps.in/
Name of the Posts	Specialist Officer (Marketing)
Mode of application	Online
Stages of Exam	Three Stages- Phase 1- Preliminary Exam Phase 2- Mains Exam Phase 3- Interview
Maximum marks & Time duration	Phase 1 (Preliminary Exam)- 150 marks, 2 hours Phase 2 (Mains Exam)- 60 marks, 45 minutes Phase 3 (Interview)- 100 marks
Online registration including Edit/Modification of Application	To be notified later
Payment of Application Fees/ Intimation Charges (Online)	To be notified later
Online Examination – Preliminary	August 30, 2025
Online Examination – Mains	November 09, 2025

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Vacancy 2025

IBPS has announced a total of 350 Marketing Officer (Scale I) posts under CRP SPL-XV for the 2026–27 cycle.

These are divided as 143 unreserved, 94 OBC, 52 SC, 26 ST and 35 EWS vacancies.

In addition, 14 seats are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities (3 for hearing impaired, 4 for orthopedically challenged, 3 for visually impaired, and 4 for intellectually disabled).

S.NO	BANK	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	TOTAL	Out of Which (PwBD)
S.NO	BANK	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	TOTAL	HI	OC	VI	ID
1	BANK OF BARODA	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
2	BANK OF INDIA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	BANK OF MAHARASHTRA	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
4	CANARA BANK	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
6	INDIAN BANK	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
7	INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK	1	0	1	1	2	5	0	0	0	0
8	PUNJAB & SIND BANK	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
9	PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK	30	15	54	20	81	200	2	2	2	2
10	UCO BANK	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	UNION BANK OF INDIA	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
TOTAL		31	15	55	21	83	205	2	2	2	2

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam Pattern

A thorough grasp of the IBPS SO exam structure is imperative for attaining a competitive edge. In recent years, the examination protocol has incorporated sectional timings, necessitating candidates to judiciously allocate time across different sections.

This entails managing time effectively to tackle all questions within the stipulated timeframe. Acquainting oneself with the exam format and honing skills through practice with past papers and mock assessments can substantially bolster a candidate's performance and augment their prospects of success.

Familiarity with the nuances of the exam pattern enables candidates to strategize efficiently, maximizing their potential to excel on exam day.

Additionally, staying abreast of any updates or modifications to the examination guidelines is paramount for thorough preparation. The IBPS Marketing Officer exam pattern consists of three stages, as mentioned below.

Prelims
Mains
Interview

A penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer, and an unattempted question will not be awarded any marks.

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Prelims Exam Pattern

The IBPS SO Prelims exam pattern comprises three sections: Reasoning, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude. To progress to the next stage, candidates must qualify for both overall and sectional merit.

This means achieving minimum cutoff scores in each section and an overall cutoff score set by the exam conducting authority. Meeting these criteria is essential for advancing to the subsequent stage of the examination process.

The detailed IBPS SO Exam Pattern and Syllabus for the Marketing post is provided below.

S. No.	Name of test	Medium of Exam	No.of questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	English Language	English	50	25	40 Minutes
2	Reasoning	English & Hindi	50	50	40 Minutes
3	Quantitative Aptitude	English & Hindi	50	50	40 Minutes
	Total		150	125	2 Hours

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Mains Exam Pattern

Once you qualify for the Prelims, you will be called for the IBPS SO Marketing Officer Mains exam. IBPS Marketing Officer Mains exam pattern will consist of only one section, i.e., Professional knowledge, where your hold on your respective subject will be tested.

More details about the IBPS SO Mains exam pattern for the Marketing Officer exam are provided in the table below.

Name of the Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
Professional Knowledge	60	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Interview

Candidates who successfully clear the IBPS SO Marketing Officer Mains exam will progress to the Interview stage. The online exam and interview carry weightages of 80% and 20%, respectively.

The final merit list is determined by combining scores from the IBPS SO Marketing Mains exam and the Interview. The Interview carries 100 marks. For general category candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are set at 40%, while for reserved categories, it is 35%.

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam Language

Candidates can opt to take the IBPS SO Marketing Officer Scale 1 exam in either Hindi or English, except for the English Language section, which must be attempted in English only. This flexibility accommodates candidates' language preferences and ensures a fair examination process.

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Syllabus

Prior to commencing preparation for the IBPS SO Marketing Officer exam 2025, it's crucial to review the comprehensive IBPS SO syllabus specific to the Marketing Officer position. The exam primarily covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and Marketing domains.

Understanding the syllabus ensures candidates know what subjects to focus on and facilitates targeted preparation to maximize their chances of success in the examination. The expected IBPS SO Marketing Officer syllabus 2024 is given below.

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Prelims Exam Syllabus

Section	Topics
Quantitative Aptitude	Time and Work, Mensuration, Average, Average, Mixture and Allegations, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion, Simplification, Percentages, Set Theory, Approximation, Surds & Indices, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound interest, Partnership, Ages, Quadratic Equations, Number Series
English Language	Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Passage Making, Error Spotting, Jumble Words, Sentence Framing, Fill in the Blanks
Reasoning	Puzzles, Seating Arrangement - Circular, Square and Linear, Data Sufficiency, Directions and Distance, Coding Decoding, Blood Relations, Inequality, Syllogism, Machine Input Output, Verbal Reasoning, Ordering and Ranking, Arrangement and Pattern, Scheduling, Distance and Direction, Ranking

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Mains Syllabus

Subject	Syllabus
Marketing Management	Introduction to marketing; concepts, marketing environment; segmentation, targeting & positioning, marketing mix (4Ps, 7Ps, etc.), Marketing Research, PLC, New product development process, pricing, pricing methods, promotion basics, promotion methods & strategies, Demand forecasting;
Product Management	Product Life Cycle, levels of a product, product mix, product portfolio decisions, BCG, matrix, and its applications, Product planning, new product development process, Innovation and Creativity, product testing, product placement & commercialization
Sales	Personal Selling, selling processes, types of the sales organization, Sales forecasting, sales strategies, sales force incentive plans, sales promotion, and its objectives, sales monitoring, sales reporting, motivating the sales force, Advertising, PR.
Marketing Management	Introduction to marketing; concepts, marketing environment; segmentation, targeting & positioning, marketing mix (4Ps, 7Ps, etc.), Marketing Research, PLC, New product development process, pricing, pricing methods, promotion basics, promotion methods & strategies, Demand forecasting.
Retail Marketing	Retail marketing and management, strategic retail marketing, retail marketing mix, CRM and retail marketing, CBB & retail marketing , Retail location, retail store operations, retail organizations & structure, SCM , Retail pricing and promotional pricing, retail branding strategies, store & non-store brands, merchandising and warehousing, global retailing, modern trade and new trends in retailing.;
Services/Digital Marketing	Services, nature, service product & pricing, service positioning, CRM and services, CBB and services marketing, promoting & services , MIS, service processes, service distribution, employees (people) and services marketing, Customer relationship management (CRM), internet marketing, Social Media Optimisation (SMO), Social Media Marketing (SMM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO);
Brand Management	Introduction to brands and brand management, brand research and brand equity, branding for different product categories, branding & differentiation, brand image, brand element and brand association, Brand equity measurement, competitive analysis, brand positioning, brand hierarchies, CBBE (Customer-based brand equity), Branding & IMC, branding and marketing mix, branding and product mix, brand attributes, branding and segmentation,brand strategies, brand image and awareness, brand equity systems, brand value, brand extensions.;
Product Management	Product Life Cycle, levels of a product, product mix, product portfolio decisions, BCG matrix, and its applications, Product planning, new product development process, Innovation and Creativity, product testing, product placement & commercialization
Consumer Behaviour	Consumer personality & brand personality, buying influences, buying process, factors influencing buying decisions, models of buying behavior, post-purchase behavior. Marketing research, methods, data collection techniques, sources of secondary data for marketing decisions
Integerated Marketing Communications (IMC)	IMC definition, elements, IMC and brand communication process, role of advertising in branding process BTL, OOH, etc., promotions in IMC – consumer, trade sales, co-branding, in-branding, etc., packaging and labeling in IMC, PR.Consumer Protection in India: List of Consumer Rights.Consumer Protection Act,1986
Advanced Marketing Techniques	Global marketing, Strategic Marketing Process, value chain, value creation. Nature & scope of rural markets, marketing to cooperatives, channels of distribution in rural India.Inbound marketing, reverse marketing, up-selling, down-selling and cross-selling techniques, CSR;

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam Dates

The IBPS SO recruitment 2025 for Marketing Officer Scale 1 contains all the important dates like application opening and closing date, fee payment date, IBPS SO Exam Date, result date, and other details.

Applications open on July 1, 2025, and close on July 21, 2025. Candidates must complete their online form and pay the fee within this window. The preliminary examination will be held in August 2025, with call letters available shortly before the test.

Qualified candidates will sit for the main examination in November 2025, with call letters released in September or October 2025. Interviews are scheduled for December 2025 or January 2026, followed by provisional allotment in January or February 2026.

IBPS SO Important Dates 2025

Events	Tentative Dates
Online registration including Edit/Modification of Application	July 01, 2025 to July 21, 2025
Payment of Application Fees/ Intimation Charges (Online)	July 01, 2025 to July 21, 2025
Online Examination – Preliminary	August 30, 2025
Online Examination – Mains	November 09, 2025

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Salary

As a Marketing Officer (Scale I) under the IBPS Specialist Officer cadre, you will join on the Scale I pay band with a starting basic pay of ₹48,480, rising in periodic increments up to ₹85,920.

On top of this basic pay, you are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (varying by posting location), Travel Allowance and other benefits as per the participating bank’s rules.

In addition, you’ll enjoy perks such as medical insurance, pension contributions and concessional loan facilities, making the overall compensation package both competitive and comprehensive.

Detailed IBPS Specialist Officer Salary for the Marketing stream is given in the table below.

Post	Salary
IBPS SO (Marketing Officer)	Basic Pay - Rs. 36,000/- Per month
	Gross Income - Rs. 58,240/- Per month

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Job Profile

IBPS SO recruitment 2025 presents an excellent opportunity to secure a position in the Government sector, with roles like the IBPS Marketing Officer included.

As an IBPS Marketing Officer, you will be responsible for managing a diverse array of tasks and responsibilities. Let us look at the role and job profile of the IBPS Marketing Officer Scale 1 below.

Promote the bank and its business and formulate policies
Supporting the marketing manager in overseeing the department’s operations
Handle different aspects of marketing
Research and analyze market trends, competitor offerings, demographics and other information that affects marketing strategies
Approves all marketing campaigns and plans before they are implemented

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Eligibility Criteria

Reviewing the IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria for the Marketing Stream is essential to ensure your application remains valid throughout the recruitment process. The criteria encompass aspects such as nationality, educational qualifications, age limit, and details regarding age relaxation.

Familiarizing yourself with these requirements helps avoid oversights and ensures compliance, thereby increasing the chances of a successful application in the IBPS SO recruitment process. You can check the IBPS SO eligibility criteria below.

IBPS Marketing Officer Educational Qualification

Candidates aiming to qualify for the IBPS SO Marketing exam must possess a Bachelor's degree and have successfully completed a 2-year MBA program specialized in Marketing or hold an equivalent degree in a related field of Marketing. Details regarding the educational criteria for IBPS SO Marketing Officer Scale 1 are given below.

Name of the Post	Educational Qualification
Marketing Officer (Scale I)	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 Marketing Officer Age Criteria

To be eligible for applying to the IBPS SO Marketing Officer Scale 1 post, candidates must fall within a defined age range.

To apply for the Marketing Officer post, you must be between 20 and 30 years old as on July 1, 2025 (i.e., born between July 2, 1995 and July 1, 2005).

Reserved category applicants are entitled to claim age relaxation in accordance with government regulations. During the IBPS Marketing Officer interview stage, candidates must furnish all required documents to support their age relaxation claim.

Name of the Post	Age
Marketing Officer (Scale I)	Min- 20 years / Max- 30 years

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Exam Books

In preparation for the IBPS Marketing Officer exam, it's vital to have access to quality study resources. These resources, which can include comprehensive notes and relevant books, play a crucial role in aiding candidates' understanding of key concepts and topics.

By utilizing effective study materials, candidates can enhance their preparation and increase their chances of performing well in the examination. Given below is the list of important IBPS Marketing Officer books that can be useful in your exam.

This will save you time from searching for good study material here and there.

Name of book	Author
A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Revised Edition	R. S. Aggarwal
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal 1st Edition	BS Sijwali, Indu Sijwal
The Hand on Guide to Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning	Peeyush Bhardwaj
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations 17th Edition	R. S. Aggarwal
Magical Book On QuickerMaths 3 Edition	M Tyra
Quantitative Aptitude Test	N. K. Singh
Objective English for Competitive Examinations	Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha
Objective General English 22nd Edition	R. S. Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal
Objective English 4 Edition	Edgar Thorpe
Computer for Competitive Exams: Fundamental of Computer with MCQs : Fundamentals of Computer with Multiple Choice Questions 1st Edition	RPH Editorial Board
Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams 1st Edition	R Pillai
IBPS Specialist Officer CWE LAW Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book	Kiran Prakashan
CWE-IBPS Bank-HR Specialist/Personal officer Complete Book	Priyanka Prakashan
CWE-IBPS Bank-Marketing Specialist Officer Exam: Complete Book	Priyanka Prakashan
CWE-IBPS Bank Agriculture Field Officer Exam Complete Book	Priyanka Prakashan

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Previous Year Cut-off

Having a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the IBPS SO exam provides a foundational insight into the IBPS Marketing Officer Scale 1 examination. Reviewing previous year cutoffs for the IBPS Marketing Officer role offers valuable insights into the minimum attempts required to qualify for the merit list.

Therefore, it is imperative to examine previous year cutoffs for the IBPS SO Marketing stream, as it assists in tailoring preparation strategies accordingly for optimal performance in the examination.

IBPS SO Provisional Allotment Minimum Scores (combined scores in Online Main Examination and Interview out of 100) 2024

POST	SC	ST	OBC(NCL)	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
I.T. OFFICER (SCALE-I)	37.33 12-07-1999	33.80 16-09-2002	40.40 29-11-1998	42.00 08-12-1995	47.00 02-09-1996	22.67 10-02-1999	36.87 06-09-1996	28.33 01-07-1987	24.53 17-07-2001
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)	47.60 25-05-2002	45.67 11-06-1997	58.67 30-10-1999	57.40 17-09-2001	62.27 18-06-1999	41.40 12-04-2001	45.87 14-08-1998	40.67 14-03-1998	43.33 01-01-1996
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)	43.67 15-05-1997	36.07 14-04-1993	45.67 10-02-1993	43.67 01-01-2001	44.00 20-04-1999	NA	NA	39.67 05-10-1994	NA
Law Officer (Scale-I)	72.87 14-12-2000	65.67 23-05-1996	77.27 13-06-1994	79.67 13-07-2000	80.80 27-06-2000	56.93 27-01-2001	63.60 16-09-1990	60.80 14-03-1995	NA
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)	57.73 19-02-1995	49.07 27-03-1997	56.33 09-02-1997	52.00 29-03-1993	61.27 24-01-2001	NA	NA	NA	NA
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	43.40 22-02-1996	29.40 30-11-1997	40.53 27-04-1998	38.00 02-01-1998	51.87 25-05-1997	41.33 16-03-1998	34.47 25-10-1986	NA	NA

IBPS SO Provisional Allotment Maximum Scores (combined scores in Online Main Examination and Interview out of 100) 2024

POST	SC	ST	OBC(NCL)	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
I.T. OFFICER (SCALE-I)	56.13	53.00	54.07	60.07	69.80	45.27	47.47	51.93	41.93
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)	63.07	64.27	65.47	62.60	81.40	66.40	58.00	62.53	55.33
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)	50.20	42.20	55.00	51.00	63.20	NA	NA	39.67	NA
Law Officer (Scale-I)	84.07	78.00	90.33	88.07	91.20	57.67	66.33	69.93	NA
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)	62.80	49.07	69.67	62.07	76.67	NA	NA	NA	NA
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	64.53	62.80	68.67	56.27	76.67	41.33	43.93	NA	NA

IBPS SO Mains Cut Off 2023-24

IBPS SO Prelims Cut off 2024

POST	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
I.T. OFFICER	36	32.63	36	16.75	36	15	26.25	16	13.75
AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICER	51	46	51	51	51	29.38	49.88	41.33	15.88
RAJBHASHA ADHIKARI	16.25	8.50	16.25	16.25	16.25	NA	33.75	25.75	NA
LAW OFFICER	25.50	17.63	28.50	28.13	33.13	12.25	28.75	12.50	17.38
HR/PERSONNEL	43.25	43	43.25	40.88	43.25	NA	20.13	25.13	NA
MARKETING OFFICER	17.25	15.13	17.25	16.75	17.25	13.38	12.38	16.13	NA

IBPS SO Cut Off 2024- Marketing Officer (Scale-I)

Sr.No	Name of Test	Maximum Marks	Cut-off
Sr.No	Name of Test	Maximum Marks	SC/ST/OBC/PWBD	EWS/General
1	English Language	25	5.75	8.50
2	Reasoning	50	1.75	5.25
3	General Awareness/ Quantitative Aptitude	50	3	6.75

Post Name	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Hearing Impaired	Orthopaedically Impaired	Visually Impaired	Intellectual Disability
IT Officer (Scale I)	14.75	9.5	7.75	13.5	14	10.75	10.5	19	10.25
Agriculture Field Officer	29	27.75	23.25	29	29	25	25.25	23.5	17.75
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)	23	23	18.5	23	23	NA	25	NA	NA
Law officer (Scale I)	34.5	28.5	NA	34.25	34.5	NA	NA	NA	NA
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)	19.5	19.5	15.5	19.5	19.5	18.75	12	10.5	36.25
Marketing Officer (Scale I)	21	16.75	16.75	16.75	21	18	17.5	23.25	18.75

IBPS SO Mains Cut Off 2022

Post	Cut Off for Shortlisting for Interview (Out of 60)
	Category
	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
IT Officer (Scale I)	10.25	11	13.25	13.75	13.75	15	11.75	17.25	14
Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I)	27	22.25	27.50	27.50	27.50	19.75	27	24.50	20.75
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)	27.75	25.25	27.75	27.75	27.75	NA	NA	NA	NA
Law officer (Scale I)	26.25	26.25	19.25	21.25	26.25	NA	17.50	16.75	18
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)	16	12.50	20.75	21.50	21.50	NA	12.50	22.50	28.25
Marketing Officer (Scale I)	21.75	19	22.50	20	22.75	25.25	17.25	18.25	NA

IBPS SO Maximum Scores and Cut-Offs 2022 in Each Objective Test

Name of the Test	Maximum Marks	Post	Cut Off
Name of the Test	Maximum Marks	Post	SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWBD	EWS/ General
Professional Knowledge	60	IT Officer (Scale I)	10.25	12.75
		Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I)	19.25	23.00
		Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)	24.25	27.75
		Law officer (Scale I)	16.75	21.25
		HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)	12.00	16.00
		Marketing Officer (Scale I)	16.00	19.50

Maximum Scores and Cutoffs in Objective Test 2021

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Maximum Scores and Cut-offs 2021

Name of the Test	Maximum Marks	Cut off
Name of the Test	Maximum Marks	SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWBD	EWS/ General
Professional Knowledge	60	12.50	16.25

Total Score & Cut-offs in Professional Knowledge

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Professional Knowledge Total Score & Cut-offs 2021

Category	Cut-offs for shortlisting for interview (Out of 60)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	16.25
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	16.25
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	16.25
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	16.25
General (Gen)	16.25
Hearing Impaired (HI)	13.00
Orthopaedically Challenged (OC/Locomotor Disability)	16.75
Visually Impaired (VI)	12.50
Intellectual Disability (ID & Others)	13.25

IBPS SO Prelims Sectional Cut Off 2021- Marketing Officer

Sr.No	Name of Test	Maximum Marks	Cut-off
Sr.No	Name of Test	Maximum Marks	SC/ST/OBC/PWBD	EWS/General
1	English Language	25	5.00	7.75
2	Reasoning	50	1.50	5.75
3	Quantitative Aptitude	50	3.50	8.50

IBPS SO Prelims Overall Cut Off 2021- Marketing Officer

Posts Name	SC	ST	OBC	UR	EWS
Marketing Officer	24	23.63	24	24	24

IBPS SO Marketing Cut Off 2020-21: Maximum Scores (Combined Scores in Online Main Examination and Interview Out of 100)

Post	Category
Post	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	62.33	51.40	63.73	66.67	75.47	45.93	63.00	NA	NA

IBPS SO Marketing Cut Off 2020-21: Minimum Scores (Combined Scores in Online Main Examination and Interview Out of 100)

Post	Category
Post	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	53.00 30/06/1992	45.27 20/04/1997	57.53 29/07/1995	58.33 05/08/1997	63.53 13/02/1997	39.07 10/06/1989	63.00 29/07/1994	NA	NA

IBPS SO Marketing Cut Off 2020-21: Minimum Scores (Combined Scores in Online Main Examination and Interview Out of 100) Reserve List

Post	Category
Post	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	HI	OC	VI	ID
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	52.13	41.53	57.00	57.27	63.00	NA	50.73	40.67	NA

IBPS SO Marketing Officer Mock Test

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IBPS SO Marketing Officer Online Course

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The course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in the examination, thereby opening doors to a bright and rewarding career in the banking sector.

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Ibps So Marketing Officer FAQs

The educational qualifications necessary for the IBPS SO Marketing exam include a Bachelor's degree and a 2-year MBA in Marketing. Alternatively, candidates can hold an equivalent degree in a related field. This requirement ensures that candidates possess a strong foundation in marketing principles and concepts, preparing them adequately for the demands of the Specialist Officer role within the banking sector.

Reserved category candidates are generally eligible for age relaxation as per government norms. The precise details regarding age relaxation are outlined in the official notification issued by IBPS. It is advisable for candidates to refer to the official notification to understand the specific provisions and criteria applicable to their category, ensuring they meet the eligibility requirements for the IBPS SO Marketing exam.

Candidates are required to achieve minimum cutoff scores in each section of the IBPS SO Marketing exam, in addition to an overall cutoff, to advance to the subsequent stage of the recruitment process. This ensures that candidates demonstrate proficiency across all sections of the exam, contributing to a fair and comprehensive assessment of their suitability for the Specialist Officer role within the banking sector.

Applicants are encouraged to frequently visit the official IBPS website and opt for email alerts to stay updated on crucial information such as exam schedules, application deadlines, and other significant announcements. This proactive approach ensures that candidates remain well-informed about the latest developments pertaining to the IBPS SO Marketing exam, enabling them to plan and prepare effectively for the recruitment process.

Indeed, there is negative marking in the IBPS SO Marketing exam, implying that candidates may incur deductions for incorrect answers. It is imperative for candidates to exercise caution and strategic thinking while responding to questions, as incorrect responses can result in the loss of marks. Therefore, candidates should approach the exam with careful consideration and attempt only those questions they are reasonably confident about, minimizing the risk of negative marking.

The Marketing Officer syllabus covers banking products, marketing management, digital marketing, consumer behaviour, sales strategies, advertising, market research, promotional channels and customer relationship management. Detailed topic lists and weightages will be available in the 2025 notification.

Typically, no prior work experience is mandatory for the Marketing Officer post. However, certain banks may prefer candidates with marketing internships or project experience. The IBPS SO 2025 notification will specify any experience criteria, if applicable.

Aspirants should study core marketing concepts, review case studies on banking promotions, practise previous year questions and stay updated on current banking marketing trends. Joining a specialised test series and revising marketing management textbooks can enhance readiness once the detailed syllabus is out.

Yes, If you are a reserved category candidate, you can claim age and fee relaxation. Further, you need to produce the relevant documents when asked for it.

Yes, a final year student can apply for IBPS SO Marketing provided he/she has all the necessary documents before the recruitment process ends.

There are no restrictions on the number of attempts for the IBPS SO Marketing exam. Candidates can apply for the exam if they meet the prescribed age criteria. This allows candidates ample opportunities to pursue their aspirations for a career in the marketing domain within the banking sector without limitations on the number of attempts they can make.

Specialist Officers in any Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) are entitled to a range of benefits and allowances, including Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and medical reimbursement, among others, in accordance with the organization's policies. These perks and allowances enhance the overall compensation package and contribute to the overall satisfaction and well-being of employees in PSU roles.

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