Last updated on January 18th, 2022 at 01:47 pm
Bank of Maharashtra SO Interview date is out now. The Bank of Maharashtra had released a notification for various SO job posts in Scale I and Scale II. A total of 190 vacancies have been out for the SO Recruitment 2021 The interested candidates had applied for posts like Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, IT Support Administrator, etc.
The age limit is between 20-35 years of age. The last date to fill the form is before 19th September.
Bank of Maharashtra 2021 recruitment notification
Point to remember:-
- Total of 190 seats is available for the post
- the Last date for filling the form is 19th September 2021
- Age limit is between 20-35.
- The vacancy is for the post of Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, IT Support Administrator, etc.
For more details please refer to this article.
The below table will give you a brief info about the job type and vacancy:
| Bank of Maharashtra SO Recruitment 2021 Overview | |
| Name of Organization | Bank of Maharashtra |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancy | 190 |
| Notification Release Date | 30th August 2021 |
| Application Start Date | 01st September 2021 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19th September 2021 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 18th October 2021 |
| Mode of Exam | Online Test |
Bank of Maharashtra SO Vacancy 2021
Total of 190 vacancies have been out for the SO Recruitment 2021. The aspirants can check the notification of these vacancies across various Specialist officer posts.
| Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer Vacancy 2021 | |||||||||||
| Posts | Scale | Vacancy | Category wise break up | Out of which PwBD | |||||||
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | OC | VI | HI | ID | |||
| Agriculture Field Officer | I | 100 | 15 | 07 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 02 |
| Security Officer | II | 10 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 06 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Law Officer | II | 10 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 06 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | II | 10 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 06 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| IT Support Administrator | I | 30 | 04 | 02 | 08 | 03 | 13 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| DBA(MSSQL/ORACLE) | II | 3 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Windows Administrator | II | 12 | 01 | 00 | 03 | 01 | 07 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Product Support Engineer | II | 3 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Network & Security Administrator | II | 10 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 06 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Email Administrator | II | 2 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 190 | 24 | 09 | 46 | 18 | 93 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 02 |
How to apply for Bank of Maharashtra SO Post?
The aspirants need to apply online for the Bank of Maharashtra SO Recruitment between the date of 1st September to 19th September 2021. The step to apply online is as follows:
- Click on the above provided direct link to apply and proceed to New Registration.
- Enter your basic info like name, mobile number, email ID, etc.
- Upload the scanned copy of the photograph and signature as per the required format. The candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool.
- Enter all the required details and preview the form for verification purposes.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and print the finally submitted application form.
Bank of Maharashtra SO Application Fee
The candidates are required to pay the application fee as per their category.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1180/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 118/- |
| PwBD/Women | NA |
Bank of Maharashtra SO Eligibility Criteria 2021
Aspirants can check the below table to know the eligibility criteria Of the Bank of Maharashtra SO Exam. The candidate has clear eligibility criteria before 31-03-2021.
A. Bank of Maharashtra SO Educational Qualification 2021
| Posts | Qualification |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 4-year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture / Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking / Agro-Forestry / Forestry / Agricultural Biotechnology / Food Science / Agriculture Business Management / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Sericulture |
| Security Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate.(i) Banking Law, Company Law, Constitutional Law, and Labour Law as well as experience in drafting pleadings and documents(ii) Computer applications proficiency. |
| HR / Personnel Officer | Graduate and Two Years Full-Time Postgraduate Degree (Not through Distance Mode of Education) or Two Years Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law |
| IT Support Administrator | B. Tech or B.E in any of the following streams: – Computer Science / Electronics / Electronics & Communication. Or MCA Or M.Sc. Computer Science |
| DBA(MSSQL/ORACLE) | B. Tech or B.E in any of the following streams: – Computer Science / Electronics / Electronics & Communication. Or MCA Or M.Sc. Computer Science |
| Windows Administrator | B. Tech or B.E in any of the following streams: – Computer Science / Electronics / Electronics & Communication. Or MCA Or M.Sc. Computer Science |
| Product Support Engineer | B. Tech or B.E in any of the following streams: – Computer Science / Electronics / Electronics & Communication. Or MCA Or M.Sc. Computer Science |
| Network & Security Administrator | B. Tech or B.E in any of the following streams: – Computer Science / Electronics / Electronics & Communication. Or MCA Or M. Sc Computer Science. |
| Email Administrator | B. Tech or B.E in any of the following streams: – Computer Science / Electronics / Electronics & Communication. Or MCA Or M.Sc Computer Science |
B. Bank of Maharashtra SO Age Limit (As of date 31.03.2021)
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 20-30 |
| Security Officer | 25-35 |
| Law Officer | 25-35 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 25-35 |
| IT Support Administrator | 20-30 |
| DBA(MSSQL/ORACLE) | 25-35 |
| Windows Administrator | 25-35 |
| Product Support Engineer | 25-35 |
| Network & Security Administrator | 25-35 |
| Email Administrator | 25-35 |
Age Relaxations
The age relaxations will be applicable to the following categories:
| Category | Age relaxation | |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years | |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | |
| Persons With Bench Mark Disabilities (PWBD) | PwBD (SC/ ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years | |
| PwBD (GEN/ EWS) | 10 Years | |
| Ex-Servicemen, ECOs/ SSCOs | 5 Years | |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years |
Bank of Maharashtra SO Selection Process 2021
The eligible candidates will be first appearing for an online examination. This exam will be conducted by IBPS. Eligible candidates shall be called for interviews. The minimum cut-off marks for online examination, interview, and the final selection shall be 50% (45% for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD).
Bank of Maharashtra SO Syllabus 2021
Below is the table of the syllabus of Bank of Maharashtra SO:-
| Subject | Bank of Maharashtra SO Syllabus |
| Professional Knowledge | Finance managementCapital market and money marketIndian financial systemGovernment schemesBudget basics and current union budgetMerchant bankingFinancial servicesHistory of the Indian banking industryBanking in the Indian financial systemFinance commissions in IndiaInternational organization/financial institutionsAbbreviations and Economic terminologiesBasic knowledge of finance |
Bank of Maharashtra SO Exam Pattern 2021
The exam questions are related to professional knowledge only. The exam will be conducted in online mode. The exam will be for 60 minutes and a total of 50 questions will be asked each question will be of 2 marks which will be a total of 100 marks.
| Bank of Maharashtra SO Exam Pattern | |
| Name of Test | Professional Knowledge |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 mins |
Bank of Maharashtra SO Admit Card
Below are the steps to download the Admit card:-
- Visit the Bank of Maharashtra official web portal.
- Click on the “Current Openings” option available on the homepage or go to the Careers section of the website.
- Now find the download link of the Bank of Maharashtra SO Admit Card and click it.
- You will be directed to a login portal where you have to enter the Registration Number and Date of Birth and submit.
- The Bank of Maharashtra SO Admit Card 2021 will be displayed on the computer screen which you need to download.
Bank of Maharashtra SO Salary 2021
The Bank of Maharashtra SO Salary Structure contains pay scale, grade up, and several other perks and allowances as per the rules of the bank.
Below is the table of the salary of Bank of Maharashtra SO:-
| Specialist Officer Scale | Basic Pay |
| Scale – I | Rs. 36000 – (1490/7) – 46430 – (1740/2) – 49910 –(1990/7)- 63840 |
| Scale-II | Rs. 48170 – (1740/1) – 49910 – (1990/10) – 69810. |
In basic pay, the officials will also be given to D.A, H.R.A / Lease rental, Medical allowance, C.C.A, etc. in a Metro city and benefits as per rules.
Bank of Maharashtra SO Cut Off Marks 2021
The minimum cut-off which an aspirant has to qualify for General Category is 50 percent and for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD is 45 percent.
The below table will give you the information about the Cut off of the exam:-
| Minimum Cut off marks for online examination & interview and final selection | |
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| UR / EWS | 50% |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD | 45% |
Bank of Maharashtra SO Answer Key 2021
To download the answer key below is the steps to download:-
- Visit the Bank of Maharashtra official website
- Click on the answer key tab from under the Careers section of the homepage.
- Then select the Bank of Maharashtra Specialist Officer Answer key link
- Candidates will then have to log in using the registration number and password
- Once logged in, you can download the answer key PDF and use it as a reference while checking your answers.
Check here the previous year’s answer key.
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Recommended Books for Bank of Maharashtra SO Exam
Here is the list of some of the best and the recommended Bank of Maharashtra SO books for the preparation:-
| Subject | Important Books |
| HR/Personnel Officer | HR/Personnel Officer Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board |
| Agricultural Field Officer | Fundamentals of Agriculture Vol 1 &2 by Arun Katyayan |
| IT Support Administrator | Management of Information Technology by Sasikala Parimil |
| Law Officer | Solved Paper of Law Officer by Mamta Sahdev |
| Interview | Banking Interviews by Gautam Majumdar |
Bank of Maharashtra SO Result 2021
Below is the steps to download the results of Bank Of Maharashtra SO result
- Go to the official Bank of Maharashtra website.
- Click on the latest updates tab from the homepage under the Careers section and select the Specialist Officer result or merit list link.
- Candidates need to log in using the application/ registration number and password in the login set and submit it.
- Candidates will be then able to view and download the results.
Bank of Maharashtra SO FAQs
Bank of Maharashtra SO Admit Card 2021 is released on 18th October 2021.
Candidates can download their Bank of Maharashtra SO Admit Card by entering the correct credentials such as Registration Number and Date of Birth in the login portal.
The aspirants can download the Bank of Maharashtra SO Syllabus and Exam Pattern in the PDF Format from the official website.
Yes. There will be an interview round in the Bank of Maharashtra SO recruitment process.
According to the Bank of Maharashtra SO Exam Pattern, the written exam is a Computer Based Test and carries a total of 100 marks. The overall time duration of the exam will be 60 minutes.