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IBPS SO 2026 Notification

IBPS SO EXAM

The IBPS SO examination is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit eligible candidates for Specialist Officer (SO) posts in the participating Public Sector Banks. The IBPS SO EXAM Notification will be released in June 

The selection process for the IBPS SO exam comprises the Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates can refer to the official notification for complete details regarding the recruitment drive.

Specialist Officer Posts

  • Agriculture Field Officer
  • Marketing Officer (Scale I)
  • HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
  • IT Officer (Scale I)
  • Law Officer (Scale I)
  • Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

IBPS SO Notification 

The detailed IBPS SO Notification will be released by IBPS in June. Aspirants can also refer to the previous year’s notification PDF to check eligibility and other important details.

IBPS SO - Summary

IBPS SO - Summary

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection provides a good opportunity for graduate candidates willing to join the banking sector in the role of Specialist Officer (SO). The selection process for the IBPS SO exam comprises the Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. Candidates who qualify for the online examinations will be further considered for the final interview process. Aspirants interested in the exam must be familiar with the IBPS SO details, which are mentioned below.

IBPS SO Recruitment - Overview

OrganisationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
CadreSpecialist Officer (SO)
PostsAgriculture Field Officer (AFO), HR/Personnel, IT Officer, Law Officer, Marketing, Rajbhasha
Exam LevelNational
VacancyTo be Notified
Participating Banks11
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration DatesTo be Announced
Recruitment ProcessPrelims, Main Exams, Interview
Education QualificationGraduates or relevant degree
Age Limit20 years to 28 years
Application FeeSC/ST/PWD - Rs. 175
General and Others - Rs. 850
Official Websitewww.ibps.in

IBPS SO Exam Date Out

The officials have released the annual IBPS Exam Calendar along with the prelims and mains exam dates for IBPS SO recruitment. The prelims exam will be held on 29th August and the mains on 1st November.

IBPS SO - Important Dates & Vacancy

IBPS SO - Important Dates

The online registration schedule for IBPS SO will be released by IBPS along with the IBPS SO Notification. Once the notification is released, the important dates for the IBPS SO exam will also be updated.

ActivityDates
IBPS SO NotificationJune
Online Registration Starts--
Last Date to Apply Online--
Last Date to Pay Fee--
Prelims Exam Date29th August
Mains Exam Date1st November

Note: Only the word “2026” has been removed as requested.

IBPS SO Vacancy

IBPS will announce the vacancies for the recruitment of Specialist Officer posts along with the notification. Under the SO posts, candidates will be recruited for Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), IT Officer (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), and Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I).

IBPS SO Vacancy (Last Year)

PostsSCSTOBCEWSURVacancies
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)46238213128310
HR/Personnel010002010610
IT Officer3014532086203
Law Officer070314052756
Marketing52269435143350
Rajbhasha100319073978
Total14669264814291007

AFO Vacancy (Last Year) - Bank-wise

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Maharashtra120621083380
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian Overseas Bank120621083380
Punjab National Bank2111401562150
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total46238231128310

HR/Personnel Vacancy (Last Year) - Bank-wise

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Baroda01--02010610
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total01--02010610

Law Officer Vacancy (Last Year) - Bank-wise

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Maharashtra040208031330
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Central Bank of India030106021325
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total070314052756

IT Officer Vacancy (Last Year) - Bank-wise

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of India--------0303
Bank of Maharashtra120621083380
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian Overseas Bank030105020920
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab National Bank1507271041100
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total3014532086203

Marketing Officer Vacancy (Last Year) - Bank-wise

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab National Bank52269435143350
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total52269435143350

Rajbhasha Adhikari Vacancy (Last Year) - Bank-wise

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Baroda030106021123
Bank of India----01----01
Bank of Maharashtra01--02010610
Canara BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Central Bank of India030105020920
Indian Overseas Bank020103010714
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab & Sind BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab National Bank01--02010610
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total3014532086203
IBPS SO - Eligibility, Fee, Selection & Exam Pattern

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria

The IBPS SO eligibility criteria are different for recruiting candidates to different positions. There are three parameters: citizenship, age limit, and educational qualification.

Citizenship Criteria

  • A resident of India
  • A subject of Nepal
  • Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962 and have planned to settle in India permanently
  • A subject of Indian origin migrated from Burma, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Vietnam

Educational Qualifications

IBPS SO recruits candidates for various posts such as IT Officer, AFO, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, etc.

S. No. Name of the Post Educational Qualification
1 IT Officer (Scale I) 1) Four years Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/ Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR
2) Post Graduate Degree in the above fields OR
Graduates having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam
2 Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) 4 years graduation degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/ Agricultural Engineering/Fishery Science/Pisciculture/Agri Marketing & Cooperation/Co-Operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry
3 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation/degree level OR
Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at graduation level
4 Law Officer (Scale I) A bachelor’s degree in Law and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
5 HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) Graduate and Full-Time Post Graduate Degree or Full-Time Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relation/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law
6 Marketing Officer (Scale I) Graduate and Full-Time MMS (Marketing)/MBA (Marketing)/Full-Time PGDBA/PGDBM with specialization in Marketing

Age Limit

Minimum age: 20 years | Maximum age: 30 years

Category-wise Age Relaxation

S. No.CategoryAge Relaxation
1SC/ST5 years
2OBC3 years
3PWD10 years
4 Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (ECOS/SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (as applicable) 5 years
5 Person ordinarily domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir during 1.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 5 years
6Person affected by 1984 riots5 years

Online Application

The online application process for the IBPS SO exam will start after the release of the notification at www.ibps.in. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website.

Application Fee

S. No.CategoryApplication Fee
1SC/ST/PWDRs. 175/- (Intimation Charges only)
2General and OthersRs. 850/- (App. fee including intimation charges)

Selection Process

  1. Online Preliminary Exam
  2. Online Mains Exam
  3. Interview Process

A candidate must qualify for both the preliminary and mains exams to proceed to the interview round. Candidates selected after the interview round are given the appointment letter.

Exam Pattern (Prelims)

The preliminary exam is qualifying for the mains. There is a sectional cut-off and candidates must clear all sections.

For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer

S. No.Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium of ExamDuration
1English Language5025English40 minutes
2Reasoning5050English and Hindi40 minutes
3Quantitative Aptitude5050English and Hindi40 minutes
Total150125120 minutes

For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

S. No.Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium of ExamDuration
1English Language5025English40 minutes
2Reasoning5050English and Hindi40 minutes
3General Awareness (Banking Industry)5050English and Hindi40 minutes
Total150125120 minutes
IBPS SO Syllabus

IBPS SO Syllabus

IBPS SO syllabus is designed separately for Rajbhasha Adhikari and other Specialist Officer posts. The syllabus is different for the Preliminary Exam and the Mains Exam. Along with the major sections (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning), candidates must also prepare their Professional Knowledge (specialization subject) based on the post.

Prelims Syllabus (Section-wise)

Reasoning Ability

  • Seating Arrangements
  • Puzzles
  • Inequalities
  • Syllogism
  • Input-Output
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Blood Relations
  • Order and Ranking
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Distance and Direction
  • Verbal Reasoning

English Language

  • Cloze Test
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Spotting Errors
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Sentence Correction
  • Para Jumbles
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Para/Sentence Completion

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number Series
  • Data Interpretation
  • Simplification / Approximation
  • Quadratic Equation
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Mensuration
  • Average
  • Profit and Loss
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Work, Time and Energy
  • Time and Distance
  • Probability
  • Relations
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Permutation and Combination

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs
  • Banking Awareness
  • GK Updates
  • Currencies
  • Important Places
  • Books and Authors
  • Awards
  • Headquarters
  • Prime Minister Schemes
  • Important Days

Professional Knowledge Syllabus (Post-wise)

Apart from the above subjects, candidates are required to have Professional Knowledge in their area of expertise.

Post Syllabus Topics
IT Officer (Scale I)
  • Database Management System
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Operating System
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Structure
  • Computer Organization and Microprocessor
  • Object-Oriented Programming
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
  • Basics of Crop Production
  • Horticulture
  • Seed Science
  • Agronomy and Irrigation
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Practices
  • Soil Resources
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Agroforestry
  • Ecology
  • Government Schemes
Marketing Officer (Scale I)
  • Basics of Marketing Management
  • Brand Management
  • Advertising
  • PR
  • Sales
  • Retail
  • Business Ethics
  • Market Segmentation
  • Market Research and Forecasting Demand
  • Product Life Cycle
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Service Marketing
  • Marketing Strategies
Law Officer (Scale I)
  • Banking Regulations
  • Compliance and Legal Aspects
  • Relevant laws related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
  • Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
  • Consumer Protection Act
  • SARFAESI
  • Banking Ombudsman Scheme
  • Laws/actions with direct link to Banking Sector
  • Bankers Book Evidence Act
  • DRT Act
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
  • Human Resource 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
IBPS SO - Admit Card, Result & Cut-Off

IBPS SO Admit Card

The IBPS SO admit card will be released 10 to 15 days before the exam date. The admit cards for Prelims, Mains, and Interview will be released separately at www.ibps.in.

The admit card for the Preliminary Exam will be released for candidates who have applied. The Mains admit card will be released for candidates who have qualified the preliminary test.

IBPS SO Exam Result

The IBPS SO result will be released after each phase of the exam is successfully conducted. A cumulative score of the Mains exam and the Interview is considered to prepare the final merit list. The Prelims exam is qualifying to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam.

The merit list is prepared in descending order of marks obtained by candidates. Candidates who make it to the merit list will be given the appointment letter by the bank of the candidate’s choice.

IBPS SO Exam Cut-Off

The IBPS SO cut-off will be released after each phase of the examination is conducted. The cut-off for the preliminary exam will be released first, followed by the cut-off for the main exam. Candidates can evaluate their selection chances by matching their score with the cut-off marks.

IBPS SO Prelims Cut-Off (2025)

Posts SC ST OBC EWS UR HI OC VI ID
I.T. Officer 58.2548.6358.255558.25 21.6346.3842.6336.13
Agricultural Field Officer 50.1345.6350.1350.1350.13 25.8837.7539.6323.88
HR/Personnel 62.6362.6362.6362.6362.63 31.3819.7525.13NA
Marketing Officer 21.7517.2518.1327.6327.63 21.7520.5023.3835.18
Rajbhasha Adhikari 16.631116.6316.6316.63 25.7518.8842.2513.75
Law Officer 42.6334.7543.2544.6346.88 20.252523.1323
IBPS SO Participating Banks

IBPS SO Participating Banks

A total of 11 banks will be participating in the IBPS SO recruitment process:

  • Bank of Baroda
  • Bank of India
  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • Canara Bank
  • Central Bank of India
  • Indian Bank
  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • Punjab National Bank
  • Punjab & Sind Bank
  • UCO Bank
  • Union Bank of India
IBPS SO - Eligibility, Application, Fee, Selection Process

IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria

The IBPS SO eligibility criteria are different for recruiting candidates to different positions for which the candidates are selected through the IBPS SO Exam. There are three parameters (citizenship, age limit, and educational qualification) that a candidate needs to fulfil to be eligible for IBPS SO Recruitment.

Citizenship Criteria

The Citizenship Criteria for a candidate to be eligible for the exam is given below:

Citizenship Criteria Details
Eligible Candidates • A resident of India
• A subject of Nepal
• Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962 and have planned to settle in India permanently
• A subject of Indian Origin migrated from Burma, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Vietnam

Educational Qualifications

IBPS SO recruits candidates for various posts like that of I.T. Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer etc.

S No. Name of the Post Educational Qualification
1 I.T. Officer (Scale I) 1) Four years engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR
2) Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR
Graduates having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam
2 Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) 4 years graduation degree in agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ dairy Science/ Agricultural engineering/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Co-Operation and Banking/ Agro-Forestry
3 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation or degree level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject at graduation level
4 Law Office (Scale I) A bachelor’s degree in Law and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
5 HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) Graduate and Full Time Post Graduate Degree or Full time Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relation/ HR/ HRD/ Social Work/ Labour Law
6 Marketing Officer (Scale I) Graduate and Full-Time MMS (Marketing)/ MBA (Marketing)/ Full time PGDBA/ PGDBM with specialization in Marketing

Age Limit

A candidate is required to be a minimum of 20 years old to be eligible for the exam. The maximum age limit is 30 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories are given age relaxation by the Government of India.

Age Relaxation

S No Category Age Relaxation
1 Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) 5 years
2 Other Backward Class (OBC) 3 years
3 Person with Disability (PWD) 10 years
4 Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers including ECOS (Emergency Commissioned Officers)/ SSCOs (Short Service Commissioned Officers) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of Assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 1 year from last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by the way of dismissal/discharge on the account of misconduct/inefficiency/physical disability attributable to military service 5 years
5 Person ordinarily domiciled in the Jammu and Kashmir province during the period 1.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 5 years
6 Person affected by 1984 riots 5 years

Online Application

The online application process for the exam will start after the release of the Notification at the official website www.ibps.in. Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply for vacancies from the official website Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

Application Fee

A candidate is required to pay Rs. 850/- (General and OBC) as his/her application fee for the exam. The same amount is narrowed down to Rs. 175/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.

S No. Category Application Fee
1 SC/ST/PWD Rs. 175/- (Intimation Charges only)
2 General and Others Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

Recruitment Selection Process

The Recruitment process to select Specialist officers is done in three phases:

  1. Online Preliminary Exam
  2. Online Mains Exam
  3. Interview Process

A candidate must qualify for both the preliminary exam and the main exam to proceed to the interview round. The candidates selected after the interview round are given the appointment letter.

IBPS SO - Syllabus and Exam Pattern

IBPS SO Exam Pattern

The Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection (IBPS) is responsible for conducting the IBPS SO Exam to recruit eligible candidates for Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies. To ace the IBPS SO Exam, it is necessary to be acquainted with the Exam Pattern and detailed Syllabus. This will help candidates in judicious preparation for the upcoming IBPS SO Exam. The syllabus for IBPS Specialist Officer Posts has been discussed in detail for all banking aspirants who have been working hard to grab the post of Specialist Cadre Officer posts in Public Sector Banks.

IBPS SO  Exam Pattern

The IBPS SO notification will be released in June 2026. The applicants who will be applying will have to appear in the Preliminary Exam & Mains Exam of IBPS SO Recruitment to get shortlisted for the final & last stage Interview Round. To prepare well for the selection, the candidates must not miss any topic as mentioned in the IBPS SO Syllabus. Let’s have a look at the IBPS SO Exam Pattern and Syllabus one by one.

Exam Overview

Particular Details
Exam Conducting Authority Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection, IBPS
Exam Name IBPS SO
Examination Mode Online
Duration Prelims - 120 minutes
Mains - 45 minutes / 60 minutes
Selection Process Prelims - Mains - Interview
Negative Marking ¼th marks
Official Website ibps.in
IBPS SO - Selection Process and Exam Pattern

IBPS SO Selection Process

The selection of candidates for IBPS Specialist Officer posts is based on candidates' performance in the Prelims exam, Mains exam, and Interview. The written exam will be held in online mode, and candidates who clear all stages of the selection process will be recruited for Specialist Officers posts in Participating Banks of the Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection, IBPS.

Stages of Selection

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Examination
  • Interview

IBPS SO Exam Pattern

IBPS SO Exam will be conducted in the following three phases: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Interview Process. It is mandatory for every applicant to clear all levels of examination to get selected to the post of Specialist Officer in multiple Public Sector Banks participating in IBPS SO.

Important Points

  • IBPS SO exam will be conducted in three phases: Preliminary, Mains and Interview Process.
  • IBPS has introduced separate sectional timing for each section in the prelims exam. The preliminary examination has a total duration of 120 minutes and 40 minutes for each section.
  • A candidate must appear for the Prelims first and the selected students after the Preliminary Exam will be eligible to give the Mains Exam.
  • Score of the Preliminary Exam will not be taken into consideration for final allotment. The final selection will be based on the Mains Exam and Interview Process.
  • The Mains Examination will contain questions only from the Professional Knowledge Subjects.
IBPS SO - Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern

IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Pattern

The IBPS SO Prelims exam will be conducted in online mode.

The exam consists of a total of 150 multiple-choice questions for a total of 120 marks.

The time duration of the exam is 02 hours / 120 minutes.

For the post of Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

S No Section No. of Questions Total Marks Duration
1 Reasoning 50 50 40 minutes
2 English Language 50 25 40 minutes
3 General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry 50 50 40 minutes
Total 150 125 120 minutes

For other Specialist Officers (Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer Scale I)

S No Section No. of Questions Total Marks Duration
1 Reasoning 50 50 40 minutes
2 English Language 50 25 40 minutes
3 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 40 minutes
Total 150 125 120 minutes

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern

For the Posts of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer

Name of Test Number of Questions Maximum Marks Medium of Exam Duration
Professional Knowledge 60 60 English & Hindi 45 minutes

For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari

Name of Test Number of Questions Maximum Marks Medium of Exam Duration
Professional Knowledge (Objective) 45 60 English & Hindi 30 minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) 2 English & Hindi English & Hindi 30 minutes
IBPS SO Syllabus - Prelims and Mains

IBPS SO Syllabus

To ace IBPS SO exam, it is really necessary to know the detailed IBPS SO Syllabus. Candidates must master the general sections of reasoning, quants and English as well as the Professional Knowledge Subjects to fare well in the upcoming IBPS SO Exam. Let’s have a look at the syllabus of IBPS SO Exam:

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

IBPS SO Preliminary Exam is the primary selection round of the IBPS SO Exam. Candidates who clear the preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the mains exam. The Preliminary Exam comprises three major sections: Reasoning, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry (For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari).

Prelims Syllabus Table (All Subjects)

Reasoning English Language Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness
Seating Arrangements
Puzzles
Inequalities
Syllogism
Input-Output
Data Sufficiency
Blood Relations
Order and Ranking
Alphanumeric Series
Distance and Direction
Verbal Reasoning 		Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Sentence Correction
Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Para/Sentence Completion 		Number Series
Data Interpretation
Simplification/ Approximation
Quadratic Equation
Data Sufficiency
Mensuration
Average
Profit and Loss
Ratio
Proportion
Work, Time and Energy
Time and Distance
Probability
Relations
Simple and Compound Interest
Permutation and Combination 		Current Affairs
Banking Awareness
GK Updates
Currencies
Important Places
Books and Authors
Awards
Headquarters
Prime Minister Schemes
Important Days

Mains Exam Syllabus (Professional Knowledge)

The IBPS SO Mains Exam syllabus is based on Professional Knowledge for the specific post. The subject-wise syllabus is given in the table below.

Subject Table

IT Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus AFO Syllabus (Agricultural Field Officer Scale-I) Marketing Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus Law Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus
Database Management System
Data Communication and Networking
Operating System
Software Engineering
Data Structure
Computer Organization and Microprocessor
Object Oriented Programming 		Basics of Crop Production
Horticulture
Seed Science
Agronomy and Irrigation
Agricultural Economies
Agricultural Practices
Soil resources
Animal Husbandry
Agroforestry
Ecology
Government Schemes 		Basics of Marketing Management
Brand Management
Advertising
PR
Sales
Retail
Business Ethics
Market Segmentation
Market research and forecasting demand
Product Life Cycle
Corporate Social Responsibility
Service Marketing
Marketing Strategies 		Banking Regulations
Compliance and Legal Aspects
Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
Consumer Protection Act
SARFAES
Banking Ombudsman Scheme
Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector
Bankers Book Evidence Act
DRT Act 		Human Resource Development
Business policy and strategic analysis
Transnational Analysis
Training and Development
Recruitment and Selection
Rewards and Recognition
Industrial Relations
Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
Grievance and Conflict Management
Performance Management and Appraisal

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