Best Books for IBPS SO 2022: Subject-wise Preparation Books

Candidates can check below the list of books for IBPS SO exam:

IBPS PO Books for English Language

• Word Power Made Easy by Normal Lewis
• English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin
• Descriptive General English by S P Bakshi and Richa Sharma
• Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha, Mcgraw Hill Education Publication

IBPS PO Books for Quantitative Aptitude

• Quantitative Aptitude Book by Wiley’s Publication
• Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examination by The Pearson Guide
• Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcuts & Tricks by Disha Publication

IBPS PO Books for Reasoning Ability

• A Modern approach Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by BS Sijwali
• Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
• Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

IBPS PO Books for General Awareness

• Manorama Yearbook (English) Paperback
• Guide to Banking General Awareness by R Gupta

The mains exam of IBPS SO comprises questions from Professional Knowledge. Questions in this section are based on the specialisation candidates opt for. IBPS SO books for Professional Knowledge section specific to the specialisation are given below:

IBPS SO Books For IT Officer (Scale-I)

Candidates for IT Officer posts should prepare for the mains exam topics such as Data Communication and Networking, Object-Oriented Programming, Database Management System, Software Engineering, Computer Organization and Microprocessor, Data Structure and Operating System. Candidates can refer to the following books for IBPS SO preparation for the mains exam.

Book	Author
Computer for Competitive Exams: Fundamental of Computer with MCQ’s: Fundamentals of Computer with Multiple choices questions 1st Edition	RPH Editorial Board
Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams 1stEdition	R Pillai
Data Communications and Networking	Behrouz A Forouzan

IBPS SO Books For Law Officer (Scale-I)

IBPS SO law syllabus basically focuses on commercial and corporate law. In addition, candidates should prepare topics such as Banking Regulations, Compliance and Legal Aspects, Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act, Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable Instruments, Securities, Foreign Exchange, Banking Ombudsman Scheme, Bankers Book Evidence Act, Consumer Protection Act, DRT Act, Laws and Actions with a direct link to Banking Sector and SARFAES. Candidates can prepare for the exam by referring to the following books.

Book	Author
IBPS Specialist Officer CWE Law Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book	Kiran Prakashan

IBPS SO Books For HR Specialist/Personal Officer (Scale-I)

IBPS SO HR syllabus focuses on case studies that are relevant to the financial industry. Important topics are Training and Development, Business Policy and Strategic Analysis, Performance Management and Appraisal, Human Resource Development, Business Policy, and Strategic Analysis, Transnational Analysis, Industrial Relations, Grievance and Conflict Management, Rewards and Recognition, Recruitment and Selection, etc. Candidates can refer to the following book:

Book	Author
CWE-IBPS Bank-HR Specialist/Personal Officer Complete Book	Priyanka Prakashan

IBPS SO Books For Marketing Specialist Officer (Scale-I)

Important topics are Basics of Marketing Management, Advertising, PR, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sales, Market Segmentation, Business Ethics, Retail, Market Research and Forecasting Demand, Service Marketing and Product Life Cycle. Candidates can refer to the following books.

Book	Author
CWE-IBPS Bank-Marketing Specialist Officer Exam: Complete Book	Priyanka Prakashan

IBPS SO Books For Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) 

IBPS SO mains syllabus for Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) is vast. Most of the questions are asked from Agricultural Economics, Soil Resources, Animal Husbandry, Agroforestry, Basics of Crop Production, Horticulture, Seed Science, Agronomy and Irrigation, Agricultural Practices, Ecology, Government Schemes. The following books are recommended for preparation:

• NCERT Science Textbooks: Classes 7 to 9
• Agriculture Field Officer by R Gupta

IBPS SO Books for Rajbhasha Adhikari

The syllabus of Rajbhasha Adhikari is designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the Hindi Language and Grammar. To prepare for this paper, refer to the following books

• Upkar Prakashan’s Hindi Vyakaran Aur Rachna
• Rajbhasha Adhikari Guide by R Gupta

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