IBPS SO Syllabus 2024: Download Syllabus PDF Here

Exam On - 9 Nov '25

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 18:44 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IBPS SO syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the prelims and mains exams. IBPS SO prelims syllabus comprises topics from English Language, Reasoning, and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. IBPS SO syllabus for the mains exam comprises topics from professional knowledge. The prelims exam of IBPS SO carries a total of 125 marks. The mains exam of IBPS SO carries a total of 60 marks. Read below for more details on IBPS SO syllabus.

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IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 for Prelims
IBPS SO Prelims Books 2024
IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 for Mains
Important IBPS SO Mains Books 2024
IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 FAQs

IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 for Prelims

Topics from which questions are asked in the prelims exam are.

IBPS SO Prelims Subjects	IBPS SO Prelims Topics
IBPS SO Syllabus for Reasoning Ability	Alphanumeric Series Data Sufficiency Coded Inequalities Seating Arrangement Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test Puzzle Syllogism Coding-Decoding Blood Relations Input-Output
IBPS SO Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude	Simplification Profit & Loss Simple Interest & Compound Interest Surds & Indices Time & Distance Mensuration Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Permutation-Combination & Probability Mixtures & Alligations Work & Time Sequence & Series
IBPS SO Syllabus for English Language	Cloze Test Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting Sentence correction Reading Comprehension Para jumbles Fill in the blanks Miscellaneous
IBPS SO Syllabus for General Awareness	Current affairs Government schemes and policies Sports, awards Banking awareness Important days Important places Book And Author

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IBPS SO Prelims Books 2024

Refer to the following books for IBPS SO exam.

IBPS SO Prelims Subjects	IBPS SO Prelims Books
Reasoning	A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Revised Edition by RS Aggarwal The Hand on Guide to Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning by Peeyush Bhardwaj A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal 1st Edition by BS Sijwali, Indu Sijwal
English Language	Objective English for Competitive Examinations (5th Edition) Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha
General Awareness	Guide to Banking General Awareness by R.Gupta Manohar Pandey Book by Arihant Publications Manorama Yearbook 2021 ( English) Paperback
Quantitative Aptitude	Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma (Arihant Publication) Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations 17th Edition by R S Aggarwal

IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 for Mains

IBPS SO Mains syllabus comprises the following topics:

IBPS SO Mains Papers	IBPS SO Mains Topics
IT Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	Data Communication and Networking Object-Oriented Programming Database Management System Software Engineering Computer Organization and Microprocessor Data Structure Operating System
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	Agricultural Economies Soil resources Animal Husbandry Agroforestry Basics of Crop production Horticulture Seed Science Agronomy and Irrigation Agricultural Practices Ecology Government Schemes
Law Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	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 direct link to Banking Sector SARFAES
Marketing Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	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 Product Life Cycle
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	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

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Important IBPS SO Mains Books 2024

Following books are helpful for IBPS SO mains:

IBPS SO Post Names	Post-Wise IBPS SO Mains Books
IT Officer	Computer for Competitive Exams Fundamentals of Computer with Multiple Choice Questions 1st Edition by RPH Editorial Board
Law Officer	IBPS Specialist Officer CWE LAW Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book by Kiran Prakashan
HR Officer	CWE-IBPS Bank-HR Specialist/Personal officer Complete Book by Priyanka Prakashan
Marketing Officer	CWE-IBPS Bank-Marketing Specialist Officer Exam: Complete Book by Priyanka Prakashan
Agriculture Field Officer	CWE-IBPS Bank Agriculture Field Officer Exam Complete Book by Priyanka Prakashan

IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check below IBPS SO syllabus FAQs.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern?

IBPS SO prelims exam pattern for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective-type questions based on subjects such as English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The prelims question paper for the post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer comprises subjects such as English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

Q: What is IBPS SO exam pattern for interview?

IBPS SO interview is conducted for candidates who qualify the Mains exam. The interview is conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by the nodal banks in each state/UT. The total marks allotted for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates).

Q: What is IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern?

IBPS SO Mains exam tests the professional knowledge of candidates. The Mains exam pattern for the post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer is such that it comprises questions from professional knowledge. The test paper carries 60 questions of 60 marks. The language of the question paper is framed in English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 45 minutes.

IBPS SO Mains question paper for the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari comprises objective and descriptive-type questions from professional knowledge. The test carries a total of 47 questions (45 questions in objective paper and two questions in descriptive paper). The total marks allotted to the test are 60. The language of the question paper will be English and Hindi. The duration of the test is 30 minutes.

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