IBPS SO

The prelims exam for IBPS SO 2025 will be conducted on November 22 and 23, 2025. The Mains exam for IBPS SO 2025 will be conducted on January 4, 2026. 

Candidates need to bring any one of the following photo-identity proofs to the exam centre:

• Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar card with a photograph  
• PAN Card
• Permanent Driving License
• Voter’s card
• Bank passbook
• Photo-identity proof issued by a gazetted officer/people’s representative along with a photograph
• Identity card issued by a recognised college/university

IBPS SO admit card can be downloaded online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download their admit cards by logging by the required credentials. 

Few important points related to IBPS SO admit card are given below:

• IBPS SO admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear in the exam
• The details of IBPS SO exam centres are mentioned on the admit card
• Candidates should retain IBPS SO admit card till the completion of recruitment process

IBPS SO prelims admit card 2024 was released on October 31, 2024. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Candidates need to abide by the following guidelines present in the IBPS SO hall tickets:

• Candidates need to carry the printed copy of IBPS SO admit card along with one photo-identity proof
• Along with IBPS SO admit card, candidates need to carry two passport-sized photographs
• Candidates must report 30 minutes before the time printed on the admit card
• Candidates are not allowed to bring the following items.

• Candidates must bring a ballpoint pen to the examination hall

The hard copy of IBPS SO scorecard is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download it online only. To download the scorecard, candidates need to enter the required credentials.

IBPS SO result is announced within one week after the exam is conducted. The result is announced online on the official website. Candidates can check their results by logging with the required credentials. The scorecard is released few days after the declaration of the result.

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS SO General Awareness are given below:

• Read newspapers and magazines regularly to stay updated on national and international affairs.
• Make a list of frequently asked questions, revise previous year model papers, and take notes to revise effectively.
• Focus on Indian History, Geography, Agriculture, Awards, Politics, Finance and Insurance, Indian Economy, Taxation, Budget, and Sports.