You must know that the exam pattern of IBPS SO differs from the others. This is because recently, there has been a new addition of a section named as Professional Knowledge. This is included in the mains.
Therefore, in case this is the first time you are sitting for the exam, you must have a look at the complete exam pattern. This will help you to devise the syllabus along with help in creating a solid strategy. Therefore, before we move ahead, let us have a look at the exam patterns.
IBPS SO Prelims Exam
For HR/ Agriculture Field/ IT/ Marketing officer and Personnel
Sections
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Time
English language
50
25
40
Reasoning
50
50
40
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
40
Total
150
125
120 Minutes
For Rajbhasha Adhikari and Law Officer
Sections
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Time
English language
50
25
40 Minutes
Reasoning
50
50
40 Minutes
General Awareness based on the banking Industry
50
50
40 Minutes
Total
150
125
120 Minutes
Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
Name of the Test
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Language of Exam
Time
Professional Knowledge (Objective type)
45
60
Hindi/English
30 Minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive type)
2
Hindi/English
30 Minutes
HR/ Agriculture Field/ IT/ Marketing Officer, Law Officer, and Personnel Officer
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