IBPS SO Syllabus 2022: New Exam Pattern and Syllabus PDF

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A syllabus and exam pattern are the most important tools for preparing for a competitive exam. Candidates wishing to be eligible to take the 2022 IBPS SO exam must have a detailed knowledge of the 2022 IBPS SO syllabus. The Bank Staff Selection Institute has released a new exam pattern and syllabus PDF along with formal notice. The IBPS SO Syllabus 2022 provides candidates with topic ideas to prepare for the exam. The exam template informs candidates of questions and grade weightings and timings per section for each IBPS SO Recruitment 2022 post.

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IBPS SO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022

The first step candidates should take before beginning their Specialist Officer preparation is to familiarize themselves with the IBPS SO syllabus and 2022 exam pattern. The IBPS SO exam will be conducted in her three phases: H. Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personal Interview. After familiarizing themselves with the syllabus and exam pattern, candidates should plan their own preparation strategy and be fully prepared for the exam. In this article, we have provided the IBPS SO Syllabus 2022 and detailed exam patterns for the Prelims and Mains exams.

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IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2022: Prelims

The exam pattern for the positions of Judge and Rajbhasha Adhikari are different from the exam templates for other positions. Candidates should carefully read the exam template according to the position they have applied for. The following exam pattern applies to the positions of Advocate and her 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

The following exam pattern is for the post of Specialist Officers (Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer Scale I.

Serial 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

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IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2022: Mains

Following is the Mains Exam pattern For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari.

Name of Test	Number of Questions	Duration	Maximum Marks
Professional Knowledge(Objective)	45	30 minutes	60 Marks
Professional Knowledge(Descriptive)	2	30 minutes	60 Marks

Following is the exam pattern For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

Name of Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Professional Knowledge	60	60	45 minutes

IBPS SO Syllabus 2022: Prelims

The subjects for each post in the prelims exam of IBPS SO are the same. It only differs in the Mains examination. Below is the detailed syllabus for IBPS SO Prelims Exam:

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 and 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

IBPS SO Syllabus 2022: Mains Exam

In the Mains exam, candidates for the position will take the For Professional Studies exam. The curriculum for part-time jobs differs depending on the type of job. Below is the detailed syllabus for each post in the Professional Studies test (Mains Exam of IBPS SO 2023-24).

IT Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	Marketing Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus	Law 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 Economics 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	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	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 a direct link to Banking Sector Bankers Book Evidence Act DRT Act