{"id":25471044,"date":"2021-06-04T19:48:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T14:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25471044"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:54:41","slug":"ibps-so-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO 2025 Preparation Strategies, Exam Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Candidates who are preparing for <a href=\"http:\/\/ibps.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IBPS<\/a> SO Prelims and Mains exams must check the Preparation tips. It is very important for the aspirants to go through the IBPS SO Preparation Strategy to prepare for both the exams in the right direction. Every year, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS SO exam for the recruitment of various Specialist Officers. There are three stages in <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IBPS SO selection process<\/a> to recruit Specialist Officers in Public Sector Banks \u2013 Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview.<\/p>\n<p>Lakhs of candidates appear for various specialist officer posts as it is a prestigious job with a great pay scale and employment security. Candidates must read this article to know more about IBPS SO Preparation 2025. IBPS releases abundant vacancies for various specialist officers\u2019 posts. As this examination is highly competitive, candidates must have a proper IBPS SO preparation plan in order to ensure their jobs.This article is about IBPS SO Preparation 2025.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>IBPS Specialist Officer Preparation Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>IBPS SO Prelims has three sections for all posts. For Rajbhasha Adhikari and Law Officer posts, the three sections are\u00a0<strong>English Language, Reasoning,\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0General Awareness.\u00a0<\/strong>And for other posts:<strong>\u00a0English Language, Reasoning,\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Quantitative Aptitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\"><strong>Check Out Detailed IBPS SO Exam Pattern Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>IBPS SO Mains for all posts tests the Professional Knowledge of the candidates for the respective posts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>IBPS SO Strategy for Prelims<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>English Language Section<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The important topics for this section are as under:<\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10-15 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Error Spotting and Correction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5-10 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Para jumbled or Jumbled Sentences<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1-5 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fillers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5-10 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cloze Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5-10 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1-5 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-study-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the latest IBPS SO 30 days study plan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>IBPS SO Preparation Strategy For English Language<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Practice and get thorough with the English grammar rules.<\/li>\n<li>Start reading news papers regularly, this will help you increase your reading speed.<\/li>\n<li>Make use of flash cards since they are helpful in improving vocabulary.<\/li>\n<li>In order to solve verbal ability questions, understand the contexts clearly.<\/li>\n<li>Read various kinds of books and note down new phrases and words.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Reasoning Section<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The important topics for this section are tabulated below:<\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Syllogism<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3-5 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Blood Relation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2-5 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coding and decoding<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5-10 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Order and Ranking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2-6 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Puzzles<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5-10 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Data Sufficiency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3-5 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Inequalities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1-5 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>IBPS SO Preparation Strategy For Reasoning<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Categorize the topics into simple, medium &amp; hard and solve from simple to medium.<\/li>\n<li>Clear the basic theory behind each and every concept.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the steps to approach and solve questions.<\/li>\n<li>Go through example questions and practice as many questions as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Work on previous year question papers. This will give an idea about the type of questions asked in the examination.<\/li>\n<li>Take mock tests which will help you in time management.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Practice for the upcoming IBPS exam with sample questions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quantitative Aptitude Section<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out the important topics for this section in the table below:<\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Data Interpretation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>13-15 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Number Series and Pattern &amp; Sequences<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5-6 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Simplification and Approximation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>0-5 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Miscellaneous Topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>15-17 Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>IBPS SO Preparation Strategy For Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Understand basic concepts and formulas. Memorize the formulas by heart.<\/li>\n<li>Go through the example problems and solve as many practice questions as possible to improve your problem-solving skills.<\/li>\n<li>Learn formulas and tricks and memorize.<\/li>\n<li>Take mock tests to analyze your knowledge and work on that.<\/li>\n<li>Start from easy topics and slowly move onto difficult topics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Know what is important for the IBPS exam preparation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>General Awareness Section<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This section is all about reading and memorizing a lot of information about issues and events of national and international importance.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Refer to previous year papers to get an idea about the kind of static GK questions asked and prepare accordingly.<\/li>\n<li>Read newspapers and magazines on a regular basis.<\/li>\n<li>Go through all the important events of last six months.<\/li>\n<li>Focus more on business, economy and finance related news.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get to know the latest Bank exam tips with examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>IBPS SO Strategy: Mains<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For IBPS SO Mains, candidates must follow the syllabus of Professional Knowledge for the posts they have applied for. We have provided some key points to be kept in mind while preparing for IBPS SO Mains Examination.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Know Your Exam Pattern &amp; Syllabus :<\/strong>\u00a0Know the detailed exam pattern and syllabus for the post you have applied for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create A Timetable:<\/strong>\u00a0Once you have a clear idea about pattern and syllabus of IBPS SO, create a timetable and stick to it. With the help of this timetable you can keep track of your studying activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spend More Time On Your Weak Areas:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates must pay more attention to their weaker areas. Analyze your weaker areas and start addressing them and spend more time by practicing these topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice Old Question Papers:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates can practice old or IBPS SO previous year questions. This will help candidates to get an idea of the real structure of the question paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revise Regularly :<\/strong>\u00a0Prepare for your examination everyday. Revise and practice regularly. Allocate some time daily for revision of topics you have already finished.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take Mock Tests:<\/strong>\u00a0Mock tests will give a real scenario of your examination with the time limit set. Further, mock tests will help to evaluate yourself about where you are standing and where you need to improve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Take a mock test and see your score right away!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The important topics for IBPS SO Mains examination are as under:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>IT Officer (Scale-I)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1. Database Management System \u00a0 2. Data Communication and Network 3. Operating System 4. Data Structure 5. Software Engineering 6. Computer Organization and Microprocessor 7. Object Oriented Programming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1. Basics of Crop Production \u00a0 2. Horticulture 3. Seed Science 4. Agronomy and Irrigation 5. Agricultural Economies 6. Agricultural Practices 7. Soil Resources 8. Animal Husbandry 9. Agroforestry 10. Ecology 11. Government Schemes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Marketing Officer(Scale-I)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1. Basics of Marketing Management \u00a0 2. Brand Management 3. Advertising 4. PR 5. Sales 6. Retail 7. Business Ethics 8. Market Segmentation 9. Product Lifecycle 10. Market Research and forecasting demand 11. Corporate Social Responsibility 12. Service Marketing 13. Marketing Strategies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Law Officer Scale-I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1. Banking Regulations \u00a0 2. Compliance and Legal Aspects 3. Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, Securities, foreign exchanges 4. Prevention of Money laundering, Limitation Act 5. Consumer Protection 6. SARFAES 7. Banking Ombudsman Scheme 8. Laws and Actions with direct link to Banking Sector 9. Bankers Book Evidence Act 10. DRT Act<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>HR\/Personnel Officer Scale-I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1. Human Resource and Development \u00a0 2. Business Policy and Strategic Analysis 3. Transnational Analysis 4. Training and Development 5. Recruitment and Selection 6. Rewards and Recognition 7. Industrial Relations 8. Grievance and Conflict Management 9. Performance Management and Appraisal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rajsabha Adhikari Scale-I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1. Banking Regulations Passages \u00a0 2. Synonyms-Antonyms 3. Cloze Test 4. Fill in the Blanks 5. Practical Translations 6. Hindi\/English Grammar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #212121; font-size: 1.25em;\">IBPS Specialist Officer Books For IT Officer (Scale-I)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Book<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Author<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computer for Competitive Exams: Fundamental of Computer with MCQ\u2019s: Fundamentals of Computer with Multiple choices questions 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Edition<\/td>\n<td>RPH Editorial Board<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Edition<\/td>\n<td>R Pillai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>IBPS Specialist Officer Books For Law Officer (Scale-I)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Book<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Author<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IBPS Specialist Officer CWE LAW Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book<\/td>\n<td>Kiran Prakashan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>IBPS Specialist Officer Books For HR Specialist\/Personal Officer (Scale-I)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Book<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Author<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CWE-IBPS Bank-HR Specialist\/Personal Officer Complete Book<\/td>\n<td>Priyanaka Prakashan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>IBPS Specialist Officer Books For Marketing Specialist Officer (Scale-I)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Book<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Author<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CWE-IBPS Bank-Marketing Specialist Officer Exam: Complete Book<\/td>\n<td>Priyanaka Prakashan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We hope that bove blog has helped you understand the IBPS SO Preparation Tips to the most detailed edge. All the Best for your IBPS SO Exam.<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"285\" \/>\n<col width=\"285\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;IBPS SO Informations&quot;}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;5&quot;:1,&quot;6&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:7}\"><strong>IBPS SO Exam Information Links<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Syllabus&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IBPS SO Notification<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Mock Test&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-online-mock-test\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/\"> IBPS SO Selection Process<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Exam date&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-exam-dates\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\"> IBPS SO Syllabus<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Video Course&quot;}\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-online-mock-test\/\"> IBPS SO Mock Test<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Application Form&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-apply-online\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-exam-dates\/\"> IBPS SO Exam Date<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Study Materials&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-study-materials\/\">IBPS SO Video Course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Vacancy&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-vacancy\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-apply-online\/\"> IBPS SO Application Form<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Interview Questions&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-interview-preparation\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-study-materials\/\"> IBPS SO Study Materials<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Admit Card&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-admit-card\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-vacancy\/\"> IBPS SO Vacancy<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Job Profile&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-job-profile\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-interview-preparation\/\"> IBPS SO Interview Questions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Study Plan&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-study-plan\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-admit-card\/\"> IBPS SO Admit Card<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Salary&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-salary\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-job-profile\/\"> IBPS SO Job Profile<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Previous Question papers&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-question-paper\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-study-plan\/\"> IBPS SO Study Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Preparation Tips and Tricks&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-preparation\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-salary\/\"> IBPS SO Salary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Best books&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-reference-books\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-question-paper\/\"> IBPS SO Previous Question Papers<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Result&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-result\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IBPS SO Result<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-eligibility-criteria\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-reference-books\/\"> IBPS SO Best Books<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Cutoff&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-cut-off-mark\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-cut-off-mark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IBPS SO Cutoff<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Selection Process&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-selection-process\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-eligibility-criteria\/\"> IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Exam Analysis&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-exam-analysis\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-exam-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IBPS SO Exam Analysis<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS SO Answer key&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-answer-key\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-so-answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IBPS SO Answer Key<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Candidates who are preparing for IBPS SO Prelims and Mains exams must check the Preparation tips. It is very important for the aspirants to go through the IBPS SO Preparation Strategy to prepare for both the exams in the right direction. 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