Tentative Syllabus of IBPS SO ( Specialist Officer) Exam 2024

Note: Taking reference from IBPS SO previous Years Questions.

Syllabus for IBPS SO Officer Priliminary Computer Based Examination

For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari :

English Language: Candidates’ understanding of the basics of English Language , its Vocabulary (Spelling mistake, Idioms And Phrases, Word Usage, Word Swap, Word Rearrangement), Grammar ( Basic Structure of English, Noun, Pronoun, Adjectives, Verb, Subject Verb Agreement, Tenses Rules, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunction, Articles, Phrasal verbs, Modals, Conditional Sentences, Sentence Connectors) , Error Spotting (Spotting Error, Subject Object), Sentence matching based on Column, Sentence structure, Fill in the blank (Single Filler, Double Filler, Sentence Filler) etc. and test Comprehension (Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Jumbled Paragraph, Jumbled Sentences), a simple paragraph may be given and question based on the paragraph to be asked.

Reasoning : The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on Series (Alphabetical series, Alpha-Numeric Series, Alpha-numeric-symbol series, Numeric series), Word or Number Pair, Word formation (Meaningful word), Odd one out, Word or Number based operations, Distance and Direction, Inequalities, Puzzles, Coding and Decoding, Order and ranking, Seating arrangements, Syllogism, Blood relations, Input-Output, Data sufficiency, Statements and Assumptions, Statements and Arguments, Passage and Conclusions, Decision making test etc.

General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry: Banking and History,Types of banking and Types of banks, RBI banking and currency system,Nationalization of Banks PSL and Financial inclusion, Financial Market Organisations and components, Negotiable instruments and concept of transactions, Financial organisations and regulatory framework, Important Banking concepts and terms, Cashless Transactions , Plastic cards and concept of ATM, Regulators of Banking sector other than RBI, Non-Performing assets, categorisation and resolution, Basel norms and International banking standards, National Payment Corporation of India and its products, International financial organisations, Headquarters and Taglines of Public Sector Banks, Currency System in India, Risks in Banking Sectors etc.
Static Awareness: Plants in India, Research centers in India, Stadium in worlds, International airports, List of Government Schemes, List of National Parks of India, Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, Public Sector Banks in India, Banking and Financial Abbreviations, Indian Cities located on Rivers, Indian State and Its Folk Dances, Dams in India, Awards and Recognition, List of Exercises of the Indian Army, Festival in India, First in India, List of the Largest, Longest, and Highest in the world, List of Longest, Largest, Highest and Smallest in India, Organisation in India, Stadiums in India, Ports in India, India’s World Heritage Site (Included in UNESCO’s list), Intelligence Detective Agencies of the world, International Airport, International Boundaries, Capitals and Currencies of different countries, International Summits, Important Days Observed in the World, Types of Taxes and deductions etc .

For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:

English Language: Candidates’ understanding of the basics of English Language , its Vocabulary (Spelling mistake, Idioms And Phrases, Word Usage, Word Swap, Word Rearrangement), Grammar ( Basic Structure of English, Noun, Pronoun, Adjectives, Verb, Subject Verb Agreement, Tenses Rules, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunction, Articles, Phrasal verbs, Modals, Conditional Sentences, Sentence Connectors) , Error Spotting (Spotting Error, Subject Object), Sentence matching based on Column, Sentence structure, Fill in the blank (Single Filler, Double Filler, Sentence Filler) etc. and test Comprehension (Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Jumbled Paragraph, Jumbled Sentences), a simple paragraph may be given and question based on the paragraph to be asked.

Quantitative Aptitude: It will include questions on problems relating to Approximation and Simplification, Number Series, Integers and Whole Numbers , Decimals and Fractions , Relationship between numbers, LCM and HCF, Ages , Averages, Percentage, Ratio and Proportions, Mixtures and Alligation, Profit and Loss, Discount, Speed Time and Distance, Work and Time, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mensuration, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Inequality (Quadratic & Linear Equation), Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Quantity comparison etc.

Reasoning : The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on Series (Alphabetical series, Alpha-Numeric Series, Alpha-numeric-symbol series, Numeric series), Word or Number Pair, Word formation (Meaningful word), Odd one out, Word or Number based operations, Distance and Direction, Inequalities, Puzzles, Coding and Decoding, Order and ranking, Seating arrangements, Syllogism, Blood relations, Input-Output, Data sufficiency, Statements and Assumptions, Statements and Arguments, Passage and Conclusions, Decision making test etc.

Tentative Syllabus for IBPS SO officer Main Computer Based Examination :

Professional Knowledge: Candidate for the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari should have Professional Knowledge in specific Subject.