"Focus on core concepts of DBMS and programming languages. Practice previous year papers thoroughly. Time management during the professional knowledge section is crucial."
IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Complete Guide 2024-25
IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Complete Guide 2024-25
Total Vacancies
750+
ā 15% from last year
Specializations
6
IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, Rajbhasha
Selection Ratio
1:47
Highly Competitive
Exam Date
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Preliminary Exam
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2024-25
Selection Process
1
Preliminary Exam
Online Test - 120 Minutes
English Language: 50 Q | 25 Marks
Reasoning Ability: 50 Q | 50 Marks
General Awareness: 50 Q | 50 Marks
Reasoning Ability: 50 Q | 50 Marks
General Awareness: 50 Q | 50 Marks
2
Mains Exam
Online Test - 45-60 Minutes
Professional Knowledge: 50 Q | 75-100 Marks
(Varies by specialization)
(Varies by specialization)
3
Interview
Face-to-Face - 100 Marks
Technical Knowledge
Banking Awareness
Communication Skills
Banking Awareness
Communication Skills
IBPS SO Specializations
Professional Knowledge Sections
1. IT Officer (Scale I & II)
IT Officer Professional Knowledge
Database Management
- Relational Database Concepts
- SQL and PL/SQL
- Database Normalization
- NoSQL Databases
Programming Languages
- C, C++, Java, Python
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Software Development Life Cycle
Networking & Security
- OSI and TCP/IP Models
- Network Protocols
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Cryptography & Encryption
Web Technologies
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Frontend Frameworks
- Backend Development
- Cloud Computing Services
IT Officer Practice Questions
2. Agriculture Field Officer
Agriculture Field Officer Professional Knowledge
Crop Production
- Cereal Crops (Wheat, Rice, Maize)
- Pulse and Oilseed Crops
- Cash Crops (Cotton, Sugarcane)
- Horticulture and Floriculture
Soil Science
- Soil Types and Properties
- Soil Fertility and Nutrients
- Soil Conservation Methods
- Organic Farming Practices
Agricultural Finance
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
- Agricultural Loan Schemes
- Crop Insurance Schemes
- Priority Sector Lending
Government Schemes
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
- Soil Health Card Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
- National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
3. Law Officer
Law Officer Professional Knowledge
Banking Laws
- Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Securitisation and Reconstruction Act
Commercial Laws
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- Companies Act, 2013
- Consumer Protection Act
Property & Secured Transactions
- Transfer of Property Act
- Securitisation and Reconstruction
- Mortgage and Lien Laws
- Guarantee Laws
Recent Legal Developments
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
- Banking Ombudsman Scheme
- Anti-Money Laundering Laws
- Digital Banking Regulations
4. HR/Personnel Officer
HR/Personnel Officer Professional Knowledge
Human Resource Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Compensation and Benefits
Industrial Relations
- Trade Union Act
- Industrial Disputes Act
- Collective Bargaining
- Workers' Participation
Labour Laws
- Factories Act, 1948
- Shops and Establishments Act
- Payment of Wages Act
- Maternity Benefit Act
Organizational Behavior
- Motivation Theories
- Leadership Styles
- Team Dynamics
- Organizational Culture
5. Marketing Officer
Marketing Officer Professional Knowledge
Marketing Fundamentals
- Marketing Mix (4Ps & 7Ps)
- Market Segmentation
- Consumer Behavior
- Branding Strategy
Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO and SEM
- Email Marketing
Banking Products & Services
- Retail Banking Products
- Wealth Management Services
- Digital Banking Products
- Insurance Products
Sales Management
- Sales Planning and Forecasting
- Channel Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- After-Sales Service
6. Rajbhasha Adhikari
Rajbhasha Adhikari Professional Knowledge
Official Language Policy
- Official Languages Act, 1963
- Official Language Rules
- Constitutional Provisions
- Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
Hindi Grammar & Literature
- Hindi Grammar (Vyakaran)
- Sandhi and Samas
- Alankar and Rasa
- Modern Hindi Literature
Translation Techniques
- English to Hindi Translation
- Banking Terminology
- Technical Translation
- Legal Document Translation
Banking in Hindi
- Banking Operations in Hindi
- Customer Service in Hindi
- Hindi Computing
- Hindi Software Tools
Previous Year Analysis
Previous Year Questions Analysis (2020-2023)
Topic Distribution (IT Officer)
Database Management
25%
Programming
30%
Networking
20%
Security
15%
Web Technologies
10%
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