IBPS SO Syllabus 2027
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language (50) | 31 | 31 |
| 2 | Reasoning (50) | 31 | 31 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude (50) | 31 | 31 |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge (Mains 60Q) | 31 | 31 |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
Syllabus by Subject
English Language (50)
Key topics covered as per the official IBPS SO syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for English Language (50).
View English Language (50) Syllabus →Reasoning (50)
Key topics covered as per the official IBPS SO syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Reasoning (50).
View Reasoning (50) Syllabus →Quantitative Aptitude (50)
Key topics covered as per the official IBPS SO syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Quantitative Aptitude (50).
View Quantitative Aptitude (50) Syllabus →Professional Knowledge (Mains 60Q)
Key topics covered as per the official IBPS SO syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Professional Knowledge (Mains 60Q).
View Professional Knowledge (Mains 60Q) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Relevant graduate degree (IT/Law/Agriculture/HR/Marketing), age varies by post
ANumber of Attempts
4 for general category
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
December 2026
Registration Opens
October 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus heavily on Professional Knowledge for your specific post — Mains is entirely based on this section
- 2Prelims GA section focuses on banking awareness — study recent RBI policies and bank sector news
- 3For IT Officer post, practice data structures and algorithm questions along with DBMS and networking
- 4For Law Officer post, study Banking Regulation Act, RBI Act, SARFAESI Act, and Negotiable Instruments Act
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