IBPS SO Syllabus

IBPS SO Syllabus Prelims

The IBPS SO syllabus gives an insight into the relevant topics to be covered.
The IBPS SO Syllabus for Prelims is almost similar to the IBPS PO Syllabus.
The detailed IBPS SO Syllabus for Prelims is given below:

English Language: Reasoning Ability Quantitative General Awareness,

Aptitude Economy and Banking
Knowledge

Reading Logical Reasoning Simplification Financial Knowledge

Comprehension Alphanumeric Profit and Loss Basic Economics
Cloze Test(Fill in the Series Mixtures and Current Events of
blanks) Directions Alligations National and International
Paragraph Jumbles Ranking Simple and Importance with focus on
Error Detection Alphabet Compound Interest financial news
Multiple Combination Surds and Indices General Knowledge on
Meanings(Contextual Data Sufficiency Work and Time various topics of
Usage) Tests Equations importance to financial
Paragraph Completion Coded Inequalities Time and Distance institutions
Seating Equations
Arrangements Mensuration:
Picture Series Cylinder, Cone,
Puzzles Sphere and Cuboid
Tabulation Data Interpretation
Syllogism Ratio And
Relationships Proportion
Input/Output Percentages
Coding and Number Systems
Decoding Series and
Assertion and Sequences
Reason Permutation and
Statement, Combination
Argument and Measures of Central
Assumption Tendency and
Word Formation Variation
Probability

As we can see from the above lists, the syllabus is the same as the IBPS PO Prelims syllabus. The
major difference between the two syllabi is at the Main examination stage. We will discuss it in the next
section of this article.
IBPS SO Mains Syllabus
The IBPS SO Mains syllabus consists of subjects related to the specialization for which the candidate
has applied for.
The IBPS SO Syllabus for Mains is not specified in particular by the Institute/conducting body.
These topics are listed after extensive analysis of past years’ IBPS SO Exam Papers.
The detailed IBPS SO Syllabus for each specialisation is summarised in the following paragraphs.
IBPS SO Syllabus for IT Officer Scale I
The IBPS SO IT Officer syllabus for Scale I consists of the following topics:
 Database Management Systems
 Data Communication and Networking
 Operating Systems
 Software Engineering
 Data Structures
 Embedded Systems and Microprocessors
 Computer Organization
 Object-Oriented Programming
IBPS SO Syllabus for Agriculture Officer
The IBSP SO Agriculture Officer syllabus for Scale I consists of the following topics:
 Basics of Crop Production and Horticulture
 Agronomy, Irrigation and Seed Science
 Agricultural Economics and Practices
 Soil resources
 Animal Husbandry
 Agroforestry
 Ecology
 Government Schemes related to Agriculture
IBPS SO Syllabus for Marketing Officer
The IBPS SO Marketing Officer Syllabus covers a large number of topics.
These are as follows:
 Basics of Marketing Management
 Brand Management
 Advertising, Public Relations and Sales
 Retail Business
 Business Ethics
 Market Segmentation
 Market Research and Forecasting
 Product Life Cycle Management
 Corporate Social Responsibility
 Marketing Strategies in Services Marketing
IBPS SO Syllabus for Law Officer
The IBPS Law Officer syllabus is as follows:
 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
 Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act
 Banking Ombudsman
 Laws and Actions with a direct link to Banking Sector
 Bankers Book Evidence Act
  Debt Recovery Tribunals Act
IBPS SO Syllabus for HR/Personnel Officer
The following topics form the syllabus for HR/Personnel officers for IBPS SO exam:
 Human Resource Development
 Business policy and strategic analysis
 Transnational Analysis
 Training and Development
 Recruitment and Selection
 Rewards and Recognition
 Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
 Grievance and Conflict Management
 Performance Management and Appraisals
IBPS SO Syllabus for Rajbhasha Adhikari
The Rajbhasha Adhikari primarily deals with Hindi communications, advertising material and associated
documents handled by the bank.
The topics covered in the Rajbhasha Adhikari syllabus are as follows:
 Grammar
 Error Correction
 Fill in The Banks
 Reading Comprehension
 Letter Writing
 Essay Writing
The IBPS SO syllabus is generally at the standard of an average graduation degree.
Candidates can use relevant textbooks to prepare for this exam.