IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Syllabus

The IBPS SO exam selection process involves three phases, with the syllabus varying depending on the specific specialist officer post you’re applying for:

Phase I: Preliminary Examination

• Law Officer:
  • English Language
  • Reasoning
  • General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry
• Other Specialist Officers (IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer):
  • English Language
  • Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude

Phase II: Mains Examination

• The syllabus for this phase focuses on Professional Knowledge specific to the chosen specialist officer role.
  • There can be objective and/or descriptive components depending on the role.
• Rajbhasha Adhikari (Official Language Officer): (if applicable)
  • Professional Knowledge (Objective)
  • Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)

Phase III: Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the role.

Important Points:

• Refer to the official IBPS website (https://www.ibps.in/) for the latest syllabus details and specific requirements for each specialist officer post.
• The syllabus for the Professional Knowledge section in the Mains exam is crucial as it directly tests your expertise in your chosen field.
• Prepare accordingly based on the specific demands of the role you’re targeting.

Additional Tips:

• Look for resources related to the professional knowledge section for your chosen specialist officer role.
• Practice previous years’ question papers and mock tests specific to the IBPS SO exam.