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IBPS SO 2023 Exam Pattern: Prelims and Mains

The IBPS SO 2023 exam pattern is divided into two parts. Check out the exam pattern for both prelims and mains exams along with the marking scheme, duration and section-wise complete details.

Last updated: 2023/01/20 at 9:43 AM
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IBPS SO 2023 Exam Pattern: IBPS has announced the exam dates for the IBPS SO 2023 Recruitment. The IBPS SO is one of the top banking exams in India. The exam is conducted for a number of SO positions, including IT, Rajhbhasa, marketing, law, and agriculture. The responsibilities of IBPS Specialist Officers are highly technical or specialised and vary depending on the position.

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IBPS SO 2023 Prelims Exam patternIBPS SO 2023 Mains Exam patternIBPS SO 2023 Interview IBPS SO 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

The IBPS SO 2023 Selection Process consists of two rounds of common written examinations (prelims and mains), followed by an interview round. Before appearing in the exam, candidates must check the IBPS SO 2023 exam pattern, as it enables them to understand the nature of the exam. Also, it will help the candidates to know the marking scheme, time frame, and subjects/sections for each phase of the exam.

IBPS SO 2023Summary
Conducting AuthorityInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection
PositionSpecialist Officer (SO)
Selection Process1- Preliminary exam
2- Mains exam
3- Interview
Mode of ExamOnline via CBT
Age LimitMinimum – 20 years
Maximum – 30 years
Education QualificationGraduation/Post Graduation
Official Websitewww.ibps.in
IBPS SO 2023 Summary

Candidates have to clear all the phases of the exam and should meet the IBPS SO 2023 eligibility criteria in order to get selected for the post of SO. Both the preliminary and main exams have different exam patterns and syllabuses. So, before starting the preparation for the exam, candidates must review the IBPS SO 2023 syllabus. The exam pattern for both prelims and main exams is provided in the given article.

Read More:  IBPS SO Preparation Tips 2023: Prelims and Mains Exam Strategy

IBPS SO 2023 Prelims Exam pattern

The preliminary is the first stage of the IBPS SO exam. The exam is held to qualify candidates for the main exam. Thus, the marks obtained in this round are not taken into consideration while preparing the merit list.

SectionTotal QuestionsTotal MarkTime
English Language 502540 minutes
Reasoning Ability505040 minutes
Quantitative aptitude/
General awareness with Special 
Reference to the Banking Industry
505040 minutes
Total150125120 minutes
IBPS SO 2023 Prelims Exam pattern
  • There are a total of three sections in the prelims exam: English, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude.
  • The General Awareness section is substituted for the Quantitative Aptitude portion for candidates who will appear for Rajbhasa Adhikari and Law Officer.
  • The mode of exam is online via Computer based test and exam.
  • Altogether, there are 150 objective-type questions with a total of 125 marks.
  • The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes, and candidates will get 40 minutes for each section.
  • 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
Read More:  IBPS SO 2023 Exam Date Out, Notification, Vacancy, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Section Process

IBPS SO 2023 Mains Exam pattern

Candidates who pass the preliminary exam with the required cutoff will appear for the main examination. The exam pattern for the main is slightly different from the prelims. In this stage, candidates’ professional knowledge of the respective post will be judged.

The marks obtained in the main exam will be taken into consideration while preparing the merit list. The section has a high weightage of 80%.

Mains Exam Pattern for  I.T, Personnel/HR, Agricultural, Marketing and Law officer

SectionTotal QuestionsTotal MarkTime
Professional Knowledge606045 minutes
BPS SO 2023 Mains Exam Pattern
  • There is only 1 section of professional knowledge for I.T., personnel/HR, agricultural, marketing, and law officers.
  • The exam consists of 60 objective-type questions with a total of 60 marks.
  • The applicant will get 45 minutes to finish this section.
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Mains Exam Pattern for Rajbhasa Adhikari

SectionTotal QuestionsTotal MarkTime
Professional Knowledge(Objective)45combined score30 minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)260 marks30 minutes
IBPS SO 2023 Mains Exam Pattern
  • For Rajbhasa Adhikari, there are two portions with a combined score of 60.
  • The Exam pattern for Reajbhasa is slightly different from other posts as it consists of both objective and descriptive questions.
  • There are 45 questions in the objective section and 2 in the descriptive section. Candidates will get 30 minutes for each section.

IBPS SO 2023 Interview

Candidates who clear the main exam will be called for an interview. The participating organisations will conduct the common interview, with the Nodal Bank serving as the coordinator. The interview is for a total of 100 marks, and the qualifying mark for an interview is 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC).

After conducting the interview, the final merit list will be prepared based on the score of the mains and the interview. Selected candidates will be placed in one of the participating banks as per their score and the seat available for the post in the bank.

IBPS SO 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

Q- What is the exam pattern for the IBPS SO 2023 prelims exam?

Ans- The Prelims exam consists of 3 sections English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude/ General awareness with a total of 150 questions worth 125 marks.

Q- Is there any negative marking scheme in the IBPS SO 2023 exam?

Ans- Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks.

Q-What is the exam date for IBPS SO 2023 prelims?

Ans- As per the notification the tentative date for the exam are 30 and 31 December 2023

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  • Manik prajapati says:
    January 21, 2023 at 12:05 PM

    How likely are home state postings in the IBPS SO exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 24, 2023 at 9:55 AM

      Because the IBPS SO exam is administered nationally, successful candidates may be posted anywhere in the nation.

      Reply
  • Granth Garewal says:
    January 21, 2023 at 12:07 PM

    How many positions are available in the IBPS SO?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 24, 2023 at 9:57 AM

      IBPS hires for multiple positions in SO Cadre, the IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer positions are some of them.

      Reply
  • Aaradhya pathak says:
    January 21, 2023 at 12:11 PM

    In my final year of graduation, may I apply for the IBPS SO?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 24, 2023 at 9:57 AM

      In your final year of graduation, you may apply for the IBPS SO. At the time of document verification, you must, nevertheless, be able to present your graduation certificate and result.

      Reply
  • Himaani sharma says:
    January 21, 2023 at 12:15 PM

    After the IBPS SO mains exam, is there an interview?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 24, 2023 at 9:59 AM

      Yes, those who pass the IBPS SO mains exam are invited to an in-person interview.

      Reply
  • Amayra Agnihotri says:
    January 21, 2023 at 12:17 PM

    How is the IBPS SO recruitment final merit list created?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM

      The main exam and interview scores are used to create the final merit list for the IBPS SO recruitment.

      Reply

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