SarkariResultHome.comIBPS SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Brijesh on 28 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · State: All India
Students preparing for SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process can now see the syllabus from Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on its official website. The sections below turn it into a plan.
The exam date given is 01 Nov 2026. The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more IBPS updates on the IBPS Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
IBPS SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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IBPS SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination
- Interview
| Exam schedule | Details |
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| Exam date | 01 Nov 2026 |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: What This Page Covers
Everything a candidate of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: Exam Overview
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is the organisation behind SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process.
The exam is of National Level level.
Negative marking: 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer.
Selection stages given for this exam: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam name | IBPS Specialist Officer (IBPS SO) 2026 |
| Conducted by | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post / course | IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer |
| Exam level | National Level |
| Selection stages | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Type of questions | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative marking | 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer |
| IBPS SO Notification 2026 | Expected Soon |
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Prelims Mode | Online |
| Mains Mode | Online |
| Medium of Exam | English and Hindi (except English Language section) |
| Total Questions in Prelims | 150 |
| Total Marks in Prelims | 125 |
| Mains Exam | Professional Knowledge (Post-wise) |
| Interview Marks | 100 Marks |
| Final Merit Weightage | Mains (80%) + Interview (20%) |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: Specialist Officer 2026
Keep these points in mind for SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process.
- Online First Exam,
- Online Mains Exam and
- Interview
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Prelims 2026
Check the so prelims 2026 for SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process in the table below.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Sr. No. | Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| 2. | English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| 3. | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Prelims 2026
The table below gives the so prelims 2026 of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Serial No | Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| 2. | English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Mains 2026
The table below gives the so mains 2026 of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge Related to Law | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Mains 2026
The table below gives the so mains 2026 of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | 60 | English & Hindi | 30 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Mains 2026
The table below gives the so mains 2026 of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge Related to IT | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Mains 2026
The table below gives the so mains 2026 of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge Related to Agriculture | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Mains 2026
Check the so mains 2026 for SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process in the table below.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge Marketing Officer | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: SO Mains 2026
The table below gives the so mains 2026 of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 40 minutes.
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge Related to HR | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: Exam Overview
The paper is taken in Online mode.
Negative marking: 0.25 Marks.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Type of questions | Objective MCQs |
| Negative marking | 0.25 Marks |
| Correct Answer | 1 Mark |
| Unanswered Questions | No Penalty |
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Negative marking is given as 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer. So avoid wild guesses and mark only the answers you are sure about.
- The exam is in Online mode, so take your mock tests in the same way.
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
How IBPS selects candidates
Officer and clerk government job usually has a first exam, a main exam and then either an interview or a language proficiency test, followed by document verification and provisional allotment to a bank. Each section has its own timing and sectional cut-off, so working on speed and accuracy together matters more than any single subject.
Read more on the IBPS company page or visit the official website at ibps.in.
Earlier IBPS Notifications
Earlier IBPS notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all IBPS updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO For Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 27 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS SO Law Officer Prelims Mains Guide Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 16 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS SO IT Officer Subject-wise Topics Prep Strategy Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 15 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Mains Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 04 Oct 2026 |
IBPS SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official website | ibps.in |
| All IBPS updates | Open IBPS Recruitment |
| IBPS latest jobs | View jobs |
| IBPS admit cards | View admit cards |
| IBPS results | View results |
IBPS SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process?
SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process is conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
What is the mode of the SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process exam?
The exam mode is Online.
Is there negative marking in SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process?
Negative marking: 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer.
What is the level of SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process?
It is a National Level exam.
Where can I download the official SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of IBPS. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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Source and Credit
The facts on this page come from the syllabus and exam pattern notice published by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection on its official website ibps.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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