Preliminary Exam

• 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:
  
  

  Subject
  English language Reading Comprehension Tenses Rules Cloze Test(Fill in the Blanks) Jumbled Paragraphs Idioms and Phrases Multiple Meaning Error Spotting Correction Reading Comprehension Preposition Rules
  Reasoning Ability Logical Reasoning Alphanumeric Series Alphabetic Series Ranking Data Sufficiency Tests Coded Inequalities Direction Test Seating Arrangements Puzzles Tabulation Syllogism Input/Output Coding and Decoding Blood Relations
  Quantitative Aptitude Profit, Loss and Discounts Quadratic Equations Approximation and Simplification Mixtures and Alligations Simple and Compound Interest Surds and Indices Work and Time Speed, Time and Distance Mensuration: Cone, Sphere, Cylinder Data Interpretation Ratio, Proportion and Percentage Number Systems Sequences and Series Permutation, Combination and Probability
  General Awareness, Economy and Banking Knowledge Financial Knowledge Basic Economics Importance with focus on financial news Banking Awareness Current Events of National and International General Knowledge on various topics of importance to financial institutions

 Mains Exam

• The IBPS SO Mains syllabus consists of subjects related to the specialization which the candidate has applied for. The IBPS SO Syllabus for Mains is not specified in particular by the Institute/conducting body.
  

  Subjects
  IT Officer (Scale-I) Data Communication and Networking Object Oriented Programming Database Management System Software Engineering Computer Organization and Microprocessor Data Structure Operating System
  Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) Agricultural Economies Soil resources Animal Husbandry Agroforestry Basics of Crop production Horticulture Seed Science Agronomy and Irrigation Ecology Government Schemes
  Law Officer (Scale-I) Banking Regulations Compliance and Legal Aspects Prevention of Money laundering, Limitation Act Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange Banking Ombudsman Scheme Bankers Book Evidence Act Consumer Protection Act DRT Act Laws and Actions with direct link to Banking Sector SARFAES
  Marketing Officer (Scale-I) Basics of Marketing Management Advertising PR Brand Management Marketing Strategies Business Ethics Retail Market research and forecasting demand Service Marketing Product Life Cycle
  HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) Training and Development Business policy and strategic analysis Performance Management and Appraisal Human Resource Development Business policy and strategic analysis Transnational Analysis Industrial Relations Grievance and Conflict Management Rewards and Recognition Recruitment and Selection

 Interview

• Once candidates clear the Mains Exam in the IBPS SO recruitment process, they will be invited for the Interview Process by IBPS. Performing well in the Interview is crucial because the final selection of a candidate depends on how they perform in this last round of the recruitment process. Therefore, an applicant must do well in the interview if they want to get the job.