The IBPS SO Exam Date 2024 for both Prelims and Mains has been released. Candidates who qualify will proceed to the Interview stage. According to the annual IBPS Calendar 2024, the IBPS SO Prelims Exam will be held on 9th November, and the Mains Exam on 14th December 2024.
The IBPS SO exam aims to select candidates for specialist officer positions in various Public Sector Banks, covering multiple roles. A well-defined syllabus is crucial for effective preparation. This blog details the syllabus for the following posts: Agriculture Officer, Law Officer, Marketing Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, and IT Officer.
IBPS SO Syllabus 2024
The IBPS SO Syllabus 2024 differs significantly from other bank exams, with distinct sections for Rajbhasha Adhikari and other officer posts. Candidates will need to prepare for Reasoning Ability, English Language, and General Awareness with a special focus on the banking industry.
It is crucial for all candidates to thoroughly understand the syllabus to achieve better results. In addition to the three sections—English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning—candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in their respective specialization subjects.
IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus 2024
The IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus 2024 is structured into four main sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
| IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability |
Seating Arrangements Puzzles Inequalities Syllogism Input-Output Data Sufficiency Blood Relations Order and Ranking Alphanumeric Series Distance and Direction Verbal Reasoning |
| English Language |
Cloze Test Reading Comprehension Spotting Errors Sentence Improvement Sentence Correction Para Jumbles Fill in the Blanks Para/Sentence Completion |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Number Series Data Interpretation Simplification/ Approximation Quadratic Equation Data Sufficiency Mensuration Average Profit and Loss Ratio and Proportion Work, Time, and Energy Time and Distance Probability Relations Simple and Compound Interest Permutation and Combination |
| General Awareness |
Current Affairs Banking Awareness GK Updates Currencies Important Places Books and Authors Awards Headquarters Prime Minister Schemes Important Days |
IBPS SO Mains Syllabus 2024
The Candidates who will qualify the Prelims exam will appear for the Mains exam. The detailed Syllabus of the Mains Exam Section wise discussed below:
| Position | Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | Database Management System, Data Communication and Networking, Operating System, Software Engineering, Data Structure, Computer Organization and Microprocessor, Object-Oriented Programming |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | Basics of Crop Production, Horticulture, Seed Science, Agronomy and Irrigation, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Practices, Soil resources, Animal Husbandry, Agroforestry, Ecology, Government Schemes |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Basics of Marketing Management, Brand Management, Advertising, PR, Sales, Retail, Business Ethics, Market Segmentation, Market Research and Forecasting Demand, Product Life Cycle, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Marketing, Marketing Strategies |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | Banking Regulations, Compliance and Legal Aspects, Relevant Laws and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange, Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act, Consumer Protection Act, SURFACES, Banking Ombudsman Scheme, Laws and Actions with a direct link to Banking Sector, Bankers Book Evidence Act, DRT Act |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | Human Resource Development, Business Policy and Strategic Analysis, Transnational Analysis, Training and Development, Recruitment and Selection, Rewards and Recognition, Industrial Relations, Grievance and Conflict Management, Performance Management and Appraisal |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Banking Regulations Passages, Synonyms-Antonyms, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Practical Translation, Hindi/English Grammars |
IBPS SO Interview 2024
Candidates who successfully qualify the prelims and mains stages will be invited to participate in the IBPS SO 2024 Interview process.
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The IBPS SO 2024 Exam features a consistent pattern for Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale I and Law Officer positions, differing from that of other posts. The Mains Examination focuses solely on Professional Knowledge, while the Preliminary Exam includes three sections: English Language, Reasoning, and either General Awareness for Rajbhasha Adhikari and Law Officer or Quantitative Aptitude for other posts.
Preliminary Exam scores do not impact final selection; instead, final allotment is based on the cumulative scores of the Mains Exam and Interview in an 80:20 ratio.