Prelims
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- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 125
- Minutes
- 120
Banking
IBPS SO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection: Specialist Officer, Scale I (IT Officer / Agriculture Field Officer / HR-Personnel Officer / Marketing Officer)
- Checked tests
- 26
- Test groups
- 2
- Pattern
- CRP SPL-XV
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About IBPS SO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection: Specialist Officer, Scale I (IT Officer / Agriculture Field Officer / HR-Personnel Officer / Marketing Officer) is a Banking exam with 150 questions worth 125 marks in 120 minutes, split across English Language (50 questions, 25 marks), Reasoning (50 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions, 50 marks). Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks, and an unanswered question scores zero. TakeMockTest currently offers 26 syllabus-checked practice tests for IBPS SO. Pattern checked against the official source on 6 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is IBPS SO?
IBPS SO stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection: Specialist Officer, Scale I (IT Officer / Agriculture Field Officer / HR-Personnel Officer / Marketing Officer) and is a recruitment examination in the Banking group. It is a single-stage Prelims paper.
What is the IBPS SO exam pattern?
IBPS SO has 150 questions worth 125 marks in 120 minutes, covering English Language (50 questions, 25 marks), Reasoning (50 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions, 50 marks).
Is there negative marking in IBPS SO?
Yes. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks in IBPS SO, and an unanswered question scores zero.
Is this IBPS SO pattern up to date?
The figures on this page describe the IBPS SO pattern for the CRP SPL-XV cycle and were last checked on 6 August 2026, against the source linked on this page. It is marked official, meaning the primary document was read directly.
Does this mock test cover the official IBPS SO syllabus?
Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.
What is the age limit and qualification for IBPS SO?
The age band is 20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2025. Qualification depends on the specialist post: IT Officer needs a 4-year engineering/technology degree in a computer-related field (or an equivalent postgraduate degree), Agricultural Field Officer needs a 4-year degree in agriculture or a related field, Law Officer needs an LL.B with Bar Council enrolment, and other posts need a relevant graduate or postgraduate qualification as listed in the notification.