IBPS SO Syllabus Prelims
IBPS SO Syllabus Prelims
IBPS SO Syllabus Prelims
As we can see from the above lists, the syllabus is the same as the IBPS PO Prelims syllabus. The
major difference between the two syllabi is at the Main examination stage. We will discuss it in the next
section of this article.
IBPS SO Mains Syllabus
The IBPS SO Mains syllabus consists of subjects related to the specialization for which the candidate
has applied for.
The IBPS SO Syllabus for Mains is not specified in particular by the Institute/conducting body.
These topics are listed after extensive analysis of past years’ IBPS SO Exam Papers.
The detailed IBPS SO Syllabus for each specialisation is summarised in the following paragraphs.
IBPS SO Syllabus for IT Officer Scale I
The IBPS SO IT Officer syllabus for Scale I consists of the following topics:
Database Management Systems
Data Communication and Networking
Operating Systems
Software Engineering
Data Structures
Embedded Systems and Microprocessors
Computer Organization
Object-Oriented Programming
IBPS SO Syllabus for Agriculture Officer
The IBSP SO Agriculture Officer syllabus for Scale I consists of the following topics:
Basics of Crop Production and Horticulture
Agronomy, Irrigation and Seed Science
Agricultural Economics and Practices
Soil resources
Animal Husbandry
Agroforestry
Ecology
Government Schemes related to Agriculture
IBPS SO Syllabus for Marketing Officer
The IBPS SO Marketing Officer Syllabus covers a large number of topics.
These are as follows:
Basics of Marketing Management
Brand Management
Advertising, Public Relations and Sales
Retail Business
Business Ethics
Market Segmentation
Market Research and Forecasting
Product Life Cycle Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Marketing Strategies in Services Marketing
IBPS SO Syllabus for Law Officer
The IBPS Law Officer syllabus is as follows:
Banking Regulations
Compliance and Legal Aspects
Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
Consumer Protection Act
Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act
Banking Ombudsman
Laws and Actions with a direct link to Banking Sector
Bankers Book Evidence Act
Debt Recovery Tribunals Act
IBPS SO Syllabus for HR/Personnel Officer
The following topics form the syllabus for HR/Personnel officers for IBPS SO exam:
Human Resource Development
Business policy and strategic analysis
Transnational Analysis
Training and Development
Recruitment and Selection
Rewards and Recognition
Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
Grievance and Conflict Management
Performance Management and Appraisals
IBPS SO Syllabus for Rajbhasha Adhikari
The Rajbhasha Adhikari primarily deals with Hindi communications, advertising material and associated
documents handled by the bank.
The topics covered in the Rajbhasha Adhikari syllabus are as follows:
Grammar
Error Correction
Fill in The Banks
Reading Comprehension
Letter Writing
Essay Writing
The IBPS SO syllabus is generally at the standard of an average graduation degree.
Candidates can use relevant textbooks to prepare for this exam.