While the syllabus for Prelims can be generalised and divided into subtopics for preparation, IBPS SO Mains syllabus varies as per the post applied for by the candidate Mains will be a test of professional knowledge relating to the nature of the post. Further information regarding the Mains Syllabus will be provided in the Information Handout, yet to be announced by IBPS.

Candidates may take a look at the material to be prepared for IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus are listed below:

IBPS SO Preliminary Examination Syllabus

A] English Language Syllabus

• Cloze Test/ Fill in the Blanks
• Reading Comprehension
• Text (Paragraph/Sentence) Completion
• Sentence Improvement
• Sentence Correction
• Para Jumbles
• Spotting Errors

B] Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Number Series
• Simplification
• Quadratic Equations
• Data Interpretation (from texts/graphs)
• Data Sufficiency
• Mensuration
• Averages [Measures of Central Tendency]
• Profit and Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Work & Time Problems
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Probability
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Permutation – Combination

C] Reasoning Section Syllabus

• Puzzles
• Seating Arrangement
• Inequalities
• Syllogism
• Input Output Sums
• Data Sufficiency
• Blood Relations
• Ordering and Ranking
• Alphanumeric Problems
• Distance and Direction Problems

D] General Knowledge Section

• General Awareness pertaining to Indian History – important events, leaders and movements
• Physical Geography (Fundamentals and Indian geography)
• News relating to Science/Tech updates
• Budget and Economic Survey
• Indian Polity Basics and Current Events
• International Financial Organizations
• Banking – History of Banking in India, Terminology, RBI Regulations/Guidelines, Current Rates (SLR. SLR etc.)
• Business in Current Affairs