The Scale II 2026 exam syllabus has a common section (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi, Computer Knowledge) plus a stream-specific Professional Knowledge section for Specialist Officers.
Common Sections (All Posts)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | Advanced Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Critical Reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | Advanced DI (Caselet, Missing DI), Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic, Number Series, Data Sufficiency |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | Banking & Economy: RBI policies, CRR/SLR/Repo, NPA, Basel norms, Priority Sector Lending, Government Schemes, NABARD, Budget highlights, Financial markets |
| English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | RC, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | Advanced computer concepts, Networking, Security, Database, MS Office, Programming basics |
Professional Knowledge – Stream Wise
| Post | Professional Knowledge Topics |
|---|---|
| GBO | Banking Operations, Credit Appraisal, NPA Management, MSME Lending, Priority Sector, Agricultural Finance, Risk Management, Compliance |
| IT Officer | Networking (TCP/IP, OSI), DBMS, Operating Systems, Programming (C/Java basics), Cybersecurity, Core Banking Solutions, Digital Payments |
| CA | Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation (Income Tax, GST), Companies Act, IFRS basics, Financial Analysis |
| Law Officer | Banking Laws (SARFAESI, NI Act, RBI Act), Contract Law, Property Law, Consumer Protection, Arbitration |
| Agricultural Officer | Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Production, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Irrigation, Government Agricultural Schemes |