IBPS SO 2026 Exam Pattern – Prelims & Mains

IBPS SO

Institute of Banking Personnel SelectionGraduate (Specialised Degree) hard

Prelims Pattern (All posts except Rajbhasha Adhikari)

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
English Language502540 min
Reasoning505040 min
Quantitative Aptitude505040 min
Total150125120 min

Note: English Language carries 0.5 marks per question (25 marks for 50 questions).

Prelims Pattern – Rajbhasha Adhikari

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
English Language502530 min
Reasoning505040 min
Hindi Language505040 min
Total150125110 min

Mains Pattern (Professional Knowledge)

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Professional Knowledge (Post-Specific)606045 min

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Why does English carry only 25 marks for 50 questions in IBPS SO Prelims?

Each English question carries 0.5 marks (instead of 1 mark) in IBPS SO Prelims, making the section worth 25 marks for 50 questions.

Q.Is there sectional timing in IBPS SO Prelims?

Yes. Sectional timing applies in IBPS SO Prelims – each section has its own time limit as specified in the notification.

Q.How difficult is the IBPS SO Mains Professional Knowledge?

IBPS SO Mains Professional Knowledge is at graduation/post-graduation level in the respective specialisation. IT Officer questions include DBMS, OS, and Algorithms; Law Officer covers specific banking laws.

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