4-Month Study Plan
| Month | Focus |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | Professional knowledge foundation (e.g., OS/DBMS/Networks for IT; Soil Science/Agronomy for Agri). Prelims Reasoning basics. |
| Month 2 | Complete professional knowledge syllabus. Quantitative Aptitude for Prelims. Banking Awareness. |
| Month 3 | Prelims full-length mocks (3/week). Professional knowledge MCQ drills. Current Affairs daily. |
| Month 4 | Mains professional knowledge mocks. Interview preparation (domain knowledge + banking GK). Error log revision. |
Key Strategies
- Professional Knowledge is 80% of final merit: Invest most preparation time on Mains professional knowledge depth – this is what separates IBPS SO from generic banking exams.
- Prelims Reasoning is harder than IBPS PO: IBPS SO Prelims has more complex puzzles. Start practice early.
- Interview preparation: Domain-specific interview questions (IT trends for IT Officer, recent agri policies for Agri Officer) are critical since the interview carries 20% weight.