The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has launched an online test series for the Preliminary Examination of the Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment process. This online test series is designed to help aspirants to prepare for the SO Prelims Exam in the most effective and comprehensive manner. The test series consists of multiple tests based on the latest syllabus and pattern of the SO Prelims Exam. It is designed to help aspirants to assess their exam preparation level and to identify the weak areas that need to be focused upon.
The online test series is available on the official IBPS website and it can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. It contains tests based on the topics of English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and Professional Knowledge. Each test contains a set of questions that are prepared as per the SO Prelims Exam pattern. The online test series also includes a detailed analysis report for each test taken. The analysis report contains the candidate’s overall score, performance on each section, time taken, accuracy level and other details.
This report helps aspirants to understand their strengths and weaknesses and to work on the areas they lack in. The online test series also provides aspirants with important study tips, tricks and strategies to tackle the SO Prelims Exam. This helps aspirants to prepare efficiently and to maximize their chances of success in the exam. Overall, IBPS’s online test series for the SO Prelims Exam is a great way for aspirants to get a comprehensive and effective preparation for the SO Prelims Exam. It helps aspirants to assess their preparation level and to identify the weak areas that need to be worked upon.
How to Prepare IBPS SO Prelims Mock Online Exam
1. Purchase an IBPS SO Prelims Mock Exam from a reliable source.
2. Read through the exam syllabus and topics to prepare for.
3. Make a study plan and divide the time into different topics.
4. Gather the necessary study materials like books, notes, practice sets and sample papers.
5. Practice the mock tests several times and get familiar with the exam pattern, question types and time limits.
6. Go through the answer explanations and analyse your performance.
7. Review the topics you are weak in and focus on them.
8. Don’t forget to take regular breaks and stay positive.
9. On the day of the exam, reach the exam center early and relax before the exam.
10. Attempt the exam and submit it before the time.
IBPS SO Prelims Online Exam Pattern
The IBPS SO Prelims exam consists of three sections:
1) English Language
2) Quantitative Aptitude
3) Reasoning Ability Each section will have 30 questions and the total number of questions will be 90.
The total time duration for this exam will be 1 hour. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Sections Questions Marks Duration
English Language 30 30
1 hour Quantitative Aptitude 30 30
Reasoning Ability 30 30
Total 90 90
IBPS SO Prelims Selection Process
The selection process for the IBPS SO Prelims comprises of three stages:
1. Preliminary Exam
2. Main Exam
3. Interview Process. Preliminary Exam: The preliminary exam is the first stage of the selection process. It is an online exam consisting of multiple choice questions.
The exam tests the aspirants on their knowledge of English Language, General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The marks obtained in this exam are not considered in the overall selection procedure. Main Exam: The main exam is the second stage of the selection process.
It tests the aspirants on their knowledge of Banking, Computer Knowledge, Professional Knowledge, and Descriptive English. The marks obtained in this exam are considered for the final selection. Interview Process: The third and final stage of the selection process is the interview process. It is a personal interview conducted by the IBPS officials. The interview is conducted to assess the knowledge and aptitude of the aspirants. The marks obtained in the interview are also taken into consideration for the final selection.
IBPS SO Prelims Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: • For I.T. Officer (Scale-I): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 30 Years
• For Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 30 Years
• For Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 30 Years
• For Law Officer (Scale I): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 30 Years
• For HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 30 Years
• For Marketing Officer (Scale I): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 30 Years Educational Qualification:
• For I.T. Officer (Scale-I): Four year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation
• For Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I): Four year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agriculture Engineering/ Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry
• For Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
• For Law Officer (Scale I): A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
• For HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): Graduate and Two Years Full Time Post Graduate degree or Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law
• For Marketing Officer (Scale I): Graduate andTwo Years Full Time MMS (Marketing)/ MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full Time PGDBA/ PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialisation in Marketing.