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IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) recruits officers for specialized roles in Public Sector Banks across India. Candidates can apply for one of several posts including IT Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, and Agriculture Field Officer. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, with Professional Knowledge being a key differentiator in Mains for each post.
IBPS SO Mock Test Series – IT Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & AFO
Preparing for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) exam? Smartkeeda brings you a dedicated IBPS SO Mock Test Series covering all major SO streams — IT Officer (Scale I), Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), and Agriculture Field Officer (AFO, Scale I). Each test is designed on the latest exam pattern with accurate difficulty level, sectional weightage, and detailed solutions to help you crack Prelims and Mains with confidence.
Why Choose Smartkeeda's IBPS SO Mock Tests?
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Separate test series for each SO post — no mixing of irrelevant content
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Based on latest IBPS SO exam pattern and syllabus
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Covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Professional Knowledge sections
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Detailed, easy-to-understand solutions for every question
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All-India performance analysis and rank comparison
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Attempt on both web and Smartkeeda app
EXAM PATTERN
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 – Overview (IT / Marketing / HR / AFO)
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Objective Paper (Professional Knowledge based) | 150 | 200 | 125 minutes |
| Descriptive Paper (English Writing) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes |
Section-wise Breakdown – Mains Objective Paper
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Weightage |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 13.3% |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 17.8% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 13.3% |
| Professional Knowledge (post-specific) | 50 | 100 | 44.4% |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 100% |
IBPS SO Mains Descriptive Paper
| Component | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Essay / Letter / Précis Writing | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
Qualifying in nature — does not add to merit score, but candidates must clear the minimum qualifying standard.
Professional Knowledge Subject by Post
| Post | Professional Knowledge Covers |
| IT Officer | Data Structures, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, SDLC, OOP, Cyber Security Basics, Programming (C/C++/Java) |
| Marketing Officer | Marketing Mix (4Ps), Consumer Behaviour, Segmentation & Targeting, Brand Management, Digital & Rural Marketing, Bank Marketing Strategy |
| HR/Personnel Officer | HR Planning, Recruitment & Selection, Training & Development, Performance Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Compensation Management |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | Crop Production, Horticulture, Agronomy & Irrigation, Soil Science, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Economics, Government Agri Schemes |
Key Points
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Marks awarded for Mains Professional Knowledge (Objective) section are combined with Interview marks in an 80:20 ratio to prepare the final merit list.
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Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in the objective paper; no penalty for unattempted questions.
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Only candidates who qualify Prelims are eligible to sit for Mains.
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Q: Does Smartkeeda provide mock tests for all IBPS SO posts?
A: Yes, Smartkeeda offers separate mock test series for IT Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and AFO.
Q: Are these tests based on the latest IBPS SO pattern?
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