The IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Exam 2025 is one of the most sought-after banking recruitment tests in India. Every year, thousands of aspirants compete for roles like IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. If you’re aiming for a specialist banking career, understanding the IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2025, syllabus, and preparation strategy is crucial.
Prioritize Professional Knowledge (Mains carries 80% weightage).
Solve Previous Year Papers (Identifies repeated question patterns).
Mock Tests & Sectional Timing Practice (Speed + accuracy matter).
Sample 60-Day Study Plan
Day
Focus Area
Task
1-15
Prelims (Reasoning + Quants)
Daily 2-hour practice + 1 mock test weekly
16-30
Prelims (English + GA)
Newspaper reading (The Hindu) + Banking GK notes
31-45
Mains (Professional Knowledge)
Domain-specific books + case studies
46-60
Full-Length Mocks + Revision
3 mocks/week + weak topic revision
Real-Life Success Story 🌟
Rahul (IT Officer, 2024 Topper) says: “I focused 70% on networking & DBMS (my weak areas) and solved 10+ mock tests before Mains. Time management in Prelims was key!”
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