Updated By Vaibhav Bansal on 14 Jun, 2022 11:15
Predict your percentile based on your IBPS SO performance
Predict NowThe IBPS SO 2022 exam pattern describes the type and structure of the question paper that the candidates are about to face. Exam pattern helps candidates to understand the pattern of question paper, type of questions, the number of questions in each section, marks allotted to each question and duration of the examination.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) announces the exam pattern for aspirants of IBPS SO Prelims, on its official website. Candidates are advised to go through the pattern before they start preparing for the examination. Candidates can check out the content below for a better understanding of the IBPS SO 2022 exam pattern.
For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
Sections | Number of Questions | Marks (per section) | Medium of language | Total Duration |
English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 2 Hours |
Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
Total | 150 | 125 |
For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
Sections | Number of Questions | Marks (per section) | Medium of language | Total Duration |
English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 2 Hours |
Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
Total | 150 | 125 |
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
Sections | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks | Medium of language | Total Duration |
Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 Minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari:
Sections | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks | Medium of language | Total Duration |
Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English and Hindi | 30 Minutes |
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | English and Hindi | 30 Minutes |
As the exam for IBPS SO 2022 is conducted in 2 parts, the marking scheme for both of their papers is also different.
| Paper Number- | Sections | Number of Questions | For Correct Response | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari and Law Officer | Reasoning | 50 Questions each | 1 mark | 0.25 marks |
| English Language | 0.5 mark | |||
| General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry | 1 mark | |||
| Paper-2 post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer HR/Personnel Officer, and IT Officer Scale 1 | Reasoning | 50 Questions each | 1 mark | |
| English Language | 0.5 mark | |||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 1 mark |
The marking scheme for IBPS SO 2022 Mains is mentioned below.
| Paper Number | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 (post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer HR/Personnel Officer, and IT Officer Scale 1) | 60 | 60 Marks | 0.25 Marks |
| Paper -2 (post of Rajbhasha Adhikari) | 45 |
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Yes, there is sectional timing in IBPS SO prelims and mains examination.
As per the IBPS SO exam pattern, a descriptive paper is only included in the mains examination conducted for the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari.
Yes, 0.25 or 1/4th of the allotted marks are deducted for every wrong answer in IBPS SO.
The difficulty level of IBPS SO is moderate.
All the questions asked in Prelims are objective in nature.
