IBPS Rajya Bhasha Officer Syllabus 2025, Check Section Wise Detailed Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS SO 2025 exam to recruit candidates for various specialised roles, including the coveted position of Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I). The IBPS SO prelims exam will be conducted on 30th August 2025, and the mains exam will be conducted on 9th November 2025. The Rajbhasha Adhikari role is unique and focuses on the promotion and implementation of Hindi as an official language within the banking sector. The start your preparation, candidates must understand the IBPS Rajbhasha Adhikari syllabus 2025 and exam pattern. In this article, we are providing a detailed overview of the syllabus, important topics, exam pattern, and strategic preparation tips for the IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari Exam 2025.

IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

Understanding the exam pattern is important for effective preparation. The IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari Exam 2025 follows a structured syllabus & exam pattern for both the Preliminary and Mains stages. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus & exam Pattern in the article below.

IBPS SO Exam Pattern for the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari

Preliminary Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Exam is conducted online. It consists of three sections, with a total duration of 120 minutes (40 minutes per section). The structure is as follows:

Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Reasoning	50	50	40 Minutes
English Language	50	25	40 Minutes
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry	50	50	40 Minutes
Total	150	125	120 Minutes

Key Points:

• The Preliminary Exam is qualifying in nature, and its scores are not considered for final selection.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks assigned to that question.
• Candidates must clear both sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify for the Mains Exam.

Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains Exam assesses candidates’ professional knowledge and writing skills. It consists of two parts: an Objective Test and a Descriptive Test, with a total duration of 60 minutes.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Professional Knowledge (Objective)	45	60	30 minutes
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)	2	30	30 minutes
Total	47	90	60 minutes

Key Points:

• The Objective Test focuses on professional knowledge for the Rajbhasha Adhikari post.
• The Descriptive Test evaluates translation and writing skills in Hindi and English.
• Negative marking of 0.25 marks is assigned to that question.

IBPS SO Syllabus for Rajbhasha Adhikari

This section breaks down the syllabus for both Prelims and Mains, specific to Rajbhasha Adhikari. You can check the section-wise detailed syllabus in the table below.

Prelims

IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims
Sections	Topics
Reasoning	Data Sufficiency Blood Relations Order and Ranking Verbal Reasoning Seating Arrangements Puzzles Inequalities Syllogism Input-Output Alphanumeric Series Distance and Direction
English Language	Para Jumbles Fill in the Blanks Para/Sentence Completion Column Based Cloze Test Reading Comprehension Sentence Based Error Spelling Errors Connectors Spotting Errors Sentence Improvement Sentence Correction Sentence Rearrangement Word Swap
General Awareness	Current Affairs Banking Awareness GK Updates Currencies Important Places Books and Authors Awards Important Days RBI Circulars Static Banking Headquarters Central Government Schemes

Mains Syllabus

The Mains Exam focuses on Professional Knowledge and tests candidates’ expertise in Hindi language, translation, and banking-related language policies. The syllabus is divided into Objective and Descriptive components.

• Banking Regulations Passages
• Synonyms-Antonyms
• Cloze Test
• Fill in the Blanks
• Practical Translation
• Hindi/English Grammar

Interview

• Marks: 100
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
• Final merit: 80% weight to Mains (objective + descriptive) and 20% to interview.

Preparation Strategy for IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari 2025

To crack the IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari Exam 2025, candidates must follow a study plan and preparation strategy to crack the IBPS SO 2025 exam in the first attempt. Below are detailed tips to excel in each section:

Review the detailed structure of the syllabus and the exam pattern.

Download the official IBPS SO Syllabus 2025 PDF from the IBPS website (www.ibps.in) and analyse the topics. We are providing the IBPS Rajbhasha Adhikari syllabus and exam pattern, including the number of sections, marks and number of questions.

Create a Study Plan

Divide your preparation time across all sections, allocating more time to weaker areas. Dedicate at least 6–8 hours daily and include daily revision, mock tests, and current affairs updates in your schedule.

Solve the Previous year’s Paper to know the exam difficulty level

Candidates can solve previous year question papers to understand question trends and difficulty levels of the examination.

Take Mock Tests to boost your Question-solving speed and Accuracy

Candidates attempt full-length mock tests to know exam conditions and improve time management. Analyse your performance to identify weak areas and focus on improvement.

Enhance Descriptive Writing Skills

Practice translating banking-related documents daily to improve speed and accuracy. It is advised to write one essay and one letter in Hindi each day, focusing on formal language and structure.

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