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The IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Exam, which is the first stage of selection for Specialist Officer roles, is scheduled to be conducted on 30th August 2025, followed by the Mains on 9th November 2025. The Prelims exam for posts like Agriculture Field Officer, IT Officer, and Marketing Officer consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. You’ll have to solve a total of 150 questions worth 125, within 80 minutes. Below, we have shared with you three different 60-day study plans targeting these particular posts. It will not only set your preparation in motion but also help maintain regularity. In addition, it is also packed with mock tests and the best banking packages that will boost your preparation 10 times.

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IBPS SO 2025: 60-Day Study Plan for Agriculture Field Officer

Candidates who want to become Agriculture Field Officers should follow a Prelims plan that suits their study schedule and style well. The plan given below covers all the topics of the prelims, providing a balanced preparation across all three sections. You should also pay special heed to accuracy and speed in solving questions related to all the topics. You are also free to make any changes to it to make it more effective.

DayTopics to Cover & Tasks
Day 1Understand IBPS SO Exam Pattern & Syllabus & Take a Free Mock Test
Day 2English: Cloze Test, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles
Day 3Reasoning: Seating Arrangement, Puzzles
Day 4Quant: Simplification, Number Series
Day 5English: Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension
Day 6Reasoning: Syllogism, Input-Output
Day 7Quant: Arithmetic – Percentages, Profit & Loss
Day 8Revise Days 2–7
Day 9English: Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement
Day 10Reasoning: Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency
Day 11Quant: Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs)
Day 12English: Sentence Completion, Sentence Rearrangement
Day 13Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Order & Ranking
Day 14Quant: Quadratic Equations, Time & Work
Day 15Full-Length Prelims Mock Test
Day 16Analyze Mock Test Mistakes
Day 17English: RC & Cloze Test
Day 18Reasoning: Direction & Distance, Alpha-Numeric Series
Day 19Quant: Time & Distance, SI & CI
Day 20English: Word Swap, Sentence Errors
Day 21Reasoning: Puzzles Practice
Day 22Quant: DI – Pie Chart, Caselet
Day 23Revise and Practice
Day 24–29Mix of all 3 sections + Mocks
Day 30Prelims Mock Test + Analysis
Day 31–59Repeat pattern from Day 2 to Day 30 with advanced-level questions
Day 60Final Mock Test + Full Revision

IBPS SO 2025: 60-Day Study Plan for IT Officer

The IBPS SO Prelims plan below is designed for the technical background of IT Officers. This plan will help in polishing the main logic and number skills. Candidates are free to make the required changes in it.

DayTopics to Cover & Tasks
Day 1Understand Syllabus + Take Free Mock Test
Day 2English: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test
Day 3Reasoning: Puzzles, Syllogism
Day 4Quant: Number Series, Simplification
Day 5English: Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction
Day 6Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Input-Output
Day 7Quant: DI – Bar Graph, Line Graph
Day 8Revise & Practice All Topics
Day 9English: Spotting Errors, Word Usage
Day 10Reasoning: Blood Relations, Order & Ranking
Day 11Quant: Arithmetic – Ratios, Averages
Day 12English: Sentence Completion, Rearrangement
Day 13Reasoning: Alpha-Numeric Series, Direction Sense
Day 14Quant: Data Sufficiency, Quadratic Equation
Day 15Mock Test + Performance Review
Day 16–29Mix all sections; Daily topic-wise practice
Day 30Mock Test + Analyze Results
Day 31–59Advanced Practice + Mock Tests (alternate days)
Day 60Final Full-Length Mock + Revision

IBPS SO 2025: 60-Day Study Plan for Marketing Officer

We also have a Prelims plan specifically designed for Marketing officers. They need strong verbal and analytical skills to clear the exam. The plan is crafted to sharpen interpretation and logic-based question-solving. Candidates are free to make the required changes to it.

DayGo through the Syllabus + Attempt Mock Test
Day 1Go through the Syllabus + Attempt Mock Test
Day 2English: Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement
Day 3Reasoning: Seating Arrangement, Input-Output
Day 4Quant: Simplification, Approximation
Day 5English: Reading Comprehension, Error Detection
Day 6Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Syllogism
Day 7Quant: Arithmetic – Percentages, Profit & Loss
Day 8Revise and Solve Quizzes
Day 9English: Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks
Day 10Reasoning: Blood Relations, Alpha-Numeric Series
Day 11Quant: Data Interpretation – Tables & Pie Chart
Day 12English: Sentence Correction, Sentence Improvement
Day 13Reasoning: Direction & Distance, Order & Ranking
Day 14Quant: Time & Work, SI & CI
Day 15Mock Test Practice + Analysis
Day 16–29Mix Practice with Focus on Weak Areas
Day 30Mock Test + Mistake Analysis
Day 31–59Daily Practice + Sectional Mock Tests
Day 60Final Mock Test + Revision Marathon

Weekly Study Plan: Common for All IBPS SO Posts

If you want to plan your weeks, you should plan them smartly to meet all your short-term and long-term goals. Below, we’ve shared with you a plan that shows how you can invest time in all the sections of the exam.

WeekMain FocusEnglish TopicsReasoning TopicsQuant Topics
Week 1Basics & FoundationCloze Test, RCSyllogism, PuzzlesSimplification, Number Series
Week 2Strength BuildingPara Jumbles, GrammarInput-Output, Blood RelationsArithmetic (Ratio, Percentages)
Week 3Skill PolishingError Spotting, Sentence CompletionAlpha-Numeric Series, Direction SenseDI – Bar Graphs, Tables
Week 4Application-BasedWord Usage, Fill in the BlanksOrder & Ranking, Coding-DecodingQuadratic, Data Sufficiency
Week 5Speed & AccuracyAll PreviousAll PreviousAll Previous
Week 6Sectional TestsMixed PracticeMixed PracticeMixed Practice
Week 7Full-Length Mock TestMock Tests + RevisionMock Test + RevisionMock Test + Revision
Week 8Final TouchFinal PracticeFinal PracticeFinal Practice

Preparation Tips for IBPS SO 2025

Let’s now discuss the practical tips that can help you master all the sections of the exam.

English Language

The English Language section has 50 questions of 25 marks to be answered in 40 minutes. So, to master this scoring part of the exam, you need to:

  • Strengthen grammar with daily exercises.
  • Read newspapers for vocabulary & comprehension.
  • Solve daily quizzes and RCs to boost speed.
  • Practice from previous year papers.

Reasoning Ability

This section contains 50 questions for 50 marks to be solved in 40 minutes. It is high-scoring if prepared smartly and revised regularly.

  • Practice puzzles and seating arrangements daily.
  • Focus on logical reasoning and verbal reasoning.
  • Solve questions with a timer to build accuracy under pressure.

Quantitative Aptitude

This section contains 50 questions for 50 marks to be solved in 40 minutes. It is high-scoring if prepared smartly and revised regularly.

  • Master basics of arithmetic first.
  • Daily practice of DI is a must.
  • Learn shortcuts and tricks for speed.
  • Take quizzes regularly to assess accuracy.

General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry Tips

This section contains 50 questions for 50 marks to be solved in 40 minutes. It is high-scoring if prepared smartly and revised regularly.

  • Read daily current affairs from trusted sources like newspapers or monthly PDFs.
  • Revise banking awareness topics like RBI, SEBI, and monetary policies.
  • Practice MCQs on static GK, financial terms, and government schemes.
  • Take weekly GA quizzes and mock tests to build accuracy and speed.

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FAQs

Q1: Can I prepare for IBPS SO Prelims in 60 days?

Yes! A focused and disciplined 2-month plan can help you prepare well.

Q2: What subjects are included in the IBPS SO Prelims for AFO/IT/Marketing?

English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

Q3: How many hours should I study daily?

Aim for 5–6 focused hours daily with short breaks.

Q: How often should I take mock tests?

Start with weekly mocks, and increase frequency to twice a week in the last month.

Q5: Do these plans include Mains preparation?

No, this blog focuses only on Prelims. A separate plan will be shared for Mains later.

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By Asad Yar Khan

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