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Want to clear the IBPS SO Prelims exam in first attempt? IBPS SO Preliminary exam 2022 is scheduled to be conducted on 24th and 31st December 2022 and the Mains examination will be conducted on 29th January 2023. There are still enough days for a better preparation and to ensure you clear the Prelims exam in first attempt. The Institute of Banking Personnel invites applications every year to recruit candidates as Specialist Officers (Scale 1) at different Public Sector Banks. This much sought-after post is prestigious, and millions of aspirants appear for the exam every year. The exam tests candidates’ skills in 3 stages: the prelims, the mains and the final interview round. Owing to cut-throat competition cracking this exam becomes hard without a smart preparation.

Today, we’ll know how you can prepare the entire IBPS SO Prelims syllabus in 40 days and clear the Prelims exam in first attempt.

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IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

Before studying for an exam it is important to study the IBPS SO Exam Pattern. The IBPS SO Prelims exam has three sections with 50 questions each. The exam is held online, consisting of a total of 150 marks. The time allotted to each section is 40 minutes, and is conducted in bilingual language except the English Language section. 

Check the detailed pattern from the previous year  below:

Sections No of Questions Marks Time Duration 
English Language 502540
Reasoning 505040
Quantitative Aptitude (Agricultural Field/HR/Personnel/IT/Marketing Officer)  OR505040
General Awareness (Law Officer/Rajbhasa Adhikari)505040

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IBPS SO Prelims Study Plan 

Day Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning English Language 
Day
1
Speed Time and Distance 

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Day 2 Time and Work Inequality Sentence Improvement 
Day 3Simplification, Quadratic Equations  Order and Ranking 

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Reading Comprehension
Day 4Rate of Interest Directions Basic Grammar 
Day 5Mensuration 

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Alphanumeric Series Reading Comprehension 
Day 6Profit and Loss Coding and Decoding 

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Error Spotting 
Day 7Simplifications, Profit and Loss 

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Ranking and Order Prepositions 
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Day 9Mensuration Approximation 

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Puzzles, Inequality Fillers 
Day 10Sums based on Quantity Miscellaneous Grammar 

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Day 11Boats and Streams

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Mixed Puzzles Filler, Sentence Conclusions 
Day 12Ratio and Proportion, Percentages Circular Arrangement Sentence Rearrangement 

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Day 13Simplification Logical Miscellaneous Synonyms, Antonyms
Day 14Miscellaneous 

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Mixed Puzzles Error Detection 
Day 15Missing Number Series Data Sufficiency Series 

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Rearranging Sentences 
Day 16Mixture 

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Input Output Usage of Words, Conjunctions 
Day 17Rate of Interest Pattern Idioms and Phrases 

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Day 18Linear Equations 

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Syllogism Word Replacement 
Day 19Data Interpretation, Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

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Reading Comprehension, essay writing
Day 20 DI, Discounts Revision 

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Error Detection 
Day 21Problems on Ages 

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Seating Arrangement Precis Writing 
Day 22Rate of Interest, Mixtures Pattern Revision
Day 23Pipes and Cisterns Circular Arrangement 

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Prepositions 
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Day 25Profit and Loss 

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SyllogismParts of Speech, Articles
Day 26Boats and Streams PatternReading Comprehension
Day 27Time Speed and Work 💥Take IBPS SO Prelims 2022 Mock Test 20 + Complete AnalysisRevision 
Day 28Mensuration Coding Decoding Narration 
Day 29 Probability 

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Input and Output Voice Change 
Day 30 Permutation Combination Miscellaneous 

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Essay Writing, Precis Writing 
Day 31Mensuration Syllogism Revision 
Day 32💥Take IBPS SO Prelims 2022 Mock Test 23 + Complete AnalysisAlphanumeric Series Narration 
Day 33Probability Logical reasoning Sentence Improvement, Completing Paragraphs 

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Day 34Permutation and Combination 

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Pattern Error Detection 
Day 35Rate of Interest, Discounts Series Miscellaneous 
Day 36DI, Averages💥Take IBPS SO Prelims 2022 Mock Test 26 + Complete AnalysisSentence Improving 
Day 37Mixture, Ratio and Proportion 

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Miscellaneous Voice Change 
Day 38Profit and LossInput Output 

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Word Replacement 
Day 39Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Revision 
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Is it difficult to crack the IBPS SO Prelims exam?

IBPS SO is a hard nut to crack, in terms of the difficulty level as it involves high competition. In 2019, around 3,00,000 candidates applied for 1599 vacancies. It proves how tough competition the competition is. But those candidates who chalk out the study plan that best suits their time and study style, study from authorized books, and refer to online tutorials and keep testing your speed and accuracy by taking regular IBPS SO Mock Tests and improve, nobody can stop you from clearing the exam. Don’t forget, IBPS SO exam may be hard to crack, but not impossible. Follow the 40-day study plan given above, stay positive and you’ll surely taste success!

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