{"id":158105,"date":"2025-07-03T12:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T07:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=158105"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:15:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:45:32","slug":"ibps-so-quantitative-aptitude-topic-wise-weightage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-quantitative-aptitude-topic-wise-weightage\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage 2025, Check Important Topics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ibps-so\/\">IBPS SO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">IBPS SO Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IBPS SO Prelims exam consists of three sections of English, Reasoning, and Quant. The Quantitative Aptitude Section is of 50 marks and has a total of 50 questions with a sectional timing of 40 minutes. Candidates preparing for the IBPS SO exam must know the important topics to prepare for all subjects. Focusing more on the important topics will help you clear the exam and boost your overall score. This blog is especially focused on informing aspirants about the IBPS SO Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage. Continue reading to know the topic-wise weightage and topic-wise preparation tips, and the daily schedule to prepare for the Quant section of the IBPS SO Prelims Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO 2025 Exam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XV). A detailed IBPS SO 2025 notification PDF has been released on its official website. Here are some of the most important highlights related to the IBPS SO notification 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td>IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XV)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Posts Available<\/strong><\/td><td>IT Officer (Scale 1)<br>Agricultural Officer (Scale 1)<br>Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale 1)<br>Law Officer (Scale 1)<br>HR\/ Personnel Officer (Scale 1)<br>and Marketing Officer (Scale 1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Participating Banks<\/strong><\/td><td>Public Sector Banks in India (via IBPS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application Dates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>July 1 \u2013 July 28, 2025<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/ibpsreg.ibps.in\/crpspxvjun25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">apply online link<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fee Payment Dates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>July 1 \u2013 July 28, 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prelims Exam Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30th August 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prelims Result<\/strong><\/td><td>September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Exam Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>9th November 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Exam Result<\/strong><\/td><td>November 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interview Dates<\/strong><\/td><td>December 2025 \/ January 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final Allotment<\/strong><\/td><td>January \/ February 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><\/td><td>Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main + Interview Weightage<\/strong><\/td><td>80:20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age Limit (As of 1 July 2025)<\/strong><\/td><td>20 to 30 years (age relaxation as per category)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Salary<\/strong><\/td><td>In hand salary is approximately Rs. 55,000 to 60,000 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td><td>Varies by post (Engineering, Law, Agriculture, MBA, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b9175 (SC\/ST\/PwBD) \/ \u20b9850 (Others)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Max-Course-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152921\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Quantitative Aptitude Mock Test and Topic Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Topic Tests will help you score higher in important topics of quant, like Data Interpretation, Word Problems, Equation Comparison, Simplification and Approximation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>IBPS SO Quant Full Length Mock Test<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Get A Free Mock Test for IBPS SO Prelims<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS SO Quant Topic Tests<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dtopicqapre%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=13280\">Click here to get a Free Topic Test of DI, word problems, and Equation Comparison<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS SO Previous year Paper <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-paper-with-detailed-solutions-download-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to download <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Specialist Officer Prelims exam contains a Quantitative Aptitude section for IT Officer, AFO, Marketing Officer, and HR\/ Personnel Officer posts. The total weightage of this section is 50 marks and 50 questions. There is sectional timing as well as sectional cut-offs in the IBPS SO Prelims exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Exam Quantitative Aptitude:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Questions: 50 questions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Marks: 50 marks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Time Alloted: 40 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking: Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted as a penalty for the wrong answer.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sectional cut-off: Yes, varies every year. (between 13 to 17 marks based on previous year trends)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target at least 30+ marks in Quant (out of 50) to boost your overall score and clear Prelims Cut-offs easily.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The important topics in the Quantitative Aptitude consist of topics are are most frequently asked in the examination based on the previous year trends. The higher-weightage topics of quant are DI, Simplification, and Arithmetic word problems. Below, we have provided IBPS SO Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"5\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Topic wise Weightage &#8211; Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage (2023)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage (2022)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage (2021)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage (2020)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missing\/Wrong Number Series<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approximation<\/td><td>06<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quadratic Equation<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caselet<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Q1 &amp; Q2<\/td><td>02<\/td><td>03<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Sufficiency<\/td><td>05<\/td><td>03<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arithmetic (it includes 1 to 2 questions from each topic of arithmetic)<\/td><td>18-25<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Quant Topic-wise Preparation Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Score more in the quant section of IBPS SO prelims 2025 with more focus on higher weightage topics that are most frequently asked in the examination. With expert tips for each topic, you will be able to learn the concept of quant topics effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Interpretation (DI) \u2013 (10\u201315 Questions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topics<\/strong>: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Tabular DI, Caselet<br><strong>Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice DI sets involving <strong>percentages, ratios, and averages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With more practice of DI sets regularly, you can boost your overall score in quant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn <strong>quick calculation tricks<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>multiplication tables, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>squares, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cubes, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>percentage values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on <strong>Caselet DI<\/strong> and mixed DI sets (combination of two graphs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solve 2\u20133 DI sets daily<\/strong> under a time limit <strong>(target: 5 to 6 mins per set).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simplification &amp; Approximation \u2013 (5\u20136 Questions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master <strong>BODMAS<\/strong>, fractions to percentage conversions, and <strong>Vedic Math tricks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice fast calculations using <strong>unit digit<\/strong>, <strong>last digit<\/strong>, and <strong>approximate value techniques<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use apps like PracticeMock for daily 10-minute practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Series (Missing\/Wrong Term) \u2013 (5 Questions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn patterns: <strong>AP, GP, squares, cubes, prime numbers, alternating sequences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice previous years\u2019 questions to recognize repeated patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always check the <strong>difference or ratio<\/strong> between terms as a first step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-paper-with-detailed-solutions-download-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download Previous Year Paper Free PDF Here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quadratic Equations \u2013 (5 Questions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Revise the formulas:<\/strong> solve by <strong>factorization or quadratic formula<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare roots<\/strong>: Use <strong>sign <\/strong>preferences to determine the relationship (&gt;, &lt;, =).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a formula sheet and revise it for solving complex questions easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid making any mistakes in reading the question and sign conversion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arithmetic Word Problems \u2013 (10\u201312 Questions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Arithmetic word problems include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Profit &amp; Loss (1 to 2 questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and Work (1 to 2 questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time-Speed-Distance (1 to 2 questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boats &amp; Streams (0 to 1 questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SI and CI (1 to 2 questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ages (0 to 1 question)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixtures (0 to 1 question)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships (1 question)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mensuration. (0 to 1 question)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on <strong>formulas<\/strong> and <strong>percentage logic<\/strong> (used in almost every chapter).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve <strong>at least 2\u20133 word problems per chapter<\/strong> daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt <strong>mixed sets<\/strong> to experience exam-like pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Mensuration, memorize basic <strong>area\/volume formulas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Sufficiency \u2013 (3\u20135 Questions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the logic, and check if sufficient data is given.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice <strong>two-statement and three-statement<\/strong> based questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to <strong>eliminate options<\/strong> within seconds using smart analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Plus-Course-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156412\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Prelims Quant Miscellaneous Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The miscellaneous topics are those topics that are used in solving other problems, like Arithmetic and Data Interpretation questions. These topics are more essential to prepare for as the basic concepts from these are most frequently used in solving other questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ratio and Proportion &#8211;<\/strong> Used most in DI sets. Must be practiced using short tricks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Averages <\/strong>&#8211; Focus on average formulas for different types of questions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Percentage<\/strong> &#8211; Focus on the conversion of a fraction to a percentage and a percentage to a fraction. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Algebra<\/strong> &#8211; Focus on revising algebra formulas for difficult questions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Prelims 2025 Quant Daily Preparation Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily preparation plan for Quant is provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily Practice of at least 1 DI Set is a must for quant preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the basic for important topics first like simplification, arithmetic, etc. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make best use of available resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare from the best book (Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-paper-with-detailed-solutions-download-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Previous Year Paper for IBPS SO 2023 Questions Paper with Solution PDF download<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Topic<\/th><th>Focus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Simplification + Number Series<\/td><td>Calculation Speed management and Pattern recognition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Quadratic + Data Sufficiency<\/td><td>Check Logic and Accuracy in Solving Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>DI Set 1 + Arithmetic (P&amp;L, SI\/CI)<\/td><td>Learn Concepts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>DI Set 2 + Time &amp; Work\/Distance<\/td><td>Apply concepts learned through practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Arithmetic Mix + Caselet DI<\/td><td>Speed Practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Full Quant Mock (50 Qs) + Analysis<\/td><td>Mock Tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Weak topic revision + Formula list<\/td><td>Revision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: Prioritize practicing 10 to 15 questions from important topics of quant daily and weekly revision through mock tests.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-quant-detailed-preparation-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IBPS SO Quant Detailed Preparation Strategy<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Related Articles on IBPS SO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Salary<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Cut Off<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Syllabus<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-paper-with-detailed-solutions-download-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Previous Year Question Paper<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO notification 2025<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-study-plan-2025-for-2-months-check-60-day-prelims-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Study Plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Join our exclusive Telegram group, where our experts are ready to answer all your queries, guide you in banking exam preparation, and give personalised tips to boost your success. 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