{"id":209391,"date":"2026-08-29T15:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T09:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=209391"},"modified":"2026-08-30T16:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:30:32","slug":"ibps-so-prelims-exam-analysis-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-prelims-exam-analysis-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2026, 29 August Shift 1 , Shift 2 Complete Exam Review , Good Attempts &amp; Difficulty Level"},"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 Prelims Exam Analysis 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2026, 29 August Shift 1 and 2nd Shift Complete Exam Review<\/strong> is available now. It provides a detailed review of the paper, including the difficulty level, good attempts, topic-wise question distribution and overall assessment of each shift. Candidates can use the analysis after the examination to evaluate their performance and understand how their attempts compare with the reported difficulty level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS SO Prelims examination is conducted for different Specialist Officer posts, and the section combination varies according to the post. For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer, Quantitative Aptitude is included, whereas Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari have General Awareness with special reference to the Banking Industry. Professional Knowledge is also an important part of the revised 2026 pattern.<\/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-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Ddashboard%26i%3Dbanking%26dl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-so-quant-2024-pyp%5B1%5D.pdf&amp;ref=16424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download Free IBPS SO Prelims Quant Question Paper Pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-expected-cut-off-2026\/\"><strong>IBPS SO 2026 Prelims Expected Cut Off<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Shift-Wise Difficulty and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026<\/strong> is scheduled to be held on <strong>29 August 2026<\/strong>. The shift-wise difficulty level and good attempts will be updated after each shift is completed, based on candidate feedback and detailed paper analysis. Candidates should use these figures as indicative benchmarks rather than official cut-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who appeared in Shift 1 and for Shift 2 can check the exam analysis to understand the paper\u2019s difficulty level, question distribution, and expected good attempts. The revised exam pattern consisted of 100 questions for 125 marks with a total duration of 80 minutes, covering sections based on the respective post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Shift-Wise Difficulty and Good Attempts 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift 1: Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift 1: Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift 2: Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift 2: Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>20-23<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>19-21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>19-22<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>18-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude <\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>17-19<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>17-19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge\/ General Awareness<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>15-17<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>18-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>71-81<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td><strong>72-80<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Good attempts will be updated after the examination. These figures are indicative and should not be treated as official cut-off marks. A good-attempt range also depends on accuracy, question selection and the difficulty level of the particular shift.<\/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-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=16424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Start Your Preparation for the IBPS SO 202<\/strong>6<strong> Exam for Free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2026, 29 August Shift 1<\/strong>, and 2nd Shift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026<\/strong> will include a detailed section-wise review after the examination. It will cover the number of questions asked, topic-wise distribution, difficulty level, question types and the overall time required to attempt each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS SO Prelims Shift 1 and Shift 2 examination (29 August 2026) tested candidates across four separately timed sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standout feature? Professional Knowledge carried the highest weightage ,packing 50 marks into just 25 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the revised exam pattern, candidates get 20 minutes per section, making quick thinking and smart question selection essential for a high score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Reasoning Ability Analysis, 29th August Shift 2 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed IBPS SO Prelims Reasoning Ability <strong>29th August Shift 2 2026<\/strong> topic-wise analysis is available below, including questions asked from puzzles, linear arrangements, syllogism, direction, and other topics. Reasoning Ability carries 25 questions for 25 marks with a separate 20-minute time limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift <\/strong>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linear Arrangement (7 Person) Bidirectional<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Floor Puzzle + Variable<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Box Based Puzzle (6 Boxes)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inequality<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alphanumeric Test<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims English Language Analysis 2026<\/strong>, <strong>29th August Shift 2 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed IBPS SO Prelims English Language <strong>29th August Shift 2 2026<\/strong> analysis is covered here. Reading Comprehension, Phrase Replacement, and other topics were asked. English Language consists of 25 questions carrying 25 marks and is allotted 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift <\/strong>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension (Self employment)<br><\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fillers<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phrase Replacement<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Detection<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miss Spelt<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Word Rearrangement<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Analysis 2026<\/strong>, <strong>29th August Shift 2 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS SO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude topic-wise <strong>29th August Shift 2 2026<\/strong> analysis is covered here . Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Number Series, Approximation, and other topics is updated here. Quantitative Aptitude consists of 25 questions for 25 marks, with candidates expected to manage the section within its 20-minute sectional timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift <\/strong>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arithmetic ( income, partnership, compound interest,% fraction, profit and loss, average or speed, time and distance )<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Table Data Interpretation<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approximation<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missing Number Series<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caselet DI<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Labor Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAT Time Period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LLP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copyright Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layoff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settlement Defination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrenchment Defination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident Income tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insolvency &amp; Bankrupt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Act 72<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BNSS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SOP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UPSI full form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>039 Injuction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SARFESI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DPDP Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent and Lawful Guardian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not with Standing Meaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RTI Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limitation Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SRA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DRT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dappu Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>River \u2013 Flow in 1 Country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nobel Prize Author of the The Vegetarian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISS \u2013 Shantanu Shukla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mahesh Dixit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NSFR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agri Loan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank HQ in Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worlds Largest Archipelego<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum age for opening Savings Account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FIFA \u2013 Won<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhar + Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DICGC \u2013 RBI Wholly Owned Subsidiary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Feature Film<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dholavira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KYC Documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raj&nbsp; Sabha Retired Person in every 3 year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrogen Drain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Reasoning Ability Analysis, 29th August Shift 1 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed IBPS SO Prelims Reasoning Ability <strong>29th August Shift 1 2026<\/strong> topic-wise analysis is available below, including questions asked from puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, blood relations,  and other topics. Reasoning Ability carries 25 questions for 25 marks with a separate 20-minute time limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift 1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puzzles Box ( 8 boxes )<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seating Arrangement ( 8 person )<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relation<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seating Arrangement ( 7 person )<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alphanumeric<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pair Formation<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims English Language Analysis 2026<\/strong>, <strong>29th August Shift 1 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed IBPS SO Prelims English Language  <strong>29th August Shift 1 2026<\/strong> analysis is covered here. Reading Comprehension, Phrase Replacement, and other topics were asked. English Language consists of 25 questions carrying 25 marks and is allotted 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift 1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seating Arrangement<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miss Spelt<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spotting Error<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connectors<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phrase Replacement<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Analysis 2026<\/strong>, <strong>29th August Shift 1 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS SO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude topic-wise <strong>29th August Shift 1 2026<\/strong>  analysis is covered here . Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Number Series, Approximation, and other topics is updated here. Quantitative Aptitude consists of 25 questions for 25 marks, with candidates expected to manage the section within its 20-minute sectional timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shift 1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arithmetic ( income, partnership, compound interest,% fraction, profit and loss, average or speed, time and distance )<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caselete Data Interpretation<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approximation<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong Number Series<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bar Graph ( a,b,c,d ), car and bike <\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional Knowledge is the most heavily weighted section in the Prelims, carrying 25 questions for 50 marks with 20 minutes allotted, and its difficulty will vary according to the specialist post and the subject-specific questions asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DNS Port Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page Replacement Numerical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page Replacement + Theory LRU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same Key Used encryption tech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantum computing Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oops Polymorphism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\/etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI (Statement Wise)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KYC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RAID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neural Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Python Generator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agile Model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Keyword<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JAVA Specifier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C++ Default Access Modifier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>b + tree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Professional Knowledge Analysis 2026<\/strong> ( New Pattern )<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised <strong>IBPS SO Prelims 2026 pattern includes Professional Knowledge as a separate section carrying 25 questions for 50 marks<\/strong>. The section receives 20 minutes and is based on the professional discipline of the post for which the candidate has applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed <strong>IBPS SO Professional Knowledge Analysis 2026<\/strong> will be provided after the examination and should be read post-wise because the topics differ according to the Specialist Officer stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Professional Knowledge Area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Officer<\/td><td>Information Technology \/ Computer Science<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture Field Officer<\/td><td>Agriculture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law Officer<\/td><td>Law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HR\/Personnel Officer<\/td><td>Human Resource Management<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing Officer<\/td><td>Marketing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/td><td>Professional language-related knowledge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should not compare the difficulty of Professional Knowledge across different posts because every stream has a separate domain syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Previous Year Prelims Trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Previous Year Prelims Trends<\/strong> help candidates understand recurring topics, section-wise weightage and the broad difficulty level of the examination. The previous-year pattern has remained broadly consistent in the aptitude sections, although the number of questions from individual topics has changed from one year to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer<\/strong>, English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude have formed the main common aptitude areas. For <strong>Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/strong>, General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry is asked instead of Quantitative Aptitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 recruitment should be analysed separately because the revised pattern gives Professional Knowledge substantial importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Good Attempts Trend<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Good Attempts Trend<\/strong> helps candidates understand the approximate number of questions that could be attempted accurately in previous examinations. Good attempts vary according to paper difficulty, question distribution and individual accuracy, so they should never be treated as official qualifying marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Good Attempts: 2025\u20132021<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overall Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td>31\u201334<\/td><td>28\u201330<\/td><td>25\u201328<\/td><td><strong>84\u201395<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td>30\u201333<\/td><td>29\u201331<\/td><td>25\u201328<\/td><td><strong>87\u201399<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td>32\u201336<\/td><td>28\u201333<\/td><td>29\u201334<\/td><td><strong>89\u2013103<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td>22\u201324<\/td><td>32\u201336<\/td><td>32\u201334<\/td><td><strong>87\u201395<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><td>22\u201324<\/td><td>33\u201337<\/td><td>32\u201334<\/td><td><strong>88\u201396<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These good-attempt figures are indicative and can vary across shifts. Candidates should consider both attempts and accuracy while evaluating their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The historical figures above should be used as a trend reference only. The revised 2026 structure changes the section composition and includes Professional Knowledge as a major component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Overall Difficulty Trend<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Overall Difficulty Trend<\/strong> has generally remained around the Moderate level in previous years, although the difficulty of individual sections can vary. Reasoning has frequently been time-consuming because of puzzles and seating arrangements, while Quantitative Aptitude can require considerable calculation. English has generally included a mix of comprehension, grammar and vocabulary-based questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Previous Year Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The final 2026 difficulty rating should be assigned after analysing the actual questions from each shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims English Language Trend 2025\u20132021<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims English Language Trend<\/strong> shows that Reading Comprehension has consistently carried significant weightage. Error Detection and vocabulary or word-based questions have also appeared regularly, while recent papers have included several formats such as Word Swap, Connectors, Sentence Improvement, Fillers and Match the Column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>14\u201316<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Detection\/Spotting Error<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloze Test<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sentence Rearrangement<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Para Jumble<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Word Swap<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fillers<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phrase Replacement<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Word Usage<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Word Rearrangement<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connectors<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sentence Improvement<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Match the Column<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/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>The trend indicates that candidates should not prepare English around only one question type. A balanced preparation covering comprehension, grammar and vocabulary is more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Trend 2025\u20132021<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Trend<\/strong> shows consistent importance of Arithmetic and Data Interpretation. Number Series and Approximation have also appeared repeatedly, while the exact DI format has varied across years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approximation<\/td><td>5\u20136<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quadratic Equation<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missing\/Wrong Number Series<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arithmetic<\/td><td>11\u201320<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Table DI<\/td><td>5\u20136<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Line Graph DI<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bar Graph DI<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pie Chart DI<\/td><td>5\u20136<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caselet DI<\/td><td>5\u20136<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Sufficiency<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantity Comparison<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/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>Candidates should practise multiple DI formats rather than assuming that the same graph or table format will appear every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Reasoning Ability Trend 2025\u20132021<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Reasoning Ability Trend<\/strong> has consistently been dominated by puzzles and seating arrangements. Floor-based, linear, circular, variable-based, box and row-based arrangements have appeared across different years, while shorter topics such as Syllogism, Inequality, Direction, Blood Relation and Input-Output have remained important scoring areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seating Arrangement &amp; Puzzles<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Floor-Based Puzzle<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Variable-Based Puzzle<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linear\/Parallel Row Seating<\/td><td>5\u201310<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circular\/Square Seating<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Input-Output\/Machine Input<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inequality<\/td><td>3\u20135<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction &amp; Distance<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relation<\/td><td>3\u20135<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Sufficiency<\/td><td>2\u20134<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical\/Critical Reasoning<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coding-Decoding\/Chinese Coding<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pair Formation<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meaningful Word<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odd One Out<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miscellaneous<\/td><td>5\u20137<\/td><td>7\u20138<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trend From Previous Years<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The data makes one point particularly clear: <strong>puzzles and seating arrangements remain the dominant part of Reasoning<\/strong>. Candidates should therefore practise different arrangements instead of preparing only one puzzle type. Shorter topics such as Syllogism and Inequality should also be prepared because they can provide comparatively quicker scoring opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/strong> consists of <strong>100 questions for 125 marks<\/strong>, with a total duration of <strong>80 minutes<\/strong> and separate 20-minute timings for each section. The Professional Knowledge section carries 25 questions for 50 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>125<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>125<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised pattern is important while interpreting historical trends. Previous-year papers can help identify recurring concepts, but the 2026 pattern should be treated as the primary reference for preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: What Will Be Checked After the Exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the examination is over, the most useful <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026<\/strong> should combine four types of information rather than providing only a score estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shift-Wise Difficulty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should be told whether each shift was <strong>Easy, Easy to Moderate, Moderate, Moderate to Difficult or Difficult<\/strong>. The analysis should also explain which sections contributed most to the overall difficulty and whether any particular section was noticeably more time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good attempts should be given <strong>section-wise and overall<\/strong>, with a clear note that accuracy matters. The article should explain that a higher attempt count is useful only when candidates can maintain reasonable accuracy and avoid excessive negative marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic-Wise Distribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The article should identify the exact number of questions asked from major topics such as <strong>puzzles, Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Arithmetic<\/strong>. This helps candidates understand which topics carried greater weight and where most of the questions were concentrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shift Comparison<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The analysis should explain whether the two shifts differed significantly in difficulty or question distribution. It should highlight any major differences in <strong>Reasoning puzzles, English question types, Quantitative Aptitude calculations or overall good attempts<\/strong>, rather than simply listing both shifts separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Section-Wise Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each section should be analysed separately so candidates can understand the difficulty, major topics and number of questions asked. This makes the overall exam review more useful for both candidates who appeared and those preparing for upcoming shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall Exam Trend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The analysis should conclude with the broader trend observed across shifts, including the overall difficulty, important recurring topics and whether the paper was more calculation-heavy, puzzle-heavy or balanced. This gives candidates a clearer understanding of the examination level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This format gives candidates a clearer picture than a single overall label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: How to Use It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who appear in the examination can use the analysis to evaluate whether their attempts were reasonable for their shift. Instead of looking only at the total number of questions attempted, compare your attempts with the difficulty, accuracy and section-wise performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For future aspirants, the analysis can be used to identify high-frequency topics and emerging question patterns. A good analysis should therefore be treated as a preparation resource, not just an after-exam score discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026<\/strong> will become available after the examination scheduled for <strong>29 August 2026<\/strong>. Until then, the most useful way to prepare is to understand the previous-year trends, the latest examination structure and the topics that have repeatedly appeared in Reasoning, English and Quantitative Aptitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 examination requires particular attention because the revised structure includes <strong>Professional Knowledge as a 50-mark section<\/strong>, while the third section differs according to the Specialist Officer post. This makes it important for candidates to compare the eventual 2026 paper with the correct post-specific pattern rather than relying entirely on older exam analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After each shift on 29 August, this page can be updated with the <strong>actual IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026<\/strong>, including shift-wise difficulty, good attempts, topic-wise question distribution and section-level reviews. 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It will include shift-wise difficulty, good attempts, section-wise questions and topic-level analysis based on the actual paper and candidate feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the expected difficulty level of IBPS SO Prelims 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous-year IBPS SO Prelims papers have generally been <strong>Moderate<\/strong> overall, although individual sections can vary in difficulty. Reasoning has often been time-consuming because of puzzle sets, while Quantitative Aptitude can require considerable calculation. The actual 2026 difficulty level will be confirmed only after the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are good attempts in IBPS SO Prelims?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good attempts indicate the approximate number of questions a well-prepared candidate can attempt with good accuracy. Previous-year overall good attempts have generally fallen in the broad range of <strong>84\u2013103<\/strong>, depending on the year and difficulty. These figures should not be used as official cut-offs or directly applied to the revised 2026 pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which topics are important for IBPS SO Prelims?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Reasoning, prioritise <strong>Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relation and Input-Output<\/strong>. For English, focus on <strong>Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Fillers, Cloze Test and vocabulary-based questions<\/strong>. For Quantitative Aptitude, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Number Series and Approximation are important based on previous trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the IBPS SO Prelims pattern differ for different posts?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR\/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer have <strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong> as the third section. Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari have <strong>General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry<\/strong> instead. Professional Knowledge is included as a separate 50-mark section in the revised 2026 pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/strong> contains <strong>100 questions for 125 marks<\/strong>, with four sections and a total duration of 80 minutes. 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