IBPS SO 2018 Exam Pattern is released by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The examination of IBPS SO 1018 will be held in two stages. The exam pattern for both the examinations is released separately by IBPS. The various posts for which IBPS SO 2018 is commencing are I.T. Officer (Scale-I) Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) and Marketing Officer (Scale I). The candidates who will clear both examinations will be allocated call letters for joining in various banks. The Cut Off marks will be released by IBPS after successful completion of the examination. Candidates are advised to check the exam pattern clearly before appearing in the examination. Candidates can check all details regarding IBPS SO 2018 Examination pattern from the page below.
IBPS SO 2018 Exam Pattern
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released exam pattern for both the examinations for IBPS SO 2018. The candidates who will clear the preliminary examination will be eligible for the Mains examination. The merit list for both the examinations will be released separately. candidates can check Exam Pattern for IBPS SO 2018 from the tables given below.
Preliminary Exam
- For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration of the exam |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 02 hours |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
- For the Post of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration of the exam |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 02 hours |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
Main Examination
- For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 minutes |
- For the post of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 02 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
IBPS SO 2018-Cut-off Score
Cut Off for IBPS SO 2018 will be released after the completion of both examinations. The cut off will be released separately for both the examinations. Candidates who will clear the cut off for both the examinations will be allocated call letters for the joining in various banks. Depending on the number of vacancies available, cut-offs will be decided and candidates will be shortlisted for interview. Prior to the completion of the interview process, scores obtained in the online Main examination will not be shared with the candidates shortlisted for interview.
Note: Marks obtained in the online Main Examination Only will be considered for shortlisting for the interview and also for final merit listing.
IBPS SO 2018- Some Sample Questions
For the ease of candidates, some sample questions are given below from each section. Candidates are advised to check questions before appearing in the IBPS SO 2018 examination.
- English Language
- Reasoning
- General Awareness with special reference to banking industry
- Quantitative Aptitude
