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    IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2026 - Check Difficulty level, Good Attempts

    IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2026 - Check Difficulty level, Good Attempts

    SravaniUpdated on 17 Apr 2026, 11:30 AM IST

    Candidates can check here for the IBPS SO exam analysis after the completion of the exam. Based on this exam analysis, candidates can estimate the difficulty level of the exam and make good attempts in the IBPS SO exam. The exam analysis mentioned below is completely based on the students' feedback. In this article, candidates can check the IBPS SO 2026 exam analysis for good attempts and the difficulty level of the exam.

    IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2026 - Check Difficulty level, Good Attempts
    IBPS SO Exam Analysis

    IBPS SO Exam Dates 2026

    It is important to track the IBPS SO exam dates 2026 so that they do not miss any important events. Check the table below for the updated exam dates.

    Events

    Dates

    IBPS SO Notification 2026

    To be announced

    IBPS SO 2026 Exam dates

    To be announced

    IBPS SO Mains exam

    To be announced

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    IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026

    The IBPS SO exam will be conducted in two shifts on the same day. The IBPS SO exam paper consists of three subjects: English, reasoning ability, and quantitative aptitude/general awareness. Each subject has 50 questions for a total of 150 questions. We will provide you with the IBPS SO prelims exam analysis for both shift 1 and shift 2 here.

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    IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis: Difficulty level

    Based on the feedback collected from the students, the IBPS SO Prelims exam was moderate to difficult. We will be discussing the difficulty level of the IBPS SO prelims exam 2026 in the following table.

    Subjects

    Difficulty level

    Reasoning ability

    Moderate

    English

    Easy to moderate

    Quantitative aptitude and general awareness

    Moderate

    Overall

    Moderate

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    IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis: Good Attempts

    Based on the good attempts in the IBPS SO exam, candidates can estimate their score in the IBPS SO prelims. As per the students' feedback, after the completion of the exam, the good attempts in the IBPS SO prelims exam are mentioned below:

    Subjects

    Difficulty level

    Reasoning ability

    20-25

    English

    25-30

    Quantitative aptitude and general awareness

    20-22

    Overall

    60-65

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the IBPS SO exam 2026 tough?
    A:

    As per the students' feedback, the IBPS SO exam was moderate to difficult.

    Q: How many questions were there in the IBPS SO exam?
    A:

    There are a total of 150 questions asked in the IBPS SO question paper.

    Q: What is the exam pattern of the IBPS SO exam?
    A:

    The IBPS SO exam is conducted in the pattern of multiple-choice question.

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    Questions related to IBPS SO

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to IBPS SO ?

    Hi
    Yes, a 5-year Integrated Dual Degree (Btech+Mtech) in Computer Science is eligible for the IBPS SO IT Officer (Scale-I) post.
    Please refer to the link below to get more information.
    https://competition.careers360.com/exams/ibps-so

    Hi, there are various degree names mentioned in the eligibility criteria for IBPS IT Officer. One of them is Degree in Electronics alone and another one is Electronics and Instrumentation. I think that candidates only having engineering degree in Instrumentation will not be considered eligible for the post. Even CS,

    Hello,

    Yes, you are likely eligible for the IBPS SO IT exam. Because you completed your bachelor of technology degree in industrial IOT with a minor in CS, which is an important department for this exam. Also, you meet all eligibility criteria for this examination.

    I hope it resolves your

    I have also same doubt as I am also from industrial ioT but ibps not mentioned any degree or related field confuse should i preper or not if got ans please let me know

    Yes, with a PGDM in Finance, you are likely eligible to apply for the IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) exam for the Finance Officer position in 2025, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria.

    IBPS SO Eligibility:

    The IBPS SO exam recruits Specialist Officers for various positions in participating banks.

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