IBPS SO Question Papers 2020 - Download Previous Years Papers Here
IBPS SO Question Paper 2020: The exam conducting authority holds IBPS SO exam in online mode and it does not release any official IBPS SO 2020 question papers. However, aspirants can check the memory-based questions papers of IBPS SO 2020 released by some coaching institutes after the conclusion of the exam. With the help of IBPS SO question papers of previous year, candidates can check the type of questions asked in the exam and weightage of questions. To enhance problem solving skills, candidates are encouraged to solve previous year question papers to crack IBPS SO Exam. By referring to the previous year IBPS SO question papers, an aspirant can also know the format of the exam, topics covered and type of questions asked and thereby increase the possibility of selection. Read the article to know more details on IBPS Specialist Officer Question Papers
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IBPS SO2020 exam is conducted for recruiting eligible candidates in Scale I posts for I.T. Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer at various nationalised banks of India. The test for IBPS SO is held in three stages- prelims, mains and interview. IBPS SO 2020 prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 26-27.
IBPS SO 2020 Exam Dates
The exam conducting authority releases the IBPS SO exam dates 2020 with a view to let a candidate keep track of the recruitment process. As per the important dates of IBPS SO 2020, the online registration of application had started from November 2 till November 23. The prelims exam of IBPS SO 2020 concluded on December 26-27.
IBPS SO 2020 Important Dates
Events | Dates | ||
Online registration of IBPS SO application starts | November 2, 2020 | ||
Closure of registration of IBPS SO application | November 23, 2020 | ||
Stages | Prelims | Mains | Interview |
Release of IBPS SO 2020 call letter/ admit card | December 9, 2020 | January 8, 2021 | February 2021 |
IBPS SO 2020 Exam | December 26 - 27, 2020 | January 24, 2021 | February 2021 |
Declaration of IBPS SO result | January 6, 2021 | February 4, 2021 | March 2021 |
IBPS SO Provisional Allotment | April 2021 |
IBPS SO Question Paper 2020 - How to Download
To download the IBPS SO previous year question papers, candidates can follow the under mentioned steps:
Click on the link designated for IBPS SO question paper provided in the table
The question paper in PDF will be opened
Download and print the IBPS SO question paper
IBPS SO Previous Year Question Papers
Benefits of Solving IBPS SO 2020 Question Papers
Aspirants can gauge the difficulty level of the online tests with the help of IBPS SO previous year question papers
Solving IBPS SO previous year question papers, aspirants can check the sources from where the questions asked.
Candidates are able to know the weightage of topics from each section of IBPS SO syllabus and therefore focus accordingly.
Solving IBPS SO previous year question papers provides a candidate a mental picture of how to allot time to the individual topics.
Candidates can also know in what direction their preparation is heading by solving IBPS SO previous year question papers.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2020
As per the IBPS SO exam pattern 2020, the recruitment process is three staged; prelims, mains and interview. The tests of IBPS SO 2020 prelims and mains are conducted online. The questions are set in English and Hindi except for the test in English. There exists one-fourth negative mark for every wrong answer marked in the tests of IBPS SO 2020. Candidates are to score a minimum percentage mark on aggregate to be considered IBPS SO qualified.
IBPS SO Syllabus 2020
Aspirants must know the topics covered under each section of the topics for both the phases to ace IBPS SO. With the help of IBPS SO syllabus 2020, candidates can plan their studies and focus on topics accordingly. IBPS SO 2020 syllabus contains the topics from where the questions can be asked in prelims and mains. The syllabus of IBPS SO 2020 mains exam is post specific.
IBPS SO 2020 Preparation Tips
Be acquainted with the IBPS SO syllabus
Get accustomed with the exam pattern
Learn shortcuts to answer the questions from Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude in IBPS RRB
Learn and revise shortcuts learned to answer accurately
Solve previous year question papers
Analyse the mistakes
Revise the strengths
Work and refine the weaknesses
Take online mock test
Stay hydrated and trust the process
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - IBPS SO Question Papers 2020 - Download Previous Years Papers Here
Question: What is the use of solving previous year question papers of IBPS SO?
Answer:
The benefits of solving IBPS SO question papers are many. The weightage of topics can be determined by solving previous year question papers.
Question: Can I clear IBPS SO 2020 by only solving previous year question papers?
Answer:
Definitely. Solving previous year question papers will give an edge to your preparation and make you ace IBPS SO 2020.
Question: Are questions in IBPS SO repeated?
Answer:
The questions might not be the same every year but the question pattern and the topics are obviously repeated.
Question: What is the difficulty level of IBPS SO question paper?
Answer:
The difficulty level of IBPS SO question paper will definitely vary as per the preparation of a candidate. For some, it might be easy to moderate while for others moderate to hard.
Question: How many questions are there in IBPS SO tier I?
Answer:
Tier I of IBPS SO consists of 150 multiple choice questions.
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Questions related to IBPS SO
should I get a coaching for ibps po or holding an undergraduate degree can I apply for ibps so ? if not then can I prepare these exams at home and how ?
Hello Aspirant,
See if you have undergraduate degree only then you can go for IBPS SO but for some specific posts like I.T. Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale) and Law Officer (Scale I). But they also have some particular eligibility conditions which are described below :-
@I.T. Officer (Scale-1) :-
a) Either you should have passed 4 year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics & Instrumentation/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & telecommunications
OR
Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Tele Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Applications
OR
Graduation with DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale) :-
A candidate should have graduation (4 year) degree in any one of the mentioned courses :-
Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Animal Husbandry/Fishery Science/Agri/Pisciculture/Dairy Science/Marketing & Cooperation/Co-operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Horticulture/Agricultural/Biotechnology/Agriculture Business Management/Food Science/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering
Law Officer (Scale I) :-
A candidate should have undergraduate degree in Law (LLB) along with mandatory enrolment with Bar Council as an advocate.
For complete details about eligibility criteria for IBPS SO kindly check out the link given below :-
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2020 - Check Age Limit & Qualification (careers360.com)
If you want to go for IBPS PO then the correct path of preparation is needed for which any coaching is not needed but your determination and smart planning is needed. You can get complete preparation tips and effective ways for preparing for IBPS PO from the link given below :-
How to prepare for IBPS PO 2020 - Section-Wise Strategy & Tips (careers360.com)
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
i have done MBA in SYSTEM can i apply for ibps so IT officer post?
Hello aspirant,
I am providing you a list of the eligibility criteria for IBPS SO IT Officer Post:
- Candidates should have an engineering or technology Degree in Computer Science/ Applications, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation
OR
- Aspirants having a PG degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation are also eligible
OR
- A graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ level can also apply for IBPS SO 2020
I hope it helps.
Best of Luck!
Hello sir, I am a graduate in BE Information Science. Am I eligible for IBPS SO IT officer exam? I dont find Information science option in the application. What can I do?
Dear Applicant,
I hope you ate doing well. About your question,
Basic eligibility for IBPS exam is
- Candidates should have a valid Mark-sheet / Degree
- The certificate which supports that they are graduates on the day they were registered for the exam.
- Computer Literacy: Knowledge of computer operation is a must as IBPS SO exam is conducted online.
- Should be a Citizen of India
- The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
-
Special eligibility for IBPS SO - IT (Grade -1) officer exam is:
- A 4 year long Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (BE/ B.Tech) in one of the following branches (only):
- I.e. Computer Science/ Applications
- Information Technology
- Electronics
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Electronics and Communication
Or
A Post Graduate Degree in one of the following branches (only) :
- Computer Science/ Applications
- Information Technology
- Electronics
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Electronics and Communication
OR
– A graduate who has passed the DOEACC ‘B’ Level i.e. DOEACC (Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes) ‘B’ Level is a government recognised course that is considered equivalent to an MCA degree course.
The examination for this course is conducted by NIELIT.
So yes you are Applicable for this exam.
Hope this helps all the best...
Hello, I have completed my M.COM in business management from distance education Mumbai university. can I apply for IBPS SO (HR)? If yes then for which I am eligible for Personnel management,HR,HRD? Plz guide me.
HR/ Personnel Officer (Scale I)-
- A graduate with 2-years full-time PG degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labor Law can apply for this post.
- There are total 35 vacancies for this post.
*Registration will start from 2nd November.
*For more information, visit IBPS offical website- https://www.ibps.in/
Best of Luck!!
sir i am doing mba major in finance and minor hr.i am eligible for ibps so for the post of HR officer
Dear aspirant,
The eligibility for IBPS SO for the post of HR office is
The candidate should have a graduation degree.
Two years full time post graduation degree in personal management / labour laws /industrial relations/ HR/ HRD / social work.
Or two year full time post graduate diploma in personal management / industrial relations / HR / HRD / Social work/ labour law.
Since you are doing MBA from finance major and HR minor you are not eligible for this post because eligibility criteria specifically mentioned the full time course and here HR is a minor subject. Even if you cleared 2 phases , during interview you may not be selected .
But here is one option for you to become eligible for this post . If you could ask your college to make an affidavit mentioning that the course of finance and HR which you have pursued from that college gives equal weight age to both the subjects. Presenting this affidavit in the interview or at the time of document validation could make authorities to consider you eligible.
Otherwise there are many better opportunities which you can consider . You can prepare for govt. Job which require finance as a subject in MBA.
Hope this helps.