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IBPS SO 2022 Syllabus: Check Highest Weightage Topics, Syllabus PDF

Candidates preparing for the upcoming IBPS SO Preliminary exam must check out the syllabus and topic-wise to ensure they do not miss out on vital topics. Find the link to download the IBPS SO 2022 Syllabus PDF below. 

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IBPS SO 2022 Syllabus: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is all set to conduct the Preliminary examination for Specialist Officers (Scale I) on December 24 & 31. The IBPS SO 2022 Admit Card is released on the official website – ibps.in. Aspirants aiming to crack the national-level banking exam must have a detailed idea of the IBPS SO 2022 Syllabus. The sectional syllabus along with topic-wise weightage can be checked below. Candidates can also download the syllabus PDF from the links shared.

IBPS SO Prelims 2022 Syllabus 

As known, the IBPS SO Prelims 2022 Syllabus is divided into four sections – English Language, General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The table here comprises the complete syllabus and the major topics that are usually asked in the exam going by the previous trends. Candidates must ensure to cover the topics bearing the highest weightage when preparing for the Prelims. 

Section

IBPS SO Prelims 2022 Syllabus 

English Language
  • Reading Comprehension

  • Cloze Test

  • Para Jumbles

  • Fill in the Blanks

  • Spotting Errors

  • Sentence Improvement/Correction

  • Para/Sentence Completion

Reasoning Ability
  • Seating Arrangement

  • Puzzles

  • Input-Output

  • Inequality

  • Blood Relations

  • Distance and Directions

  • Order-Ranking

  • Alphanumeric Series

  • Syllogism

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Verbal Reasoning 

Quantitative Aptitude
  • Simplification/Approximation

  • Partnership

  • Time and Distance

  • Probability

  • Simple and Compound Interest

  • Average

  • Ratio and Proportion

  • Profit and Loss

  • Time and Work

  • Number Series

  • Data Interpretation

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Quadratic Equations

  • Mensuration

  • Age-related Problems 

General Awareness
  • Banking Awareness

  • Headquarters

  • Current Affairs

  • Currencies

  • Books and Authors

  • Important Days

  • PM Schemes

  • GK from the last 5-6 months

  • Static GK (Capitals, Countries, PM Visits etc.)

IBPS SO Prelims 2022 Syllabus – Topic-wise Weightage

Based on the IBPS SO previous year question papers and exam pattern, here are some of the topics that carry the maximum weightage:

Section

Topics 

Weightage 

English Language

Reading Comprehension

17

Word Usage

10

Fill in the Blanks

7

Phrase Replacement

6

Sentence Jumble

5

Spotting Errors

5

Reasoning Ability

Puzzle

10

Seating Arrangement

9

Ordering-Ranking

8

Syllogism

5

Coding-Decoding

4

Direction and Distance

3

Blood Relations

3

Inequalities

3

Statements and Conclusions

2

Statements and Inferences

1

Statements and Assumptions

1

Quantitative Aptitude

Line Graph

5

Pie Chart

5

Caselet

5

Number Series

5

Comparison of Quantities

5

Algebra

5

Speed, Time and Distance

4

Time and Work

4

Simple and Compound Interest

3

Ratio and Proportion

3

Profit and Loss

2

Mensuration

2

Mixture and Alligation

1

Average

1

General Awareness

Business and Economy

15

Summits and Conferences

5

Sports

3

Acquisitions and Merger

3

National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

3

Indexes and Reports

2

National Organizations

2

Obituaries

2

Defence

2

Government Policies and Schemes

2

Person in News

2

Agreements and MoU

2

Days and Events

1

Awards and Honours

1

Appointments and Resignations

1

World Organizations

1

Government Policies and Schemes

1

Sports

1

Capitals and Currencies

1

IBPS SO 2022 Syllabus – Download PDF

Examinees can click on the link provided below to download the complete IBPS SO 2022 Syllabus for the upcoming Preliminary examination. Going through high-weightage topics will help them ace their exam preparation. 

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