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

Updated On: December 20, 2022 01:26 PM

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.

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.