Changes in Exam Pattern based on Specialist Officer Post in IBPS SO Exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Specialist Officer (SO) Exam to recruit candidates for various specialist officer posts in banks. The exam pattern for IBPS SO varies based on the post applied for. Below are the changes in the exam pattern based on the specialist officer post:

1. Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- Preliminary Exam: This exam consists of three sections - English Language, Reasoning, and General Awareness (with special reference to the Banking Industry). It is a qualifying exam and the marks obtained in this phase are not considered for the final selection.
- Main Exam: The main exam consists of four sections - English Language, Reasoning, General Awareness (with special reference to the Banking Industry), and Professional Knowledge. The Professional Knowledge section is specific to the respective post applied for.

2. IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer:
- Preliminary Exam: The preliminary exam for these posts consists of three sections - English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Similar to the Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari posts, this phase is also qualifying in nature.
- Main Exam: The main exam for these posts consists of four sections - English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge. The Professional Knowledge section is specific to the respective post applied for.

Important Points to Note:
- The time duration and number of questions in each section may vary based on the post applied for.
- The Professional Knowledge section in the main exam is the most important section as it carries the highest weightage.
- The syllabus for the Professional Knowledge section is different for each specialist officer post and candidates must prepare accordingly.
- The difficulty level of the questions in the main exam is generally higher than that of the preliminary exam.
- For all the posts, except for Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari, the final selection is based on the marks obtained in the main exam and the interview process.
- For the posts of Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari, candidates who qualify the main exam are called for an interview. The final selection is based on the combined marks obtained in the main exam and interview.

In conclusion, the exam pattern for the IBPS SO Exam varies based on the specialist officer post applied for. Candidates must carefully understand the specific exam pattern and syllabus for their respective post to prepare effectively and increase their chances of success in the examination.