Question 1

Is the IBPS SO mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every IBPS SO mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the IBPS SO exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) 2026 is a computer-based test (prelims) + discipline-specific mains test with 150 questions for a total of 160 marks, conducted over 2 hours. The paper is divided into 3 sections — English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness (Banking). Marking scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong (Prelims).

Question 3

Is there negative marking in IBPS SO?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IBPS SO has negative marking. Exact scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong (Prelims). Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

Can I take the IBPS SO mock test in Hindi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TestCrux offers IBPS SO mock tests in English and Hindi. You can toggle the question language mid-test without losing any of your answers — exactly like the real CBT interface used by NTA, SSC and IBPS.

Question 5

What is the age limit for IBPS SO?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of the notification's cut-off date. Age relaxation applies per the official notification for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories.

Question 6

What is the educational qualification required for IBPS SO?

Accepted Answer

To appear for IBPS SO (Specialist Officer), a candidate typically needs: Graduation / post-graduation / professional qualification specific to cadre applied for. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the exact cut-off.

Question 7

When will IBPS SO 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next IBPS SO exam is scheduled for 14 Dec 2026. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 8

What is the IBPS SO application fee?

Accepted Answer

The IBPS SO application fee for the general category is ₹850. Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwD (source unverified for 2026 cycle)

Question 9

How should I prepare for IBPS SO with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length IBPS SO mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 10

Who conducts IBPS SO?

Accepted Answer

IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) is conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://www.ibps.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Institute of Banking Personnel Selection so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

IBPS SO (Specialist Officer)

About IBPS SO

Eligibility

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

Preliminary

Mains (professional knowledge)

Important Dates

Application Fee

Selection Process

Three-stage selection

Official Resources

Practice for IBPS SO

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IBPS SO — Frequently Asked Questions

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Section	Qs	Marks	Time
English Language	50	25	40 min
Reasoning	50	50	40 min
Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness (Banking)	50	50	40 min