IBPS SO Question Paper 2026 (29 August), Download MBT PDF

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has successfully conducted the Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment exam on 29 August 2026. Candidates can now download the IBPS SO Question Paper 2026 and check the questions asked in the exam, the difficulty level, evaluate their exam performance, and more.

IBPS SO Question Paper 2026

The IBPS SO Preliminary examination comprises 100 questions for a total of 125 marks. The candidates who appeared for the exam have recalled the questions asked in the examination, and the memory-based question paper has been compiled by our expert team’s analysis.

The memory-based question paper will help aspirants understand the questions asked, section-wise topics, and the overall level of the examination.

IBPS SO Memory Based Question Paper 2026 PDF Download

The question paper for the IBPS SO Prelims exam conducted on 29 August 2026 has been uploaded below:

IBPS SO 2026 Memory-Based Question Paper	PDF Links
IBPS SO Question Paper 29 Aug 2026 MBT – English	Download PDF
IBPS SO Question Paper 29 Aug 2026 MBT – Quantitative Aptitude	Download PDF
IBPS SO Question Paper 29 Aug 2026 MBT – Reasoning	Download PDF
IBPS SO Question Paper 29 Aug 2026 MBT – Professional Knowledge	Updated Soon

IBPS SO Exam 2026: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2026
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Recruitment Process	CRP SPL-XVI
Exam Stage	Preliminary Examination
IBPS SO Exam Date 2026	29 August 2026
Exam Mode	Online
Total Questions	150
Maximum Marks	125
Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	1/4th mark for each wrong answer

Benefits of IBPS SO Memory-Based Question Paper?

The memory based question papers are prepared on the basis of questions recalled by the candidates who appeared for the examination. The memory based papers provide an early reference for the questions and topics asked in the exam. The paper can help candidates:

Check the types of questions asked in the examination.
Recall questions they attempted.
Identify important topics from each section.
Understand the difficulty level of the paper.
Compare their attempts with the questions and solutions.
Prepare for other Bankin SO Examinations.

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination pattern depends on the Specialist Officer post applied for. Below, we have provided the detailed exam pattern for the IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026:

For IT Officer, AFO, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	25	25	20 Minutes
Reasoning	25	25	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25	20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge	25	50	20 Minutes
Total	100	125	80 Minutes

For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	25	25	20 Minutes
Reasoning	25	25	20 Minutes
General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry)	25	25	20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge	25	50	20 Minutes
Total	100	125	80 Minutes

FAQs

When was the IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026 conducted?

The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted on 29 August 2026.

Is the IBPS SO Question Paper 2026 PDF available?

The memory-based IBPS SO Question Paper 2026 PDF have been uploaded on this page after it is compiled from questions recalled by candidates.

How many questions were asked in the IBPS SO Prelims 2026?

A total of 100 questions were asked in the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination, carrying 125 marks.

Is there negative marking in the IBPS SO Prelims?

Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every incorrect answer.

What is the use of the IBPS SO memory-based paper?

The memory-based paper allows candidates to review questions asked in the examination, identify important topics, and assess their performance.

Does the IBPS SO Prelims score count towards final selection?

The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature. Candidates shortlisted through Prelims proceed to the Mains stage, which is followed by the interview and final provisional allotment.