IBPS SO Prelims Question Paper 2024 with Answers: Download PDF

Feb 5, 2026

IBPS SO 2024 Prelims exam is scheduled for November 9, 2024, while the Mains exam will take place on December 14, 2024. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, and shift timings will be communicated via the admit cards.

Below is a table outlining the shift timings for the Prelims stage:

Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Time
Shift 1	08:00 AM	09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Shift 2	10:30 AM	11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Shift 3	01:00 PM	02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Shift 4	03:30 PM	04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

IBPS- SO Prelims 2024 Question Paper with Answers

Date	Shift	Question Paper PDF
9th November 2024	Shift 1	Available Soon
	Shift 2	Available Soon
	Shift 3	Available Soon
	Shift 4	Available Soon

IBPS SO 2024 selection process includes three stages: prelims, mains, and an interview. The prelims are for 125 marks with a 2-hour duration, while the mains are for 60 marks in a 45-minute exam. Final selection is based on mains and interview scores combined.

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IBPS- SO Question Paper 2024 FAQs

Question: What is the structure of the IBPS SO 2024 Prelims exam?

Answer: The IBPS SO 2024 Prelims consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude (for some posts) or General Awareness (for others), with a total of 125 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours.

Question: How is the IBPS SO 2024 Mains exam structured?

Answer: The Mains exam focuses on professional knowledge related to the specific post. It has 60 questions worth 60 marks, and candidates are given 45 minutes to complete the exam.

Question: Are there negative marks in the IBPS SO 2024 exam?

Answer: Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both the prelims and mains.

Question: Can I attempt the IBPS SO 2024 exam in Hindi?

Answer: Yes, the IBPS SO exam is bilingual, and you can attempt it in either Hindi or English, except for the English Language section.

Question: How many stages are there in the IBPS SO 2024 selection process?

Answer: The selection process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. Only those who qualify in the prelims can appear for the mains, and mains qualifiers will proceed to the interview stage.

Question: What is the total weightage of the interview in the IBPS SO 2024 selection process?

Answer: The interview carries 100 marks, and the final selection is based on the combined scores of the mains and interview stages.

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