Indian Bank SO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Detailed Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Eligibility Details

• Postgraduate or graduation-related requirements vary by Specialist Officer post (IT, Law, HR, Marketing, Finance, Credit, Risk Management, etc.). Applicants should refer to the official notification for post-specific eligibility criteria.
• Educational qualifications and other criteria are as specified in the official notification for each Specialist Officer post.

Important Dates

• Publication/Update: April 28, 2026
• Last date for related notifications: Not specified in this post. For exact dates, refer to the official notification.

Application Fees

• Details of application fees and exemptions are available in the official notification. Please refer to the notification for exact fee structure by category.

Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Indian Bank SO Exam Pattern 2026

• Total questions: 120
• Maximum marks: 180
• Exam duration: 120 minutes
• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer
• Medium: English (Professional Knowledge may be in English & Hindi depending on post)

Subject-wise Syllabus (Summaries)

• English Language: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Detection, Para completion, etc.
• Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Data Sufficiency, Direction and Distance, etc.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Simplification, Quadratic Equations, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, etc.
• Professional Knowledge: Post-specific topics depending on IT, Law, HR, Marketing, Finance, Credit, Risk Management, etc. Candidates should focus on core concepts, practical applications, and current developments in their domain.

How to Download the Syllabus PDF

1. Visit the official website - indianbank.in
2. Navigate to Careers or Recruitment
3. Open the Specialist Officer 2026 notification and download the detailed syllabus PDF

Preparation Tips

• Focus on Professional Knowledge as it carries a large share of the marks.
• Practice with sectional timing and solve previous year questions and mock tests.
• Build strong basics in Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, and improve reading speed for English.
• Stay updated with domain-specific knowledge relevant to the applied post.