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IBPS SO 2026: Stream-Wise Syllabus and Preparation Guide (IT, Marketing, Agriculture)

The IBPS SO 2026 cycle, which is also known as CRP SPL-XVI has made a big change to the syllabus this time. They are now testing Professional Knowledge in both the Prelims and the Mains exams which's different from what they used to do. Before they only tested Professional Knowledge in the Mains exam. This change is a deal because it affects how people prepare for the exams.  The IBPS SO 2026 cycle is going to be tough so you need to have a plan to prepare for the IT Officer or Marketing Officer or Agriculture Field Officer exams. IBPS SO 2026: Quick Overview Notification : CRP SPL-XVI, released alongside the 2026 syllabus update Posts covered : IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari Prelims exam date : 29 August 2026 (tentative) Mains exam date : 1 November 2026 (tentative) Selection stages : Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview Merit weightage : Prelims is only qualifying; final merit = Mains (80%...

IBPS Clerk vs SBI Clerk: Key Differences Every Aspirant Should Know

Every year, lakhs of banking enthusiasts face a dilemma whether to appear for IBPS Clerk or SBI Clerk, which are the most popular clerical recruitment examinations in India. Both provide you with a promising banking career with reasonable pay and opportunities, but both differ in terms of exam pattern, selection procedure, participating banks, and even the preparation mode. If you're preparing for IBPS Clerk and/or SBI Clerk, knowing all about their similarities and differences is essential for you to be able to plan your preparation. This will help you with all the information about everything – from exam pattern to salaries – that you should keep in mind while appearing for the examination and how an effective ibps clerk mock test series or sbi clerk mock test series can take you a step ahead. 1. Conducting Bodies and Participating Banks The main distinction is in the body that holds the examination as well as the banks from which you can enroll. IBPS Clerk : Organized by the In...

IBPS PO New Personality Test Stage 2026: What Changed and How to Prepare

The IBPS PO Notification 2026 sees the biggest changes to the Probationary Officer selection process in years, with record vacancies, revised syllabus for the Mains examination, and the inclusion of a Personality Test. Candidates appearing for the IBPS PO 2026 examination are advised to understand the implications for their preparation strategy and get familiarized with the new examination pattern. What's New in IBPS PO 2026 Before we discuss the details of the Personality Test, let's quickly recap what's new in IBPS PO 2026 : Vacancies increased to 6715 in total across 11 participating PSBs including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, PNB, Union Bank of India etc. Mains Objective Paper saw a jump in questions from 145 to 170 (now carrying 200 marks). Break up of topics remains Reasoning (40), General/Banking/Digital Awareness (50), English (40), Data Analysis (40) Descriptive Paper now comprises Essay and Comprehension (earlier it was Letter Writing) 2 day...