IBPS SO - IT Officer Practice Exam

IBPS SO - IT Officer

The IBPS Specialist Officer – IT Officer position is a technical role within public-sector banks, focused on managing and securing the bank’s IT infrastructure. As outlined, selected candidates oversee core banking systems, ATM and mobile banking technologies, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and ensure data maintenance and network security are running smoothly across the bank.

You’ll ensure systems run 24/7, oversee data centers, safeguard against cyber threats, and support teams with digital infrastructure—critical work that keeps banking services reliable and secure.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• IT professionals aiming to serve as IBPS Specialist Officers in public-sector banks
• Tech graduates (e.g., CSE, IT, Electronics) aspiring for roles in banking

Skills Required

• Database, networking, operating systems, and programming skills
• Troubleshooting hardware and software in a high-stakes environment
• Cybersecurity practices and infrastructure management

Knowledge Gained

• Mastery of DBMS, OS, software engineering, and object-oriented programming
• Understanding of protecting, optimizing, and maintaining IT infrastructure in a banking context

Course Outline

The IBPS SO - IT Officer Exam covers the following topics -

1. Prelims (Qualifying)

• Reasoning
• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude

2. Mains – Professional Knowledge (IT Officer)

• Database Management Systems (RDBMS, SQL, normalization)
• Data Communication & Networking (OSI/TCP-IP models, LAN/WAN, network security)
• Operating Systems (process, memory management, scheduling)
• Software Engineering (SDLC, design patterns, testing)
• Data Structures (arrays, stacks, queues, trees, graphs)
• Computer Organization & Microprocessors
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP, concepts, languages)