IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 1 30 August - Good Attempts & Cut-Off

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 1 (30 August)

Section-wise difficulty, good attempts, memory-based questions and expected cut-off — updated for Shift 1 (30 Aug 2025).

Quick Highlights

• Exam Date: 30 August 2025 (Shift 1)
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Posts Covered: IT Officer, HR, Marketing, Law, Agriculture, Rajbhasha Adhikari
• Sections: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness (post-dependent)

Overall Difficulty & Good Attempts

Based on examiner feedback and memory-based reports, Shift 1 of IBPS SO Prelims 2025 was moderately difficult. Below is a concise table for quick reference.

Section	Difficulty	Good Attempts
English Language	Easy to Moderate	29–31
Reasoning Ability	Moderate	26–28
Quantitative Aptitude / GA	Moderate	25–27
Total (150 questions)	Moderate	~80–86

Section-wise Analysis

English Language

The English section was easy to moderate. Most candidates reported better accuracy here when attempted carefully.

• 2 Reading Comprehension passages (Banking/Economy theme) ~16–20 Qs
• Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement

Reasoning Ability

Reasoning carried a standard moderate difficulty with emphasis on puzzles and seating arrangements.

• Puzzles & Seating (different formats)
• Syllogism, Inequality, Direction Sense, Blood Relations

Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness

Quant was time-consuming for many and included a mix of DI and arithmetic problems. For posts where General Awareness appeared, questions were mainly banking and current affairs-based.

• Data Interpretation: Bar graph / Caselet DI
• Arithmetic: Profit & Loss, Time & Work, SI/CI, Quadratic Equations
• GA: Banking, Financial Markets, Important Schemes

Expected Cut-Off

With the exam being moderately difficult and average good attempts around 80–86, the prelims cut-off is expected to be in the moderate range. Actual cut-offs will vary by post and category and will be published by the conducting body.

Next Steps for Aspirants

1. Start focused preparation for Mains (IBPS SO Mains – 9 Nov 2025) — emphasize professional knowledge for your post.
2. Practice descriptive writing (if applicable) and time-bound mock tests.
3. Revise high-weight topics in Reasoning and Quant; maintain accuracy in English.

Memory-Based Question Trends (Sample)

Below are common question patterns reported by candidates in Shift 1:

• RC topic: Banking & Economy
• Puzzle types: Day & Month puzzles, Circular seating
• DI: Bar Graph and Caselet
• Arithmetic: Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Quadratics

FAQs

The paper was moderately difficult overall. English was easy to moderate; Reasoning and Quant/GA were moderate.

Around 80–86 attempts with good accuracy is considered a safe and competitive performance.

The IBPS SO Mains is scheduled for 9 November 2025. Candidates should confirm official notices for any updates.

Reasoning was relatively tougher due to complex puzzles and arrangements in Shift 1.

Conclusion

The IBPS SO Prelims 2025 (Shift 1) was fairly balanced, with a moderate difficulty overall. Candidates who scored consistently across sections and maintained accuracy have good chances to qualify for the Mains. Start focused Mains preparation now — revise professional knowledge for your post and practice descriptive & mock tests.

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