IBPS SO IT Officer Test Series & Notes 2026 — Prelims + Mains Mock Tests | Piyush Wairale
📢 IBPS SO Prelims: 29 Aug 2026 · Mains: 1 Nov 2026 — Less than 5 months to go. Start the Test Series today.
IBPS SO IT Officer · 2026 Edition

IBPS SO IT Officer Test Series & Notes 2026 — Prelims + Mains

The most comprehensive practice + revision package for IBPS SO IT Officer 2026 — 40+ full-length Prelims and Mains mocks, topic-wise sectional tests, complete PDF notes for every Professional Knowledge topic, and detailed video solutions. Designed by Piyush Wairale (M.Tech, IIT Madras), the same standard we built into the IIT Madras BS Degree Programme.

By Piyush Wairale · IIT Madras
40+ Mock Tests
10 PK Modules
Prelims + Mains
Full Mock Tests
40+
PK Topic Notes
10 PDFs
Sectional Tests
60+
PYQs Solved
8 Years
Why It Matters

Concepts alone don't crack IBPS SO. Practice does.

The IBPS SO IT Officer exam is short, fast, and unforgiving. Mains gives you 45 minutes for 60 Professional Knowledge questions — that is 45 seconds per question. Without exam-pattern mock practice, even strong candidates lose marks to time pressure and tricky options.

45sec

Per Mains question

60 Qs in 45 minutes leaves zero room for indecision. Mock tests build the reflexes you need to hit the timer.

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Negative marking

Every wrong answer costs 0.25 marks in both Prelims and Mains. Our solutions teach you when to skip and when to commit.

80:20

Mains : Interview weight

Final merit is overwhelmingly decided by your Mains score. Professional Knowledge mocks are the single highest-leverage prep activity.

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Sections in Prelims

Each section must clear an individual cut-off. Our sectional tests ensure you don't lose Prelims qualification on a single weak section.

Inside the Package

What's inside the IBPS SO Test Series & Notes

Every component is built around one principle — match the real exam exactly, then push you slightly beyond it so the actual paper feels easier.

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40+ Tests

Full-Length Mocks

Prelims (150 Qs / 2 hrs / 3 sections) and Mains (60 Qs / 45 min) mocks in the exact IBPS CBT interface and difficulty curve.

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60+ Tests

Sectional & Topic Tests

Sectional tests for English, Reasoning, Quant. Topic-wise tests for each of the 10 Professional Knowledge modules.

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10 PDFs

Complete PDF Notes

Print-ready notes for DBMS, Networks, OS, COA, DS, Software Engg, Web Tech, Security, Cloud, Compiler — India banking context.

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Detailed

Video Solutions

Every mock has detailed written solutions; high-difficulty questions have video explanations breaking down the reasoning.

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8 Years

Previous Year Papers

All IBPS SO IT Officer papers from the last 8 years, fully solved, with topic-tagging so you can see frequency trends.

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Real-time

Performance Analytics

Percentile, section-wise accuracy, time-per-question, and weak-topic mapping after every mock — so you know exactly what to revise.

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Active

Telegram Community

Private Telegram group with peer learners + doubt-resolution from the teaching team. Stay accountable through exam week.

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Cross-device

Mobile + Laptop

Notes and mocks accessible on phone, tablet, and desktop. Full-length CBT mocks recommended on laptop for exam simulation.

Stage-wise Coverage

Built for both stages of IBPS SO IT Officer

Prelims is qualifying. Mains is everything. Our test series treats each stage with the depth it deserves.

Stage 1 · Qualifying

Prelims Test Series

150 Qs · 125 Marks · 2 Hours · 3 Sections
  • English Language: 50 Qs / 25 Marks / 40 min — Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Vocabulary
  • Reasoning: 50 Qs / 50 Marks / 40 min — Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Qs / 50 Marks / 40 min — DI, Number Series, Quadratic, Arithmetic, Probability
  • 15+ Full-length Prelims mocks
  • Sectional tests for each section
  • Each section must clear its own cut-off
15+Full Mocks
30+Sectional
3Sections
Stage 2 · Decides Final Merit

Mains Test Series

60 Qs · 60 Marks · 45 Min · Professional Knowledge
  • The single most important paper in your entire IBPS SO journey
  • 25+ Full-length Mains mocks at 2026 difficulty levels
  • Topic-wise tests for each of 10 PK modules
  • Special drill sets for DBMS, Networks, OS — the 3 highest-yield topics
  • Detailed solutions with conceptual deep-dives
  • Time-pressure simulator: 45-second-per-question drills
25+Mains Mocks
40+Topic Tests
10PK Modules
Professional Knowledge

10 PK Modules — Every Topic Covered

Each module includes a print-ready PDF note + a topic-wise mock test. The IBPS SO Mains paper draws 5–7 questions from each module, so balanced preparation matters.

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Database Management Systems

PDF + 5 Tests
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Data Communication & Networking

PDF + 5 Tests
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Operating Systems

PDF + 5 Tests
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Computer Organisation & Architecture

PDF + 4 Tests
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Programming & Data Structures

PDF + 4 Tests
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Software Engineering

PDF + 4 Tests
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Web Technologies

PDF + 4 Tests
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Information Security & Cryptography

PDF + 5 Tests
09

Cloud Computing & Emerging Tech

PDF + 3 Tests
10

Compiler Design

PDF + 3 Tests

What "topic-wise test" means: Each test is a focused 20-30 question drill on a single module, timed at IBPS pace, with explanations that link back to the relevant PDF note section. Combined with the PYQ frequency tagging, you know exactly which sub-topics inside each module deserve the most attention.

How this test series is actually built

Most coaching test series are recycled question banks from previous years with the dates updated. Ours is built differently — here's the process used for every paper:

Step 1 · PYQ Frequency Mapping

All IBPS SO IT Officer questions from the last 8 years are tagged by topic, sub-topic, and difficulty. The 2026 mocks mirror this exact distribution.

Step 2 · Concept-First Question Authoring

Every new question is written by Piyush Wairale and the IIT-trained teaching team, tied to a specific learning outcome from the PDF note. No "trick questions" that don't teach anything.

Step 3 · Difficulty Calibration

Questions are split 30:50:20 (easy : medium : hard) — matching the actual IBPS curve. This protects your confidence on easy questions while pushing your ceiling on the hard ones.

Step 4 · Internal Review

Every question is reviewed by at least two reviewers for accuracy, ambiguity, and alignment with the official IBPS SO syllabus. Any question with even minor ambiguity is rewritten.

Step 5 · Solution Writing

Solutions are written in plain English with the underlying concept made explicit. The goal isn't just to show the answer — it's to make sure you can answer a similar question in the real exam.

From the Founder

Watch Piyush walk you through the course

A direct walkthrough of what's inside the IBPS SO IT Officer Test Series & Notes 2026 — the structure, the pedagogy, and how to get the most out of every mock and PDF note. Hear it from the founder before you enrol.

By  Piyush Wairale
🎓 M.Tech, IIT Madras

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Two Ways to Prepare

Two course options — choose what fits where you are today

Whether you've already studied the concepts and just need test practice, or you're starting Professional Knowledge from scratch, we have the right product for you.

CHOOSE BY GOAL What's included → FOCUSED Test Series & Notes IBPS SO IT Officer · Prelims + Mains practice and revision COMPLETE PACKAGE IT Officer Course + Test Series SBI · IBPS · SEBI · EXIM · RBI · PSUs — one bundle, all bank IT exams
Concept Video Lectures (Notes only) 200+ hours of concept-first videos
PDF Notes All 10 PK topics All PK + extended topics
Full-Length Mock Tests 40+ (Prelims + Mains) 40+ IBPS SO + mocks for SBI, SEBI, EXIM, RBI
Topic-Wise Tests Each of 10 PK modules Each PK module + cross-exam drills
Sectional Tests (English/Reasoning/Quant)
Previous Year Papers IBPS SO · 8 years IBPS SO + SBI SO + SEBI + others
Video Solutions For mocks For lectures + mocks
Exams CoveredIBPS SO IT OfficerIBPS SO · SBI SO IT · SEBI Grade A IT · EXIM Bank DM · RBI IT · NABARD · PSUs
Telegram Community + Doubts
Best ForCandidates who've studied PK in college and need exam-pattern practice + revisionCandidates starting from scratch, multi-exam aspirants, or those wanting concept-first depth
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Who should choose the Test Series, and who should go for the bundle

We'd rather you pick the right product than the more expensive one. Here's how to decide.

Choose the Test Series & Notes if you...

  • Are a B.Tech / MCA graduate who studied DBMS, OS, Networks in college
  • Are confident on concepts but lack exam-pattern practice
  • Already took a coaching class earlier and want fresh mocks
  • Are appearing only for IBPS SO IT Officer 2026
  • Have limited time (2–3 months) and need targeted revision
  • Prefer self-study with notes + tests over watching long videos
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  • Are starting Professional Knowledge from scratch
  • Need concept videos along with notes and mocks
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🎯 Focused

IBPS SO IT Officer Test Series & Notes 2026

by Piyush Wairale · IIT Madras
  • 40+ full-length Prelims & Mains mocks
  • 60+ sectional and topic-wise tests
  • 10 PDF notes covering all PK topics
  • 8 years of PYQs, fully solved
  • Detailed video solutions for tough Qs
  • Performance analytics + weak-area mapping
  • Telegram community access
Best for IBPS SO 2026 only · Practice-focused
⭐ Complete Bundle

IT Officer Course + Test Series — SBI, IBPS, SEBI, EXIM, PSUs

by Piyush Wairale · IIT Madras
  • Everything in the Test Series, plus:
  • 200+ hours of concept-first video lectures
  • Coverage for SBI SO IT, SEBI Grade A IT, EXIM Bank DM
  • Coverage for RBI IT, NABARD, and PSU IT exams
  • Extended Cyber Security & Cloud modules
  • Cross-exam strategy + interview prep kit
  • Multi-exam validity — one course, many attempts
Best for multi-exam aspirants · Concept + practice

Quick refresher — IBPS SO IT Officer 2026 at a glance

If you've landed here directly without reading the full notification guide, here's the 30-second summary:

Key dates & pattern

  • Prelims: 29 August 2026 — English (50/25), Reasoning (50/50), Quant (50/50) = 150 Qs / 125 marks / 2 hours
  • Mains: 1 November 2026 — Professional Knowledge: 60 Qs / 60 marks / 45 minutes
  • Negative marking: 0.25 in both stages
  • Final merit: 80% Mains + 20% Interview (Prelims is qualifying only)
  • 11 participating banks: BoB, BoI, BoM, Canara, Central, Indian, IOB, PNB, PSB, UCO, UBI
  • Pay: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (Specialist Officer Scale I) + allowances

Need the full notification breakdown? Read our complete IBPS SO IT Officer 2026 guide with syllabus, eligibility, and salary structure.

Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling.

What is included in the IBPS SO IT Officer Test Series and Notes 2026? +
The package includes 40+ full-length mock tests for IBPS SO Prelims and Mains, 60+ topic-wise sectional tests for English, Reasoning, Quant, and all 10 Professional Knowledge topics, comprehensive PDF notes for DBMS, Networking, OS, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Cloud, Data Structures, Web Tech, Compiler, and COA, detailed video solutions, 8 years of previous year papers, and access to a private Telegram doubt-clearing community.
How many mock tests are included? +
40+ full-length mocks covering Prelims and Mains combined, plus 60+ sectional and topic-wise tests. Total of 100+ tests when you count topic-level drills.
What is the difference between the IBPS SO Test Series and the Complete IT Officer Course bundle? +
The IBPS SO Test Series & Notes is a focused practice + revision package for candidates who already know the concepts. The Complete IT Officer Course bundle adds 200+ hours of concept-first video lectures, covering SBI SO IT, SEBI Grade A IT, EXIM Bank DM, RBI IT, and PSU IT exams alongside IBPS SO. Choose the bundle if you're starting from scratch or appearing for multiple bank IT exams.
Who is the IBPS SO IT Officer Test Series for? +
This test series is best suited for B.Tech, MCA, and BCA candidates who have studied DBMS, Networking, OS, and Cyber Security in their college coursework and now need exam-pattern practice and revision. If you are starting Professional Knowledge from scratch, choose the IT Officer Course bundle instead.
Does the test series cover both Prelims and Mains? +
Yes. The test series covers IBPS SO Prelims (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude — 150 Qs / 125 marks / 2 hours) and Mains (Professional Knowledge — 60 Qs / 60 marks / 45 minutes). Sectional tests, topic-wise tests, and full-length mocks are provided for both stages.
Are PDF notes included with the test series? +
Yes. Comprehensive PDF notes are included for every Professional Knowledge topic — DBMS, Data Communication & Networking, Operating Systems, Computer Organisation & Architecture, Programming & Data Structures, Software Engineering, Web Technologies, Information Security & Cryptography, Cloud Computing, and Compiler Design. Notes are print-ready and India-banking context.
How long is the course access valid? +
Course access is valid through the IBPS SO 2026 exam cycle (Prelims on 29 August 2026 and Mains on 1 November 2026). Exact validity terms are listed on the course page on piyushwairale.com.
Are mock tests in the exact IBPS exam pattern? +
Yes. All mock tests are calibrated to the official IBPS SO 2026 pattern — Prelims mocks have 150 questions in 2 hours across 3 sections with sectional timing; Mains mocks have 60 questions in 45 minutes with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. Difficulty levels mirror recent IBPS SO papers.
Do I get video solutions or just answer keys? +
Detailed written solutions are provided for every question. Important and frequently-asked questions also have video explanations breaking down the underlying concept and the elimination process for wrong options. Performance analytics show percentile, section-wise accuracy, and time spent per question.
Can I access the test series on mobile? +
Yes. The test series and notes are accessible on both mobile and desktop. You can take mock tests on any device, but a laptop is recommended for the full-length CBT experience that simulates the actual IBPS exam interface.
What if I'm also targeting SBI SO IT, SEBI Grade A IT, or EXIM Bank DM? +
Choose the IT Officer Course and Test Series (Complete Package) instead. It covers IBPS SO IT, SBI SO IT, SEBI Grade A IT, EXIM Bank DM (Information Security), RBI IT, NABARD, and PSU IT exams with one structured curriculum — concept lectures, notes, and mocks for all of them.
How is this different from free YouTube content and other test series? +
Three differences: (1) Every question is concept-mapped to the relevant PDF note, so practice always reinforces theory. (2) Difficulty is calibrated to the actual IBPS curve (30:50:20 easy:medium:hard) — not random hard questions designed to look impressive. (3) Designed by Piyush Wairale (M.Tech, IIT Madras) and the IIT-trained teaching team, with the same rigour we applied at the IIT Madras BS Degree Programme.
Your Next Step

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