Sat Nov 09 07:06:19 UTC 2024: ## IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis: Moderate Difficulty Level for Shift 1 on November 9th
**New Delhi, November 9th, 2024:** The first shift of the IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2024 concluded today, with candidates reporting a moderate difficulty level across the paper. The exam, which saw thousands of hopefuls vying for 896 Specialist Officer vacancies, is the first step in the selection process for various streams including Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.
According to expert analysis by Bankersadda, the overall difficulty level was moderate, with the Reasoning section receiving mixed feedback. The English section was also deemed moderate, while the Quantitative Aptitude section, applicable to specific posts, was found to be of moderate difficulty as well.
Based on the difficulty level and feedback from candidates, experts suggest a good attempt range of 87-99 marks for the first shift. However, it’s important to remember that these are just estimates and the final cut-off marks will be determined based on various factors including the overall performance of all candidates.
**Here’s a section-wise breakdown of the exam:**
* **Reasoning:** Moderate difficulty, with 50 questions for 50 marks.
* **English:** Moderate difficulty, with 50 questions for 25 marks.
* **Quantitative Aptitude:** Moderate difficulty, with 50 questions for 50 marks (applicable to specific posts).
* **General Awareness:** Moderate difficulty, with 50 questions for 50 marks (applicable to Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari).
Candidates who have appeared for the exam can use this analysis as a guide to gauge their performance. The next step in the selection process is the Mains Examination, for which shortlisted candidates from the Prelims will be eligible.
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