Examination Syllabus For IBPS Specialist Officer 2013

Reasoning 
Alphabet and Numbers
Series Test
Mathematical Operations
Syllogism
Analogies / Decision Making
Classification
Coding/ Decoding
Blood Relations
Odd One Out
Number, Ranking, Time Sequence Test
Analytical Reasoning
Cause and Effect
Directions/Distance sense test
Input and Output Arrangement
Seating Arrangements
Coded Inequalities
Decision Making
statement and conclusion
statement and assumptions
cause & effect
course of action
passage and conclusion test
Assertion and Reason
Statement and Courses of Action
Non Verbal Reasoning Includes series test, odd figures, Analogy etc

Quantitative Aptitude Section

Number system and simplification
Number series
Problem based on numbers
Decimal Fraction
simplification
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Partnership
simple interest
compound interest
time and work
time and Distance
Mensuration (2 dimension)
speed and distance
permutation and combination
Probability
Data Interpretation and sufficiency includes Data Table, Pie charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Mixed Graphs, Case study etc.


English Language Section
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar
Identification Of Errors
Para Substitution
Para Jumble
Close Test/ Passages
Synonyms/ Antonyms
Sentence completion
Passage Completion
Choosing the appropriate word
Spelling Check

Professional Knowledge:
This is totally focused on the domain of the cadre to which a candidate has applied to. For example if its IT Officer then concepts mentioned below can be really useful-
Data Base Management System (DBMS)
Data Communication & Networking
Operating System & amp; system programming
Compiler Design
Software Engineering
Digital Electronics
Computer organization & Microprocessor
Data Structure
Integrated Circuits
Programming Language C, C++ and OOPS