Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam Books 2023

The Specialist Officer exam of the Indian Overseas Bank is a competitive exam. Last year only 25 vacancies were notified for the posts of Information Security and Information System Audit in MMG Scale II & MMG Scale III. Therefore, it is imperative that aspirants use good and relevant books and study materials for the IOB SO exams. This article comprises a list of important books and links to online resources to prepare for the Specialist Officer (SO) examination conducted by the Indian Overseas Bank.

Aspirants who are preparing for Bank, PSC and other Government exams can refer to the links given below.

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Best Books and Study Materials for the Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Exam

Exams conducted by banks, PSCs and other government organizations are highly competitive. Therefore, aspirants should study from the best books and online resources to crack the exam. The IOB SO exam is held in two phases i.e., online test and interview. The online test comprises sections related to English, mathematics, reasoning and professional knowledge. Aspirants should refer to their undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional course texts to prepare for the ‘professional knowledge’ test. A list of important books and study materials is given in the following sections to prepare for English, quantitative aptitude and reasoning.

Best Books for Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) English Language 2023-2024

Aspirants can go through the following list of books to help them prepare for the Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) English Language section. To further sharpen their command of the English language, they can also go to the linked article on General English for Competitive exams 

Books for Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) 2023-2024 English Language Test
S.No. Name of Books Names of Authors
1. Oxford English Grammar Course: Advanced Michael Swan and Catherine Walter
2. Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate Michael Swan and Catherine Walter
3. High School English Grammar and Composition H. Martin and P. C. Wren
4.  Advanced English Grammar Martin Hewings
5. Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis

 

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Best Books for Indian Overseas Bank SO Reasoning 2023-2024

Aspirants can use the links provided in the tables below to prepare for the Indian Overseas Bank SO Reasoning section. Additionally, they can visit the linked article on 3 Sutras To Prepare for Reasoning Ability to improve their grasp of reasoning and logic.

Books for Indian Overseas Bank Specialist Officer (SO) 2023-2024 Reasoning Test

S.No. Name of Books 

Name of Authors/Publications

1. A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning R. S. Agarwal, S.Chand Publications
2.  How to Crack Test of Reasoning: In All Competitive Examinations Jaikishan and Premkishan, Arihant Publication
3. A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal,  and Non-Verbal and Analytical B. S Sijwali & Indu Sijwali, Arihant Publications

 

Important Resources for the Indian Overseas Bank SO 2023-2024 Reasoning Test 

S.No.

Topics

1 Order & Ranking
2 Reasoning Analogies
3 Statement and Conclusions
4 Tips to solve Number Series
5 Seating Arrangements
6 Logical Reasoning
7 Questions on Number Series
8 Data Sufficiency

Best Books for Indian Overseas Bank SO Quantitative Aptitude 2023-2024

The section on quantitative aptitude is crucial. For some candidates, it is easy, while for others, it is difficult. As a result, students who struggle with this subject should devote enough time to studying for Quantitative Aptitude. The tables below contain a collection of noteworthy books as well as links to other resources. 

To get a better knowledge of the key concepts, aspirants can also refer to the linked article on Prepare Quantitative Aptitude for bank exams.

Books for Indian Overseas Bank SO Quantitative Aptitude Test 2023-2024

S.No. Name of Books Name of Authors
1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations R.S. Aggarwal, S.Chand 
2. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT   Arun Sharma
3. Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Sarvesh K. Verma, Arihant Publications

 

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