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IBPS RRB Exam Analysis 2024: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducted IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 mains exam on October 6, 2024. According to IBPS RRB Clerk mains exam analysis, the overall difficulty level of the IBPS RRB Clerk was moderate. The difficulty level of the Reasoning section was moderate, English Language/Hindi Language was easy to moderate, Numerical Ability was moderate, Computer Knowledge section was easy and General Awareness section was moderate.
Going through IBPS RRB exam analysis 2024, candidates can understand the sectional and overall difficulty level of the exam. Besides, it also helps candidates to know the topic-wise distribution of questions in IBPS RRB exam, important topics, number of good attempts, etc. The exam analysis also provides the IBPS RRB cut off based on the difficulty level of the exam. Knowing the cut off, candidates can learn their chances of selection for the next round. Read this article below for more details on IBPS RRB exam analysis 2024.
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Q: What was the difficulty level of IBPS RRB PO 2024 prelims exam?
IBPS RRB PO 2024 prelims exam carried questions from two subjects-Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 80. The duration of the test was 45 minutes. There were no sectional timings in the exam. According to students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The Quant section was easy, whereas, the Reasoning section was moderate. Questions asked in the exam were based on the syllabus.
Q: What is IBPS RRB marking scheme?
Scores obtained by candidates in IBPS RRB exam are calculated based on the marking scheme. The marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. IBPS RRB marking scheme is given below:
- Each correct answer typically carries 1 mark
- For every incorrect answer, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks (1/4th of the mark assigned to that question)
- Unanswered questions do not attract any penalty
Main Exam
- The marking scheme for the main exam is generally similar to the preliminary exam, where each correct answer is awarded 1 mark.
- There is typically a penalty for wrong answers, which is around 0.25 marks (1/4th of the mark assigned to that question)
- There are no negative marking for unanswered questions
Q: Is IBPS RRB Clerk mains easy?
The overall difficulty level of the IBPS RRB paper in 2023 was rated easy to moderate. The table shows the approximate number of questions in each section with difficulty level. The Mains exam pattern is given below.
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language* | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Q: What is IBPS RRB normalisation?
Q: What was the difficulty level of IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 exam?
The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The Reasoning section was moderate and the Quant section was easy. The test paper carries a total of 80 questions. The subjects included in the prelims exam are Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The test paper carried a total of 80 marks.
Sections | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 32-35 |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate | 30-33 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2024
The overall difficulty level of IBPS RRB Clerk exam is given below.
Section | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
Moderate |
Numerical Ability |
Moderate |
General Awareness |
Moderate |
English/Hindi Language* |
Easy to Moderate |
Computer Knowledge |
Easy |
Total |
Moderate |
IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Analysis 2024
IBPS RRB PO mains exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The good attempts ranges between 95 to 106.
Sections | No. of Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning |
40 |
27-30 |
Easy to Moderate |
General Awareness |
40 |
17-19 |
Moderate |
Numerical Ability |
40 |
15-17 |
Moderate |
English/Hindi Language |
40 |
18-20 |
Easy to Moderate |
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
18-20 |
Easy |
Overall Attempts |
200 |
95-106 |
Moderate |
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Analysis (Aug 10)
The overall and section-wise difficulty levels of IBPS RRB Clerk exam are given below.
Overall Difficulty
Sections | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 32-35 |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate | 30-33 |
Section-Wise Difficulty
The distribution of questions in both the sections are given below.
Quantitative Aptitude
Topics | No. of Questions |
---|---|
Simplification | 15 |
Missing Number Series | 5 |
Arithmetic | 10 |
Table DI (Related to Cake, Cookies, and Candies) | 5 |
Bar Graph DI | 5 |
Topics | No. of Questions |
---|---|
Month & Date Puzzle(3 Months + 2 Dates) | 5 |
Sequence Based Puzzle (Sunday to Saturday, 7 Persons) | 5 |
Comparison-Based Puzzle (No. of Chocolates, 6 Persons) | 3 |
Floor Based Puzzle | 5 |
Inequality | 3 |
Syllogism | 3 |
Chinese Coding | 3 |
Distance & Direction | 3 |
Letter Series | 4 |
Word Series | 3 |
Meaningful Word(Word-FAILURE) | 1 |
Pair Formation(Word-REBUILT) | 1 |
Word Based (Vowel-1/Consonant+1) | 1 |
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IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2024 August 4
The shift-wise IBPS RRB PO exam analysis is given below.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2024 4th August Shift 1
Sections | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2024 Shift 4 Aug 3
Sections | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2024 Shift 3 Aug 3
Sections | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
Overall | Easy to Moderate |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2024 Shift 2 Aug 3
Sections | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2024 Shift 1 August 3
The overall difficulty level of IBPS RRB PO 2024 prelims exam was easy to moderate. An attempt of 58-62 is considered as good. The overall and section-wise difficulty level of the exam is given below.
IBPS RRB PO Overall Difficulty Level
Sections | Difficulty Level | Number of Good Attempts |
---|---|---|
Reasoning | Moderate | 32-35 |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy | 25-27 |
Overall | Easy to Moderate | 55-62 |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2024: Section-Wise
Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning section was of Moderate level. Candidates were asked questions from puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms, and coding-decoding. The following types of puzzle questions were asked in the exam.
- Linear Seating Arrangement + Variable (7 persons)- 5 questions
- Parallel Row SA (14 persons)- 5 questions
- Comparison Puzzle (Height based, 7 persons)- 2 questions
- Floor + Flat Based Puzzle (5X2)- 5 questions
- Month Based puzzle (9 months Non-Consecutive)- 5 questions
The distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | Number of Questions |
---|---|
Inequality (Double Comma Based) | 3 |
Syllogism | 3 |
Chinese Coding Decoding | 5 |
Blood Relation | 3 |
Pair Formation Number Based | 1 |
Odd One Out | 1 |
Meaningful Word | 1 |
Number Based (7 Digits) | 1 |
Linear Seating Arrangement (North Facing- 7 Persons) | 5 |
Parallel Row Seating Arrangement (14 Persons) | 5 |
Comparison-Based Puzzle (Height Based- 7 Persons) | 2 |
Floor & Flat Based Puzzle (5 Floors & 2 Flats) | 5 |
Month Bassed Puzzle (9 Months) | 5 |
Quantitative Aptitude
A total of 40 questions were asked from Data Interpretation, Wrong Number Series, Quadratic Equation, and Arithmetic Word Problems (Ratio, Ages, SI & CI, Profit and Loss, Partnership etc.). The distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions |
---|---|
Approximation | 6-7 |
Missing Number Series | 5-6 |
Tabular Data Interpretation | 6 |
Double Pie Chart Data Interpretation (Swiggy & Zomato) | 5 |
Caselet DI (A, B, C- Boys and Girls) | 3 |
Arithmetic | 14 |
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Previous Year's IBPS RRB Exam Analysis
Candidates can check below the previous year's IBPS RRB exam analysis:
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2023
The shift-wise IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam analysis is given below.
IBPS RRB Clerk Shift 4 Analysis Aug 19
Section | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy |
Overall | Easy |
IBPS RRB Clerk Shift 3 Analysis Aug 19
Section | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
IBPS RRB Clerk Shift 2 Analysis Aug 19
Section | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
Overall | Easy to Moderate |
IBPS RRB Clerk Shift 1 Analysis Aug 19
According to the students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy. The overall difficulty level is given below.
Section | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy |
Overall |
Easy |
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IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2023
The overall difficulty level of all the exam shifts held on August 5 was easy to moderate. The Quant section was moderate while the Reasoning section was easy. We have provided below the shift-wise exam analysis of IBPS RRB PO 2023 prelims exam.
IBPS RRB PO Shift 4 Exam Analysis 2023
Sections | Difficulty level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
Overall |
Moderate |
Also Read: IBPS RRB PO Shift 4 Exam Analysis 2023
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis Shift 3
Sections | Number of questions | Good attempts |
---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
40 |
34-36 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
25-28 |
Also Read: IBPS RRB Shift 3 Exam Analysis 2023
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis Shift 2
The difficulty level of IBPS RRB PO Shift 2 exam was easy to moderate. Check below the overall difficulty level as well as the section-wise distribution of questions.
Overall
Section | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
Overall | Easy to Moderate |
Section-Wise Distribution of Questions
Reasoning
Name of the topics | Number of questions |
---|---|
Linear Row Seating Arrangement (5 persons – north, 3 south) | 5 |
Month-Based Puzzle (7 months) | 5 |
Floor Based Puzzle (10 Floors) | 5 |
Age Based Puzzle | 5 |
Syllogism | 4 |
Pair Formation (Number) | 1 |
Inequality | 4 |
Coding Decoding | 4 |
Miscellaneous | 1 |
Meaningful Word | 1 |
Direction & Distance | 3 |
Odd One Out | 1 |
Vowel/ Constant Based | 1 |
Total | 40 |
Quant
Name of the topics | Number of questions |
---|---|
Data Sufficiency | 3 |
Tabular Data Interpretation | 5 |
Line Graph Data Interpretation (Male, Female) | 5 |
Approximation | 5 |
Arithmetic | 12 |
Wrong Number Series | 5 |
Quadratic Equations | 5 |
Total | 40 |
IBPS RRB PO Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2023
The difficulty level of the first shift of IBPS RRB PO prelims was Easy to Moderate. The overall and section-wise difficulty levels are given below:
Overall Difficulty Level
Sections | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
34-35 |
Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude |
26-28 |
Moderate |
Overall |
62-65 |
Easy to Moderate |
Section-Wise Difficulty Level
Reasoning Ability
Name Of The Topic | No. Of Questions |
---|---|
Year Based Puzzle |
5 |
Box Based Puzzle |
5 |
Uncertain number of persons (Linear Seating Arrangement) |
3 |
Floor Based Puzzle (7 Floors, Variable – Country) |
5 |
Circular Seating Arrangement |
5 |
Inequality |
4 |
Syllogism |
3 |
Direction & Distance |
3 |
Coding-Decoding |
5 |
Odd One Out |
1 |
Digit Based |
1 |
Total |
40 |
Quantitative Aptitude
Name Of The Topic | No. Of Questions |
---|---|
Approximation |
4 |
Quadratic Equation |
5 |
Wrong Number Series |
5 |
Data Sufficiency (2 Statements) |
3 |
Arithmetic |
13 |
Bar Graph Data Interpretation |
5 |
Tabular Data Interpretation |
5 |
Total |
40 |
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2023 Video
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2022
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection had conductedIBPS RRB PO 2022 prelims exam on August 20 and 21. Candidates who appeared in the exam said that the difficulty level of the test was easy to moderate. The Quant section was moderate while the Reasoning section was easy to moderate. An attempt of 55-60 questions are considered as good. The section-wise IBPS RRB PO exam analysis is given below:
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2022 for Quantitative Aptitude
The level of the Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS RRB PO prelims exam was Moderate. Questions from Data Interpretation, Wrong Number Series, Quadratic Equation, and Arithmetic Word Problems were asked in the exam. There were three sets of Data Interpretation (DI) ( Line Graph, Tabular DI, and Caselet DI).
Topic | No. of questions |
---|---|
Arithmetic word problems |
12 |
Wrong Number Series |
5 |
Approximation |
5 |
Quadratic Equation |
5 |
Caselet DI |
3 |
Line Graph DI |
5 |
Tabular DI |
5 |
Total |
40 |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2022 for Reasoning Ability
The level of Reasoning section was easy to moderate. Candidates can check below IBPS RRB PO exam analysis 2022.
Topic | No. of questions |
---|---|
Uncertain Number of Persons (Row Seating Arrangement)- 13 Persons |
5 |
Month & Date Based Puzzle(September – December -15, 22) |
5 |
Square Based Seating Arrangement) |
5 |
Linear Seating Arrangement- North Facing |
5 |
Meaningful Word |
1 |
Syllogism |
3 |
Inequality |
4 |
Direction & Distance |
3 |
Blood Relation |
4 |
Alphanumeric Series |
3 |
Number Based |
1 |
Word Pairing |
1 |
Total |
40 |
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IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022
IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam was conducted on August 7, 13, and 14, 2022. The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy. Both the sections-Quant and Reasoning were easy. Candidates can check below the difficulty level of the reasoning and the quantitative aptitude sections as well as the number of good attempts.
Sections | No. Of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
40 |
Easy |
37-39 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
Easy |
33-36 |
Overall |
80 |
Easy |
70-75 |
Also Read: IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022 & Student Reaction
The section-wise IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam analysis 2022 is given below.
Reasoning Ability
The questions asked in the Reasoning Ability section in IBPS RRB Clerk exam were Easy. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | Number Of Questions |
---|---|
Month & Day Based Puzzle |
5 |
Floor Based Puzzle- 7 Floors |
5 |
Circular Seating Arrangement (7 Persons- Inside) |
5 |
Syllogism |
5 |
Inequality |
5 |
3 Letter Based Series |
5 |
Alphanumeric Series |
5 |
Pair Based |
1 |
Meaningful Word |
1 |
Blood Relation |
3 |
Total |
40 |
Quantitative Aptitude
This section carried a total of 40 questions and the overall difficulty level of this section was easy. Candidates can check below the distribution of questions asked in the Quantitative Aptitude section.
Name Of The Topic | No. Of Questions |
---|---|
Arithmetic( Percentage, P&L, Milk, Speed, Distance, Time, Partnership, Train, Mensuration) |
10 |
Bar Graph DI (Dry Fruits & Their Production) |
5 |
Tabular Data Interpretation |
5 |
Simplification |
14-15 |
Missing number series |
5-6 |
Total |
40 |
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The section-wise and overall exam analysis of IBPS RRB PO mains exam is given below.
Overall Analysis
Section | Good Attempts | Overall Difficulty |
---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
23-25 |
Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude |
14-16 |
Difficult |
English/Hindi |
23-25 |
Moderate |
General Awareness |
17-19 |
Moderate |
Computer Knowledge |
20-22 |
Moderate |
Total |
97-107 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Section-Wise Analysis
Reasoning Ability
In the Reasoning Ability section, maximum number of questions were asked from puzzles and seating arrangement.
Topic | No. of questions |
---|---|
Day-Based Puzzle (Fruits) |
5 |
Double Row Seating Arrangement (10 Persons- Fruits) |
5 |
Designation-Based Puzzle (City) |
5 |
Floor Based Puzzle |
1 |
Input-Output |
5 |
Syllogism |
3 |
Inequality |
3 |
Direction & Distance |
3 |
Blood Relation |
3 |
Number Based |
1 |
Logical Reasoning |
6 |
Total |
40 |
Quantitative Aptitude
In the Arithematic section, questions were asked from Average, Profit & Loss, Time and Work, Percentage, etc.
Topic | No. of Questions |
---|---|
Arithmetic word problems |
9 |
Missing Number Series |
5 |
Quantity 1 & Quantity 2 |
5 |
Approximation |
3 |
Quadratic Equation |
3 |
Caselet DI |
5 |
Double Pie Chart DI |
5 |
Double Tabular DI |
5 |
Total |
40 |
English Language
Questions in English Language were asked from the following topics.
Topics | No. of Questions |
---|---|
Reading Comprehension (Heat Wave in China) |
8 |
Reading Comprehension (Study on Unlucky number- 13) |
8 |
Column Based |
3 |
New Pattern Questions |
4 |
Fillers |
3 |
Error Detection |
3 |
Cloze Test |
8 |
Phrase Replacement |
3 |
Total |
40 |
General Awareness
In General Awareness, questions were asked from the following topics.
- Director of IMF
- Chairman of Reliance Jio
- Regulated by RBI
- NABARD Based
- Credit Card Based
Computer Knowledge
Computer Knowledge section consisted of 40 questions. Check below the topics from where questions were asked in the exam:
- MS Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Formula
- Full Form of IFA
IBPS had successfully conducted the IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2022 on September 24. The level of IBPS RRB Clerk 2022 mains exam was moderate. A total of 130 to 148 questions were considered good attempts. The Reasoning section of IBPS RRB was easy to moderate. The level of Quantitative Aptitude was moderate. The English language/Hindi Language sections were easy to moderate. The Computer Knowledge section was easy to moderate. The General Awareness section was easy to moderate. The section-wise and overall difficulty level of IBPS RRB Clerk mains exam are given below.
Overall Difficulty level
The overall difficulty level of the exam is given below.
Sections | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|
Hindi Language |
20-23 |
Moderate |
English Language |
23-26 |
Easy to Moderate |
Reasoning |
28-31 |
Easy to Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude |
14-17 |
Moderate |
Computer Knowledge |
22-25 |
Easy to Moderate |
General Awareness |
23-26 |
Easy to Moderate |
Total |
130-148 |
Moderate |
Section-wise Difficulty Level
Reasoning
Around three questions were asked from ranking & number-based puzzles, five questions were asked from circular, five questions were asked from Line-based puzzles, four to five questions were asked from day based puzzle, four to five questions were asked from post-wise + city-based puzzle. There were three questions from Fillers/ Reverse Inequality. Questions were also asked from Blood Relation, Direction & distance, etc. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Level of Questions |
---|---|---|
Puzzles |
25 |
Easy-Moderate |
Syllogism (5 conclusion/3 statement) |
03 |
Easy-Moderate |
Direction & Distance |
05 |
Easy |
Inequality(fillers & reverse) |
03 |
Easy |
Meaningful word |
01 |
Easy |
Blood Relation |
01 |
Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions in this sections were asked from Missing Numbers, Quadratic equation, Tabular DI, DI (Pie Chart & Line Graph), DI (Caselet) Q1 & Q2 (5 questions), Arithmetic, etc. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Level of Questions |
---|---|---|
Data Interpretation |
15 |
Moderate |
Arithmetic |
10 |
Moderate |
Missing Number Series |
05 |
Easy to Moderate |
Quadratic Equation |
05 |
Moderate |
Q1 & Q2 |
05 |
Easy to Moderate |
Total |
40 |
Moderate |
English Language
The topic-wise distribution of questions in English section are given below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Level of Questions |
---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension (Mustard, oil, pickle) | 08 | Easy-Moderate |
Double fillers | 06-07 | Easy |
Error Detection | 07 | Easy |
Phrase Verb | 06-07 | Easy-Moderate |
Mis Spelt | 05 | Easy |
Para Jumble | 07 | Easy-Moderate |
Total | 40 | Easy-Moderate |
Hindi Language
Topics | No. of Questions | Level of Questions |
---|---|---|
गद्यांश | 10 | Moderate |
रिक्त स्थान पूर्ति (Cloze Test) | 10 | Moderate |
वाक्यों में त्रुटी चयन | 04 | Moderate |
रिक्त स्थान | 04 | Moderate |
पर्यायवाची / विलोम / समानार्थी | 05 | Easy-Moderate |
अव्यवस्थित वाक्य खण्डों को सुव्यवस्थित करना | 05 | Easy-Moderate |
विविध | 02 | Moderate |
Total | 40 | Moderate |
Computer Knowledge
Most of the questions were asked from the basic knowledge of computer and its application. Some of the topics from where questions were asked in this section are given below:
- MS Office
- Shortcut Key
- Binary to Decimal
- Operating System
- MAC Address
- Common Pointing Device
General Awareness
Current Affairs questions of the last eight to nine months were asked in the exam. Current Affairs questions were asked from the following topics:
- Unity Day
- Former Vice President
- PMEGP in which ministry
- Royal Award in architecture
- KYC related question
- Which country was not included in QUAD?
- Meaning of Money Laundering
- Delhi Leuitenant Governor
- Nano Urea Plant
- President of Pakistan
- Chief of Army Staff
- Which team did India defeated in Thomas Cup?
- IGSRY related
- WHO head
- Chief Economic Advisor
- IGSRY
- Scheduled Commercial Banks
- Deen Dayal Yojana
- Scheme for Girl Child
- Vigilance Awareness week
- Asia Cup
- NATO members
- Gandhi Setu related
- TSX full form
- India Invites Ukraine
- Senior Citizen Scheme
- Dhanu festival
- Volcano related
- Foreign Secretary
- ABHA App
- NFHS
- What is the maximum age for giving free primary education under Article 45 of India Constitution?
- Apple Company founder
- AAI Program – AVSAR
IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2021
The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. The level of Quantitative Aptitude was moderate. The level of Reasoning was moderate. The level of General Awareness was tough. The level of the Hindi Language/English Language section was moderate. The level of Computer Knowledge was easy to moderate. The General Awareness questions were asked from the events that took place in the last seven to eight months.The table below shows the overall difficulty level of IBPS RRB Clerk 2021 mains exam.
Sections | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
English /Hindi |
Moderate |
Reasoning Ability |
Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
General Awareness |
Difficult |
Computer Knowledge |
Easy to Moderate |
Overall |
Moderate |
IBPS RRB Clerk 2021 Mains Exam Analysis-Section-Wise
The section-wise difficulty level of IBPS Clerk mains exam is given below:
Reasoning Ability |
|
---|---|
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Parallel Row Arrangement (14 persons) |
5 |
Circular Seating Arrangement (Inside | 10 Persons) |
5 |
3 Month/2 Date based Puzzle with City |
5 |
11 Persons/11 Posts (Ascending Order) Based Puzzle |
5 |
Blood relation |
2 |
Direction Sense |
3 |
Letter Based Order and Ranking |
1 |
Syllogism |
4 |
Inequality |
5 |
Machine Input/Output |
5 |
Overall |
40 |
Quantitative Aptitude | |
---|---|
Topics | No. of Questions |
Tabular Data Interpretation |
5 |
Case let Data Interpretation |
5 |
Line Graph Data Interpretation |
6 |
Quadratic Equation |
5 |
Arithmetic |
14 |
Simplification |
5 |
Overall |
40 |
English Language | |
---|---|
Topics | No. of Questions |
Reading Comprehension |
9 |
Para jumbled |
5 |
Sentence Correction |
4 |
Phrase Replacement |
8 |
Misspelt |
6 |
Cloze Test |
5 |
Word Usage |
3 |
Overall |
40 |
Hindi Language | ||
---|---|---|
Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
गद्यांश |
10 |
Moderate |
रिक्त स्थान पूर्ति (Cloze Test) |
10 |
Moderate |
वाक्यों में त्रुटी चयन |
04 |
Moderate |
रिक्त स्थान |
04 |
Moderate |
पर्यायवाची / विलोम / समानार्थी |
05 |
Easy-Moderate |
अव्यवस्थित वाक्य खण्डों को सुव्यवस्थित करना |
05 |
Easy-Moderate |
विविध |
02 |
Moderate |
Total |
40 |
Moderate |
Computer Aptitude
Questions in Computer Aptitude were asked from MS Office, Shortcut Key, Binary to Decimal, Operating System, MAC Address, Common Pointing Device, etc.
General Awareness
In GA, questions were asked from SDG Index, Global Live Index, National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (Bad Bank), National Statistics Day, Global Cyber Security Index, National Saving Certificate, Nirmala Sitaraman Forbes Ranking, Youngest Grandmaster, Full forms of OPC & HAM, Pradhan Mantra Jan Dhan Yojna, Annual Financial Statement is called what, Chartered Accountant Act, Constituency of Anurag Thakur, etc.
IBPS RRB PO 2021 Mains Exam Analysis
IBPS had conducted the IBPS RRB PO 2021 mains exam on September 25. The overall paper of IBPS RRB PO 2021 mains exam was moderate. The Quantitative Aptitude section was easy to moderate. The General Awareness section was moderate. The Computer section was easy to moderate. The Hindi Language section was easy to moderate. The English Language section was moderate. The Reasoning section was moderate. An overall attempt of 106-110 questions was considered as good.
Sections | Overall Difficulty |
---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
English/Hindi |
Moderate |
General Awareness |
Moderate |
Computer Knowledge |
Easy-Moderate |
Overall |
Moderate |
Section-wise Exam Analysis
IBPS RRB PO 2021 mains exam analysis for different sections is given below.
Reasoning Ability |
|
---|---|
Topics | No. of Questions |
Floor & Flat Based Puzzle |
5 |
Uncertain Linear Arrangement |
5 |
Month Based Puzzle |
5 |
Designation Based Puzzle |
5 |
Blood Relation |
3 |
Direction Sense |
3 |
Word Based |
1 |
Number Based |
1 |
Syllogism |
3 |
Data Sufficiency |
4 |
Logical |
5 |
Overall |
40 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
|
---|---|
Topics | No. of Questions |
Tabular Data Interpretation |
5 |
Case let Data Interpretation |
5 |
Line Graph Data Interpretation |
5 |
Missing Number Series |
4 |
Quadratic Equation |
5 |
Arithmetic |
11 |
Q1 & Q2 |
5 |
Overall |
40 |
English Language |
|
---|---|
Topics | No. of Questions |
Reading Comprehension |
8 |
Sentence Rearrangement |
5 |
Error Detection |
7 |
Word Swap |
5 |
Double Fillers |
5 |
Match the Column |
5 |
Word Usage |
5 |
Overall |
40 |
Hindi Language | |
---|---|
Topics | No. of Questions |
Reading Comprehension |
30 |
Sentence Rearrangement |
5 |
Error Detection |
5 |
Overall |
40 |
Questions asked in General Awareness
Q: What is Flipkart's Shopify app?
Q: Who is the chairman of LIC
Q: Number of Small Finance Banks
Q: Who is BPCL MD?
Q: Who is the MD of LIC?
Q: Who is the DG of UNHRC?
Q: Where is the headquarter of Small Finance Bank?
Q: What is the venue of Knowledge Summit?
Questions asked in Computer Knowledge
Questions in Computer Knowledge section were asked from the shortcut of MS-Excel and PowerPoint, shortcut of page break, google spreadsheet, FTP, etc.
IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Analysis 2021
IBPS RRB prelims exam for Office Assistant/Clerk was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The Reasoning section was easy while the Numerical Ability section was easy to moderate. IBPS RRB prelims exam for Officers Scale I/PO was moderate to difficult. The overall and sectional IBPS RRB prelims exam analysis for Office Assistant/Clerk is given below.
Section |
Number of Good Attempts |
Overall Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|
Reasoning |
35-36 |
Easy |
Numerical Ability |
30-33 |
Easy to moderate |
Total |
69-72 |
Easy to moderate |
Sectional Analysis
Reasoning: The Reasoning section comprises questions from Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Alphanumeric Series, etc. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions |
---|---|
Syllogism | 5 |
Inequality | 5 |
Direction and Distance | 1 |
Blood Relation | 3 |
Order Ranking | 1 |
Word Formation | 1 |
Letter Based Coding | 1 |
Linear Arrangement (Uncertain) | 4 |
Alphanumeric Series | 5 |
Box Based Puzzle | 5 |
Circle Based | 5 |
Floor Based Puzzle | 4 |
Overall | 40 |
Numerical Ability: The Numerical Ability section comprised questions from Data Interpretation, Tabular DI, Simplification, Mensuration, Average, Boat and Stream, Profit and Loss, etc. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions |
---|---|
Bar Graph | 5 |
Tabular Data Interpretation (Based on Train) | 5 |
Simplification | 15 |
Missing Number Series | 5 |
Arithmetic | 10 |
Overall | 40 |
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IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Analysis 2021 for Officers Scale I/PO
IBPS RRB prelims exam comprises questions from Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude. The test paper carries a total of 80 questions. The total marks allotted to the exam are 80.
Overall difficulty level
Sections | Difficulty level | Good attempts |
---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 28-32 |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 22-26 |
Overall | Easy to moderate | 54-58 |
Topics | Number of questions |
---|---|
Days Based Puzzle with Variable- Fruits | 5 |
Month and Date-Based Puzzle | 5 |
Circular Seating Arrangement (Insidefacing) | 5 |
Selection-Based (Production, Finance & Marketing Departments) | 5 |
Comparison Puzzle | 3 |
Inequality | 5 |
Syllogism | 5 |
Chinese Coding-Decoding | 4 |
Odd One Out (Letter Based) | 1 |
Word Formation | 1 |
Pairing (Number Based) | 1 |
Overall | 40 |
Quantitative Ability
Topics | Number of questions |
---|---|
Tabular Data Interpretation | 5 |
Bar Graph Data Interpretation | 5 |
Case let Data Interpretation | 5 |
Missing Number Series | 6 |
Quadratic Equation | 6 |
Arithmetic | 13 |
Overall | 40 |
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IBPS RRB Clerk 2020 Prelims Exam Analysis
Overall Analysis
Subjects | Difficulty level |
---|---|
Numerical Ability | Easy |
Reasoning Ability | Easy |
Section-wise Analysis
Numerical Ability
The level of the Numerical Ability section was easy to moderate. There were two sets of Data Interpretation questions. In some shifts, there were no questions on Quadratic Equation and Inequality. The distribution of questions along with the difficulty level is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
---|---|---|
Data Interpretation | 10 |
Easy to Moderate
|
Missing Number Series | 5 | Easy |
Simplification | 10 |
Easy
|
Arithmetic Word Problems | 15 |
Easy
|
Total | 40 |
Easy to Moderate
|
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Reasoning Ability
The questions asked in the Reasoning section were easy to moderate. In Seating Arrangement, questions were based on Square Seating Arrangement, Month-Based Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, etc.
Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
---|---|---|
Puzzle and Seating Arrangement | 20 |
Easy to Moderate
|
Direction Sense | 2 | Easy |
Alphabet Series | 5 | Easy |
Alpha Numeric | 4 | Easy |
Syllogism | 4 | Easy |
Order and Ranking | 2 | Easy |
Miscellaneous | 3 | Easy |
Total | 40 | Easy to Moderate |
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IBPS RRB PO 2020 Exam Analysis
The following is the overall and section-wise difficulty of the IBPS RRB PO exam as well as the number of good attempts.
Overall Analysis
Subject | Difficulty level | Good Attempts |
---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability |
Easy to Moderate |
28- 33 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
25-31 |
Total |
|
54-59 |
Section-wise Analysis
Quantitative
The Quantitative Aptitude section was easy to moderate. There were three sets of Data Interpretation questions, two sets were of Tabular DI, Caselet DI and a Line Chart. The arithmetic word problems included questions from Ages, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Distance, Boats and Stream, Time and Work etc.
Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|
Data Interpretation | 15 |
Easy to Moderate
|
Wrong Number Series | 5 | Easy |
Quadratic Equation | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Arithmetic Word Problems | 15 |
Easy to Moderate
|
Total | 40 |
Easy to Moderate
|
Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning Ability section of the first shift was easy to moderate. The following types of puzzles and seating arrangement questions were asked.
- Box based puzzle
- Floor + Flat Puzzle (10 floors, flat A and flat B)
- Linear seating arrangement with an uncertain number of people facing north
- Linear seating arrangement with 9 people
- Classification Puzzle (Colours and Department)
The distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
---|---|---|
Puzzle and Seating Arrangement | 25 |
Easy to Moderate
|
Coding Decoding | 5 | Easy |
Blood Relation | 3 | Easy |
Alphabet based | 1 | Easy |
Number based | 1 | Easy |
Inequality | 5 | Easy |
Total | 40 | Easy to Moderate |
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IBPS RRB PO 2020 Mains Exam Analysis
In 2020, the overall difficulty of IBPS RRB PO mains exam was easy to moderate. The Reasoning section was easy while the General Awareness section was easy to moderate. The Numerical Ability, English/Hindi sections were easy to moderate. The Computer Knowledge section was easy.
Overall Analysis
Section | Difficulty level | Good Attempts |
---|---|---|
Reasoning |
Easy |
32-34 |
General Awareness |
Easy to Moderate |
25-28 |
Numerical Ability |
Easy to Moderate |
16-18 |
English/Hindi Language |
Easy to Moderate |
24-26 |
Computer Knowledge |
Easy |
20-22 |
Overall difficulty and attempts |
Easy to Moderate |
117-128 |
Sectional Analysis
Section-wise Analysis
Reasoning
This section was of easy level. Questions were asked from the following topics.
Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|
Puzzles | 14 | Easy to Moderate |
Inequality | 3 | Easy |
Directions | 1 | Easy |
Miscellaneous (Substitution Coding) | 1 | Easy |
Blood Relations | 3 | Easy |
Data Sufficiency | 5 | Easy |
Logical Reasoning | 5-6 | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section in IBPS RRB PO 2020 mains exam was easy to moderate. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|
Data Interpretation | 10 | Easy to Moderate |
Data Sufficiency | 5 | Easy |
Missing Number Series | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Arithmetic (Word Problem) | 10 | Easy to Moderate |
Pie Chart | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Caselet | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
English Language
The English Language section comprised the following topics.
Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension | 10 | Easy to Moderate |
Sentence Correction | 3 | Easy to Moderate |
Error Detection | 3-4 | Easy |
Rearrangement | 5-6 | Easy |
Word Replacement | 3-4 | Easy to Moderate |
Para Jumbler | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Fill in the blanks | 3-4 | Easy |
Match the column | 4 | Easy |
General Awareness
Listed below some of the topics from where questions were asked in the General Awareness section.
- G20 Summit Theme
- Mudra Scheme
- International Mountain Day Theme
- A Song of India Book
- Budget Theme- Aspirational
- ICC World Cup 2019 winning captain
- World Population Day
- Bank merger
- Special Drawing Right
Computer Aptitude
Questions in Computer Aptitude in IBPS RRB PO 2020 mains exam were asked from MS Excel/Powerpoint, VIRUS, Protocols, Google Spreadsheet, File Transfer Protocol, Business Social Site Linkedin, etc.
IBPS RRB Clerk 2020 Mains Exam Analysis
In 2020, the overall difficulty of the exam was moderate to difficult. The English Language section was moderate, the Quantitative Aptitude section was moderate to difficult, the Reasoning Ability section was moderate to difficult, the Computer Aptitude section was easy and the General Awareness section was moderate.
Overall Exam Analysis
Subjects | Difficulty level | Number of attempts |
---|---|---|
English Language/Hindi Language | Moderate | 20-22 |
Reasoning | Moderate | 24-27 |
Computer Knowledge | Easy | 24-26 |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate to difficulty | 18-20 |
General Awareness | Moderate | 18-20 |
English Language
The English Language section was moderate. The topic-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension | 10 | Moderate-Difficult |
Antonym/Synonym | 5 | Moderate |
Sentence Rearrangement | 5 | Moderate-Difficult |
Connector | 5 | Moderate |
Fillers | 5 | Moderate |
Error Detection | 5 | Moderate |
Word Usage | 5 | Moderate |
Total | 40 | Moderate-Difficult |
Quantitative Aptitude
This section was moderate to difficult. Questions in Data Interpretation were asked from Caselet, Tabular DI, Bar Graph, etc.
Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
---|---|---|
Data Interpretation | 15 | Moderate-Difficult |
Wrong Number Series | 5 | Moderate |
Approximation | 5 | Moderate-Difficult |
Word Problem | 15 | Moderate |
Total | 40 | Moderate-Difficult |
Reasoning Ability
The difficulty level of this section was moderate to difficult.
Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
---|---|---|
Circular Seating Arrangement | 5 | Moderate-Difficult |
Floor Based Puzzle | 5 | Moderate |
Month-Date Based Puzzle | 5 | Moderate-Difficult |
Box Based Puzzle | 5 | Moderate |
Substitution Coding | 4 | Moderate-Difficult |
Selection-Based Puzzle | 5 | Moderate |
Blood-Relation | 3 | Moderate-Difficult |
Reverse Inequality | 2 | Moderate-Difficult |
Direction & Distance | 3 | Moderate |
Word Based | 1 | Moderate-Difficult |
Pairing- Number Based | 1 | Moderate |
Alphabet Series- Word Based | 1 | Moderate |
Total | 40 | Moderate-Difficult |
Computer Knowledge
Questions were asked from language, DBMS, full form of CAD, networking, full form of EPROM, LINUX, MS Office, MS Excel, Binary Numbers, VLC Player, MODEM, etc.
General Awareness
Questions were asked from Hiroshima day, Tiger day, Hornbill festival, G20, 2023 summit, Seaplane service, Padam Bhushan award, MSP full form, SAUBHAGYA scheme, National diary development, OTT Full form, etc.
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Q: Is IBPS RRB exam tough?
Q: Which exam is easy to clear IBPS, RRB or IBPS PO?
Both IBPS RRB and IBPS PO are competitive exams and require diligent preparation. However, the difficulty level of the exams can vary based on the individual's strengths and weaknesses. IBPS RRB focuses on rural banking and may have questions related to agriculture and rural economy, while IBPS PO is a more general banking exam. It is best to assess your strengths and weaknesses and choose the exam accordingly. Additionally, it is important to note that clearing any competitive exam requires hard work, dedication, and consistent preparation. IBPS RRB exam is conducted for recruitment in the regional rural banks. IBPS PO recruitment is conducted for recruitment to the nationalised banks.
Q: What was the difficulty level of IBPS RRB prelims exam?
The overall difficulty level of IBPS RRB prelims exam was easy to moderate. The section-wise difficulty level is given below:
Sections | Shift 1 |
Reasoning Ability | Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
Overall | 80 |
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2024
IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims and mains exams. IBPS RRB PO exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims exam, mains exam and interview. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam of IBPS Clerk are 80. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 200. The duration of the prelims exam is 45 minutes. The duration of the mains exam is two hours. The interview is conducted for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2, 3 and carries 100 marks. The structure of IBPS RRB exam pattern is given below.
Prelims Exam
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 80 |
Mains Exam
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language* | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Q: In how many languages IBPS RRB exam conducted?
Besides English and Hindi, IBPS RRB exam is conducted in the regional languages. Candidates can check below the languages of IBPS RRB question paper.
Name of state | Languages of question papers |
---|---|
Andhra Pradesh | English, Hindi and Telugu |
Arunachal Pradesh | English and Hindi |
Assam | English, Hindi, and Assamese |
Bihar | English and Hindi |
Chhattisgarh | English and Hindi |
Gujarat | English, Hindi, and Gujarati |
Haryana | English and Hindi |
Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi, and Urdu |
Jharkhand | English and Hindi |
Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani |
Kerala | English, Hindi and Malayalam |
Madhya Pradesh | English and Hindi |
Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani |
Manipur | English, Hindi, and Manipuri |
Meghalaya | English and Hindi |
Mizoram | English and Hindi |
Nagaland | English and Hindi |
Odisha | English, Hindi, and Odia |
Puducherry | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam |
Punjab | English, Hindi and Punjabi |
Rajasthan | English and Hindi |
Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi, and Tamil |
Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu |
Tripura | English, Hindi, and Bengali |
Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi, and Urdu |
Uttarakhand | English and Hindi |
West Bengal | English, Hindi, and Bengali |
Q: What is IBPS RRB Exam Pattern?
IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims and Mains exams. IBPS RRB PO exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. IBPS RRB SO exam pattern comprises single online exam and interview. The exam pattern is explained below:
- This is an online test with objective-type questions
- The exam typically includes sections such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and/or Quantitative Aptitude
- The time duration is usually 45 minutes
- The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 80
- The main exam is also an online test with objective-type questions
- The Mains exam comprises sections such as Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge
- The Mains exam comprises 2 hours
- Total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 200
Q: Which types of questions will be asked in the IBPS RRB PO interview?
The IBPS RRB PO interview typically include questions related to your education, work experience, and your motivation for wanting to work in the banking sector. They may also ask about your knowledge of the banking industry and current events, as well as your ability to handle pressure and work in a team. Some specific questions that are asked in IBPS RRB PO interview are given below:
- Why do you want to work in banking?
- What relevant experience do you have for this role?
- Can you tell us about a time when you had to handle a difficult situation at work?
- How do you stay updated on current events and industry developments?
- How do you handle stress and pressure in the workplace?
- Can you give an example of a time when you had to work in a team to achieve a goal?
- How do you plan to balance the demands of this role with your personal life?
It would be best if you prepared yourself well before attending the interview.
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Q: What is IBPS RRB Syllabus for Reasoning?
IBPS RRB Reasoning syllabus evaluates the candidate's logical and analytical reasoning skills. To perform well in this section, candidates should practice previous years' question papers and attempt mock tests. IBPS RRB syllabus for Reasoning is given below:
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning: Questions are asked based on verbal and non-verbal patterns, series, analogies, etc.
- Puzzles: Different types of puzzles are asked in the exam such as seating arrangement, floor puzzles, box-based puzzles, etc.
- Seating Arrangements: Linear, Circular, or Rectangular seating arrangements.
- Syllogism: Questions are asked based on deductive reasoning using statements and conclusions.
- Coding-Decoding: Coding and decoding of words or phrases based on given patterns.
- Blood Relations: Questions related to family relations and family tree.
- Alphanumeric Series: Questions are based on a mixture of alphabets and numbers.
- Input-Output: Questions involving input and output arrangement are based on certain rules.
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test: Questions are asked related to ranking of individuals, direction sense, and alphabetic arrangements.
- Data Sufficiency: Questions are asked to test the candidate's ability to determine whether the given data is sufficient to answer a particular question.
- Inequalities: Questions are based on comparing quantities using different mathematical symbols.
- Decision Making: Questions are based on decision making and problem-solving scenarios.
Q: What is IBPS RRB Syllabus for English Language?
IBPS RRB English Syllabus assesses candidate's proficiency in English Language including their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, etc. To prepare this section, candidates are advised to practice reading, improve vocabulary, and focus on grammatical concepts to perform well in this section. IBPS RRB syllabus for English Language is given below:
- Reading Comprehension: Questions are asked based on a passage that candidates need to read and understand, followed by answering questions related to the passage.
- Cloze Test: A passage with certain words missing, and candidates are required to fill in the appropriate words to complete the passage.
- Para jumbles: Sentences that are jumbled, and candidates need to rearrange them in the correct order to form a coherent paragraph.
- Error Spotting: Sentences with errors, and candidates have to identify and correct the errors.
- Sentence Improvement: Sentences with an underlined part, and candidates need to choose the correct option that improves the sentence's grammatical and contextual correctness.
- Fill in the Blanks: Sentences with blanks, and candidates have to choose the appropriate words to fill in the blanks.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and One-word Substitution.
- Grammar: Basic grammar rules and concepts, such as tenses, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, etc.
Q: What is IBPS RRB syllabus?
IBPS RRB syllabus is given below:
1. Reasoning:
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Puzzles
Seating Arrangements
Syllogism
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Alphanumeric Series
Input-Output
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
Data Sufficiency
Inequalities
Decision Making
2. Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability:
Number Series
Simplification/Approximation
Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, etc.)
Quadratic Equations
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Averages
Ages
Problems on Ages
Mixtures and Alligations
Probability
3. English/Hindi Language (Language Proficiency):
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Para jumbles
Error Spotting
Sentence Improvement
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, etc.)
Grammar
4. General Awareness:
Current Affairs (national and international)
Banking Awareness
Financial Awareness
Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Rivers, etc.)
5. Computer Knowledge (Main Exam only):
Basics of Computers
Operating Systems
Internet
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Computer Hardware and Software
Networking
Q: What is IBPS RRB Syllabus for General Awareness?
IBPS RRB syllabus for General Awareness comprises questions based on the last one year or six months’ events. IBPS RRB syllabus for General Awareness is given below:
- Current Affairs
- State Current Affairs
- International Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Economy
- Sports News
- Financial Awareness
- Govt. Schemes/ Apps
- Ranks and Reports
- Defence News
- Science News
- Obituaries
- Static Awareness
Q: What is IBPS RRB Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude?
IBPS RRB Quantitative Aptitude section assesses the candidate’s calculative ability. Questions are usually asked from Data Interpretation, SI and CI, Time and Work, Time & Distance, etc. IBPS RRB syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is given below.
- Number System
- Data Interpretation - Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie chart
- HCF & LCM
- Profit & Loss
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Decimal & Fraction
- Averages
- Mensuration
- Simplification
- Partnership
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Averages
- Case Studies Charts and Graphs
- Permutation & Combination
- Probability
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IBPS RRB Exam
Student Forum
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IBPS RRB syllabus is formulated based on the previous years' question papers. IBPS RRB syllabus PDF is provided on this page. Downloading the IBPS RRB syllabus PDF candidates can check the important topics for the exam.Download below IBPS RRB Clerk syllabus.
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
In case the candidate is unable to fill in the application form in one go, he/ she can save the data already entered. When
the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the
screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional registrat
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking,
IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets by providing information as asked on the screen. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt will be generated. Candidates are required to take
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
IBPS RRB application form is released online only. Before filling the application form, candidates must keep the following documents ready:
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Scanned Left Thumb Impression
- Scanned Handwritten Declaration
- Credit/Debit Card for online fee transaction
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IBPS RRB PO mains result 2024 was announced on November 4, 2024. The result was announced to select candidates for the interview. Candidates can access their results by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The result displays the qualifying status of can
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IBPS RRB Cerk cut off 2024 is given below.
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Out of 80) | ||
State/UT | UR | OBC / SC / ST / EWS |
Andhra Pradesh |
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Arunachal Pradesh | OBC - 50.75 | |
Assam | 69.50 | OBC - 69.50 |
Bihar | 66.75 | OBC - 66.25 |
Chhattisgarh | 61.75 | OBC, SC, ST - 61.75 |
Gujarat | 67 | OBC - 67 ST - 64 |
Haryana | 75.25 |
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Himachal Pradesh | 74 | SC - 71.50 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 69 |
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Jharkhand |
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Karnataka | OBC - 68.75 | |
Kerala |
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Madhya Pradesh | 70 | EWS - 70 SC - 68.25 |
Maharashtra | OBC - 72.50 | |
Manipur |
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Meghalaya |
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Mizoram |
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Nagaland |
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Odisha | 74 |
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Puducherry |
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Punjab | 73 | SC - 66.50 |
Rajasthan | 70.50 | OBC - 70.50 ST - 61 |
Tamil Nadu | 61 | OBC - 61 |
Telangana | OBC - 55 | |
Tripura | 68.50 | ST - 54.5 |
Uttar Pradesh | 69.75 | OBC - 69.75 SC - 66.25 |
Uttarakhand | 74.25 |
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West Bengal | 77.50 | OBC - 75.25 SC - 75.50 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
For Officers Scale 2, the age of candidates should be above 21 years and below 40 years. For Officer Scale-II- Candidates should be above 21 years old and below 32 years old. For Officer Scale- I- Candidates should be above 18 years old and below 30 years old. The educational qualification prescribe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
A total of 7.56 lakh candidates had registered for Office Assistant post, out of which 5.33 lakh candidates had appeared for the IBPS RRB exam. For Officers post, a total of 5.74 lakh candidates had applied for the IBPS RRB exam and 4.36 lakh candidates had appeared for the exam.
Exams | Registered (In Lakh) | Appeared (In Lakh) |
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IBPS RRB | Office Assistant: 7.76 Officers: 5.74 | Office Assistant: 5.33 Officers: 4.36 |
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Answered 2 months ago
The official mock test of IBPS RRB is released on the official website. To take the IBPS RRB mock test, candidates need to enter the required credentials. IBPS RRB mock test acquaint candidates with the pattern of actual test. Attempting mock tests help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy
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Where can I get IBPS RRB syllabus PDF?