IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2023, Check section-wise paper pattern and marking scheme

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IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2023

IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern: Preliminary Exam

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern is as follows:

• The exam is held online.
• Questions are objective in nature.
• Questions are asked in both Hindi and English.
• Each question carries one mark.
• There is negative marking and a 1/4 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
• The total time duration of the exam is 45 minutes.

 
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Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
Reasoning	40	40
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40
TOTAL	80	80

 

IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern: Mains Exam

Candidates who clear the preliminary exam have to appear for the mains exam. IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern for mains is as follows:

• The exam is held online.
• Questions are objective in nature.
• Questions are asked in both Hindi and English.
• There is negative marking and 1/4 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
• The total time duration of the exam is 2 hours.

 

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Reasoning	40	50
Quantitative Aptitude	40	50
General Awareness	40	40
English / Hindi Language	40	40
Computer Knowledge	40	20
TOTAL	200	200

Candidates who clear the mains exam appear for the final round of selection i.e., Interview.

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IBPS RRB PO Syllabus

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus can be divided into the following parts:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Language
• Hindi Language
• Computer Knowledge
• General Awareness
• Financial Awareness

 

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus: Reasoning

In order to test the reasoning abilities of aspirants reasoning test is conducted. Questions are generally from verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Following are the list of important topics.

1. Puzzles - Seating Arrangement: Circular/Direction-based/MISC
2. Number Series
3. Odd man out
4. Coding-Decoding
5. Blood Relation
6. Analogy
7. Syllogism
8. Alphabet Test
9. Ranking and Time
10. Causes and Effects
11. Direction Sense
12. Figure Series
13. Word Formation
14. Statement and Assumption
15. Assertion and Reason
16. Statement and Conclusion
17. Statement and Arguments
18. Statements and Action Courses

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IBPS RRB PO Syllabus: Numerical Ability

Numerical ability is tested to ascertain, computational skills and analytical skills of aspirant. Speed of calculation and method adopted are critical.

1. Number System
2. Data Interpretation - Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie chart
3. HCF & LCM
4. Profit & Loss
5. Simple Interest & Compound Interest
6. Time & Work
7. Time & Distance
8. Decimal & Fraction
9. Averages
10. Simplification
11. Partnership
12. Percentages
13. Ratio & Proportion
14. Averages
15. Case Studies Charts and Graphs
16. Permutation & Combination
17. Probability

 

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus: General Awareness

Questions are of basic nature, directed towards testing basic understanding of surrounding and awareness about current events. Types of questions:

1. Current AffairsNational & International
2. Sports Abbreviations
3. Currencies & Capitals
4. General Science
5. Government Schemes & Policies
6. Banking Awareness
7. RBI
8. National Parks & Sanctuaries

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IBPS RRB PO Syllabus For Basic computer

1. Fundamentals of Computer
2. History of Computers
3. Future of Computers
4. Basic Knowledge of Internet
5. Networking Software & Hardware
6. Abbreviations Shortcut Keys
7. MS Office
8. Database
9. Security Tools
10. Virus
11. Hacking
12. Trojans Input and Output Devices
13. Computer Languages

 

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus: Language Competency 

Question have wide range:

1. Reading Comprehensions
2. Grammar / Vyakaran
3. Spotting Errors
4. Fill in the Blanks
5. Misspelled Words
6. Jumbled Words
7. Rearrangement of Sentence
8. Jumbled up sentences
9. Idioms and Phrases
10. Cloze Tests
11. One word Substitution
12. Antonyms and Synonyms

 

IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern: Preparation Tips and Strategy

• Understand the weightage of each section and plan a schedule for yourself to cover all the topics.
• Clear your concepts and basics for all the subjects.
• Practice as many mock tests as possible and analyse them as well.
• Revise everything that you study on a weekly basis,
• Solve the previous year question papers.

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IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern FAQs

Q. What are the subjects from which questions are asked in IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam?

A. Questions in IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam are asked from Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.

Q. What is the total time duration for the IBPS RRB PO prelims exam?

A. The total time duration for the IBPS RRB PO prelims exam is 45 minutes.

Q. Is there a negative marking in IBPS RRB PO Exam?

A. Yes, there is negative marking in IBPS RRB PO Exam and 1/4 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q. How many questions are asked from the Reasoning section in IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam?

A. A total of 40 questions are asked from the Reasoning Section in IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam.

Q. What is the total time duration of the IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam?

A. The total time duration of IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam is 2 hours.