IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern 2022: Check section-wise paper pattern and marking scheme

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IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern

The means exam pattern as per the official notification is as follows:

• The exam is conducted in online mode.
• Questions are objective type.
• The exam is bilingual - Questions are framed in English and Hind.
• There is negative marking and a 1/4 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
• The total time duration of the exam is 2 hours.

The section-wise exam pattern is illustrated below:

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

Based on the performance in the mains exam candidates are called for the interview round.

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IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for the  mains exam is as follows:

Section	Topics
Language Competency	Reading Comprehensions Grammar / Vyakaran Spotting Errors Fill in the Blanks Misspelled Words Jumbled Words Rearrangement of Sentence Jumbled up sentences Idioms and Phrases Cloze Tests One word Substitution Antonyms and Synonyms
Basic computer	Fundamentals of Computer History of Computers Future of Computers Basic Knowledge of the Internet Networking Software & Hardware Abbreviations Shortcut Keys MS Office Database Security Tools Virus Hacking
General Awareness Syllabus	Current AffairsNational & International Sports Abbreviations Currencies & Capitals General Science Government Schemes & Policies Banking Awareness RBI National Parks & Sanctuaries
Numerical Ability	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 Simplification Partnership Percentages Ratio & Proportion Averages Case Studies Charts and Graphs Permutation & Combination Probability
Reasoning Syllabus	Puzzles - Seating Arrangement: Circular/Direction-based/MISC Number Series Odd man out Coding-Decoding Blood Relation Analogy Syllogism Alphabet Test Ranking and Time Causes and Effects Direction Sense Figure Series Word Formation Statement and Assumption Assertion and Reason Statement and Conclusion Statement and Arguments Statements and Action Courses

 

IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Tips

For the final exam, there is still 1 month left with the candidates. Candidates must not speculate on marks and cut off of prelims. They must begin preparation for mains regardless of the result. The preparation related tips are as follows:

• 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 analyze them as well.
• Revise everything that you study on a weekly basis,
• Solve the previous year's question papers.

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