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

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IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS RRB PO Exam to select candidates for the post of Officer Scale-I. Candidates aspiring to appear for this exam should know all the details about the exam such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and so on.
IBPS RRB PO exam pattern helps candidates understand the demand of the exam. There are three stages of the exam such as Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Read this article to know all about IBPS RRB PO exam pattern and other details. Candidates can check out the exam dates IBPS RRB PO - here.
 

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IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2023

The exam pattern for RRB PO is similar to that of any other bank exam. IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern comprises a Preliminary and Mains exam that candidates have to clear in order to be considered for the post.
Thereafter candidates also have to appear for an Interview. IBPS RRB PO exam pattern for prelims and mains exam is very structured. The prelims of RRB PO is a bit different from another bank exam, find out the difference below.
The details regarding both of these are as follows:

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

Having looked at the exam pattern for IBPS RRB PO exam, if you are confused about how to go about your preparation for the exam, then you can follow these tips and strategy to prepare for the exam.
  • 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.