The IBPS RRB PO (Regional Rural Bank Probationary Officer) exam is a significant opportunity for aspiring bank officers. To excel, candidates need a thorough understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. Here's a comprehensive guide to the IBPS RRB PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern for 2024.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2024
1. Preliminary Examination:
- Mode: Online
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 80
- Duration: 45 minutes
Sectional Timing:
- Reasoning Ability: 25 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 20 minutes
Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect Answer: -0.25 mark (negative marking)
Prelims Exam Pattern:
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
2. Mains Examination:
- Mode: Online
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
Sectional Timing:
- Reasoning Ability: 30 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 minutes
- General Awareness: 15 minutes
- English/Hindi Language: 30 minutes
- Computer Knowledge: 15 minutes
Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language)
- Correct Answer: +0.5 mark (Computer Knowledge)
- Incorrect Answer: -0.25 mark (negative marking)
Mains Exam Pattern:
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
3. Interview:
- Total Marks: 100
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates)
4. Final Selection:
- The final selection is based on the combined performance in Mains and Interview.
IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2024
1. Preliminary Examination Syllabus:
Reasoning Ability:
- Alphabet/ Number/ Symbol Series
- Inequality
- Syllogism
- Order & Ranking
- Coding-Decoding
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Seating Arrangements: Circular, Triangular, Rectangular, Square
- Puzzles: Box-based, Floor-based, Day/Month/Year-based
- Miscellaneous
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Simplification & Approximation
- Number Series: Missing Numbers, Wrong Numbers
- Arithmetic: Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Average, Age, Partnership, Mixture and Alligation, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Profit and Loss, Speed, Time and Distance, Mensuration (2D & 3D), Probability
- Data Interpretation: Table, Pie Chart, Line Chart, Bar Chart, Mixed DI
- Data Sufficiency: Two Statements
2. Mains Examination Syllabus:
Reasoning Ability:
- Direction / Coded-Direction
- Blood Relation / Coded-Blood Relation
- Inequality / Coded Inequality
- Coding-Decoding: General + Coded
- Resultant (Miscellaneous)
- Coded Series
- Syllogism (General + Coded)
- Data Sufficiency: Two or Three Statements
- Input-Output: Word or Number Based
- Seating Arrangements: Circular, Triangular, Rectangular, Square; Linear (Single, Double, or Uncertain)
- Puzzles: Box-Based, Floor-Based, Comparison-Based
- Logical Reasoning: Statement and Assumptions, Cause and Effect, Course of Action, Strength of Argument, Statement and Conclusion
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Approximation: BODMAS, Square & Cube, Square & Cube Root
- Number Series: Missing Number, Wrong Number, Double Pattern
- Arithmetic: Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, HCF & LCM, Basic Algebra, Average, Age, Partnership, Mixture and Alligation, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Profit and Loss, Speed, Time and Distance, Mensuration, Probability
- Data Interpretation: Table, Pie Chart, Line Chart, Bar Chart, Radar, Arithmetic
- Data Sufficiency: Two and Three Statements
General Awareness:
- Current Affairs: National & International
- Banking Awareness
- Economy and Financial Awareness
- Government Schemes & Apps
- Ranks & Reports
- Sports News
- Defence News
- Science News
- Obituaries
- Static Awareness
English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Phrase Rearrangement
- Word Swap
- Match the Column
- Connectors
- Fillers: Double Sentence Blanks, Single Blanks
- Error Detection: Sentence Errors, Phrase Replacement
- Idioms and Phrases
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Rearrangement
- One-Word Substitution
Hindi Language (for Hindi Medium Candidates):
- Unseen Passage
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Detection
- Sentence Correction
- Idioms and Phrases
Computer Knowledge:
- Fundamentals of Computers
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Operating Systems
- Input & Output Devices
- Memory & Storage
- Number Systems
- Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Computer Networks
- Internet Basics
- Network Security
- Multimedia
- MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Computer Shortcuts and Abbreviations
Preparation Tips:
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the structure and timing of each section.
- Study Regularly: Create a study schedule and stick to it.
- Practice Previous Papers: Solve previous years' question papers and mock tests.
- Focus on Weak Areas: Identify and work on areas where you need improvement.
- Stay Updated: Keep up with current affairs and general awareness topics.
For further details and updates, visit the official IBPS website.
