IBPS RRB Syllabus and Exam Pattern:  Overview

Bank Name

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Mode of Exam

Online

Selection Process

Prelims & Mains

RRB Clerk Prelims Syllabus

Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude

RRB Clerk Mains Syllabus

Reasoning, Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English/ Hindi, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge

Negative Marking

¼ on wrong answer

Sectional Timing

Yes

Latest RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 

S No.

Sections

No. of Questions

Minimum Marks

Duration

1.

Reasoning

40

40

25 minutes

2.

Numerical Ability

40

40

20 minutes

Total

80

80

45 minutes

Latest IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 

S. No.

Sections

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

1

Reasoning Paper

40

50

30 mint

2

Computer Knowledge Paper

40

20

15 mint

3

General Awareness Paper

40

40

15 mint

4

English Language / Hindi Language

40

40

30 mint

5

Numerical Ability Paper

40

50

30 mint

Total

200

200

120 minutes

Quant Topics

Detail

Simplification & Approximation

Applying rules of BODMAS, simplifying square & cube roots, indices, fractions, percentages, etc.

Number Series

Identifying patterns in sequences of numbers, solving missing or wrong number series.

Inequality

Solving linear equations, quadratic equations, and comparing quantities.

Arithmetic

Performing arithmetic operations including ratio & proportion, percentage, number systems, HCF & LCM, averages, age-related problems, partnership, mixture & allegations, simple & compound interest, time & work, pipe & cistern, profit & loss, discount, speed–time–distance, boat & stream problems, train problems, mensuration (2D & 3D), probability, permutation & combination, etc.

Data Interpretation

Analyzing & interpreting data presented in tables, pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, mixed data sets, and caselets.

Reasoning Topics

Detail

Alphabet/ Number/ Symbol Series

Identifying patterns and sequences involving alphabets, numbers, and symbols

Inequality

Solving statements to determine the correct relationship between different elements.

Syllogism

Evaluating logical conclusions based on two or more given statements.

Order & Ranking

Arranging elements based on given criteria like height, weight, rank, etc

Coding–Decoding

Interpreting coded messages by identifying the rule or pattern used for the coding.

Direction Sense

Finding directions and determining positions by analyzing given movements or clues (e.g., North, South, East, West)

Blood Relation

Solving questions related to family relationships and identifying connections among members.

Seating Arrangement (Circular/ Triangular/ Rectangular/ Square)

Placing individuals in different geometrical arrangements as per the provided conditions.

Linear Seating Arrangement

Arranging elements in a linear formation (e.g., in a row) based on given conditions.

Box-Based Puzzle

In this some items are placed inside boxes following certain rules

Floor / Floor-Flat Based Puzzle

Arranging people or objects across different floors or flats of a building using the given clues.

Day/ Month/ Year-Based Puzzle

Arranging events, persons, or activities according to specific days, months, or years.

Comparison / Categorization / Uncertain Puzzles

Solving puzzles involving comparison between elements, grouping items into categories, or interpreting incomplete/uncertain information.

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Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Name of the  Quant Topics

What’s Included?

Simplification and Approximation

BODMAS, fractions, percentages, powers, surds, roots, and exponential forms

Number Series

Missing series, wrong number series, mixed pattern series

Comparison Based

Standard quadratic equations, inequality-based comparisons, and Quantity I vs Quantity II type questions

Data Interpretation

Tabular DI, bar charts, pie charts (single & multiple), line graphs, missing DI, mixed DI, and caselets based on ratios, percentages, and arithmetic applications

Data Sufficiency

2-statement and 3-statement problems testing if given information is enough to answer

Arithmetic

Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time-Speed-Distance (trains, boats & streams), Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Ratio, Mixture & Alligation, Partnership, Ages, Percentage, Average, and Discounts

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Reasoning Ability Syllabus

What’s Included in Reasoning?

Reasoning Ability, Direction / Coded-Direction, Inequality / Coded Inequality, Data Sufficiency (Two or Three statements), Circular/Triangular/Rectangular/Square Seating Arrangement – Linear or Direction with Linear Seating Arrangement, Statement and Assumptions, Cause and Effect, Strength of Argument, Blood Relation / Coded-Blood-Relation, Coding-Decoding / Coded Coding-Decoding – Resultant and Coded Series, Input-Output or Coded Input-Output, Box-Based Puzzles – Floor or Floor-Flat Based Puzzles – Comparison/ Categorized/ Uncertain/ Blood-Relation-based Puzzles – Day/ Month/ Year/Age-Based Puzzle, Statement and Inference, Course of Action, Statement and Conclusion

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General Awareness Syllabus

Name of the GA Topics

Detail

Current Affairs (National & State)

Major government schemes, state news, cabinet decisions, new policies, agriculture-related updates (since RRBs focus on rural economy)

International Affairs

Summits, treaties, global reports (World Bank, IMF, UN, WTO, World Economic Forum), international appointments

Banking & Financial Awareness

RBI monetary policy, Basel norms, NPAs, types of accounts, digital banking, UPI/IMPS/NEFT/RTGS, Payment Banks, recent RBI circulars

Static GK

Indian states (capitals, CMs, governors), dams, rivers, national parks, stadiums, festivals, important institutions

Sports & Awards

Winners of major tournaments (Olympics, Cricket, Football), national & international awards (Padma, Nobel, Booker, Oscars, etc.)

Books & Authors

Recently published books, autobiographies of leaders, sports personalities, and noted authors

Science & Technology

Recent space missions (ISRO, NASA), apps launched by govt., developments in AI, fintech, EV, renewable energy

Important Days & Themes

Floor-based, box-based, day/month/year-based, designation, comparison, category, and combined/multi-variable puzzles

Obituaries & Appointments

Prominent national & international personalities, CEOs of major banks/companies, new governors of RBI/state governments

Union Budget & Economy

Budget highlights, taxation updates, schemes like PM Kisan, PMJJBY, Atal Pension Yojana, financial inclusion-related initiatives

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Computer Knowledge Syllabus

Name of the  Computer Knowledge Topics

In Detail

Internet & Networking

Basics of internet, web browsers, email protocols (SMTP, POP3, IMAP), cloud computing, IP addresses, LAN/WAN concepts

Memory & Storage

Types of memory (RAM, ROM, Cache, Virtual), storage devices (HDD, SSD, Optical media)

Computer Abbreviations

Common abbreviations used in IT & Banking like HTTP, IP, DNS, VPN, MICR, IFSC

Keyboard Shortcuts

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint shortcuts, Windows OS shortcuts

Computer Hardware

Input-output devices, processors, motherboards, printers, scanners, ATM hardware basics

Microsoft Office Tools

Word formatting, Excel formulas (SUM, IF, VLOOKUP), PowerPoint basics, MS Outlook

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux, Android basics, system utilities, file management

Software Concepts

System vs Application software, basics of DBMS, antivirus, firewalls

Number System

Binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal conversions

Subject

What’s Included?

English Language

Reading Comprehension: Conventional and comprehensive, Phrase rearrangement, Word swap: 3 words swap, 4 words swap, Word rearrangement, Match the column: 2 columns, 3 columns, Connectors – Starters – Fillers: Double Sentence Blanks, Single Blanks, Double Blanks – Word usage – Sentence-based, Error: find the correct one, find the incorrect one – Phrase replacement – Spelling error – Error correction, Idioms and phrases: Idioms and phrases usage, Idioms and phrases fillers, Cloze test: Fillers, Replacement, Sentence Rearrangement: One fixed, Conventional, One-word inference.

Hindi

अपठित गद्यांश, समानार्थक और विलोम शब्द, रिक्त स्थान, गद्यांश में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति, वाक्य में त्रुटि, शब्द त्रुटी या वर्तनी त्रुटी, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, मुहावरे – लोकोक्तियाँ