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The IBPS will start accepting the online application for the RRB PO from 7th June 2024 and the exam will be conducted in the month of August or September 2024. The candidates who are interested in the RRB PO job must start their preparation. To start the preparation the first and foremost step is to understand the IBPS RRB PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern. This guide provides you with a good understanding of the IBPS RRB PO syllabus to help you strategize your study plan effectively.
IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2024
The detailed IBPS RRB PO 2024 Syllabus and exam pattern is given below. Check out the overview here.
| IBPS RRB PO Syllabus | |
| Organization | The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Vacancies | To be released |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Prelims Exam Pattern | MCQs based on reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (80 Marks) |
| Mains Exam Pattern | MCQs (200 Marks) |
| Official Site | https://www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2024
- The questions asked in the exam shall be of MCQ type and computer-based.
- Candidates are required to secure sectional as well as overall cut-off.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
- In the main exam, candidates have to choose between the Hindi and English Exams.
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB Preliminary examination is conducted online. Candidates must answer 80 questions within 45 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every answer marked wrong. The detailed exam pattern for the prelims stage is outlined below.
| Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who pass the preliminary examination will advance to the main examination. The main exam comprises five sections, totaling 200 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. For the language section, candidates can choose between English and Hindi. There is a penalty of one-fourth of a mark for each incorrect answer.
| S.No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | |
| 3 | Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
IBPS RRB PO Syllabus
The IBPS RRB PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern consist of topics based on Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Hindi, English, and Computer Knowledge. The questions asked in the IBPS RRB PO Exam will be multiple choice based.
There shall be a sectional cut-off as well as an over-cut-off in the exam. Also, there is a negative marking for each wrong answer marked in the exam. The exam will be conducted online in a CBT manner. Below we have explained the in-detailed syllabus for prelims and Mains Exam.
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Syllabus 2024
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Syllabus for the Prelims exam here subject-wise.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Causes and Effects, Statements and Action Courses, Analogy, Blood Relation, Order and Ranking, Alphabet/Number Series Test, Direction Test, Inequalities, Syllogism, Alphabet Test, Circular/Triangular/Rectangular/Square Sitting Arrangements, Puzzles |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification and Approximation, Number Series, Inequality, Simple Interest, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Mixture and Alligation, Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Probability, Profit, and Loss, Compound Interest, Average, Partnership, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency |
IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus 2024
Check out the subject-wise IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus as mentioned below:
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Odd man out, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Causes and Effects, Decision Making, Assertion and Reason, Statements and Action Courses, Analogy, Blood Relation, Series Test, Direction Test, Statement and Assumption, Statement and Conclusion, Inequalities, Syllogism, Alphabet Test, Ranking and Time, Sitting Arrangements, Figure Series, Word Formation, Puzzles |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Decimal Fractions, Time and Work, Age Problems, Percentage, Permutation and Combination, HCF and LCM, Simple Interest, Time and Distance, Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Probability, Profit and Loss, Compound Interest, Average, Partnership, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations |
| English or Hindi Language | English: Reading Comprehension, Rearrangement of Sentences, Idioms, Antonyms, Error Detection, Cloze Test, One word substitution, Fill in the blanks, Jumbled Words, Phrase Substitution, Synonyms Hindi: Vyakaran, Error Spotting, Paragraphs, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Antonyms and Synonyms |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Fundamentals, Computer Abbreviations, Software and Hardware Fundamentals, Shortcut Keys, Networking, Basic Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office, Database, History of Computer, Security Tools, Number System and Conversions, Computer Languages, Internet, Input and Output Devices |
| General Awareness | India and International Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Countries and Currencies, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Banking Terms and Abbreviations, Banking History, RBI, Sports, Finance, Sports, Books and Authors, Agriculture, Fiscal Policies, Budget, Government schemes, Government policies. |
IBPS RRB PO Interview
Candidates who pass the RRB PO Mains exam will be invited for the Interview round by IBPS. The interview is worth 100 marks. To qualify, candidates need at least 40% marks, or 35% for those in ST, SC, OBC, or PWD categories.
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