IBPS RRB Preparation Tips & Guide 2025

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination Regional Rural Banks 2025 ( IBPS RRB )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 22, 2020 09:26 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

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Know the exam pattern: Not just for IBPS RRB but being familiar with the pattern of the exam you are going to appear for is very important. Exam pattern is designed aiming to help candidates prepare according the set template of the question paper which the candidates has to solve. You can check the detailed IBPS RRB exam pattern here!

Strategize your preparation: Now that you are aware of the exam pattern, it is time to strategize a study plan for yourself. The study plan will be based on IBPS RRB exam syllabus, time left for preparation and focus on key areas.

How to prepare for Reasoning Questions

  • Go through the detailed list of topics covered in the exam. Once you are familiar with the syllabus, check your basis concepts in the listed topics.
  • Once you are sure with the easier questions, move towards the slightly difficult ones and check yourself. In case you feel that the time take to solve these questions has drastically changed as compared to the previous lot, think of solutions.
  • Practice PYPs and mocks for a better understanding of the question paper.

Below is a list of topics to be covered for IBPS RRB reasoning questions:

Coded Inequalities
Syllogism
Double Lineup
Linear Sitting Arrangement
Circular Sitting Arrangement
Arrangement and Pattern
Coding and Decoding
Direction and Distance
Machine Output
Data Sufficiency
Blood Relations
Order and Ranking

How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude Questions

  • Quant is the second part of IBPS RRB question paper. Similar to the reasoning, preparation for Quantitative questions also require a thorough preparation.
  • Go through study material and practice as many PYPs as possible. Below is the list of topics to prepare for IBPS RRB quantitative questions:

Data Interpretation
Quadratic Equations
Number Series
Ration and Proportion
Interest
Speed Time and Distance
Permutation and Combination

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IBPS RRB scorecard is required to be downloaded online only. There is no facility to check the same offline. It is released few days after the declaration of the result. Candidates can get it by logging with the required credentials.

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There is no facility to recheck IBPS RRB result. The same announced by the examination authority is considered as final. The result is announced online. Candidates can check their results by logging with the required credentials. 

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Answered a month ago

IBPS RRB normalisation of marks is done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. This is followed to adjust the difficulty level of the questions across various sessions. The result and cut off are decided based on normalisation.

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