How to Prepare for IBPS RRB in 3 Months? Check Tips & Tricks
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination Regional Rural Banks 2025 ( IBPS RRB )
Exam On - 22 Nov '25 - 23 Nov '25
With three months left for IBPS RRB exam, candidates should focus more on revision and solving mock test. Read here to prepare for IBPS RRB in 3 months.
How to Prepare for IBPS RRB Exam in 3 Months?
How to Prepare for IBPS RRB Exam in 3 Months?: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS RRB exam for the posts of Office Assistant, Officers Scale I, II and III. Lakhs of candidates appear in the exam every year as such the competition is high. To clear the exam with flying colours, candidates must have a very good preparation strategy. With just three months left for IBPS RRB 2023, candidates must focus more on revision, mock tests, self-analysis, learn shortcut tricks, enhance speed and accuracy and practice previous years’ question papers and sample papers. Three months before the exam, candidates should set their targets for the exam day. Here we have provided some tips on how to prepare for IBPS RRB in 3 months.
- IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2023 & Marking Scheme
- IBPS RRB Syllabus 2023
- IBPS RRB 2023 Preparation Tips for 3 Months
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2023 & Marking Scheme
The prelims, mains and single-level IBPS RRB exam is conducted online. All questions are objective-type. The question paper is framed in English and Hindi. There are negative marks for wrong answers, ¼ marks are deducted a penalty. The preliminary exam is held for 80 marks while the mains and single-level exam is conducted for 200 marks.
Also Read: IBPS RRB Exam Pattern
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2023
The topic-wise IBPS RRB syllabus is given below.
Quantitative Aptitude
| Number System |
HCF and LCM |
| Decimal Fraction |
Profit and Loss |
| Simple Interest |
Compound Interest |
| Time and Work |
Time and Distance |
| Averages |
Simplification |
| Partnership |
Percentages |
| Ratio and Proportion |
Averages |
| Case Studies |
Charts and Graphs |
| Permutation and Combination |
Probability |
Reasoning Ability
| Odd One out |
Analogy |
| Syllogism |
Coding-Decoding |
| Blood Relation |
Alphabet Test |
| Series Test |
Number |
| Ranking and Time |
Causes and Effects |
| Direction Sense Test |
Sitting Arrangements |
| Decision Making |
Statement and Assumption |
| Figure Series |
Assertion and Reason |
| Statement and Conclusion |
Word Formation |
| Statement and Arguments |
Statements and Action Courses |
| Figure Series Test |
Miscellaneous Tests |
English Language
| Spotting Errors |
Commonly Misspelled Words |
| Jumbled Words |
Phrase Substitution |
| Fill in the Blanks |
Jumbled up sentences |
| Idioms and Phrases |
Cloze Tests |
| Comprehension |
One word Substitution |
Hindi
| Vyakaran |
Fill in the Blanks |
| Mistakes |
Paragraphs |
Computer Knowledge
| omputer Fundamentals |
Computer Abbreviations |
| Software and Hardware Fundamentals |
Shortcut Keys |
| Networking |
Basic Knowledge of the Internet |
| MS Office |
History of Computers |
| Database |
Security Tools |
| History and Future of Computers |
Virus, Hacking |
General Awareness
| Social Function of Banks |
|
| Countries/Currencies |
UNO |
| Indian and International Economy |
Marketing |
| Banking Terms |
Awards and Honours |
| RBI |
Sports |
| Books and Authors |
Finance |
| Fiscal Monetary Policies |
Agriculture |
| Repo and Reverse Repo Rate |
History of Banking |
IBPS RRB 2023 Preparation Tips for 3 Months
To crack IBPS RRB 2023 exam, candidates must prepare well. Here are few tips to crack IBPS RRB exam in 3 month:
Set Targets
Candidates should divide and break down the entire study plan as per IBPS RRB syllabus. The segregation should focus on both prelims and mains exam. Candidates should go through the previous years’ question papers to understand the question pattern. Once the preparation is done as per the target it is easier to score well in the exam.
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Analysis of Weak Areas
Candidates should know the full IBPS RRB syllabus and then find the areas or topics in which they are less skilled. This will help candidates in prioritizing the topics of every section.
Learn Shortcuts & Tricks
Candidates must be clear with each and every concept. As the exam is conducted online and there are sectional timings, candidates should learn the shortcut tricks as it will enable them in solving a large number of questions in less duration.
Enhance Speed and Accuracy
Speed and accuracy are the two important aspects of IBPS RRB exam. Candidates need to enhance their speed and accuracy by taking the mock tests or online quizzes from time to time.
Practice
Numerous practices will help candidates to cover the entire syllabus and score well in the exam. Proper understanding of the concepts is important.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The highest salary in IBPS RRB is offered to Officers Scale III. The salary for this post ranges between INR 80,000 to 90,000. The next the highest salary is provided to Officers Scale 1. The range for this post is between INR 65,000 to 67,000. IBPS RRB PO salary ranges between INR 75,000 to 77,000.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The details related to IBPS RRB exam centre are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates are required to reach the exam centre on time. Candidates reaching the exam centre late are not allowed to appear for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
IBPS RRB exam centres 2025 were released on September 1 along with the notification. Candidates are required to select one exam centre each for prelims and Mains exam while filling the application form. IBPS RRB prelims exam is conducted at 170 cities, while the Mains exam will be conducted at more
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
IBPS RRB Clerk participating banks are given below.
STATE | Bank |
ANDHRA PRADESH | ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK |
CHAITANYA GODAVARI GRAMEENA BANK | |
SAPTAGIRI GRAMEENA BANK | |
ARUNACHAL PRADESH | ARUNACHAL PRADESH RURAL BANK |
ASSAM | ASSAM GRAMIN VIKASH BANK |
BIHAR | DAKSHIN BIHAR GRAMIN BANK |
UTTAR BIHAR GRAMIN BANK | |
CHHATTISGARH | CHHATTISGARH RAJYA GRAMIN BANK |
GUJARAT | BARODA GUJARAT GRAMIN BANK |
SAURASHTRA GRAMIN BANK | |
HARYANA | SARVA HARYANA GRAMIN BANK |
HIMACHAL PRADESH | HIMACHAL PRADESH GRAMIN BANK |
JAMMU & KASHMIR | ELLAQUAI DEHATI BANK |
J & K GRAMEEN BANK | |
JHARKHAND | JHARKHAND RAJYA GRAMIN BANK |
KARNATAKA | KARNATAKA GRAMIN BANK |
KARNATAKA VIKAS GRAMEENA BANK | |
KERALA | KERALA GRAMIN BANK |
MADHYA PRADESH | MADHYA PRADESH GRAMIN BANK |
MADHYANCHAL GRAMIN BANK | |
MAHARASHTRA | MAHARASHTRA GRAMIN BANK |
VIDHARBHA KONKAN GRAMIN BANK | |
MANIPUR | MANIPUR RURAL BANK |
MEGHALAYA | MEGHALAYA RURAL BANK |
MIZORAM | MIZORAM RURAL BANK |
NAGALAND | NAGALAND RURAL BANK |
ODISHA | ODISHA GRAMYA BANK |
UTKAL GRAMEEN BANK | |
PUDUCHERRY | PUDUVAI BHARATHIAR GRAMA BANK |
PUNJAB | PUNJAB GRAMIN BANK |
RAJASTHAN | BARODA RAJASTHAN KSHETRIYA GRAMIN BANK |
RAJASTHAN MARUDHARA GRAMIN BANK | |
TAMIL NADU | TAMIL NADU GRAMA BANK |
TELANGANA | ANDHRA PRADESH GRAMEENA VIKAS BANK |
TELANGANA GRAMEENA BANK | |
TRIPURA | TRIPURA GRAMIN BANK |
UTTAR PRADESH | ARYAVART BANK |
BARODA UP BANK | |
PRATHAMA UP GRAMIN BANK | |
UTTARAKHAND | UTTARAKHAND GRAMIN BANK |
WEST BENGAL | BANGIYA GRAMIN VIKASH BANK |
PASCHIM BANGA GRAMIN BANK | |
UTTARBANGA KSHETRIYA GRAMIN BANK |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
IBPR RRB PO 2025 vacancies are given below.
Category | Vacancies |
General | 1476 |
SC | 520 |
ST | 243 |
OBC | 969 |
EWS | 343 |
Total | 3583 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
IBPS RRB Clerk vacancies are given below.
State | Bank | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | GENERAL | TOTAL |
Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank | 16 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 100 |
Andhra Pradesh | Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 |
Assam | Assam Gramin Vikash Bank | 47 | 12 | 50 | 22 | 93 | 224 |
Bihar | Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank | 35 | 18 | 63 | 23 | 95 | 234 |
Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank | 43 | 79 | 0 | 32 | 154 | 308 |
Gujarat | Saurashtra Gramin Bank | 23 | 11 | 41 | 23 | 52 | 150 |
Haryana | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank | 34 | 0 | 49 | 18 | 81 | 182 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
A total of 13217 vacancies were announced for IBPS RRB 2025 exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 7972 |
| Officer Scale I (PO) | 3907 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 50 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 48 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 69 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 87 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 854 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 15 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 16 |
| Officer Scale III | 199 |
| Total Vacancies | 13217 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates can check their registered email ID or SMS where the examination authority has sent the registration details during the application process. Candidates can also use the 'Forgot Password' option on the login page.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, separate IBPS RRB admit cards are issued for prelims and Mains exams. The prelims admit card is released for all the registered candidates. The Mains admit card is released for candidates who qualifies the prelims exam.
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Contributor-Level 7