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.
- 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
Answered a week ago
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.
C
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
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.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Exam On - 1 Feb '26