IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2024 All Shifts, 10 August Questions Asked and Level
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination Regional Rural Banks 2025 ( IBPS RRB )
Exam On - 22 Nov '25 - 23 Nov '25
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 prelims exam is being conducted by IBPS. The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The Reasoning section was moderate and the Quant section was easy. Scroll down to read more details on IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 prelims exam analysis.
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Analysis & Student Reaction
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting IBPS RRB Clerk. The exam is conducted in four shifts- 9.05 AM to 9.50 AM, 11.20 AM to 12.05 PM, 1.35 PM to 2.20 PM, and 3.50 PM to 4.35 PM. According to IBPS RRB Clerk exam analysis, the overall difficulty level of the IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 was easy to moderate. The Reasoning section of IBPS RRB Clerk was moderate and the Quant section was easy. The test paper carries a total of 80 questions. The subjects included in the prelims exam are Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The test paper carried a total of 80 marks. In this article, we have provided IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 prelims exam analysis and student reaction. Read below for more details on IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam analysis 2024.
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- IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Overall Difficulty
- IBPS RRB Clerk Student Reaction 2024
- IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Student Reaction Video
- IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Exam Analysis: Section-Wise Difficulty Levels
- IBPS RRB Clerk Shift Timings 2024
- IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2024
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Overall Difficulty
The overall difficulty of IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 exam is given below.
| Sections | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 32-35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate | 30-33 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Student Reaction 2024
Shiksha visited one of the IBPS RRB Clerk exam centres in Faridabad to gather the feedback of students. Check below the feedback shared by the students.
IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims and Mains exams. IBPS RRB PO exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. IBPS RRB SO exam pattern comprises single online exam and interview. The exam pattern is explained below:
- This is an online test with objective-type questions
- The exam typically includes sections such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and/or Quantitative Aptitude
- The time duration is usually 45 minutes
- The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 80
- The main exam is also an online test with objective-type questions
- The Mains exam comprises sections such as Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge
- The Mains exam comprises 2 hours
- Total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 200
IBPS RRB Officers Scale 1 is on probation for two years. After its completion, candidates are promoted to Assistant Manager. The career growth of IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 is mentioned below:
- IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO)
- Assistant Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Branch Manager
- Senior Branch Manager
- Chief Manager
- Assistant General Manager
- Deputy General Manager
- General Manager
Ravi Kaushik said, “The overall difficulty level of the paper was easy. The Reasoning questions were easy. The Quant questions were tough. The questions were asked from the topics given in the syllabus.”
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Ajay said, “The overall difficulty level of the paper was easy. The Maths section was easy and the Reasoning section was tough.”
Neha said, “The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. If candidates have attempted mock tests properly they can ace the exam. Both the sections of the test were moderate.”
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Student Reaction Video
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Exam Analysis: Section-Wise Difficulty Levels
The section-wise IBPS RRB Clerk exam analysis is given below.
Quantitative Aptitude
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Simplification | 15 |
| Missing Number Series | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 10 |
| Table DI (Related to Cake, Cookies, and Candies) | 5 |
| Bar Graph DI | 5 |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Month & Date Puzzle(3 Months + 2 Dates) | 5 |
| Sequence Based Puzzle (Sunday to Saturday, 7 Persons) | 5 |
| Comparison-Based Puzzle (No. of Chocolates, 6 Persons) | 3 |
| Floor Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Inequality | 3 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Chinese Coding | 3 |
| Distance & Direction | 3 |
| Letter Series | 4 |
| Word Series | 3 |
| Meaningful Word(Word-FAILURE) | 1 |
| Pair Formation(Word-REBUILT) | 1 |
| Word Based (Vowel-1/Consonant+1) | 1 |
The prelims exam pattern of IBPS Clerk 2024 is given below.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability |
40 |
40 |
45 minutes |
| Numerical Ability |
40 |
40 |
|
| Total |
80 |
80 |
|
IBPS RRB Clerk Shift Timings 2024
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 exam is conducted in four shifts. The shift timings of IBPS RRB Clerk exam are given below.
The Interview is conducted for Officers Scale I, II, and III. Candidates for Interviews are selected based on their performance in the Mains exam. The interview is co-ordinated by nodal Regional Rural banks with the help of NABARD. The interview is conducted at the selected exam centres. The marks allotted to the interview are 100. Candidates need to qualify the interview by securing the qualifying marks as decided by the examination authority.
The starting salary for an IBPS RRB Clerk is INR 19900 per month and the pay scale of an IBPS Clerk is INR 19900-1000/1-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. IBPS RRB Clerk salary structure is given below.
Parameters | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
Basic Pay | 19900 |
SPL Allow | 3263.60 |
DA Amount | 8049.17 |
HRA Amount | 2167.88 |
CCA Amount | 0.00 |
HFA/BBA | 0.00 |
NPSI | 2812.00 |
CASH | 1250.00 |
Gross Pay | INR 37442.65 |
Scores obtained by candidates in IBPS RRB exam are calculated based on the marking scheme. The marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. IBPS RRB marking scheme is given below:
- Each correct answer typically carries 1 mark
- For every incorrect answer, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks (1/4th of the mark assigned to that question)
- Unanswered questions do not attract any penalty
Main Exam
- The marking scheme for the main exam is generally similar to the preliminary exam, where each correct answer is awarded 1 mark.
- There is typically a penalty for wrong answers, which is around 0.25 marks (1/4th of the mark assigned to that question)
- There are no negative marking for unanswered questions
| IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Shift Timings 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift | Reporting Time | Handwriting Sample | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
| 1 |
08.00 AM |
08.55 to 09.05 AM |
09.05 AM |
09.50 AM |
| 2 |
10.15 AM |
11.10 to 11.20 AM |
11.20 AM |
12.05 PM |
| 3 |
12.30 PM |
01.25 to 01.35 PM |
01.35 PM |
02.30 PM |
| 4 |
02.45 PM |
03.40 to 03.50 PM |
03.50 PM |
04.35 PM |
IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2024
IBPS RRB Clerk syllabus is given below.
IBPS RRB Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
| 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 |
IBPS RRB Reasoning Syllabus
| 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 |
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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
IBPS RRB exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, total marks, number of sections, duration of exam, etc.. Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must go through IBPS RRB exam pattern thoroughly. As per IBPS RRB exam pattern, the prelims exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). The total marks allotted to the test are 80. The mains exam of IBPS RRB is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and carries 200 marks. The single online exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 2 & 3 . The Interview carries 100 marks and is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1, Officers Scale 2 & 3. There is no interview for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose).