IBPS RRB Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024: Important Strategy for Prelims Exam
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination Regional Rural Banks 2025 ( IBPS RRB )
Exam On - 22 Nov '25 - 23 Nov '25
IBPS RRB exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for the posts of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3. During last minute preparation, candidates must focus basically on revision and solve mock tests. Read here IBPS RRB last minute preparation tips 2024.
IBPS RRB Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024
IBPS RRB Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting IBPS RRB 2024 exam to select candidates for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2, 3 and Office Assistant. During the last few days leading to the exam, candidates must focus on revision. It is time for candidates to finish off their IBPS RRB preparation, revise and relax. Candidates must keep all the essential things ready for IBPS RRB exam such as admit card, photo-identity proof, etc. Read below for more details on IBPS RRB 2024 last minute preparation.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2024
IBPS RRB exam pattern for Officers Scale I,II and III comprises prelims exam, mains/single online exam and interview. IBPS RRB exam for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) comprises prelims and mains exam. IBPS RRB exam for prelims, mains, and single-level exams are conducted online. The prelims exam of IBPS RRB Clerk/PO comprises two sections-Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The duration of the test is 45 minutes and carries 80 marks. IBPS RRB mains exam pattern for Office Assistant is divided into five sections: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. The test paper comprises a total of 200 questions. The maximum number of marks allotted to the test is 200. The duration of the exam is two hours. The mains exam of IBPS RRB PO comprises five sections-Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 200.
The tips and tricks to crack IBPS RRB exam are given below:
- Candidates must understand exam pattern and syllabus/. They should know the important topics for the exam
- Candidates must create a study plan and that must include all the subjects
- Focus on strengths and weaknesses by Identifying and working on weak areas
- Candidates must revise properly for the exam
IBPS RRB PO 2024 prelims exam carried questions from two subjects-Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 80. The duration of the test was 45 minutes. There were no sectional timings in the exam. According to students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The Quant section was easy, whereas, the Reasoning section was moderate. Questions asked in the exam were based on the syllabus.
IBPS RRB Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024
The following tips will guide candidates in their IBPS RRB last-minute preparation:
Make Own Plan
Every person has their strong and weak points. Candidates need to identify their strengths and weaknesses and devise their own exam plan. They need to think and act smartly for the exam. They need to plan how to divide time for all the sections.
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Take Mock Test
During the last days leading to the exam, minimise the number of mock tests. It is not that candidates will completely stop taking mock tests rather take one mock test in a day just to add the much-needed finishing touch to their preparation. Take a mock test to practice time and topic management before the actual face-off. Analyse the performance after the mock test and if candidates score less, do not get disheartened. Focus on the weak areas and in the next mock test, try to improve the score.
Also Read: How to attempt IBPS RRB mock test?
Do Not Take Tension, Keep the Necessary Documents Ready
Do not take tension as it can ruin candidates' performance in the exam. Just believe in your preparation and give your best in the exam. Take a printout of IBPS RRB admit card and read the instructions given on it carefully. Don’t forget to carry the photocopy as well as the original copy of ID proof. Candidates need to also carry two copies of passport-size photographs identical to the one uploaded during the registration.
There is tremendous scope for progress in this job profile. IBPS RRB Office Assistants are able to get promoted to Officers' posts through deputation and experience. The chances of being promoted to a higher Managerial Scale level are very high. Candidates selected to the post of Assistants are entitled to a good salary. The post-wise salary of IBPS RRB is given below.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose): INR 15000-19000
IBPS RRB Officer (Scale I): INR 29,000-33,000
Officer Scale-II: INR 33,000-39,000
Officer Scale III: INR 8,000-44,000
The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS RRB Clerk exam are given below:
- To begin preparation for IBPS RRB Clerk exam, candidates need to first understand the exam pattern and syllabus
- Candidates should practice previous year question papers to gain understanding regarding the type of questions asked in the exam
- Candidates should also attempt section-wise and full length mock tests to increase speed and accuracy
- Candidates must refer to relevant study materials as per the syllabus
- Candidates should identify their strengths and weaknesses. They should work on improving their weak areas
Also Read: IBPS RRB exam centres
Devise Strategy for Solving the Paper
In the first attempt, solve the questions you find easy. Finishing those will boost your confidence and keep you at bay from any stress. After you are done with all that, in the second attempt to solve questions, you feel you can do with a little extra effort.
Also Read: IBPS RRB Books
Be Careful While Choosing Questions
Candidates should be very careful while choosing questions to attempt in the exam as your every move and decision can make or break your deal. Do not spend too long in any particular section or question. Do not take anything on your ego, candidates may feel that they know the concepts to solve a question and yet unable to crack it during the exam. In such a case, just skip it and try another question. Candidates can skip a question if they feel it is time-consuming. In the end, candidates have to score enough to clear the sectional and overall IBPS RRB cutoff.
Spare Some Extra seconds to carefully read questions
Instruction or directions for a question are very important and candidates should read them for every question they are about to attempt. Candidates can actually save marks by reading directions carefully.
Divide time for each section
Candidates need to keep in mind that they have to attempt a decent number of questions in both sections. Therefore, plan the time accordingly to solve the maximum questions in both sections.
Solve questions with accuracy
Avoid making silly mistakes as they will cost them. Solve and analyse questions carefully, do not presume things, read the directions and be careful as candidates will have negative marking.
Keep calm and be confident
Candidates' confidence will sail them through. No matter what difficulty level candidates will face in the exam, just stay calm and believe in themselves. With a composed mind candidates will be able to crack through. So sleep well and do not stress themselves.
Read More: IBPS RRB Exam Day Guidelines
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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
The job responsibilities of IBPS RRB Officer are given below: