IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2024, 6th Oct 2024

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2024: The IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2024 was held on 6th October, in two shifts. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the second shift, highlighting the difficulty level, section-wise breakdown, and the specific topics that appeared in the exam. Candidates preparing for upcoming shifts or similar exams can utilize this analysis to better understand the exam pattern and key focus areas.

IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2024

The IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam is a critical stage in the recruitment process for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). Performance in the Mains exam determines the final selection of candidates. The exam comprises five sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and either English or Hindi Language. Additionally, candidates should note that the exam includes sectional timing, meaning time management is key.

Exam Difficulty Level: IBPS RRB Clerk Mains 2024

The overall difficulty of the IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2024 (Shift 2) was rated as moderate. However, some candidates found the Numerical Ability and Reasoning sections to be more challenging than the others. The General Awareness section, which often serves as a scoring opportunity, primarily included questions from current events in the first half of 2024. Candidates who were well-prepared in this section were able to perform well.

Section-wise Difficulty Levels:

Section	Difficulty Level
Reasoning Ability	Moderate
Computer Knowledge	Easy-Moderate
General Awareness	Moderate-Difficult
English Language	Moderate
Numerical Ability	Moderate
Overall	Moderate

Good Attempts: IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2024

Based on feedback from candidates, the following table provides an estimate of the good number of attempts for each section. These numbers give an idea of how many questions a well-prepared candidate could reasonably attempt.

Section	Good Attempts
Reasoning	26-29
Computer Knowledge	23-26
General Awareness	20-24
English Language	28-34
Numerical Ability	18-23
Overall	118-136

Section-wise Breakdown of IBPS RRB Clerk Mains 2024 – 2nd Shift

Below is a detailed analysis of each section, focusing on the topics that were asked in the 2nd shift of the IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2024.

Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning section had a moderate difficulty level. The majority of the questions were based on puzzles and seating arrangements, which required candidates to think critically and manage their time efficiently. Additional topics such as Syllogism and Data Sufficiency also appeared.

Topics	No. of Questions
Box-Based Puzzle (Linear, 5 boxes)	5
Month & Date Based Puzzle	5
Year-Based Puzzle (8 years)	5
Day-Based Puzzle	1
Linear Seating Arrangement	5
Comparison-Based Puzzle	3
Box Based Puzzle	1
Syllogism	3
Data Sufficiency	2-3
Direction (Passage)	3
Chinese Coding	4
Meaningful Word	1
Word Based (Alpha Order)	1
Total	40

Numerical Ability

This section was moderately challenging. Many candidates reported that the Data Interpretation (DI) questions were lengthy and required considerable calculation. The section also included topics such as Approximation, Quadratic Equations, and Arithmetic Word Problems.

Topics	No. of Questions
Approximation	5
Quadratic Equation	5
Bar-Table Graph DI	5
Tabular DI	5
Data Sufficiency	2-3
Caselet DI	5
Arithmetic	10
Total	40

English Language

Candidates could choose to attempt either the English or Hindi section. The English section included three reading comprehensions and other topics such as Error Detection, Cloze Test, and Sentence Rearrangement.

Topics	No. of Questions
Reading Comprehension (Fictional)	7-8
Reading Comprehension (Research-Based)	7-8
Error Detection	5
Cloze Test	7-8
Vocab Based (Synonyms/Antonyms)	10
Sentence Rearrangement	5
Total	40

General Awareness

The General Awareness section was a critical part of the exam, focusing on current affairs, banking awareness, and static general knowledge. Candidates who were well-prepared in recent events were able to score well.

Some of the topics asked included:

• AIFF (Best Player Award)
• SGD Index
• In Space
• Subhash Nandekar
• MNREGA
• OSCAR Best Actor
• Japan Moon Mission
• Global Millet Production
• Best Airport Staff Award

Computer Knowledge

This section was relatively easier compared to others. The questions mainly revolved around fundamental concepts related to MS Office, networking, and internet basics. Candidates with a solid understanding of these topics found this section manageable.

Final Thoughts on IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2024

The IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2024’s second shift had a moderate overall difficulty. Candidates who managed their time well and had strong preparation in sections like General Awareness and Reasoning were able to perform better. Those preparing for upcoming exams should focus on current affairs, data interpretation techniques, and puzzle-solving strategies to improve their chances of success.

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