The official notification for IBPS RRB Clerk Recruitment 2020 is out and this year the notification is released for 4624 vacancies which are 25% more than the previous year vacancies. Aspirants aiming to be a part of the IBPS Regional Rural Bank have started their preparations and the first step to start preparing for any exam is to know the Exam Pattern and the Syllabus. Once you know the syllabus you can start organizing your studies according to your plan. So, without wasting much time, let’s get straight to the exam pattern and detailed IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2020.
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1. IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Recruitment is complete in 2 stages:
- Prelims Exam
- Main Exam
Let us go through the exam pattern for Prelims & Mains one by one.
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1.1 IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
| Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Ques. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | – | 40 | 40 | Composite time of 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | – | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Note: Candidates have to qualify in both the tests by securing minimum cut-off. Candidates will be qualified based on the number appearing and the vacancies released
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1.2 IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | – | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
| 2. | Computer Knowledge | – | 40 | 20 | |
| 3. | General Awareness | – | 40 | 40 | |
| 4.a. | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4.b. | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude | – | 40 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |||
| Candidates can opt either 4 a or 4 b. | |||||
Note: One fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted as penalty.
NOTE: FOR THE POST OF OFFICE ASSISTANT (MULTIPURPOSE) – MARKS OBTAINED ONLY IN THE MAIN EXAMINATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL MERIT LISTING
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2. IBPS RRB Office Assistant Cut-Off Score
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of Online Main examination to be considered to be shortlisted for provisional allotment. Depending on the number of vacancies available in each state, candidates will be shortlisted for provisional allotment.
3. IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2020
3.1 IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Syllabus
| Topics to be Covered for Reasoning | |
|---|---|
| Alpha-numeric Series/ Alphabetical Series | Input-Output |
| Analogy | Puzzles – Box based, Floor, Calendar, Day/Months based, etc. |
| Analytical Reasoning | Scheduling |
| Blood Relations | Seating Arrangement– Linear, Circular, Facing Inside/Outside, Mixed |
| Coded Inequalities | Statement and Conclusion |
| Coding and Decoding | Statement-Course of Action |
| Double Line-up | Syllogism |
| Data Sufficiency | Ordering and Ranking |
| Direction Sense | Verbal Reasoning |
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3.2 IBPS RRB Clerk Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
| Topics to be Covered for Quants | |
|---|---|
| Approximation | Percentage |
| Average & Problems on Age | Probability |
| Boats and Stream | Pipes and Cisterns |
| Clock and Calendar Problems | Profit, Loss, and Discount |
| Data Interpretation – Charts and Graphs: Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart Tabular DI Caselets Mixed DI |
Quadratic Equations |
| Decimal and Fractions | Simplification |
| Indices and Surds | Simple and Compound Interest |
| LCM and H.C.F | Permutation and Combination |
| Mensuration | Square root, Cube root |
| Mixture and Allegations | Time and Work |
| Number Series & Number System | Time, Distance and Speed |
| Partnerships | Volume and Surface Area |
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3.3 IBPS RRB Office Assistant Computer Knowledge Syllabus
| Topics to be Covered for Computer Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| History of Computers – Generations, Types | Logic Gates |
| Computer Memory | Internet |
| Computer Hardware and IO Devices | MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PPT, etc. |
| Computer Software | File Extensions |
| Storage Units | Basics of DBMS |
| Computer Languages | Computer Hacking |
| Operating System – Types, Functions | Computer Network |
| Number System and Conversions | Shortcut Keys |
| Computer Abbreviations | Internet |
| Computer Network – Types, Topology | Computer Virus & Hacking |
3.4 IBPS RRB Clerk English Language Syllabus
| Topics to be Covered for the English Language | |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Vocabulary based questions |
| Cloze Test | Error Spotting |
| Para jumbles | Sentence Improvement |
| Fillers – Single, Double | Synonyms/ Antonyms |
| Odd One Out | Idioms and Phrases |
| Correct Usage | One Word Substitution |
| Paragraph Completion | Word/Phrase Replacement |
| Grammar (Verb, Prepositions, Adverbs, Articles, Tenses) | Attempt Topic Tests Here |
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3.5 IBPS RRB Clerk Hindi Language Syllabus
| विपरीतार्थक शब्द | वाक्यों में त्रुटियाँ |
| पर्यायवाची शब्द | वाक्यों में रिक्त-स्थानों की पूर्ति |
| मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियां | वर्तनी अशुद्धियाँ |
| गुढार्थी (क्लोज टाइप) प्रकार का गद्यांश | वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द |
| वाक्यक्रम व्यवस्थापन | अपठित गद्यांश |
3.6 IBPS RRB Clerk General Awareness Syllabus
| Important Topics For GA | |
|---|---|
| International Issues | Reserve bank of India (RBI) – Structure & Function |
| Sports and Games | Indian Budget |
| Current National and International Events – Download Monthly Current AffairsBolt | Banking and Economic Appointments – Download Monthly New Appointments PDF |
| Countries, Capitals, and Currencies | Budget |
| Policies and Laws Related to Banking | GDP/ GNP |
| Important Days | NDP/ NNP |
| Awards and Honours | Indian Financial System |
| Indian Constitution | Financial Markets – Its Types |
| Books and Authors | Money Markets and Capital Markets |
| History of Banks | Bond Markets and types of Bonds |
| Economics and Finance | Payment Banks and Small Finance Banks |
| Bank Rates, KYC, Bank Abbreviations. | Economic Policies and Schemes of Government |
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