Every year, the Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS) releases the notification of IBPS RRB PO to be recruited for various Regional Rural Banks.
The exam is drastically competitive given the number of candidates applying for it and the difficulty level of the exam that’s increasing year on year. It is, hence, important that candidates eyeing to start a career with Regional & Rural Banks should have their preparation guided in the right direction from the very beginning.
And the first step to start preparing for any exam is to know the Exam Pattern and the Syllabus. Once you know what the syllabus is, you can start organizing your studies by quickly wrapping up the easier topics and then allotting more time for difficult and more scoring topics. So, without wasting much time, let’s get straight to the exam pattern and detailed IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2020.
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1. IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2020
The IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale 1) Recruitment is complete in 3 stages:
- Prelims Exam
- Main Exam
- Personal Interview
Let us go through the exam pattern for Prelims & Mains one by one.
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1.1 IBPS RRB PO 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
1.2 IBPS RRB PO 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.
Marks obtained only in the main examination will be considered for shortlisting for interview and final merit listing.
Candidates will have to clear the sectional cut-off for each section along with the over cut-off score to be eligible for Interview Round.
1.3 Interview
i. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Interview round based on their Marks in the IBPS RRB PO Main Examination only.
ii. The Total Marks allotted to the Interview Round is 100.
iii. It will be a Face to Face Interview to be conducted by a panel of Experts and Bank Officials.
iv. The Ratio of Marks scored in Main Exam and Interview round will be 80:20 for calculating the score for Final Selection.
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2. IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Recruitment will have 2 stages -:
- Single Stage Online Exam
- Personal Interview
1.1 Single Level Exam (General Banking Officer)
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Exam | No. of Ques. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | Composite time of 2 hours |
| 2. | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
| 3. | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4a. | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4b. | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
| 5. | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
1.2 Single Level Exam (Specialist Cadre)
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Exam | No. of Ques. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Professional Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | Composite time of 2 hours & 30 minutes |
| 2. | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| 3. | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4. a | English Language | English | 40 | 20 | |
| 4.b. | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 20 | |
| 5. | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
| 6. | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 240 | 200 |
3. IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2020
3.1 IBPS RRB PO 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 PO 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 PO 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 |
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3.4 IBPS RRB PO English Language Syllabus
| Topics to be Covered for the English Language | |
|---|---|
| Grammar (Verb, Prepositions, Adverbs, Articles, Tenses) | |
| 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 |
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3.5 IBPS RRB PO 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 PO General Awareness Syllabus
| Important Topics for GA |
|---|
| International Issues |
| Sports and Games |
| Current National and International Events – Download Monthly Current AffairsBolt |
| Countries, Capitals, and Currencies |
| Policies and Laws Related to Banking |
| Important Days |
| Awards and Honours |
| Indian Constitution |
| Books and Authors |
| History of Banks |
| Economics and Finance |
| Bank Rates, KYC, Bank Abbreviations. |
| Financial Institutions of India |
| Reserve bank of India (RBI) – Structure & Function |
| Indian Budget |
| Banking and Economic Appointments – Download Monthly New Appointments PDF |
| Budget |
| GDP/ GNP |
| NDP/ NNP |
| Indian Financial System |
| Financial Markets – Its Types |
| Money Markets and Capital Markets |
| Bond Markets and types of Bonds |
| Payment Banks and Small Finance Banks |
| Economic Policies and Schemes of Government |
That’s all from us in this blog. We hope this detailed IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2020 helps you in your preparation. Now that you are aware of all the important topics of the IBPS RRB PO exam, kick start your preparation by taking Mock Tests.
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