IBPS(Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) has released the notification for IBPS RRB Officers and Office Assistants notification 2022. More than 8000 vacancies have been released for both IBPS RRB PO and IBPS RRB clerk. As we inch closer to the prelims, it is time to boost your exam preparations and set clear targets in terms of topics you will target. The prelims exam is all about Speed and Accuracy and you need a clear view of IBPS RRB topic-wise weightage. To help you with that, we are here with an analysis of the number of questions asked in all topics asked in IBPS RRB PO and Clerk exam over the last few years. To get a clear idea of the exam pattern, use the link below to take a free mock test.
IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern
Before we move to topic wise details, here is a tabular representation of the IBPS RRB PO and clerk exam pattern.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant & Officer Scale 1 Prelims Exam Pattern
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Keynote: A composite time of 45 minutes will be given to complete the test.
IBPS RRB Topic-wise Weightage | Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude of IBPS RRB consist of 40 questions carrying 1 mark each. There is no sectional timing and candidates need to solve 40 questions from reasoning ability along with 40 questions in quantitative ability in 45 minutes. In this section, we’ll have a look at the topic- wise weightage of quantitative aptitude section. Having a clear understanding of the major topics in quant is vital to score well in this section. Later in the blog, we’ll have the year wise analysis of topics and number of questions asked in reasoning ability as well.
Topic-wise Weightage – Quantitative Aptitude | IBPS RRB PO Prelims
IBPS RRB PO prelims is conducted in multiple shifts and the topics of question asked vary with different shifts and days. The table below shows all the topics asked in multiple shifts / days in a particular year of IBPS RRB PO Prelims since 2017.
| Topics | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | Level |
| Data Interpretation | 15-16 | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quadratic Equation | 5-7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Easy |
| Number Series | 5-6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Easy |
| Quantity 1 and Quantity 2 based inequality | – | 5 | – | – | – | Easy to Moderate |
| Data Sufficiency | – | 5 | – | – | – | Easy |
| Approximation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Arithmetic Word Problems | 13-14 | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | Easy to Moderate |
Topic-wise Weightage – Quantitative Aptitude | IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims
Just like IBPS RRB PO prelims, the clerk prelims is also conducted in multiple shifts and the topics of question asked vary with different shifts and days. The table below shows all the topics asked in multiple shifts / days in a particular year of IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims since 2018.
| Topic | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Arithmetic | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number Series | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Simplification | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10-15 |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Important Quantitative Aptitude Topics
The most common quant topics asked in IBPS RRB are –
- Arithmetic: Each year, 10-15 questions are asked form of word problems based on
- Time and Work
- Time, Distance, and Speed
- Age
- Profit, Loss, and Discount
- SI / CI
- Partnerships
- Mixture and Allegation
- Averages, Ratio and Averages
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Boat and Streams
- Data Interpretation:
- About 10-15 questions are asked from DI based on:
- Table
- Bar Graph
- Pie Chart
- Line Chart
- Caselet
- Missing DI etc.
- Your strong concepts of Average, Ratio & Proportion, and Percentage will come in handy here.
- Most common DI that can be asked in prelims are Tabular DI, Bar, Line graphs and Pie Charts. Time-consuming DI like Mixed, Caselets, and Missing DI are less likely a topic for prelims.
- About 10-15 questions are asked from DI based on:
- Approximation or simplification
- Expect 5 questions from approximation
- You’ll need decent calculation speed and accuracy to get these done quickly.
- Multiplication tables till 20, squares till 25, cube till 15 and value of fractions till 1/15 will be handy.
- Stick to BODMAS rule.
- Number Series:
- Two types of number series questions are asked in IBPS RRB prelims, missing number series or wrong number series.
- 5 questions are asked from either of these.
- A few of the most common number series are:
- Prime Number pattern
- Multiplication pattern
- Square pattern
- Cube pattern
- Arithmetic Progression pattern
- Addition/Subtraction pattern
- Combination of the above-mentioned pattern
- Quadratic Equations:
- Root comparison, finding the relationship between roots of the quadratic equations are few important topics asked.
- 5 questions are expected from this topic.
IBPS RRB Prelims – Common Topics in Quantitative Aptitude + Weightage
| Topic | Weightage (PO) | Weightage (Clerk) |
|---|---|---|
| Number Series | 5 Questions | 5 Questions |
| Approximation | 5 Questions | 10 Questions |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 Questions | 5 Questions |
| Data Interpretation | 10-15 Questions | 10-15 Questions |
| Arithmetic | 10-15 Questions | 10-15 Questions |
IBPS RRB Topic-wise Weightage | Reasoning Ability
The reasoning section is also comprised of 40 questions in both IBPS RRB Officer Assistant and Officer Scale 1 Prelims exam. Practice the following topics to score well in this section.
Topic-wise Weightage – Reasoning Ability | IBPS RRB PO Prelims
IBPS RRB PO prelims is conducted in multiple shifts and the topics of question asked vary with different shifts and days. The table below shows all the topics asked in multiple shifts / days in a particular year of IBPS RRB PO Prelims since 2017.
| Topic | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 23 | 20-25 | 20-25 | 20-25 | 20-25 |
| Direction distance | – | 3 | 3 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Alphabet Test | 2 | 2 | 2 | – | 2 |
| Coding Decoding | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Inequality | 4-5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Syllogism | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 3 | 2-3 |
| Alphanumeric Test | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Order Ranking | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Number Arrangement | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Topic-wise Weightage – Reasoning Ability | IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims
Just like IBPS RRB PO prelims, the clerk prelims is also conducted in multiple shifts and the topics of question asked vary with different shifts and days. The table below shows all the topics asked in multiple shifts / days in a particular year of IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims since 2018.
| Topics | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 15-20 | 15-20 | 15-20 | 15-20 |
| Syllogism | 4-5 | 5 | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Inequality | 4-5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Coding Decoding | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Direction Sense | 2 | 3 | 3 | – |
| Word Formation | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Pairing | – | 1 | – | – |
| Number Series | 5-6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Alpha-Numeric series | – | 5 | 4 | – |
Important Reasoning Ability Topics
- Seating Arrangements & Puzzles – Puzzles forms 50% question at times in IBPS RRB prelims exam. Candidates can expect a minimum of 15 questions, i.e 3 puzzles and seating arrangement questions.
- These topics are:
- Linear, 2 Row, Circular, Square seating arrangement
- Floor based puzzles
- Scheduling – Day/Week/Year/Date/Time
- Tabulation
- These topics are:
- Inequality – 5 Direct inequalities are asked constantly, but candidates must solve problems based on coded inequalities as well.
- Coding-Decoding – 5 language-based coding-decoding / Chinese coding questions are asked in IBPS RRB PO and Clerk prelims.
- Syllogism – 4-5 syllogism questions can be expected in IBPS RRB prelims. Candidates should prepare equally well for new pattern, i.e., Only/Only a few and traditional syllogism questions. Hone your set theory skills for this topic.
- Alphanumeric Series / Alphabet Test – 5 questions are from this topic. Practice questions based on alphanumeric and alphabet. Memorizing the positions of alphabet forward and backwards ahead of the exam will be a time saver.
- Miscellaneous – Apart from the topics mentioned above, 5-7 miscellaneous questions can be asked from the following reasoning topics.
| Topic | Expected Questions |
| Blood Relations | 2-3 |
| Direction and Distance | 2-3 |
| Order and Ranking | 1-2 |
| Pairing, Word Formation | 1-2 |
IBPS RRB Prelims – Common Topics in Reasoning + Weightage
| Topic | Weightage (Clerk) | Weightage (PO) |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 15-20 questions | 20-25 questions |
| Inequalities | 3-5 questions | 5 questions |
| Coding-Decoding | 5 questions | 5 questions |
| Syllogisms | 3-5 questions | 5 questions |
| Direction & Distances | 2-3 questions | 3 questions |
| Verbal Reasoning / Misc | 3 questions | 5 questions |
RRB PO Prelims – Good Attempts
| Subject | Good Attempts 2021 | Good Attempts 2020 | Good Attempts 2019 | Good Attempts 2018 |
| Reasoning Ability | 27-32 | 29-31 | 28-33 | 27-32 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 23-28 | 27-29 | 24-27 | 20-25 |
| Total | 55-58 | 56-60 | 56-61 | 51-56 |
RRB Clerk Prelims – Good Attempts
| Sections | Good Attempts 2021 | Good Attempts 2020 | Good Attempts 2019 | Good Attempts 2018 |
| Reasoning Ability | 32-34 | 35-36 | 34-35 | 34-36 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 31-32 | 30-33 | 32-35 | 31-33 |
| Overall | 63-66 | 69-72 | 68-70 | 67-69 |
That’s all we have in this blog, where we have discussed the topic wise weightage in IBPS RRB prelims. The table mentioned above are based on previous year memory based questions. We recommend candidates to take free full, sectional and topic tests to practice different types of questions.
IBPS RRB Topic-wise Weightage – FAQs
IBPS RRB Prelims Exam For Officer Scale I And Office Assistant Contains Questions From Reasoning And Numerical Ability.
Yes. All the candidates who are appearing for IBPS RRB Office Assistant post, should have proficiency in the local language.
Yes, there is a sectional cut off in the IBPS RRB exam.
A total of 80 questions will be asked in the IBPS RRB Prelims exam, while 200 questions will be asked in the Mains. However, candidates appearing for Office 2 (Stage II – Specialist Cadre) will be asked 240 questions in the Mains exam. These questions will be asked in MCQ format.
The important topics of Quantitative Aptitude in IBPS RRB PO 2021 Exam:
Simplification/Approximation
Number Series
Quadratic Equations
Data Interpretation
Arithmetic
The important topics of Reasoning Ability in IBPS RRB PO 2021 Exam:
Syllogism
Inequality
Coding-Decoding
Miscellaneous
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