{"id":62583,"date":"2020-09-29T18:11:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T12:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=62583"},"modified":"2021-01-27T15:24:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T09:54:35","slug":"english-for-ibps-rrb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/english-for-ibps-rrb\/","title":{"rendered":"English for IBPS RRB PO\/Clerk Mains- Expert Preparation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

English is one of the most important section in the mains exam for both IBPS RRB PO and IBPS RRB Clerk if hindi language is not selected by the candidate. Let\u2019s look at the patterns, strategy, and tips to prepare for both the examination, just to put things in perspective and acknowledge the importance of the English for IBPS RRB , in particular, not just in acing the exam, but also in boosting the overall marks and subsequently the rank in the final selection process.<\/p>\n

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Exam Pattern of IBPS RRB PO and Clerk Mains<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s look at the pattern of IBPS RRB PO and Clerk Mains exam one after the other. This will give us a clear picture of where does \u2018English\u2019 as a section stands in the big picture of the overall exam.<\/p>\n

IBPS RRB PO Mains <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Section<\/strong><\/td>\nNumber of Questions<\/strong><\/td>\nMarks<\/strong><\/td>\nTime Allotted<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n50<\/strong><\/td>\nA cumulative time of 2 hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English\/Hindi Language<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Knowledge<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n20<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n200<\/strong><\/td>\n200<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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IBPS RRB Clerk Mains<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Section<\/strong><\/td>\nNumber of Questions<\/strong><\/td>\nMarks<\/strong><\/td>\nTime Allotted<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n50<\/strong><\/td>\nA cumulative time of 2 hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English\/Hindi Language<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Knowledge<\/strong><\/td>\n40<\/strong><\/td>\n20<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n200<\/strong><\/td>\n200<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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As we can clearly see the weightage of English for IBPS RRB PO and IBPS RRB Clerk is as equal to the other sections so we can easily say without an iota of doubt, that the English section can be a high scoring section for aspirants if prepared and strategized properly. There are a lot of sitters in the section, which consumes minimal amount of time and fetches solid marks.<\/p>\n

Topics for English for IBPS RRB <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s have a look at the syllabus or the topics asked in the English section of the IBPS RRB PO and IBPS RRB Clerk examination (Mains examination, in particular). Broadly, the entire syllabus of IBPS RRB PO and Clerk (both Mains level) can be categorized under the following:<\/p>\n