### IBPS RRB Exam Preparation Pla
#### Exam Pattern
1. **Preliminary Examination (for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I)**
– **Office Assistant & Officer Scale I:**
– Reasoning: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Numerical Ability: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Total: 80 Questions (80 Marks)
– Duration: 45 minutes
2. **Main Examination (for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I)**
– **Office Assistant:**
– Reasoning: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– Numerical Ability: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– General Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions (20 Marks)
– Total: 200 Questions (200 Marks)
– Duration: 2 hours
– **Officer Scale I:**
– Reasoning: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– Quantitative Aptitude: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– General Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions (20 Marks)
– Total: 200 Questions (200 Marks)
– Duration: 2 hours
3. **Single Examination (for Officer Scale II & III)**
– **Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer):**
– Reasoning: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– Financial Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions (20 Marks)
– Total: 200 Questions (200 Marks)
– Duration: 2 hours
– **Officer Scale II (Specialist Cadre):**
– Reasoning: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Financial Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions (20 Marks)
– Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions (20 Marks)
– Professional Knowledge: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Total: 240 Questions (200 Marks)
– Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
– **Officer Scale III:**
– Reasoning: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
– Financial Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
– Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions (20 Marks)
– Total: 200 Questions (200 Marks)
– Duration: 2 hours
#### Syllabus
1. **Reasoning:**
– Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Alphanumeric Series, Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency
2. **Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability:**
– Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Partnership, Time and Work, Speed, Distance and Time, Probability, Permutation and Combination, Mensuration
3. **General Awareness:**
– Current Affairs, Banking and Financial Awareness, Static GK, Government Schemes, Sports, Awards, Books and Authors
4. **English/Hindi Language:**
– Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Vocabulary (Synonyms and Antonyms)
5. **Computer Knowledge:**
– Basics of Computers, Hardware, Software, Internet, MS Office, Networking, Computer Security, DBMS
6. **Professional Knowledge (for Specialist Officers):**
– Relevant subjects based on the specialization (Law, IT, Agriculture, Marketing, etc.)
#### Daily Preparation Plan
1. **Morning (2-3 hours):**
– **Reasoning:** Practice puzzles, seating arrangements, and other high-weightage topics. Solve previous year papers and take mock tests.
2. **Afternoon (2-3 hours):**
– **Quantitative Aptitude:** Focus on simplification, number series, and data interpretation. Regularly solve practice sets and sectional tests.
3. **Evening (2-3 hours):**
– **General Awareness:** Read current affairs, banking news, and static GK. Use monthly magazines and daily quizzes for revision.
4. **Night (1-2 hours):**
– **Language (English/Hindi):** Practice reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. Use online resources and books for exercises.
5. **Weekend (4-5 hours/day):**
– **Full-Length Mock Tests:** Take full-length mock tests to simulate exam conditions. Analyze your performance and focus on weak areas.
#### Time Management Tips
1. **Create a Timetable:**
– Divide your daily schedule into dedicated time slots for each subject.
– Ensure you cover all topics systematically.
2. **Set Short-Term Goals:**
– Break your preparation into weekly targets.
– Track your progress and adjust your study plan accordingly.
3. **Regular Revision:**
– Allocate time for regular revision of important concepts and formulas.
– Maintain notes and revise them frequently.
4. **Practice Mock Tests:**
– Regularly take mock tests to build speed and accuracy.
– Analyze your mistakes and work on improving them.
5. **Stay Healthy:**
– Ensure adequate rest, exercise, and a balanced diet to maintain physical and mental health.
By following this plan, you can effectively prepare for the IBPS RRB exam and increase your chances of success.
