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IBPS RRB Officer (Scale-I) 2022 Exam Pattern and Syllabus:
The IBPS RRB Notification for 2022 exam has been released on 7th June 2022. IBPS RRB syllabus is much similar to that of any other bank exam but the prelims pattern is different from any other bank exams. In this article, we are talking about the syllabus and exam pattern of Officer Scale-I (PO).
We are providing here all the details about the RRB PO 2022 exam pattern and syllabus. In this article, we will deal with the RRB Scale-I 2022 exam pattern and syllabus step by step. We will make sure that you have not left with any doubts regarding IBPS RRB Scale-I 2022 exam pattern and syllabus.
IBPS RRB PO 2022 Exam Pattern:
IBPS RRB Officer (Scale-I) 2022 Exam will be conducted in 3 phases. There is separate sectional timing for each sections in exam. The written exam is – Prelims & Mains which are conducted online, followed by an interview round. The structure of exams is as follows:
- Prelims Exam
- Main Exam
- Personal Interview
Stage-1: IBPS RRB PO Preliminary Examination:
This is an online exam where candidates have to solve the question paper in 45 minutes for 80 marks. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate.The test comprises of 2 sections. The section-wise distribution of the marks to each section is given below:
Name of Tests |
Medium of Exam |
No. of Ques. |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
Reasoning | Hindi/English |
40 |
40 |
Composite time of 45 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | Hindi/English |
40 |
40 |
|
Total |
80 |
80 |
Stage-2: IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam:
This test has 200 questions that have to be answered in 2 hours.The paper is divided into 5 sections – Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and English Language & Hindi Language are optional.The section-wise distribution of the marks to each section is given below:
Name of Tests |
Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Reasoning | Hindi/English |
40 |
50 |
2 hours |
Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English |
40 |
20 |
|
General Awareness | Hindi/English |
40 |
40 |
|
English /Hindi Language (optional) | English / Hindi |
40/40 |
40/40 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude | Hindi/English |
40 |
50 |
|
Total | 200 |
200 |
Stage-3: Interview Process:
Candidates called for Interview after qualify the mains exam. Interview Process has 100 marks. The Ratio of Marks scored in Main Exam and Interview round will be 80:20 for calculating the score for Final Selection.
IBPS RRB PO Syllabus:
The syllabus for IBPS RRB PO Officer (Scale-I) 2020 preliminary exam and mains exam is different . RRB PO Mains exam has 3 additional sections to be prepared – General Awareness, Computer Knowledge And English Language & Hindi Language Which are optional. Apart from the basic two sections of Quants, Reasoning having in preliminary exam. Here’s the detailed IBPS RRB PO Officer (Scale-I) 2022 syllabus for both the exams:
IBPS RRB PO Preliminary Exam syllabus:
The preliminary examination of IBPS RRB PO exam 2022 constitutes of two sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude.
Quantitative Aptitude |
Reasoning |
Simplification | Word Formation |
Decimal Fraction | Syllogism |
Partnership | Coding-Decoding |
Time and Work | Series Test |
Averages | Ranking and Time |
Simple Interest | Direction Sense Test |
Ratio and Proportion | Decision Making |
Case Studies | Figure Series |
Permutation and Combination | Statement and Conclusion |
HCF and LCM | Statement and Arguments |
Profit and Loss | Figure Series Test |
Compound Interest | Analogy |
Time and Distance | Blood Relation |
Number System | Alphabet Test |
Percentages | Number |
Averages | Causes and Effects |
Charts and Graphs | Sitting Arrangements |
Probability | Statement and Assumption |
Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart | Assertion and Reason |
Tabular DI,Caselets,Mixed DI | Word Formation |
Statements and Action Courses | |
Odd man out |
IBPS RRB PO (Scale-I) Mains Exam syllabus:
The Mains examination of IBPS RRB PO exam 2022 constitutes of Five sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge And English Language & Hindi Language Which are optional.
Reasoning | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Hindi Language | Computer Language |
Blood Relation | Jumbled Words | Number System | पर्यायवाची शब्द | Computer Fundamentals |
Syllogism | Spotting Errors | Decimal Fraction | विपरीतार्थक शब्द | Software and Hardware Fundamentals |
Odd man out | Fill in the Blanks | Simple Interest | वर्तनी अशुद्धियाँ | Networking |
Series Test | Idioms and Phrases | Time and Work | मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियां | MS Office |
Ranking and Time | Comprehension | Averages | वाक्यों में त्रुटियाँ | Database |
Direction Sense Test | Commonly Misspelled Words | Partnership | अपठित गद्यांश | History and Future of Computers |
Decision Making | Phrase Substitution | Ratio and Proportion | वाक्यों में रिक्त-स्थानों की पूर्ति | Computer Fundamentals |
Analogy | One word Substitution | Case Studies | वाक्यक्रम व्यवस्थापन | Software and Hardware Fundamentals |
Statement and Conclusion | Cloze Tests | Permutation and Combination | Networking | |
Statement and Arguments | Jumbled up sentences | HCF and LCM | MS Office | |
Figure Series Test | Profit and Loss | Database | ||
Figure Series | Compound Interest | File Extensions | ||
Coding-Decoding | Time and Distance | Computer Virus & Hacking | ||
Alphabet Test | Simplification | |||
Number | Percentages | |||
Causes and Effects | Averages | |||
Sitting Arrangements | Charts and Graphs | |||
Statement and Assumption | Probability | |||
Assertion and Reason | ||||
Word Formation |
RRB PO Interview: Candidate experience
4 male & 1 female panelist
1)Introduce yourself, I gave them clue that economy is my favorite subject
2)Current state of Indian Economy
3)How you say Indian economy growth is low and in the verge of stagflation
4)Where it started
5)You are saying demonstration and NBFC crisis are the only reason
6)Banks role in Indian economy
7)Banks gave loans then why Indian economy is low
8)Why unemployment
9)Then when economy is called recession and when stagflation
10)Nobel laureate in Economy
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IBPS RRB PO Syllabus FAQs
Q. How can I view the IBPS RRB PO Syllabus?
You can check out the syllabus for IBPS RRB PO from this post.
Q. What is the syllabus for IBPS RRB PO Mains Examination?
There are five subjects in IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam: Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, English/Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge.
Q. How many questions are there in the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2022?
There are 80 questions in the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2022.
Q. How many questions are there in the IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2022?
There are 200 Questions in the IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2022.
Q. What is the time duration for the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2022?
The Time duration for the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2022 is 45 minutes.
Q. Does IBPS RRB PO syllabus changes every year?
No, IBPS RRB PO syllabus doesn’t change every year.
Q. Who decides IBPS RRB PO syllabus?
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) decides and prepares the syllabus for IBPS RRB PO Exam.
Q. Is the syllabus of IBPS RRB PO same as other banking exams?
IBPS RRB syllabus is much similar to that of any other bank exam.
Q. How many marks will be there for General and financial awareness in IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam?
There will be a total of 40 marks for general and financial awareness in IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam.
Q. Is there any Descriptive Test for IBPS RRB PO?
No, there is no descriptive test for IBPS RRB PO.
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