The tentative exam dates for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I 2021 Prelims and Mains are out. The IBPS RRB 2021 recruitment notification got released recently in which the tentative dates are mentioned. According to the exam dates there are around 2 months left for the IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam as the exam is scheduled in the month of August 2021. We will be mentioning the complete details of the exam dates in the article below.
IBPS RRB PO 2021 Tentative Exam Schedule
Activity | Tentative Dates |
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On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 08.06.2021 to 28.06.2021 |
Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) | 08.06.2021 to 28.06.2021 |
Download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training | 09.07.2021 |
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training | 19.07.2021 to 25.07.2021 |
Download of call letters for online examination – Preliminary | July/ August, 2021 |
Online Examination – Preliminary | August, 2021 |
Result of Online exam – Preliminary | September 2021 |
Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main / Single | September 2021 |
Online Examination – Main / Single | September/October 2021 |
Declaration of Result – Main/ Single (For Officers Scale I, II and III) | October 2021 |
Download of call letters for interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III) | October/November 2021 |
Conduct of interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III) | October/November 2021 |
Provisional Allotment (For Officers Scale I, II and III & Office Assistant. (Multipurpose)) | January 2022 |
As you can check from the above dates, the RRB PO Prelims 2021 exam is scheduled for the month of August 2021 thus, there are 2 months with the candidates to prepare for this examination. Those who have started filling in the online registration must also take a RRB PO Prelims free mock test in order to know their initial exam preparation level. One must keep practicing mock tests side by side while clarifying the conceptual doubts at the same time. Practicing mock tests is one of the best ways that can help you gain confidence and shall make you clear the actual RRB PO Prelims 2021 examination. Here in this article we are going to guide the aspirants with a 30 day preparation strategy including a study plan that will help you strategize your exam preparation. Let’s first take a quick glance through the IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam pattern.
RRB Officer Scale I 2021 Prelims Exam Pattern
S. No. | Section | Language | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | Composite Time of 45 minutes |
2 | Quantitative Aptitude | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
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Note:
- Negative Marking of 0.25 per incorrect answer is applicable.
- Aspirants need to clear the Overall & Sectional Cut-offs to qualify for the Mains exam
- Marks of Prelims will be considered only for the Mains Exam and not in the final selection.
- ** Candidates (for both posts) have to qualify in both the tests by securing minimum cut-off marks. Adequate number of candidates in each category, depending upon requirements, will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.
As you can see in the above exam pattern that there are only 2 sections in RRB PO Prelims examination. However, both these sections require good practice and calculations thus, practice is the only way that can help you win over these. In simple words if we talk about in order to clear RRB PO Prelims 2021 examination it is important to have a complete conceptual clarity and a string grasp over all the basic concepts along with good practice. We are here mentioning all important topics for each section along with a comprehensive 30 day study plan for RRB PO Prelims 2021 examination.
RRB PO Prelims 2021- Important Reasoning Topics
- Data Sufficiency
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Input-Output
- Alphabet Test
- Order & Ranking
- Puzzles
- Coded Inequalities
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Logical Reasoning
- Seating Arrangement
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RRB PO Prelims 2021 – Important Quantitative Aptitude Topics
- Data Sufficiency
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation
- Partnership
- Problems on Ages
- Averages
- Ration & Proportion
- Mixture & Allegation
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Work & Time
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Distance
- Boats & Streams
- Simplification/Approximation
Practice Reasoning Topic wise Quizzes
IBPS RRB PO 30 Day Study Plan – Preparation Strategy
Day | Goal 1 | Goal 2 |
1 | Free IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2021 Mock Test | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
2 | Quantitative Aptitude- Number Series | Reasoning- Inequalities and Number Series |
3 | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements | Quantitative Aptitude- Mensuration and Average, Ratio & Proportion |
4 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 1 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
5 | Reasoning- Syllogism | Quantitative Aptitude- HCF, LCM and Profit & Loss |
6 | Quantitative Aptitude- Approximation, Simplification & Data Sufficiency | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements |
7 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 2 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
8 | Quantitative Aptitude- Work and Time & Speed, Distance and Time | Quantitative Aptitude- Data Interpretation (Charts and Graphs: Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart; Tabular; Caselet; Mixed DI) |
9 | Reasoning- Data Sufficiency & Number System | Reasoning- Inequalities and Number Series |
10 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 3 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
11 | Quantitative Aptitude- Probability, Permutation and Combination | Reasoning- Coding-decoding and Machine Input-Output |
12 | Reasoning- Coding-decoding and Machine Input-Output | Reasoning- Logical Reasoning |
13 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 4 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
14 | Quantitative Aptitude- Mensuration and Average, Ratio & Proportion | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements |
15 | Reasoning- Syllogism | Quantitative Aptitude- Number Series |
16 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 5 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
17 | Quantitative Aptitude- SI & CI and Problems on Ages | Reasoning- Blood Relations |
18 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 6 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
19 | Quantitative Aptitude- Number Series | Quantitative Aptitude- SI & CI and Problems on Ages |
20 | Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Test 01 | Reasoning Sectional Test 01 |
21 | Quantitative Aptitude- Approximation, Simplification & Data Sufficiency | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements |
22 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 7 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
23 | Quantitative Aptitude- HCF, LCM and Profit & Loss | Reasoning- Direction Sense |
24 | Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Test 02 | Reasoning Sectional Test 02 |
25 | Reasoning- Inequalities and Number Series | Reasoning- Direction Sense |
26 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 8 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
27 | Quantitative Aptitude- Probability, Permutation and Combination | Reasoning- Data Sufficiency & Number System |
28 | Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Test 03 | Reasoning Sectional Test 03 |
29 | Reasoning- Logical Reasoning | Reasoning- Logical Reasoning |
30 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 9 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
31 | Do Some Light Revision, Relax, Stay Calm | Do Some Light Revision, Relax, Stay Calm |
Topic wise Quant Quizzes & mini mocks
As you can see in the exam pattern that there is no sectional time limits, thus taking mock tests will help you maximize your scores as aspirants will be able to strategize their exam preparation better. While you are preparing for the upcoming RRB PO prelims 2020 exam make sure that you practice well individually also for both of these sections. We have free topic wise quizzes which candidates can practice both on the web and the PracticeMock app.
Practice Via Mock Tests
Taking mock tests for RRB PO Prelims will help you in strengthening your exam preparation in the following ways:
- Practicing as many mock tests will ensure that you know your strengths and weaknesses well. This probably would go a long way in boosting your overall score if you would be able to utilize your strengths well.
- It is one of the most effective ways by which you can actually get familiar with the real examination. The mock tests at PracticeMock are well curated and designed based on the latest exam patterns and it gives you a simulation of the actual exam that helps you to prepare well for the actual examination day.
Make use of this comprehensive 30 day RRB PO Prelims study plan in order to give your RRB Officer Scale I preparation level an edge above other aspirants. This brings us to the end of this article. Stay tuned for more RRB PO Prelims exam updates.
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