IBPS RRB PO 2023-How to Clear The Exam in First Attempt?
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Dreaming of a respectable career in Regional Rural Banks? Don’t miss the IBPS RRB exam 2023! Apply online for 8612 Officer and Office Assistant posts from June 1 to June 21. Ace the prelims on August 5, 6, 12, 13, or 19 and the mains on September 10 (PO) or September 16 (Clerk). Follow our smart and effective study plan to master all the topics and practice mock tests regularly. Clear the IBPS RRB exam in first attempt!

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In this blog post, we will provide you with a 30 days study plan that will help you ace the IBPS RRB exam with confidence. The study plan is complimented with mock tests ( 1 Free) practice every second day. You can follow this study plan or modify it according to your convenience and level of preparation.

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IBPS RRB PO 2023 Exam Pattern

Prelims exam: same for PO and Clerk. Two skills: Reasoning and Quant. 40 questions each, one mark each, 45 minutes total. Watch out for mistakes: 0.25 marks lost for each wrong answer.

Mains exam: different for PO and Clerk. Five skills: Reasoning, Quant, General Awareness, English/Hindi, Computer. For PO: 40 questions each, one mark each, except English/Hindi (0.5 marks each), 2 hours total. For Clerk: same as PO, but no Computer.

IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2023

The IBPS PO Exam pattern is equally relevant as the syllabus. The detailed exam pattern will help you to organize your preparation. The detailed exam pattern for all the stages of the examination is given here.

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern

The IBPS RRB Preliminary examination will be conducted in online mode. The detailed exam pattern for the prelims stage is given here.

  1. Candidates are allocated a total duration of 45 minutes to complete the preliminary exam.
  2. There are 2 sections with a total of 80 questions and a maximum score of 80 marks.
  3. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks is deducted for each wrong answer attempted by candidates.
  4. It is necessary to clear the cut-off in all 2 sections.
Name of the testMedium of ExamNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
ReasoningHindi/English/Regional Language*4040Composite time of 45 minutes
Quantitative AptitudeHindi/English/Regional Language*4040
Total 8080 

IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern

When you face the IBPS RRB PO Mains challenge in 2023, you will have only 120 minutes to prove your worth. You will encounter 5 sections with 200 questions that will test your skills and knowledge. Each question carries one mark, but beware: a wrong answer will cost you a quarter of a mark. Can you ace the IBPS RRB PO Mains exam 2023 and claim your victory?

Name of the TestMedium of the examNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Reasoning AbilityHindi/English4050Composite time of 120 minutes
Quantitative AptitudeHindi/English4050
General AwarenessHindi/English4040
English Language*English4040
Hindi Language*Hindi4040
Computer KnowledgeHindi/English4020
Total 200200 

* Candidates have to choose one section between English and Hindi

IBPS RRB PO Interview

IBPS calls RRB PO Mains qualifiers for the final interview round. It’s worth 100 marks and you need at least 40% to pass. If you’re from ST/SC/OBC/PWD categories, you need 35%.

IBPS RRB PO 2023-How to Clear The Exam in First Attempt?

The study plan covers all the important topics from each section and also provides mock tests practice every second day. The mock tests are based on the latest pattern and difficulty level of the IBPS RRB exam. They will help you assess your performance, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and improve your speed and accuracy. You can take the mock tests online on any device at your convenience.

Follow the study plan below rigorously if you want to master all the topics from all the sections and clear the RRB PO 2023 exam in first attempt:

DayReasoning AbilityQuantitative AptitudeMock Test
1Coding-DecodingSimplification/ApproximationMock Test 1
2SyllogismNumber SeriesMock Test 2
3InequalityQuadratic EquationsMock Test 3
4Revision DayRevision DayRevision Day
5Puzzles (Linear/Circular Arrangement)Data Interpretation (Table/Bar/Line/Pie)Mock Test 4
6Seating Arrangement (Square/Rectangular/Parallel Rows)Data SufficiencyMock Test 5
7Blood RelationsArithmetic Problems (Percentage/Profit & Loss/Ratio & Proportion/Average/Mixtures & Alligations)Mock Test 6
8Revision DayRevision DayRevision Day
9Direction SenseArithmetic Problems (Time & Work/Time & Distance/Pipes & Cisterns/Boats & Streams)Mock Test 7
Order & RankingArithmetic Problems (Simple & Compound Interest/Problems on Ages/Mensuration)Mock Test 8
Alphanumeric SeriesArithmetic Problems (Permutation & Combination/Probability)Mock Test 9
Revision DayRevision DayRevision Day
Logical Reasoning (Statement & Assumption/Statement & Conclusion/Course of Action/Cause & Effect)Data Interpretation (Caselet/Missing)Mock Test 10
Input-OutputQuadratic Equations/Data Sufficiency (Mixed)Mock Test 11
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (Mixed)Data Interpretation (Mixed)Mock Test 12
Revision DayRevision DayRevision Day
General Awareness (Static GK/Banking Awareness/Current Affairs)English/Hindi Language (Reading Comprehension/Cloze Test/Error Spotting/Fill in the Blanks/Para Jumbles)Mock Test 13
General Awareness (Static GK/Banking Awareness/Current Affairs)English/Hindi Language (Reading Comprehension/Cloze Test/Error Spotting/Fill in the Blanks/Para Jumbles)Mock Test 14
General Awareness (Static GK/Banking Awareness/Current Affairs)English/Hindi Language (Reading Comprehension/Cloze Test/Error Spotting/Fill in the Blanks/Para Jumbles)Mock Test 15
Revision DayRevision DayRevision Day
Computer Knowledge (Fundamentals/MS Office/Internet/Networking/Security/Hardware/Software)Reasoning Ability (Puzzles & Seating Arrangement/Logical Reasoning/Input-Output/Coding-Decoding/Syllogism/Inequality/Blood Relations/Direction Sense/Order & Ranking/Alphanumeric Series)Mock Test 16
Computer Knowledge (Fundamentals/MS Office/Internet/Networking/Security/Hardware/Software)Quantitative Aptitude (Data Interpretation/Simplification/Approximation/Number Series/Quadratic Equations/Data Sufficiency/Arithmetic Problems)Mock Test 17
Computer Knowledge (Fundamentals/MS Office/Internet/Networking/Security/Hardware/Software)General Awareness (Static GK/Banking Awareness/Current Affairs)Mock Test 18
Revision DayRevision DayRevision Day
Full-Length Mock Test (PO Prelims)Full-Length Mock Test (PO Prelims)Full-Length Mock Test (PO Prelims)
Full-Length Mock Test (Clerk Prelims)Full-Length Mock Test (Clerk Prelims)Full-Length Mock Test (Clerk Prelims)
Full-Length Mock Test (PO Mains)Full-Length Mock Test (PO Mains)Full-Length Mock Test (PO Mains)
Full-Length Mock Test (Clerk Mains)Full-Length Mock Test (Clerk Mains)Full-Length Mock Test (Clerk Mains)
Revision DayRevision DayRevision Day
30Final Mock Test for Complete Revision

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Takeaway

The study plan is designed to help you ace the exam with confidence and ease. It includes revision days where you can refresh your memory, master the topics you have learned and practice more questions. You can also use these days to clear any doubts and work on your weak areas. You should also keep yourself updated with the current affairs and banking awareness topics as they are crucial for the General Awareness section. This study plan is a valuable resource for you and we urge you to follow it diligently. Remember, practice makes perfect. So, practice as many mock tests as you can and analyze your performance. You can also join our online courses and live classes for expert guidance and doubt-clearing sessions. We are here to support you in your IBPS RRB exam preparation. Keep working hard and you will surely clear the exam in the first attempt.

You have what it takes to succeed!

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