Important Topics to Prepare for IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2023

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2023 is all ready to test your skills and knowledge between August 5 and August 19, 2023. So, you should be aware of all the important topics to Prepare for IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2023 to give a good start and finish your exam preparation. Thus, we have listed the Important topics for the IBPS RRB Clerk exam 2023 to help you prepare well for the exam. Start with a Free Mock Test.

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IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

Name of Test	Number of Questions	Max. Marks	Medium of test	Total Time
Logical Reasoning	40	40	Hindi/English	Composite Time of 45 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	Hindi/English
Total	80	80

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Important Topics for IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Exam 2023 [Prelims]

Here are the subject-wise important topics for IBPS RRB Exam 2023:

1. Numerical Ability

This section consists of 40 questions. Each question carries one mark. Given below are the topics you must pay more heed to maximize your score in this section.

1. Simplification/Approximation:

• You can expect 5-10 questions from these topics in the exam.
• Good Calculation speed will help save time and increase accuracy.
• To increase your calculation speed learn tables at least till 20, learn squares till 25, and cubes till 15. Also, remember the decimal value of fractions till 1/15.
• Always follow the BODMAS rule while solving questions of Simplification/ Approximation.

2. Number Series:

• Missing number series or Wrong number series is important for IBPS RRB Exam 2021.
• You can expect 5 questions from these topics in the exam.
• Some common patterns for Number series are:
  • Square pattern
  • Cube pattern
  • Arithmetic Progression pattern
• Multiplication pattern
  • Prime Number pattern
  • Addition/Subtraction pattern
  • Combination of the above-mentioned pattern
• Practice questions of the number series to familiarize yourself with these common patterns. This will help you solve such questions in less time.

3. Quadratic Equations:

• Practice root comparison of the quadratic equations.
• Learn the basics and tricks to solve these types of questions.
• In such questions, 2 quadratic equations are given and you have to get the roots (say X and Y) of these equations. Then, you need to recognize the relationship between these roots.
• Be ready to face 5 questions on these topics.

4. Data Interpretation:

Practice the topics given below to maximize your score in the Data interpretation part:

• You can expect about 10-15 questions in the exam.
• Data Interpretation Questions are based on:
  • Pie Chart
  • Line Chart
  • Bar Graph
  • Radar Graph
  • Tabulation
  • Caselet
  • Missing DI etc.
• To get a good grasp on Data Interpretation get familiar with the concepts of Average, Ratio, Percentage, profit, and loss as questions of DI are generally based on these concepts.
• Since it is prelims exams, there is a high probability of Tabular DI, Line, Bar Graph. Mixed DI, Caselets, and Missing DI are less likely to come IBPS RRB exam in the Prelims Phase.

Also, read: IBPS RRB Clerk 2023-How to Score Full Marks in the Numerical Ability Section?

5. Arithmetic:

• In Arithmetic Questions based on various topics such as,
  • Age-based problems
  • Profit, Loss, and Discount
  • Simple(SI) and Compound(CI) Interest
  • Time, Work, and Wages
  • Mixture and Allegation
  • Time, Distance, and Speed
  • Partnerships
  • Averages
  • Pipes and Cisterns
• Boat and Streams
  • Ratio and Averages
• You can expect about 8-10 questions with 1-2 questions from each topic.

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2. Reasoning Ability

The reasoning section also consists of 40 questions in the Prelims exam. Practice the following topics to score full marks in this section:

1. Inequality:

• It is more likely that in the exam direct inequalities are asked, but you should also prepare for coded inequalities.
• You can expect 5 questions on this topic.
• With practice, you can easily score full marks here.

2. Syllogism:

• Recently Syllogisms are based on a new pattern, i.e., Only/Only a few types.
• You can expect 4-5 questions from this topic in the exam.
• The questions generally contain 2/3 statements followed by 2/3 conclusions.

3. Coding-Decoding:

• Usually, Fictitious language-based coding-decoding is asked in the exam.
• You can expect 5 questions on this topic.
• In the question, a set of 3/4 statements is given along with their coded form and you have to decode the code for a particular word.

4. Miscellaneous:

A total of 10-12 Questions can be asked on these topics in the IBPS RRB Prelims exam 2022. Following are the miscellaneous topics in the reasoning section with the expected number of Questions:

Topic Name	Expected Number of Questions
Blood Relations	2-3
Direction and Distance	2-3
Alphanumeric Series / Alphabet Test	5
Order and Ranking	1-2

4. Seating Arrangements & Puzzles:

• Puzzles form a major part of the reasoning section of the IBPS RRB exams.
• You can expect 10-15 questions from the puzzles and seating arrangement topic.
• These topics are:
  • Linear seating arrangement
  • Circular seating arrangement
• Square seating arrangement
• Floor-based puzzles
  • Dual Row seating arrangement
  • Scheduling – Day/Week/Year/Date/Time
  • Tabulation

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IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2023 PDF: FAQ

Q: Is there a Negative Marking in the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam pattern 2023?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam 2023. 1/4th of marks assigned to the question will be reduced for every wrong answer. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions in the IBPS RRB Clerk exam.

Q: What are the sections available in the IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2023?

Ans. The common IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2023 PDF of Prelims and Mains has the following topics: Reasoning, and Numerical Ability. Additionally, there is Computer Knowledge, English & Hindi Language, and General Awareness in the IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Syllabus 2023 PDF Download.