RRB PO Prelims 2021- Strategy to Clear Quantitative Aptitude Section

Candidates must have started preparing for IBPS RRB PO and Clerk exams as the IBPS RRB notification 2021 was released recently. This year the exam notification got delayed because of COVID-19, however now since the exam notification is released the candidates are advise to take a free mock test of IBPS RRB PO or Officer Scale I 2021 Prelims exam. By taking the free mock test aspirants can know better as where they are lacking and on what topics they need to practice more. For those who have seen and have understood the exam pattern of IBPS RRB OS1 must know that the RRB PO Prelims 2021 exam comprises of only 2 sections including Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. In this article we are giving candidates an idea as how they can clear their quantitative aptitude section. We are explaining well defined strategy that shall help you in preparing well and also in clearing the RRB PO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude section.

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Before moving further onto the quant strategy let’s first take a look at the RRB PO Prelims 2021 exam pattern and number of vacancies etc.

IBPS RRB 2021 Important Dates

Activity	Tentative Dates
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

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IBPS RRB PO 2021 Exam Dates

IBPS RRB PO/Officer Scale I 2021
Prelims	August, 2021
Mains	September/October 2021

IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2021 Exam Pattern

S.No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	Reasoning	40	40	English & Hindi	Composite Time of 45 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	English & Hindi
	Total	80	80		45 minutes

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As candidates can see that the Quantitative Aptitude section in RRB PO prelims 2021 exam comprises of 40 marks including 40 questions. Thus, in order to perform well one needs a planned strategy for it. Quant is one section which often aspirants find tough. This is not a topic that can be learned overnight. One reason of this being tough is lack of practice. Thus, it is advised that aspirants should attempt as many mock tests as possible in order to practice well. Also, RRB PO Prelims memory based test is also live on our platform which will give you an actual insight as what all questions came in the previous year paper. Attempt RRB PO Prelims memory based test.

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In order to get good score in quant it is important to follow the right approach. Mentioned below are few ways to go about it:

Clear Your Basics

• First thing is that you should clear all your basics as this section requires that. For those who are weak in any mathematical operation must first clear that and memorize the techniques if any.
• Memorize tables and squares and cubes till 50 as it will be helpful.
• Understanding the concepts of Ratio,Percentage and Average etc are important.

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Knowing the Important Chapters

• One must have a clear understanding of what all topics are important and those concepts are to be practiced well.
• Number Series and questions of Simplification and Approximation are frequently asked in the exam, thus are to be revised thoroughly. Keep these topics on high priority.
• Quadratic Equations is yet another important topic along with Data Interpretation that has a good weightage in the exam. DI includes topics such as Ratio, average and proportion etc.
• Have good command over mathematical operations and Number Series.

Topic-Wise Preparation

• Once you know the important topics, prepare a proper schedule arranging the chapters in sequence that you will be doing.
• Picking up random topics for preparation may result in confusion, however these should always be picked topic-wise.
• A proper topic wise schedule is to be followed.

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Practice High Level Questions

• Aim at gaining expertise in mastering high level questions. Once you are well versed with that you can easily solve easy and moderate level questions.
• Practice IBPS RRB PO Prelims memory based question in order to practice real questions asked in the exam.
• Try and practice questions in the stipulated time limit. This will candidates will be able to manage their exam time well.

Track Your Performance

• As we always advise that giving mock test alone is not important, however after giving the mock test its analysis is very important.
• Mock test analysis helps you to know which topics you are good at and in which topics you need more practice.
• Keep a track of your performance and try to improve upon it.
• Prepare accordingly so that you can boost your strong concepts and improve upon the weak ones.

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General Tips to Prepare Quantitative Aptitude for IBPS RRB PO 2021

• Attempt one mock test daily and take up RRB PO Prelims memory based test.
• Try to work upon and improve your calculation speed as to score well in quant it is extremely important.

• Get a clear understanding of the detailed analysis and tweak your preparation strategy accordingly.
• Try different order of attempts while giving mock tests in order to know which one works best for you.

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This brings us to the end of the article. We hopefully have cleared the aspirants as how to go about the preparation for the quantitative aptitude section for the upcoming IBPS RRB Office Scale 1 2021 examination. Stay tuned for more RRB PO Prelims 2021 articles.