Section-wise Imp Topics-RRB PO/Clerk Mains 2021
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IBPS will come up with an Exam date for RRB PO/Clerk Mains soon for Regional Rural Banks, for which a total of 9698 vacancies have been lying vacant, as per the last latest update by IBPS.  Prelims are gone and now is the time to speed up the RRB PO/Clerk Mains 2021 preparation, which you might be aiming at right now. To beat RRB PO or Clerk, you need to focus on each section of the upcoming Mains Exams to cover each and everything from the syllabus.

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However, if you will prepare for the Exam in a systematic and disciplined manner by covering section-wise Important Topics, achieving success will be easier.

In this article, we will discuss all the section-wise important topics that you need to master in order to beat the RRB PO/Clerk Exam 2021.

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But before moving on to the important topics you need to understand that IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel and Selection) determines the exam pattern and syllabus for the IBPS RRB PO/Clerk Exam. The syllabus is based on 5 topics.

  1. Reasoning Ability
  2. Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude
  3. English/Hindi language
  4. Computer Awareness
  5. General knowledge

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4 important points you need to keep in mind

  1. You can choose either English and Hindi language, from English/Hindi section. Choose in the subject you are good at.
  2. General knowledge includes current affairs and static General Knowledge related to the banking and economy (finance sector).
  3. Computer Awareness tests your basic operational ability required in a banking job. So, avoid delving deep into the syllabus to become a computer expert.
  4. The only difference between RRB PO or Officer Scale-I and RRB Clerk or Office Assistant syllabus is that in RRB PO Quantitative Aptitude is asked, whereas Numerical Ability is asked in RRB Clerk. Quantitative Aptitude is a little tougher than Numerical Ability. 

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IBPS RRB 2021 Section-Wise Syllabus

Here is the section-wise syllabus that you must cover in order to score good marks in the upcoming RRB PO/Clerk Mains 2021:

IBPS RRB 2021 Numerical Ability Syllabus

In the following table, Numerical Ability Syllabus is mentioned:

Numerical Ability Topics 
LCM and HCFRatiosPercentage
FactoringProfit and LossAge
Simple and Compound InterestMensurationPrices and Expenditure Problems
Missing NumbersTime and WorkAverage
VolumeTime and DistanceFractions
Series Completion
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IBPS RRB 2021 Reasoning Ability Syllabus

In the given below table, the IBPS RRB syllabus for the Reasoning Ability section is mentioned:

Reasoning Topics 
Seating ArrangementInput-OutputAssertion and reason
Tabulation PuzzlesDirectionWord Formation
Logical ReasoningRankingFigure Series
Blood RelationsAlphanumeric SeriesStatement and Conclusion
InequalitiesAlphabet TestStatement and assumption
Coding-DecodingData InsufficiencyStatement and Argument
SyllogismAnalogyStatement and action’s courses
Decision makingOdd one outPassage and conclusions
Venn Diagram
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IBPS RRB 2021 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

The quantitative Aptitude syllabus for the IBPS RRB exam is represented in the following table:

Quantitative Aptitude Topics 
Data interpretationPercentageSimple and Compound Interest
Permutations and combinationsAverageSequence and Series
Sequence and seriesWork and TimeBar Graphs
ProbabilityProfit and LossLine Graphs
SimplificationTime and DistanceMixed Graphs
Number SystemMixtures and AllegationsCase Study
Ration and ProportionSurds and IndicesPie Charts
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IBPS RRB 2021 English/ Hindi Language Syllabus

You can choose one language from either English or Hindi from the English/Hindi Language section in the IBPS RRB exam. Given below is the complete syllabus for English and Hindi Language:

English Language TopicsEnglish Language TopicsHindi Language Topics
Cloze TestAntonymsGadyansh (Paragraph)
Reading ComprehensionError SpottingVartani
Para JumblesMultiple MeaningsMuhavre
Sentence CorrectionDouble blanks in a sentenceAlankar
Paragraph CompletionPhrase substitutionVyakaran
Fill in the blanksFill in the blanks with suitable wordsVipritarthak Shabd
MiscellaneousMistakesSamanarthak Shabd
SynonymsVocabulary
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General Awareness

Check the GA syllabus and important topics, given below:

General Awareness Topics 
Current affairs (Last 6 months)Roles of RBIMicro Finance
History of RBIBudget BasicsBase Rate
Indian EconomyCurrent Union BudgetNegotiable Instruments
History and structure of Indian BankingInternational OrganizationsCredit Rating Agencies
Indian Financial SystemIndian ConstitutionGAAR and UNO
Regulatory BodiesFinancial InstitutionsMarketing
RBI, SEBI, IRDA, PFRDA, FSDC, FMCGovernment SchemesImportant Dates and Abbreviation
Banking AwarenessMonetary and Credit policiesTeaser Rates and Current Bank Rates
Functions of RBIConcepts like BASELAwards and Honors Sports
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Computer Knowledge

To tackle the Computer section, you need to cover all the topics given below table:

Computer Knowledge Topics 
Concept of InternetCommunication (Basic Intro)MS Windows and MS Office
History of ComputersSecurity ToolsLAN and WAN
Database Management SystemOperating SystemNetworking
HardwareVirusesShortcuts
ApplicationsNumber SystemComputer Abbreviations
History and working of the InternetHackers
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Conclusion

You can greatly maximize your chances of easily beating the RRB PO or Clerk Exam 2021 by covering all the topics given above in the tables. You need to keep in mind a few important section-wise points to make a good Exam strategy. The difficulty level of the Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude sections is equivalent to that of the higher secondary level. You can choose any language from English and Hindi as per your choice. Choose the subject you think you can score well in. Then, computer Awareness tests your basic operational ability required in a banking job. So, you need not be an expert in computers, you just have to be well aware of the basic knowledge of computers referring to the syllabus given above.

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In addition, General knowledge includes current affairs and static General Knowledge pertaining to the banking and finance sector. You must attempt Mock Tests and solve IBPS RRB Practice Papers for RRB PO/Clerk regularly to check your abilities and preparation level. The only difference in Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant syllabus is that in RRB PO Quantitative Aptitude is asked, whereas in RRB Clerk Numerical Ability is asked. Quantitative Aptitude is an advanced and tougher version of Numerical Ability. Last but not least, invest time in solving IBPS RRB Practice Papers and Mock Tests regularly to check your level of preparation and make improvements after properly analyzing your Mocks.

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