Very recently, IBPS successfully conducted IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2021 on 01st August & 07th August 2021, and lakhs of candidates who have appeared in the IBPS RRB 2021 Officer Scale-I (PO) Prelims Exam are now waiting for the result announcement.
The IBPS RRB PO Result 2021 will be released tentatively in the last week of August 2021 and then you will have to gear up for the Mains Exam as well to beat the RRB PO Exam 2021. This Exam is going to be tough, as millions of candidates will compete for a few vacancies.
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However, if you will prepare for the Exam in a systematic and disciplined manner covering section-wise Important Topics, achieving success will be easier than you actually think.
In this article, we will discuss all the important topics that you need to master in order to beat the RRB PO Exam 2021.
IBPS RRB PO 2021 syllabus is based on 5 topics:
- Reasoning Ability
- Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude*
- English/Hindi language
- Computer Awareness
- General knowledge.
*Note: The minor difference between the syllabus of Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant is that in the former QA (Quantitative Aptitude) is asked, while in the latter NA (Numerical Ability) comes. Quantitative Aptitude is an advanced and tougher version of Numerical Ability.
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IBPS RRB 2021 Section-Wise Syllabus
Questions in IBPS RRB PO are set from a total of 5 sections-Reasoning, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, English Language/ Hindi Language, mentioned above. It depends upon the candidate whether he/she can attempt all the sections either in English or Hindi, except English and Hindi language papers.
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IBPS RRB 2021 Numerical Ability Syllabus
In the following table, Numerical Ability Syllabus is mentioned:
Numerical Ability Topics | Numerical Ability Topics | Numerical Ability Topics |
LCM and HCF | Ratios | Percentage |
Missing Numbers | Average | Mensuration |
Factoring | Age | Prices and Expenditure Problems |
Simple and Compound Interest | Time and Work | Profit and Loss |
Volume | Time and Distance | Fractions |
Series Completion | — | — |
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IBPS RRB 2021 Reasoning Ability Syllabus
The Reasoning Ability section is a tricky section. But as you practice daily it becomes a lot easier to tackle. You need to master all the topics given below to score maximum marks in this section:
Reasoning Topics | ||
Seating Arrangement | Input-Output | Assertion and reason |
Inequalities | Alphanumeric Series | Word Formation |
Tabulation Puzzles | Alphabet Test | Figure Series |
Blood Relations | Data Insufficiency | Statement and Conclusion |
Logical Reasoning | Ranking | Statement and assumption |
Coding-Decoding | Direction | Statement and Argument |
Syllogism | Odd one out | Statement and action’s courses |
Venn Diagram | Analogy | Passage and conclusions |
Decision making | – | – |
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IBPS RRB 2021 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
The quantitative Aptitude section can be trickier than the reasoning section because of the calculations it demands, but it can also be very scoring. You need to daily practice QA questions on the topics given below to master this section and grab maximum marks:
Quantitative Aptitude Topics | ||
Data interpretation | Percentage | Simple and Compound Interest |
Permutations and combinations | Average | Sequence and Series |
Probability | Profit and Loss | Bar Graphs |
Sequence and series | Work and Time | Line Graphs |
Simplification | Time and Distance | Mixed Graphs |
Number System | Mixtures and Allegations | Case Study |
Ration and Proportion | Surds and Indices | Pie Charts |
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IBPS RRB 2020 English/ Hindi Language Syllabus
A candidate can choose only one language from the English or Hindi Language section in the IBPS RRB exam. In the following table, the syllabus for English Language and Hindi Language is represented:
English Language Topics | English Language Topics | Hindi Language Topics |
Cloze Test | Antonyms | Gadyansh (Paragraph) |
Reading Comprehension | Multiple Meanings | Vartani |
Fill in the blanks | Error Spotting | Alankar |
Paragraph Completion | Double blanks in a sentence | Muhavre |
Sentence Correction | Phrase substitution | Vyakaran |
Para Jumbles | Fill in the blanks with suitable words | Vipritarthak Shabd |
Miscellaneous | Mistakes | Samanarthak Shabd |
Synonyms | Vocabulary | – |
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General Awareness
General Awareness is also a scoring section that needs no mathematical calculations. You can score maximum marks in it by covering all the topics given below:
General Awareness Topics | ||
Current affairs (Last 6 months) | Roles of RBI | Micro Finance |
Banking Awareness | Budget Basics | Base Rate |
Indian Financial System | Current Union Budget | Negotiable Instruments |
History and Structure of Indian Banking | International Organizations | Credit Rating Agencies |
Indian Economy | Financial Institutions | Teaser Rates and Current Bank Rates |
Regulatory Bodies | Indian Constitution | GAAR and UNO |
RBI, SEBI, IRDA, PFRDA, FSDC, FMC | Government Schemes | Important Dates and Abbreviation |
History of RBI | Monetary and Credit policies | Marketing |
Functions of RBI | Concepts like BASEL | Awards and Honors Sports |
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Computer Knowledge
Computer Knowledge can be an easy and scoring section if you can master all the general information about all the topics given below in the table:
Computer Knowledge Topics | ||
Concept of Internet | Communication (Basic Intro) | MS Windows and MS Office |
History of Computers | Operating System | Networking |
Database Management System | Security Tools | LAN and WAN |
Hardware | Viruses | Shortcuts |
History and working of the Internet | Hackers | Computer Abbreviations |
Applications | Number System | – |
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Conclusion
You need to cover all the topics given above in the tables, to maximize your chances of easily beating the RRB PO or Clerk Exam 2021. You also 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. In addition, General knowledge includes current affairs and static General Knowledge pertaining to the banking and finance sector.
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You must attempt Mock Tests and solve IBPS RRB Practice Papers 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.
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