Section-Wise Important Topics-RRB PO Mains 2021

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:

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