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Exams » Banking » IBPS RRB Syllabus 2020: Section-wise Syllabus And Exam Pattern For IBPS RRB Prelims & Mains

Written byPritam G | 08-07-2020 | Leave a Comment

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2020: Section-wise Syllabus And Exam Pattern For IBPS RRB Prelims & Mains

IBPS RRB Syllabus

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2020: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB 2020 recruitment notification on June 30. A total of around 9698 vacancies are released for the posts of Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II & III. The IBPS RRB Prelims exam is likely to be held in September/ October 2020. Keeping this in mind, aspirants must first go through IBPS RRB 2020 Syllabus & Exam Pattern to start preparing for the exam.

Having a good knowledge of the exam pattern and IBPS RRB syllabus will help in creating a smart preparation plan. IBPS RRB Prelims & Mains syllabus consists of various subjects namely, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, Data Interpretation, Financial Awareness, English/ Hindi Language. In this article, we have provided the entire section-wise syllabus of IBPS RRB 2020. Read on to find out!

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IBPS RRB Syllabus 2020

Before we get into the full details of IBPS RRB 2020 Syllabus, let’s have a quick overview of the exam:

Name of the ExamIBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRB) 2020
Conducting BodyInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
PurposeSelection of IBPS RRB Group A Officers (Scale 1, 2, and 3) and Group B Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in RRBs
VacanciesAround 9698
Job LocationAll Over India
Type of JobGovernment Job
Application ModeOnline
Mode of ExamOnline
Number of Exam StagesOffice Assistant: Two (Prelims & Mains)
Officer Scale 1: Three (Prelims, Mains & Interview)
Officer Scale 2 & 3: Two (Mains & Interview)
Official Websiteibps.in

IBPS RRB Exam Papers/ Subjects

IBPS RRB Online Exam for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale I comprises Prelims and Mains. The different sections of Prelims and Mains for both these posts are the same.

IBPS RRB Prelims has two sections:

  1. Reasoning
  2. Numerical Ability (for Office Assistant)/Quantitative Aptitude (for Officer Scale I)

IBPS RRB Mains, for both these posts, include the following five sections:

  1. Reasoning
  2. Computer Knowledge
  3. General Awareness
  4. English/Hindi Language
  5. Numerical Ability (for Office Assistant)/Quantitative Aptitude (for Officer Scale I)

On the other hand, for Officer Scale 2 and 3, aspirants will have to go through a Single Level Online Exam. Note that IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 comprises of two categories – General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre. Under Specialist Cadre, there are the following sub-categories:

  • – Agriculture Officer
  • – Treasury Officer
  • – Marketing Officer
  • – Chartered Accounts (CA)
  • – Information Technology (IT)
  • – Law

The following five sections are common to Online Exams for General Banking Officer, Specialist Cadre, and Officer Scale III:

  1. Reasoning
  2. Computer Knowledge
  3. Financial Awareness
  4. English/ Hindi Language
  5. Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

In addition to these five sections, Specialist Cadre aspirants will have the section of Professional Knowledge depending upon the department they have applied for. Check detailed section-wise marks distribution, marking scheme and complete IBPS RRB exam pattern from the link given below.

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Now, we will go through the detailed IBPS RRB Syllabus 2020 section-by-section.

IBPS RRB Syllabus For Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning section of Prelims and Mains for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, as well as of the Single Level Exam for Officer Scale II & III consists of the same syllabus as follows:

  1. Syllogism
  2. Linear Seating Arrangements
  3. Circular Seating Arrangements
  4. Distance and Directions
  5. Ranking and Time
  6. Blood Relations
  7. Puzzles
  8. Analogy
  9. Classification
  10. Statements and Arguments
  11. Word Formation and Position of Words
  12. Assertion and Reasoning
  13. Statements and Conclusions
  14. Causes and Effect
  15. Alpha-Numeric Series
  16. Odd Man Out
  17. Figure Series Test
  18. Decision Making
  19. Coding- Decoding

IBPS RRB Syllabus For Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude

Both Numerical Ability and Quantitative Aptitude have almost the same syllabus. The syllabus of this section is the same for every post announced by IBPS RRB. Given below is the Syllabus for Numerical Ability:

  1. Simplification
  2. Profit and Loss
  3. Decimal Fractions
  4. Percentage
  5. Ratio and Proportion
  6. Averages
  7. Simple and Compound Interest
  8. HCF and LCM
  9. Surds
  10. Permutation and Combination
  11. Quadratic Equations
  12. Number System
  13. Series
  14. Time and Work
  15. Time, Distance and Speed
  16. Basic Data Interpretation
  17. Probability
  18. Mensuration
  19. Geometry
  20. Problems on Clocks
  21. Partnership

For the posts of Officer Scale II and III, there is Data Interpretation along with Quantitative Aptitude. The syllabus of Data Interpretation includes:

  1. Graphs
  2. Pie Charts
  3. Bar Graph, etc.

IBPS RRB Syllabus For Computer Knowledge

The syllabus of Computer Knowledge section of IBPS RRB 2020 is mentioned below:

  1. Computer Fundamentals and Abbreviations
  2. Generations of Computers
  3. Operating Systems
  4. Input and Output Devices
  5. Software and Hardware Basics
  6. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  7. Memory and Storage
  8. Computer Languages
  9. Database Management
  10. Networking
  11. Email and Internet
  12. Cyber Security and other Security Tools
  13. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
  14. Keyboard Shortcuts

IBPS RRB Syllabus For General Awareness

The General Awareness section of IBPS RRB is there to test the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs as well as national and international issues. The preparation of Static GK also holds a major value. The different topics for this section are as under:

  1. History
  2. Geography
  3. Indian Politics
  4. Indian Constitution
  5. Sports
  6. Agriculture and its Reforms
  7. Technology
  8. Books and Authors
  9. Inventions and Discoveries
  10. Countries and Capital
  11. Countries and Currency
  12. Government Policies and Schemes
  13. Business
  14. Economics
  15. Who’s Who
  16. India and International Current Affairs

IBPS RRB Syllabus For Financial Awareness

This section is only for candidates who have applied for the post of Officer Scale II and III. This section keeps its focus on the subject of Finance, Banking and Economics. You can find the syllabus as under:

  1. History of Banking
  2. Banking Terminologies
  3. Budget and Economic Survey
  4. Financial Institutions
  5. Latest News regarding the Financial World
  6. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and its Guidelines
  7. Banking Reforms in India
  8. NPAs/BASEL/ACCORDS norms
  9. Government Schemes and Policies Related to Banking and Finance, etc.

IBPS RRB Syllabus For English/Hindi Language

The Language section (English/Hindi) tests the candidates’ command over the language and its subparts (grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension). The syllabus for IBPS RRB Language includes:

  • English/Hindi Grammar Based Questions, like Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, etc.
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Cloze Test
  • Comprehension Test (Story Based or Fact-Based)
  • One word Substitution
  • Para Jumbles
  • Phrases and Idioms, and more.

IBPS RRB Syllabus For Professional Knowledge

The section for Professional Knowledge depends upon the category of Officer Scale II – Marketing, Agriculture, CA, Law, IT, and Treasure. Every section contains the relevant subjects from the graduation level. Preparing for those topics early can give you a major head start for your exam. A good way to prepare for this section is referring to your graduation books and the respective study materials.

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Important IBPS RRB Books

Some of the important IBPS RRB Books are given below. Remember that these books are suggested by the top academicians and previous years toppers.

Reasoning & Numerical Ability

  1. Practice Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra, K Kundan/ Magical Book Series
  2. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal/ S Chand Publisher
  3. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Varma/ Arihant Publishers

Reasoning Ability

  1. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
  2. A New Approach to Logical Reasoning by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali
  3. Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe/ Pearson
  4. A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal/S Chand Publisher

General Awareness and Current Affairs

  1. Lucent’s General Knowledge by Lucent Publication
  2. Pratiyogita Darpan by Upkar Publication
  3. Manorama yearbook by Malayala Manorama

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2020: Important FAQs

Let’s take a look at some important FAQs related to IBPS RRB Syllabus 2020.

Q. How to prepare for IBPS RRB 2020 exam?

A. The best way to prepare for IBPS RRB is framing out a proper study plan as per your strong and weak areas. Dedicate more time on your weaker sections. The study plan will help you complete the IBPS RRB Syllabus on time. After that, you can proceed for mock tests and analyze them to improve your score.

What are the sections asked in IBPS RRB Mains?

A: The sections asked in IBPS RRB Mains are:
– Reasoning
– Computer Knowledge
– General Awareness
– English/Hindi Language
– Numerical Ability

What are the important topics for Quantitative Aptitude as per official IBPS RRB Syllabus?

The important topics of Quantitative Aptitude as per IBPS RRB Syllabus are: Simplification, Profit and Loss, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Simple and Compound Interest, Permutation and Combination, Quadratic Equations, Number System, Series, Time and Work, Probability, Mensuration as well as Time, Distance and Speed.

Which is the best book to prepare for Reasoning Ability?

Some of the important reference books to prepare Reasoning Ability are Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey, A New Approach to Logical Reasoning by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali, Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe/ Pearson, A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal/S Chand Publisher.

Where can I take IBPS RRB mock test for free?

A: You can take free IBPS RRB mock test for free by clicking at the below links:
IBPS RRB Officer Prelims
IBPS RRB Officer Mains
IBPS RRB Assistant Prelims
IBPS RRB Assistant Mains

So, now you have a clear knowledge of IBPS RRB syllabus for all sections. Try to plan out a study plan after you have gone through the entire syllabus. Once you finish the entire syllabus, proceed towards taking mock tests. Embibe offers you free IBPS RRB Mock test series. So, make the best use of these resources and take your preparation to the next level.

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We hope this detailed article on IBPS RRB Syllabus helps you. If you have any questions pertaining to IBPS RRB Prelims or Mains, put your queries in the comment sections below. We will surely help you out in no time. Embibe wishes you good luck with the exam!

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