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IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025 - Check Prelims & Mains Subject wise syllabus

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025 - Check Prelims & Mains Subject wise syllabus

Edited By Vishnukumar | Updated on Jul 17, 2024 02:37 PM IST | #IBPS RRB

The Institute of Banking Personnel (IBPS) provides the IBPS RRB syllabus 2025 in the official notification. The IBPS RRB exam syllabus 2025 consists of the topics and sub-topics on which the question paper is based. Aspirants preparing for the IBPS RRB exam, are advised to refer to the IBPS RRB syllabus prelims while preparing. With the help of the IBPS RRB 2025 syllabus, aspirants can plan their strategies.

Along with the IBPS RRB XII syllabus 2025, candidates are also advised to know the IBPS RRB exam pattern, which consists of the stages, time duration and marking scheme of the exam. The IBPS RRB 2025 syllabus is released separately for the prelims as well as the main stage. In this article, aspirants can check all the details related to the IBPS RRB 2025 syllabus.

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025 - Stages

  • IBPS RRB Preliminary stage

  • IBPS RRB Mains stage

IBPS RRB Prelims Syllabus 2025

The preliminary exam is the first stage of the IBPS RRB. Aspirants who successfully download the IBPS RRB admit card are eligible to appear in the preliminary exam. The IBPS RRB preliminary exam is conducted in computer-based online mode and the questions are asked from the following IBPS RRB syllabus prelims 2025 topics.

IBPS RRB Prelims Syllabus

Subject

Topics

Reasoning

Series Test

Blood Relations

Statements and Action Courses

Analogy

Causes and effects

Number

Coding and Decoding

Statement and conclusion

Assertion and reasoning

Figure series

Alphabet test

Statement and arguments

Direction sense test

Seating Arrangement

Syllogism

Decision making

Statement and Assumption

Ranking and time

Word Formation

Numerical ability syllabus for IBPS RRB - Quantitative/Numerical Ability

Decimal, Fraction

Compound Interest

Ratio and proportion

Averages

Profit and loss

Charts and graphs

Case studies

Partnership

Number system

Time and distance

Percentage

Simplification

HCF and LCM

Time and work

Simple Interest

Probability

Permutation and combination

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IBPS RRB Mains Syllabus 2025

The main exam is the second stage of the IBPS RRB selection procedure. Aspirants who successfully qualify in the preliminary exam are eligible to appear in the mains exam. The IBPS RRB mains exam will also be conducted in computer-based online mode and the questions will be asked from - Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Ability and Computer Knowledge. From the following table, aspirants can check the syllabus of IBPS RRB for the main stage.

IBPS RRB Mains Syllabus 2025 - Reasoning

Series Test

Alphabet test

Blood Relations

Statement and arguments

Figure series

Coding and Decoding

Direction sense test

Statement and conclusion

Causes and effects

Analogy

Syllogism

Causes and effects

Statement and Assumption

Ranking and time

Decision making

Seating Arrangement

Alphabet test

Word Formation

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IBPS RRB Mains Syllabus 2025 - General Awareness

Current affairs

Repo rate and reverse repo rate

Banking terms

Countries and currencies

Indian and International economy

Repo rate and reverse repo rate

Agriculture

Marketing

Awards and honours

Sports

Finance

Fiscal and monetary policies

Social functions of banks

History of banking

RBI

History of banking

Books and authors

UNO

IBPS RRB Detailed Syllabus 2025 - Quantitative Ability and Computer Knowledge

Quantitative Ability

  • HCF and LCM

  • Number system

  • Probability

  • Time and distance

  • Case studies

  • Permutation and combination

  • Decimal, Fraction

  • Compound Interest

  • Ratio and proportion

  • Averages

  • Simplification

  • Averages

  • Simple Interest

  • Charts and graphs

  • Profit and loss

  • Percentages

  • Time and work

  • Partnership

Computer Knowledge

  • Computer Fundamentals

  • Hardware and software fundamentals

  • Database

  • Networking

  • MS Office

  • History and future of computers

IBPS RRB Exam Syllabus 2025 for Language Papers

Hindi Language

English Language

Vyakaran

Spotting errors

Paragraphs

Cloze test

Errors

Commonly misspelled words

Fill in the blanks

Phrased substitution


Jumbled up sentences

Comprehension

One word substitution

Fill in the blanks

Jumbled words

Idioms and phrases

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IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2025

IBPS prescribed the IBPS RRB exam pattern for all four posts separately in the official notification. The IBPS RRB exam is conducted for four posts - Officer Scale-I, II, III and Office Assistant. As per the exam pattern, all the stages of the IBPS RRB are conducted in online mode, sparing the interview, which is held in offline mode.

The IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam has two stages - prelims and mains whereas IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I has three stages - prelims, mains and interview. The exam pattern of IBPS RRB 2025 consists of all the stages such as the exam mode, marking scheme, number of questions asked, number of sections, etc. From the following tables, aspirants can check the exam pattern of IBPS RRB 2025.

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2025 (Prelims Stage)

Sections

No of Questions

Total Marks

Medium

Time Duration

Reasoning

40

40

English/Hindi

Composite time of 45 minutes

Numerical Ability

40

40

Total

80

80

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2025 (Mains Stage)

Sections

No of Questions

Total Marks

Medium

Time Duration

Reasoning

40

50

English/Hindi








Composite Time of 2 hours

Numerical Ability

40

50

English/Hindi

General Awareness

40

40

English/Hindi

English Language

40

40

English

Hindi Language

40

40

Hindi

Computer Knowledge

40

20

English/Hindi

Total

200

200


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Best Books For IBPS RRB 2025

Aspirants appearing for the exam must refer to the best books to crack the IBPS RRB exam. In order to successfully prepare for the IBPS RRB exam, aspirants must refer to the best books for IBPS RRB From the following table, candidates can find the subject-wise best books of IBPS RRB.

Best Books of IBPS RRB 2025

Books

Author

Publisher

Quantitative Aptitude Test

N.K Singh

Upkar

Prakashan

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R.S. Aggarwal

S.Chand

Kiran’s IBPS RRB Officer (PO)

S.N. Prasad

Kiran

Prakashan

Essential Grammar In Use (3rd Edition)

Raymond Murphy

Cambridge

University

Press – New Delhi

Objective English for Competitive Examinations (5th Edition)

Hari Mohan

Prasad,

Uma Rani Sinha

Mcgraw Hill

Education

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi

Arihant

Gramin Bank Officer (PO) Solved Papers 2012-2014 for IBPS RRBs

Think Tank

of Kiran

Prakashan

Kiran

Prakashan

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Penguin

Test of Reasoning

Edgar Thorpe

Pearson

IBPS RRB Officers Scale I: 20 Practice Papers

GKP

Career

Launcher

High School English Grammar & Composition

Wren & Martin

S. Chand

Objective General English

R.S. Aggarwal,

Vikas Aggarwal

S. Chand (2011)

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Revised Edition)

R.S Aggarwal

S.Chand

Objective English

Edgar Thorpe

Pearson (2013)

Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy 2610 + Objective Question

Kiran Prakashan


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How to Prepare for IBPS RRB Quantitative Aptitude Section of IBPS RRB?

How to Prepare for IBPS RRB Reasoning Ability Section?

IBPS RRB Preparation Tips 2025

  • Refer to the IBPS RRB syllabus and exam pattern.

  • Download the previous year questions of IBPS RRB and mock tests and solve them for better preparations.

  • Schedule an effective IBPS RRB study plan and make a time table.

  • Follow the time table strictly.

  • While preparing, make short notes and keep them handy for quick revision.

  • Procure the best IBPS RRB study material and books.

  • Do not take stress, follow a healthy routine, meditate and eat healthy food.

  • Keep a positive attitude before taking the exam.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is IBPS RRB syllabus?

The IBPS RRB syllabus consists of the topics and subjects on which the question paper is based. Aspirants can refer to the IBPS RRB syllabus while preparing for the exam.

2. What is the difference between the syllabus of IBPS RRB PO and Clerk exam?

No difference as of such IBPS RRB exam syllabus, the topics remain the same, the major difference however lies in the difficulty level as the and the stages as the PO has three stages while the Clerk has two stages.

3. Is the IBPS RRB exam easy?

No, the exam is not easy, as the competitive level is very tight.

4. Is there sectional timing for IBPS RRB PO?

Yes, there is sectional timing for IBPS RRB PO and Office Assistants.

5. Is there any negative marking for IBPS RRB Exam 2025?

Yes, there will be a negative marking in the IBPS RRB exam 2025.

6. What is the duration of the IBPS RRB Exam 2025?

The IBPS RRB time duration for prelims is 45 minutes and the mains it is 2 hours for the examination.

7. Where can I get the IBPS RRB multipurpose syllabus?

The IBPS RRB multipurpose syllabus is mentioned in the official brochure on the official website.

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Questions related to IBPS RRB

Have a question related to IBPS RRB ?

Hi ,

So, there are two posts for IBPS RRB pro exam, and their eligibility criteria according to IBPS RRB 2023 are:

Post                                                                                   Age Limit

1. Officer Scale-I(Assistant Manager)                                 Minimum age-18 years                                                                                                         Maximum age-30 years

2. Officer Assistant (Multipurpose)                                    Minimum age-18 years                                                                                                        Maximum age-28 years

So according to your year of birth , you don't have an age limit for IBPS RRB pro exam.

Absolutely yes, you can give RRB PO exam in Hindi language as well. While filling the form you will have to select your language as Hindi. Also there is quite difference in Hindi and English paper, hence to be on a safer side you should check the last year question paper as well of both the subjects while preparing for the exam

Hello aspirant,

No, you are not eligible for the IBPS Clerk 2023 examination. The lowest age for the IBPS clerk test is 20 years, and the maximum age is 28 years. To be eligible, candidates must hold a college or university degree in any discipline. Students who are in their final year of study are ineligible to participate in the recruitment process. Applicants must demonstrate competency in the state's/official UT's language, which means they must be fluent in the language.

Since you have crossed the maximum age limit criteria, you are not eligible.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Hi,

Since you were born on 04-12-1990, you're around 32 year-old.

The age limit for each post respectively is as follows -

Age restriction (as of June 1st):

- The candidate for Office Assistant should be between the ages of 18 and 28.

- Aspirants for Officer Scale I must be at least 18 years old and no older than 30 years old.

- Officer Scale-II: The lower and upper age limits for the position of manager are 21 and 32 years, respectively.

- Officer Scale-III: The lower and upper age limits for this post are 21 and 40 years, respectively.


Therefore, you can apply for Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III respectively, according to the age criteria.


You might want to check the following link for more information regarding the examination details for IBPS RRB 2022, such as admission procedure, seat matrix, syllabus, exam strategy, previous year papers, etc. -

https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/exams/ibps-rrb/amp

Hello,

You cannot change your details after the application has been submitted. The last date to apply for IBPS RRB is also over. Your details in the certificates and the application must match. If your name is different in the certificate and the application then you need to get an affidavit that both the names belong to you. You need to provide this certificate at the time of document verification. Your candidature will gets cancelled if the details are incorrect.

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