IBPS RRB Exam Syllabus
As the prelims, mains and single stage exams have similar sections being asked – the topics to prepare for in the prelim/mains/single stage are broadly the same. Depending on the sections being asked in the exam, given below is a reference list of subtopics to prepare for. This is based on past years trends and similar examinations conducted by IBPS.
The broad sections in the exam are – Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English or Hindi Verbal Ability, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge.
For Specialist Cadre
Do note that specialist cadre officers will be tested separately on professional knowledge.
IBPS RRB Syllabus Breakup
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Reasoning |
English Language |
Hindi Language |
General Awareness/ Financial Awareness |
Computer Applications |
| Number System |
Sequence/ Series Completion |
Error Spotting/ Correction |
Grammar |
Current Affairs |
Computer Fundamentals |
| Decimal Fraction |
Syllogism |
Para Jumbles |
Fill in Blanks |
Countries and their Capitals/ Currencies |
Software and Hardware Fundamentals |
| Simple Interest |
Blood Relation |
Fill in the Blanks |
Error Spotting |
Indian Economy |
Networking |
| Time and Work |
Time-based Questions |
Idioms and Phrases |
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Banking Terminology |
MS Office |
| Averages |
Ranking |
Comprehension |
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RBI, Functioning and Mandate |
Database |
| Partnership |
Direction and Distance |
Synonyms/ Antonym |
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Recent Books and Authors |
History and Future of Computers |
| Ratio and Proportion |
Decision Making |
Cloze Tests |
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy |
Computer Fundamentals |
| Case Studies |
Figure Series |
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Repo, Reverse Repo, Bank Rate |
Software and Hardware Fundamentals |
| Permutation and Combination |
Statement and Conclusion |
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Social Functions of Banks |
Networking |
| HCF and LCM |
Coding-Decoding |
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UN, IMF, WTO etc. |
Database |
| Profit and Loss |
Seating Arrangements |
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Recent Award, Appointments and Accolades |
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| Compound Interest |
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Sports |
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| Time and Distance |
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Agriculture in News |
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| Simplification |
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Indian Banking History |
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| Percentages |
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| Averages |
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| Charts and Graphs |
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| Probability |
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