IBPS RRB Office Assistant Syllabus
This is an overview of the syllabus, so please refer to the official link of the notification and syllabus for this job post released by IBPS RRB on its official website.
The syllabus for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) exam is divided into two main stages: the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam. Below is a comprehensive syllabus for both stages:
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The Preliminary Exam consists of two sections:
- Reasoning Ability
- Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
Topics:
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangements
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Alphanumeric Series
- Order and Ranking
- Distance and Direction
- Input-Output
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
Numerical Ability
Topics:
- Simplification and Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, etc.)
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Problems (Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Mixture and Allegations, Percentage, Partnership, Boats and Streams, Pipes and Cisterns, etc.)
- Mensuration
- Probability
Main Exam Syllabus
The Main Exam consists of five sections:
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- English Language / Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
Reasoning Ability
Topics:
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangements
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Alphanumeric Series
- Order and Ranking
- Distance and Direction
- Input-Output
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
Quantitative Aptitude
Topics:
- Simplification and Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, etc.)
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Problems (Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Mixture and Allegations, Percentage, Partnership, Boats and Streams, Pipes and Cisterns, etc.)
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Permutation and Combination
- Data Sufficiency
General Awareness
Topics:
- Current Affairs (National and International Importance)
- Banking Awareness (Important Banking Terms, RBI, Banking Acts, Financial Institutions)
- Indian Economy
- Insurance Awareness
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Static GK (Important Days, Books and Authors, Countries and Capitals, Currencies, National and International Organizations)
- Awards and Honors
- Sports
- Science and Technology
- History, Geography, and Polity of India
- Budget and Economic Survey
English Language
Topics:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
- Vocabulary (Synonyms and Antonyms)
- Idioms and Phrases
- Word Association
- Grammar (Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions, etc.)
Hindi Language
Topics:
- गद्यांश (Reading Comprehension)
- वाक्य में त्रुटियाँ (Error Detection)
- रिक्त स्थान भरें (Fill in the Blanks)
- वाक्यों में सुधार (Sentence Improvement)
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम (Synonyms and Antonyms)
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Phrases)
- व्याकरण (Grammar: समास, संधि, वाच्य, वाक्य शुद्धि, आदि)
Computer Knowledge
Topics:
- Computer Fundamentals (Hardware, Software, Input-Output Devices)
- Operating Systems
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet and Networking
- Computer Languages
- Database Management System (DBMS)
- Basics of Cyber Security
- History of Computers
- Computer Abbreviations and Terminologies
Preparation Tips
- Practice Regularly: Consistency is key in preparing for competitive exams. Regular practice of mock tests and previous year papers can help.
- Time Management: Work on improving your speed and accuracy by timing yourself during practice sessions.
- Stay Updated: For the General Awareness section, stay updated with current events, especially those related to banking and finance.
- Conceptual Clarity: Focus on understanding the basic concepts, especially in Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, as these form the foundation of many questions.
Please refer to the official syllabus using the link provided below:
| Official website | IBPS |
| Official Notification and Syllabus | Download Link |
