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IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 1st Shift, 23rd November Exam Difficulty Level, Good Attempts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducted the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2025 Shift 1 this morning. With this shift completed, a total of five shifts have now been conducted, and the exam process will conclude today. Candidates are naturally eager to know the difficulty level and questions asked in this shift to better assess their own performance and prepare for upcoming attempts. So, here, we have provided the complete IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 1st Shift Analysis 2025 including good attempts.

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 Day 2 Shift 1

The RRB PO Prelims exam consists of two sections: Reasoning and Numerical Ability and total marks is 80. The 1st shift exam timing was from 9 am to 9:45 am and total duration was 45 minutes (including sectional timing). The was conducted successfully without any cancellation and biometric verifications were conducted before giving entry to the candidates. Here, is a summary of the shift 1 exam.

IBPS RRB PO Today Exam Analysis Shift 1 – Detailed Summary

Exam Details:

  • Exam Name: IBPS RRB PO 2025
  • Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
  • Total Vacancy: 3928
  • Exam Date: 22nd and 23rd November 2025
  • Total Shifts: 8 (4 per day)
RRB PO Prelims 1st Shift Analysis (23rd November 2025)

  • Shift 1 Timings: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
  • Shift 1 Status: Over
  • Shift Duration: 45 Minutes
  • Total Sections: 2 (Numerical Ability and Reasoning)
  • Total Questions: 80 (1 mark for each question)
  • Good/Safe Attempt: 59-63 (Out of 80)
  • Difficulty Level: easy to moderate
  • Section-wise Questions Asked: Given below
  • Negative Marking: Yes, 0.25 mark deducted
Selection Process:

  1. Prelims Exam (80 Marks)
  2. Mains (200 Marks)
  3. Interview
Upcoming Shifts

  • Shift 2: 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
  • Shift 3: 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
  • Shift 4: 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm

RRB PO Prelims Exam Shift 1 Analysis 2025: Difficulty Level

Based on the feedback received from candidates, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate, similar to the previous shifts. Candidates did not face any major challenges during the paper, and no new or out-of-syllabus questions were reported.

Section Difficulty Level
Reasoning Ability easy to moderate
Quantitative Aptitude easy to moderate
Overall easy to moderate

IBPS RRB PO Exam Shift 1 Good Attempts

The number of good attempts in IBPS RRB PO Shift 1 depends on the accuracy and difficulty level of the paper. As per candidate feedback, the exam was easy to moderate, so attempting a higher number of questions with accuracy would be considered safe.

Section Good Attempts
Reasoning Ability 30-31
Quantitative Aptitude 28-30
Overall 59-63

RRB PO Prelims Shift 1 Subject-wise Analysis 2025

The overall difficulty level of the RRB PO Prelims Shift 1 exam was easy to moderate, and all questions were asked from the prescribed syllabus. While the Puzzle and DI sets were slightly calculative, they were not difficult and could be solved with a calm approach. Both Reasoning and Quant sections were well-balanced, enabling candidates to attempt a good number of questions confidently. Total questions are given below.

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RRB PO Prelims 1st Shift Reasoning Section 2025

  • Designation-Based Puzzle (5)
  • Floor Based (Double Variable) (5)
  • Box Based (5)
  • Circular Seating Arrangement (5)
  • Certain Number of Persons (4)
Topics Questions
Puzzle 14
Syllogism 3-4
Inequality 4-5
Direction Distance 3
Blood Relation 3
Pair Formation 1
Number-Based Series 1
Meaningful word 1

RRB PO Prelims 1st Shift Numerical Ability Section 2025

Topics Questions
Approximation 6
Missing Number series 5
DI (Table) 6
DI (Line-double) 5
DI (Caselet) 3-4
Arithmetic 13-14

What’s Next After IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam is over?

After the Prelims exam is over, IBPS will prepare the results and it is expected to be released in December 2025. Those who qualify in Prelims exam, will be able to appear for Mains scheduled on 28th December 2025. Based on multiple shifts, the normalisation process will be conducted and scores will be released after the result.

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FAQs

What was the difficulty level of IBPS RRB PO Shift 1 on 23rd November 2025?

As per candidate feedback, the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate, with all questions asked from the prescribed syllabus.

What are the good attempts for IBPS RRB PO Prelims Day 2 Shift 1?

The safe overall attempts for Shift 1 fall between 59–63 questions, depending on accuracy.

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