The IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2nd Shift Exam is now over, and it was conducted successfully. Candidates who are yet to appear for the upcoming shifts, must be eager to know how the 2nd shift exam was, whether it was difficult or easy to moderate like the 1st shift exam. After taking feedback from the candidates who appeared for this particular shift, our team of experts have prepared the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, which covers section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, and questions asked from the Reasoning and Quants sections.
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 Today 2nd Shift
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the Prelims exam for Officer Scale 1/Probationary Officer post in Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRB XIV). Those who have applied for this vacancy are required to go through the examination process, which tests candidates’ knowledge, speed, aptitude, decision-making, and time management. The Prelims exam is conducted in 4 shifts and 2nd shift timings are from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM and total duration is 45 minutes.
IBPS RRB PO 2nd Shift Analysis 2025: Difficulty Level
As per feedback received from candidates, the IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2nd Shift Exam 2025 was easy to moderate, just like the 1st shift. Candidates could easily attempt 65+ questions out of 80. Those who have speed and 100% accuracy can easily crack this test. For candidates who are yet to appear, make sure to attempt the questions only if you are sure, because there is a negative marking of 1/4th mark.
| IBPS RRB PO 2nd Shift Difficulty Level | |
|---|---|
| Section | Difficulty Level |
| Reasoning Ability |
Easy to Moderate
|
| Numerical Ability |
Easy to Moderate
|
| Overall |
Easy to Moderate
|
Check: IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2025
Check: IBPS RRB PO Prelims Question Paper 2025
IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2nd Shift Good Attempts
In this section, we have updated the number of good or ideal attempts that could be made by the candidate in 2nd shift exam.
| IBPS RRB PO 2nd Shift Good Attempts | |
|---|---|
| Section | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability (Out of 40) | 29-34 |
| Numerical Ability (Out of 40) | 28-33 |
| Overall | 59-64 |
RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: Section-wise
IBPS RRB PO Prelims is a computer-based test of 80 marks and it consists of two sections, namely Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Both sections carry 40 questions each, and one question equals one mark. Also, there is a negative marking of 1/4th in the exam for each incorrect answer marked by the candidate. Below, you can check sectional analysis and what questions were asked in the exam after we share here.
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Numerical Ability
The Numerical Ability section of RRB PO Prelims exam consists of Data Interpretation, Arithmetic, Number Series, Simplification, and Arithmetic.
| Topic |
No. of Questions
|
| Table DI | 6 |
| Line DI | 6 |
| Wrong Number Series | 5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 |
| Approximation/Simplification | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 13 |
| Total | 40 |
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Reasoning
The Reasoning section was described as Moderate, with several students calling it slightly lengthy due to puzzles. Syllogism and Inequalities were the easiest scoring areas. We have updated the complete breakdown very soon.
| Topic |
No. of Questions
|
| Chinese Coding | 5 |
| Syllogism | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 5 |
| Pair Formation (Number-Based) | 1 |
| Coding-Decoding (Basic) | 3 |
| Number-Based | 1 |
| Year-Based Puzzle (5 persons, base year 2025) |
5
|
| Week + Variable Puzzle | 5 |
| Linear Seating Arrangement (North–South Facing) |
5
|
| Circular Seating Arrangement (Inside, 9 persons) |
5
|
| Comparison-Based Puzzle (5 persons) |
3
|
RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The Prelims exam for IBPS RRB PO consists of two subjects only, unlike the IBPS PO exam, which has 3 subjects. The duration of the exam is 45 minutes, including sectional timings. Also, there is a negative marking of 1/4th or 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer and there is no negative marking for unanswered questions. Check the table to understand better:
| Subjects | Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Upcoming RRB PO Shift Timings 2025
The IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2025 is scheduled for 22nd and 23rd November 2025 and it is being conducted in total 8 shifts (4 shifts/day). Refer to the table below for the multiple IBPS RRB PO shifts:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | 45 minutes |
| Shift 2 | 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | 45 minutes |
| Shift 3 | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | 45 minutes |
| Shift 4 | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | 45 minutes |
IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2nd Shift: Video Analysis
To gain more clarity, you can watch the analysis video here.
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