IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2020, 1st Shift: The IBPS RRB PO Exam for shift 1 of 12th September 2020 has been discussed here. The IBPS RRB PO Exam is being conducted in 5 Shifts on 12th and 13th September 2020 to avoid over crowding.
Here we are discussing the Exam Analysis of IBPS RRB PO Exam 2020 of the 1st shift. The IBPS RRB PO exam analysis will help you understand the type of questions asked, difficulty level, topic-wise weightage of marks, and a number of good attempts for various shifts. The IBPS RRB Prelims exam will have two sections namely Reasoning & Numerical Ability. Candidates can check the section-wise and shift-wise paper analysis and utilize the time accordingly to qualify the prelims examination of IBPS RRB PO 2020.
Latest Update: The 1st shift of the IBPS RRB PO Exam got over at 9:20 AM. Students have to follow the safety norms as due to COVID 19 pandemic. N95 Mask is not cumplulsory. This time English and Hindi languages were being displayed while attemting the paper simultaneously, where english is by default. Moreover, Urdu language is also added.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2020: 12th Sept 1st Shift
Major Highlights:
Sequence of Sections: Â Reasoning Ability | Quantitative Aptitude
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for every incorrect answer.
Overall Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Reasoning Ability: Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude: Moderate
A candidate can attempt at least 60 questions easily. A no. of topics were not asked in the 1st shift of IBPS RRB PO Exam 2020. Get the over all exam paper analysis below:
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Below we are discussing the section wise exam analysis of IBPS RRB PO 2020:
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IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 12th September 2020, 1st Shift: Quantitative Aptitude
- The Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS RRB PO is of 40 marks comprising of 40 questions.
- The overall difficulty level of the Quantitative Aptitude Section was Moderate.
- Good Attempts:
- The topic-wise exam analysis has been given below:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Data Interpretation |
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Easy to Moderate
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| Quadratic Equation | 4 | Easy |
| Missing Number Series | 5 | Easy |
| Quantity 1 and Quantity 2 based inequality | 5 |
Easy to Moderate
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| Data Sufficiency | 5 | Easy |
| Arithmetic Word Problems | 11 |
Easy to Moderate
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| Total | 40 |
Easy to Moderate
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Details of Questions of IBPS RRB PO, 1st Shift of Quantitative Aptitude
1. Number Series: 5 Missing no. series were asked. The sample for the number series questions is given below. The given questions are just sample that were asked in the exam. The exact number are likely to vary.
2 questions were based on multiplication out of the following
- 20,12,14,23.48, x
- 19, 20,42, 129 x, 2605
- 2033, x, 2054, 2075,2103
- 520, 532, 508, 544, x, 556
- 302, 142, 62, x, 2, -8
2. DI: The DI part was easy. One question was of pie chart and one was in table form. The sample has been given below.
3. Arithmetic: Easy
A sample question is given below. The nos. are likely to vary however, the pattern of questions was similar
4. Data Sufficiency: Easy
5. Quadratic Equations: 5 questions. The sample has been given below.
1 question was based on signs and 4 were factor-based questions.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 12th September 2020, 1st Shift: Reasoning Ability
- The Reasoning Ability section of IBPS RRB PO is of 40 marks comprising of 40 questions.
- The overall difficulty level of the Reasoning Ability Section was Moderate.
- Good Attempts: 34+Questions
- This time no syllogism question was asked and neither alpha numeric questions was asked.
- The topic-wise exam analysis has been given below:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Puzzle and Seating Arrangement | 24 |
Easy to Moderate
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| Direction Sense | 3 | Difficult |
| Number Based | 1 | Easy |
| Alphabet Based | 2 Grandeur and Produce |
Easy |
| Inequality | 3 | Easy |
| Coding Decoding | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Day based miscellaneous question | 1 | Easy |
| Total | 40 | Easy to Moderate |
Refer to the image below for a brief idea
Details of Questions IBPS RRB PO, 1st Shift of Reasoning Ability
The reasoning section in the first shift of RRB PO 2020 1st shift has too many puzzle questions.
1. Floor Based Puzzle Questions: There were two questions, with 5 questions in each. One was floor based and the other was flat based. Both were easy questions.
One puzzle question was based on Monday to Saturday comprising of 5 questions.
2. Circular Based Puzzle Questions: This was a hard questions where inner and outer projections involving variables were asked.
3. Linear Arrangement: Easy, 1 question was asked where candidates were facing Notth.
4. Inequality: Linear based 1 question
5. Miscellaneous: One Chinese Coding question was asked which was quite lengthy.
6. Direction: Difficult
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 12th September 2020, 1st Shift Analysis Good Attempts, Difficulty Level
After sharing the section wise attempts of IBPS RRB PO 1st Shift Exam Analysis, we have provided you with the overall good attempts. You need to score the cut off marks to appear for the IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2020.
Overall Good Attempts |
60-63 |
Reasoning Ability Good Attempts |
35+ questions |
Quantitative Ability Good Attempts |
34+ questions |
IBPS RRB PO 2020: COVID-19 Arrangements
IBPS had issued exam day guidelines due to COVID-19. The exam centre authorities will ensure that each and every candidates wore mask. Some of the guidelines issued by IBPS are given below.
- Wearing of the mask is compulsory
- Personal transparent water bottle
- Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
- Candidate must have Aarogya Setu App installed on their mobile phones
- The Aarogya Setu status must show candidates’ risk factor
- Candidates’ registration will be done through photo capture
- Rough sheets will be kept at the desk of each candidate
- Separate drop-boxes will be provided for rough sheets and call letters. Candidates need to drop these items in the designated boxes
IBPS RRB PO 2020 Exam Shift Timing
Some candidates have received the email or sn SMS stating that their reporting timings have been changed. So, candidates need not panic. They will be allowed the entry as per their reporting timing. The reporting timing shifts for the day are as follows:
IBPS RRB PO 2020 Exam Date
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| Sep 12, 2020Sep 13, 2020 | Reporting time | 7:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 4:30 PM |
| gate closure Time | 8:15 AM | 10:30 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:15 PM | |
| Handwriting sample | 8:30 to 8:35 AM | 10:45 to 10:50 AM | 1:00 to 1:05 PM | 3:15 to 3:20 PM | 5:30 to 5:35 PM | |
| exam start time | 8:35 AM | 10:50 AM | 1:05 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:35 PM | |
| exam end time | 9:20 AM | 11:35 AM | 1:50 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:20 PM | |
| exam end time (PWBD) | NA | NA | NA | NA | 6:35 PM | |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 1st Shift, 12th September 2020: FAQs
Q. What was the overall difficulty level of the question paper in the IBPS RRB PO 1st Shift Exam of 12th September 2020, Saturday?
Ans. The overall difficulty level of IBPS RRB 2020 Exam of 1st shift 1st day was Easy to Moderate.
Q. How many questions can be attempted in the IBPS RRB PO 1st Shift in the Quantitative Aptitude Section?
Ans. You can attempt approx. 33+ questions in the 1st Shift of IBPS RRB PO 2020 Exam of the quantitative aptitude sections.
Q. How many questions can be attempted in the IBPS RRB PO 1st Shift in the Reasoning Ability Section?
Ans. You can attempt approx. 34+Â questions in the 1st Shift of IBPS RRB PO 2020 Exam.
Q. What can be the overall cut off for IBPS RRB PO 2020 Exam?
Ans. The overall cut off depends upon the no. of candidates that have appeared this year, level of difficulty of the question paper. so, as of now nothing can be said until we get the approximate details of the factors of all the shifts and dates of IBPS RRB PO Exam 2020.
