IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2025, Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2025 is scheduled on 22nd and 23rd November 2025, and candidates have almost 3 months to prepare for the exam. The IBPS RRB Notification 2025 has been released and candidates must be thoroughly aware of the IBPS RRB PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025, which discusses the complete pattern of both Prelims and Mains exams in detail. So, if you want to give this year’s attempt, then check out the list of all topics to be covered for the exam here.

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2025

The IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2025 is designed to test candidates’ analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills through subjects like Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi Language, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Financial Awareness. The syllabus is divided into two stages, Prelims and Mains. Aspirants aiming for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) must thoroughly prepare each section and practice previous year papers.

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IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2025

The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Exam Pattern 2025 is the structure of the examination that candidates need to get familiar with before they appear in the examination.

• The questions asked in the exam shall be of the MCQ type and computer-based.
• Candidates are required to secure a sectional as well as an overall cut-off.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
• In the main exam, candidates have to choose between the Hindi and English Exams.

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

The IBPS RRB Preliminary examination is conducted online. Candidates must answer 80 questions within 45 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every answer marked wrong. The detailed exam pattern for the prelims stage is outlined below.

IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The main exam comprises five sections, totalling 200 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. For the language section, candidates can choose between English and Hindi. There is a penalty of one-fourth of a mark for each incorrect answer.

This year, the recruitment authority has also revised the exam pattern and has introduced sectional timing. This will provide the candidates with a limited time to solve each section.

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Syllabus Subject-wise

The RRB PO Syllabus consist of topics based on Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Hindi, English, and Computer Knowledge. The questions asked in the IBPS RRB PO Exam will be multiple-choice based.

There shall be a sectional cut-off as well as an over-cut-off in the exam. Also, there is a negative marking for each wrong answer marked in the exam. The exam will be conducted online in a CBT manner. Below we have explained the in-depth syllabus for prelims and Mains Exam.

Reasoning Syllabus

• Coding-Decoding,
• Blood Relation,
• Causes and Effects,
• Statements and Action Courses,
• Analogy,
• Blood Relation,
• Order and Ranking,
• Alphabet/Number Series Test,
• Direction Test,
• Inequalities, Syllogism,
• Alphabet Test, Circular/Triangular/Rectangular/Square Sitting Arrangements,
• Puzzles

Quantitative Aptitude

• Simplification and Approximation,
• Number Series,
• Inequality,
• Simple Interest,
• Time and Distance,
• Time and Work,
• Mixture and Alligation,
• Simplification,
• Ratio and Proportion,
• Probability,
• Profit, and Loss,
• Compound Interest,
• Average,
• Partnership,
• Data Interpretation,
• Data Sufficiency

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus

Check out the subject-wise IBPS RRB PO Syllabus for the Mains stage as mentioned below:

Reasoning Ability Syllabus

• Odd man out
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relation
• Causes and Effects
• Decision Making
• Assertion and Reason
• Statements and Action Courses
• Analogy
• Series Test
• Direction Test
• Statement and Assumption
• Statement and Conclusion
• Inequalities
• Syllogism
• Alphabet Test
• Ranking and Time
• Sitting Arrangements
• Figure Series
• Word Formation
• Puzzles

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Number System
• Decimal Fractions
• Time and Work
• Age Problems
• Percentage
• Permutation and Combination
• HCF and LCM
• Simple Interest
• Time and Distance
• Simplification
• Ratio and Proportion
• Probability
• Profit and Loss
• Compound Interest
• Average
• Partnership
• Data Interpretation
• Quadratic Equations

English Language Syllabus

• Reading Comprehension
• Rearrangement of Sentences
• Idioms
• Antonyms
• Error Detection
• Cloze Test
• One Word Substitution
• Fill in the Blanks
• Jumbled Words
• Phrase Substitution
• Synonyms

Hindi Language Syllabus

• Vyakaran
• Error Spotting
• Paragraphs
• Reading Comprehension
• Fill in the Blanks
• Antonyms
• Synonyms

Computer Knowledge Syllabus

• Computer Fundamentals
• Computer Abbreviations
• Software and Hardware Fundamentals
• Shortcut Keys
• Networking
• Basic Knowledge of the Internet
• MS Office
• Database
• History of Computers
• Security Tools
• Number System and Conversions
• Computer Languages
• Internet
• Input and Output Devices

General Awareness Syllabus

• India and International Current Affairs
• Banking Awareness
• Countries and Currencies
• National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
• Banking Terms and Abbreviations
• Banking History
• RBI
• Sports
• Finance
• Books and Authors
• Agriculture
• Fiscal Policies
• Budget
• Government Schemes
• Government Policies

IBPS RRB PO Interview 2025

Candidates who pass the RRB PO Mains exam will be invited for the Interview round by IBPS. The interview is worth 100 marks. To qualify, candidates need at least 40% marks, or 35% for those in ST, SC, OBC, or PWD categories.

Is IBPS RRB PO Exam Easy Or Tough?

The IBPS RRB PO Exam is considered moderately difficult compared to other banking exams like SBI PO or IBPS PO. The questions are usually straightforward, but the cut-offs are high because the paper is easier, and competition is intense.

Prelims: Generally easy, with focus on speed in Quant and Reasoning. Most candidates find it manageable but tricky due to high accuracy demands.

Mains: Moderate level. It includes Quant, Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and English/Hindi. Here,the  GA and Computer sections can make a big difference.

Interview: Personality and banking awareness matter more than deep technical knowledge.

Note: The exam isn’t tough in terms of question difficulty but becomes challenging due to time pressure and high competition. With the right strategy, it is absolutely crackable.

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