IBPS RRB Mains Exam Postponed: A New Study Guide

In this article, we are sharing a study guide which aspirants can follow to prepare for IBPS RRB PO and Clerk Mains exam. We have created a strategy for each section of the exam and divided them further into steps. You can follow these steps to prepare for IBPS RRB main Exam extensively.

Now, let's discuss the preparation strategy for the exam in detail:

Preparation Tips for IBPS RRB OS 1 & OA Main 2020

The syllabus of IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 and Office Assistant is almost similar. One can simultaneously prepare for both the exam. Following are the tips for preparing for the IBPS RRB Mains exam 2020.

Make sure that you have a clear idea of the previous year’s cutoff of IBPS RRB. This is essential because proper knowledge of the cutoff of last year will help you set your minimum target for the exam, both section-wise and overall exam.
Have a clear idea of the detailed exam pattern and syllabus of the exam. You should be well aware of the actual topics that will be asked in the exam and prepare them accordingly.
Section-wise time is not divided in this exam, rather a composite of 2 hours will be given to complete this exam. Make sure that you divide this time frame among all the sections properly beforehand.

Name of the Section	Number of Questions	Time to be allotted
Reasoning Ability	40	30 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	40	30 Minutes
English/ Hindi Language	40	25 Minutes
General Awareness	40	20 Minutes
Computer Knowledge	40	15 Minutes

Have a thorough practice of mock tests. Make sure that you attempt at least 1-2 mock tests daily now. Try to attempt these tests in the time frame mentioned above. This practice will definitely come in handy in the exam since you’ll be used to the time constraint of an individual section by then.
Apart from mock tests, try to practice as many topic-wise questions as possible. This will help you improve your speed in the exam, which will eventually maximise your score.
Remember, this phase is not merely qualifying in nature. The marks will be included in the final selection, and hence, you need to score a lot better as compared to the prelims phase. So. manage your time efficiently and take proper care of your speed in the exam.

Study Guide for IBPS RRB Main Exam 2020

Let us now discuss how you can prepare for the IBPS RRB exam in a better way.

First and foremost, don't wait for the prelims result. Just start preparing it from now.
Gather all important topics and work on your speed and accuracy.
This phase should be more practice and revision oriented.
The preparation for Reasoning Section, Quantitative Aptitude and English Ability has been divided into 5 steps. Ideally, you can complete each step in a week's time.

Quantitative Aptitude

Devote this time to improve your calculation skills.
The faster you are able to calculate, the easier it would be to attempt questions of this section in the mains exam.
Try to revise the topics of this section as mentioned in the study plan below:

Step 1	Revise the basic concepts of Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations Make sure that you devote at least 1-2 hours to the practice of topic-wise questions Attempt Quant quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily Practice sectional test on alternate days
Step 2	Revise the concepts of Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency. Revise the tables up to at least 25, as well as squares, cubes and square roots to ease calculation. You can also take help of Vedic maths concepts for this. Practice 5 DI on daily basis Attempt Quant quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily Practice sectional test on alternate days
Step 3	Go through the all arithmetic topics, like Ratios, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Ages, S.I, C.I, Averages, etc Practice them as their application is used in many questions Attempt arithmetic based DI questions Attempt Quant quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily Practice sectional test on alternate days
Step 4	Practice new pattern questions like quantity based questions, new type DI etc. Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance. Attempt Quant quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 5	This time should be dedicated specifically to the practice of individual questions as well as mock tests. Analyze how you have been performing in these tests and work on your weaker areas accordingly.

Go through the study notes from the given link:

Quantitative Aptitude Study Material

Attempt quizzes from the given links:

Quantitative Aptitude Quizzes

Reasoning Ability

Reasoning section basically tests how well you are able to perceive the given conditions and take decision accordingly

Step 1	Understand the basic approach to solve the questions of different topics first Practice easy topics like coding-decoding, syllogism, input-output, direction sense, blood relation, order and ranking, etc Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance Attempt Reasoning quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 2	Practice maximum questions of Puzzles and Arrangement questions since they are asked in the major chunk and usually take up a lot of time as well as in the exam Understand the approaches to solve such questions quickly Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance Attempt Reasoning quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 3	Practice Verbal reasoning questions like assumptions, inferences, conclusions, course of action, etc Devote 1-2 hours per day to the practice of topic-wise questions Make use of timer while solving these questions to improve your speed Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance Attempt Reasoning quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 4	Practice sectional mock test of Reasoning every day. Check your strong and weak areas & work on them accordingly. Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance Attempt Reasoning quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 5	Devote this week specifically to the practice of mock tests. See how you performed in the test and identify the topics that you are doing wrong. Proper practise of mock tests will help you with question selection in the exam.

Go through the study notes from the given link:

Reasoning Study Material

Attempt quizzes from the given links:

Reasoning Quizzes

English/ Hindi Language

You would have the option to chose between English or Hindi language as the section that you wish to attempt in the exam.
Make this decision wisely and prefer the language that you will be able to score better at.

Step 1	Make a habit of devoting at least 30-40 minutes regularly on newspaper reading. This practice will not only help you with the comprehension questions in the exam but will also be helpful in strengthening your vocabulary. Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance Attempt English/Hindi quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 2	Go through the basic grammar rules, which will help you solve questions from Spotting errors, sentence improvement etc easily. Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance Attempt English/Hindi quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 3	Practice questions from different topics like Para Jumble, Sentence rearrangement, sentence correction, cloze test, connectors, sentence and paragraph completion, etc Do not make a habit of guessing the answers. Just attempt them carefully Attempt sectional mock test to analyze your performance Attempt English/Hindi quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 4	Attempt sectional mock tests daily and improve your score Check your score and try to improve it on regular basis. Attempt English/Hindi quizzes & IBPS RRB Main Mini Mock daily
Step 5	Focus on attempting maximum mock tests at this time. The practice of mock tests will help you all figure out your strengths and weaknesses. The solutions provided in the mock tests will also help you understand short tricks to solve the questions in the exam, and eventually manage your time in a better way.

Apart from these important topics, there are some other topics which can be asked in the Hindi section. The topics are mentioned below :

Odd One Out: To choose that word or sentence that is different from all other words/sentences.
Synonyms: Synonyms of words
One word for the phrase: One word for a sentence
Idioms and phrases

Go through the study notes from the given link:

English Study Material

Attempt quizzes from the given links:

English Quizzes

Vocabulary Quiz

Hindi Quiz

Computer Awareness

Prepare the following topics in this subject:

History of Computers
Computer Fundamentals
Parts of a Computer System
Data Processing Cycle of a Computer
Computer Languages
Input Devices & Output Devices
Operating Systems
Database Management Systems
Microsoft Office
Keyboard Shortcuts
File Extensions
Networking and Internet
Computer Viruses
Important Abbreviations

Study Material

Topics	Material
Computer Hardware	Notes on Input & Output Devices
Computer History	Notes on Fundamentals of Computer
Database Management System	Notes on Database Management System
Memory	Notes on Memory Devices
Networking	Notes on Computer Networking
Operating System	Notes on Operating System
Internet	Notes on the Internet

Quizzes on Computer Awareness

General Awareness

Prepare these two sections thoroughly, especially General Awareness, since this section is the least time consuming and will easily fetch you marks.
We will publish the GK Tornado for IBPS RRB Mains exam soon. Study it thoroughly to improve your exam score.
Apart from this, focus on banking awareness as well as static awareness topics.
Reading newspaper regularly will also help you stay updated with the important current news.

Follow these series for general awareness:

Complete Static Awareness Study Material

Banking, Economics, Static & Current Affairs Topics

Important quizzes of General Awareness

Static GK Quiz

Banking Awareness Quiz

Daily GK Quiz

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