IBPS RRB Main Exam 2021: Should you opt for English or Hindi language?

In the Banking Examination, IBPS RRB mains (Officer Scale I & Office Assistant) is the only such examination in which you have the option to pick between English or Hindi language section. Regional Rural Gramin Bank exams provide a great opportunity to those students who are weak in the English section or are from the Hindi medium background. 

Now, the candidates face the big question 'Which section to chose in IBPS RRB main Exam 2021 - English or Hindi language?'

To get the right answer to this question, it is essential to analyze these two subjects.

Exam Pattern of Hindi & English Section

Both the English and Hindi Language section of the IBPS RRB 2021 Exam consists of 40 questions for 40 marks. 

Now, let's check the details of the syllabus of both section one by one:

Syllabus of English Language:

Syllabus of Hindi Language:

Let us now discuss the level of both the sections individually in detail so that you can make your mind in choosing the right section. It solely depends on the candidate that which section is scoring for him and he/she feels more comfortable in which language. The candidates can opt for the Hindi Language section or the English Language Section for satisfactory IBPS RRB 2021 Exam scores.

English Language:

• The level of the English section ranges from easy to moderate but generally hovers around the easier side.  
• The questions asked are usually direct and of easy to moderate level.
• A candidate who has learned the concepts of grammar and has a decent vocab capability will sail through the English sections quite easily. 
• You can practice for the English section on Gradeup with daily quizzes and mock tests. 

 Hindi Language:

• The level of the Hindi language is also between easy to moderate. 
• In this section too, The questions asked are direct and of easy to moderate level.
• The paper can be easily cracked by the students who have good knowledge of grammar and done preparations, but it can be difficult for those students who did not have good preparation and were giving the Hindi paper for the first time. 

The mindset of the candidates:

Many candidates generally think that they can score more marks in the Hindi language section than in the English section because Hindi is our vernacular and we are quite proficient in Hindi especially when it comes to speaking. So, it should not be hard to attempt the Hindi sections as we can easily and quickly read and understand the entire question and solve the complete question paper quickly. 

But this cannot be any further from the reality, In IBPS RRB main Exam the level of the Hindi language section has only increased in recent years and it requires good practice to score high marks in this section. 

Comparison between Cut-offs of both the Sections:

As per the analysis of previous years IBPS RRB main Examinations (Officer Scale I & Office Assistant) we can see the difference between the cut-off of both English & Hindi language sections.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I cut off 2020

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Cut Off 2018 

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Cut Off 2017

 IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Cut Off 2016

  IBPS RRB Office Assistant Cut Off 2015

In IBPS RRB main exam, there is a sectional as well as an overall cut-off. So, your aim is not to only clear the cutoff but also to score good marks to get into the final selection list. 

Good command & Understanding of the Subject:

• You should always choose the subject in which you have a good command and you can perform better in that section. 
• Every additional mark is important in determining your selection.
• If you are trouble with the English section then you can try Hindi.
• Remember the English and Hindi section has equal weightage in the exam.

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