IBPS RRB prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The Prelims exam screens candidates for the Mains stage. That is, Marks scored in the Prelims are not added to the final merit list.
|
Section |
Medium of Exam |
Questions |
Max Marks |
Sectional Timing |
|
Reasoning Ability |
English/Hindi/Regional Language |
40 |
40 |
25 Minutes |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
English/Hindi/Regional Language |
40 |
40 |
20 Minutes |
|
Total |
80 |
80 |
45 Minutes |
- Negative Marking: 0.250.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Cut-Offs: Candidates must pass both the overall cut-off and the sectional cut-off.
|
Section |
Medium of Exam |
Questions |
Max Marks |
Sectional Timing |
|
Reasoning Ability |
English/Hindi |
40 |
50 |
30 Minutes |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
English/Hindi |
40 |
50 |
30 Minutes |
|
General Awareness |
English/Hindi |
40 |
40 |
15 Minutes |
|
English / Hindi Language |
English or Hindi |
40 |
40 |
30 Minutes |
|
Computer Knowledge |
English/Hindi |
40 |
20 |
15 Minutes |
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
Negative Marking:0.25 of the marks assigned to that question are deducted for every wrong answer.
Conducting Authority: Coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS.
Total Marks: 100 marks.
Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% for General candidates (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD).
Final Selection Weightage: Mains Score and Interview marks are combined in an 80:20 ratio.