The exam dates for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I 2020 Prelims and Mains are out. According to the exam dates there is exactly 1 month left for the IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam as the exam is scheduled for 12th September, 2020. Mentioned below are the exam dates as per the latest release from IBPS, the tentative dates are mentioned as below:
| Preliminary Examination | Officer Scale I and Office Assistants: 12.09.2020,13.09.2020,19.09.2020,20.09.2020 and26.09.2020 |
| Single Examination | Officers Scale II & III: 18.10.2020 |
| Main Examination | Officer Scale I: 18.10.2020 Office Assistants: 31.10.2020 |
As you can check from the above dates, there is exactly 30 days left for your exam preparation. It is at this point in time one must start practicing mock tests side by side while clarifying the conceptual doubts at the same time. Practicing mock tests is one of the best ways that can help you gain confidence and shall make you clear the actual RRB PO Prelims 2020 examination. Here in this article we are going to guide the aspirants with a 30 day preparation strategy including a study plan that will help you strategize your exam preparation. Let’s first take a quick glance through the IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam pattern.
RRB Officer Scale I 2020 Prelims Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Section | Language | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | Composite Time of 45 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
As you can see in the above exam pattern that there are only 2 sections in RRB PO Prelims examination. However, both these sections require good practice and calculations thus, practice is the only way that can help you win over these. In simple words if we talk about in order to clear RRB PO Prelims 2020 examination it is important to have a complete conceptual clarity and a string grasp over all the basic concepts along with good practice. We are here mentioning all important topics for each section along with a comprehensive 30 day study plan for RRB PO Prelims 2020 examination.
RRB PO Prelims 2020- Important Reasoning Topics
- Data Sufficiency
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Input-Output
- Alphabet Test
- Order & Ranking
- Puzzles
- Coded Inequalities
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Logical Reasoning
- Seating Arrangement
RRB PO Prelims 2020 – Important Quantitative Aptitude Topics
- Data Sufficiency
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation
- Partnership
- Problems on Ages
- Averages
- Ration & Proportion
- Mixture & Allegation
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Work & Time
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Distance
- Boats & Streams
- Simplification/Approximation
IBPS RRB PO 30 Day Study Plan – Preparation Strategy
| Day | Date | Goal 1 | Goal 2 |
| 1 | 12 | Free IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 2 | 13 | Quantitative Aptitude- Number Series | Reasoning- Inequalities and Number Series |
| 3 | 14 | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements | Quantitative Aptitude- Mensuration and Average, Ratio & Proportion |
| 4 | 15 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 1 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 5 | 16 | Reasoning- Syllogism | Quantitative Aptitude- HCF, LCM and Profit & Loss |
| 6 | 17 | Quantitative Aptitude- Approximation, Simplification & Data Sufficiency | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements |
| 7 | 18 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 2 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 8 | 19 | Quantitative Aptitude- Work and Time & Speed, Distance and Time | Quantitative Aptitude- Data Interpretation (Charts and Graphs: Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart; Tabular; Caselet; Mixed DI) |
| 9 | 20 | Reasoning- Data Sufficiency & Number System | Reasoning- Inequalities and Number Series |
| 10 | 21 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 3 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 11 | 22 | Quantitative Aptitude- Probability, Permutation and Combination | Reasoning- Coding-decoding and Machine Input-Output |
| 12 | 23 | Reasoning- Coding-decoding and Machine Input-Output | Reasoning- Logical Reasoning |
| 13 | 24 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 4 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 14 | 25 | Quantitative Aptitude- Mensuration and Average, Ratio & Proportion | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements |
| 15 | 26 | Reasoning- Syllogism | Quantitative Aptitude- Number Series |
| 16 | 27 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 5 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 17 | 28 | Quantitative Aptitude- SI & CI and Problems on Ages | Reasoning- Blood Relations |
| 18 | 29 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 6 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 19 | 30 | Quantitative Aptitude- Number Series | Quantitative Aptitude- SI & CI and Problems on Ages |
| 20 | 31 | Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Test 01 | Reasoning Sectional Test 01 |
| 21 | 1 | Quantitative Aptitude- Approximation, Simplification & Data Sufficiency | Reasoning- Seating Arrangements |
| 22 | 2 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 7 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 23 | 3 | Quantitative Aptitude- HCF, LCM and Profit & Loss | Reasoning- Direction Sense |
| 24 | 4 | Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Test 02 | Reasoning Sectional Test 02 |
| 25 | 5 | Reasoning- Inequalities and Number Series | Reasoning- Direction Sense |
| 26 | 6 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 8 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 27 | 7 | Quantitative Aptitude- Probability, Permutation and Combination | Reasoning- Data Sufficiency & Number System |
| 28 | 8 | Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Test 03 | Reasoning Sectional Test 03 |
| 29 | 9 | Reasoning- Logical Reasoning | Reasoning- Logical Reasoning |
| 30 | 10 | IBPS RRB PO Prelims Mock Test 9 | Working on the weak areas as found in the analysis |
| 31 | 11 | Do Some Light Revision, Relax, Stay Calm | Do Some Light Revision, Relax, Stay Calm |
As you can see in the exam pattern that there is no sectional time limits, thus taking mock tests will help you maximize your scores as aspirants will be able to strategize their exam preparation better. While you are preparing for the upcoming RRB PO prelims 2020 exam make sure that you practice well individually also for both of these sections. For this we have free Lockdown Warm up Tests for both Quant and Reasoning. These are free sectional tests that can be attempted both on the web and the PracticeMock app.
Practice Via Mock Tests
Taking mock tests for RRB PO Prelims will help you in strengthening your exam preparation in the following ways:
- Practicing as many mock tests will ensure that you know your strengths and weaknesses well. This probably would go a long way in boosting your overall score if you would be able to utilize your strengths well.
- It is one of the most effective ways by which you can actually get familiar with the real examination. The mock tests at PracticeMock are well curated and designed based on the latest exam patterns and it gives you a simulation of the actual exam that helps you to prepare well for the actual examination day.
Make use of this comprehensive 30 day RRB PO Prelims study plan in order to give your RRB Officer Scale I preparation level an edge above other aspirants.
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