The 2nd shift of IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2025 on 23rd November has also been concluded, giving aspirants a complete picture of how the day’s exam was organized. In this blog, we’ll provide you with a detailed analysis of the exam today, covering all the shifts. This analysis is based on the feedback received from candidates who appeared in multiple shifts. This analysis will help guide all candidates preparing for the next shift, as well as those preparing for future RRB PO exams. Read on to check all the details.
The IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2025 Shift 2, conducted on 23rd November, has now concluded. Candidate feedback highlights a well‑balanced paper with a mix of straightforward and moderately time‑consuming questions. While most topics in both sections followed the expected pattern, this shift required aspirants to maintain a steady pace to maximize attempts.
The second shift was seen as easy to moderate, rewarding candidates who planned their attempts carefully and managed time effectively.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | 29 – 33 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate | 28 – 32 |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | 58 – 66 |
This detailed analysis highlights the difficulty level, major topics, question trends, and performance insights for candidates who appeared in Shift 2 of the IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2025 or are preparing for upcoming shifts.
The Quantitative Aptitude section presented a balanced mix of calculation‑based and logic‑driven questions. While arithmetic and data interpretation required speed and accuracy, topics like approximation and quadratic equations were relatively straightforward, giving aspirants a scoring edge.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Wrong Number Series | 5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 |
| Approximation (Easy) | 5 |
| Table Data Interpretation (Male/Female) | 6 |
| Bar Graph Data Interpretation (Sales) | 6 |
| Arithmetic | 13 |
| Total | 40 |
The Reasoning Ability section offered a well‑balanced mix of classic reasoning concepts and diverse puzzles. Seating arrangements, month‑based puzzles, and box variations tested logical thinking, while inequality and coding questions added variety. Overall, the section was approachable with smart time management.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Floor & Flat Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Certain Number of Persons (8 Persons) | 4 |
| Parallel Row Seating Arrangement (12 Persons) | 5 |
| Month Based Puzzle (9 Persons + Months) | 5 |
| Box Based + Variation Puzzle | 5 |
| Inequality | 5 |
| Chinese Coding | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Pair Formation (Number) | 1 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| Word Based | 1 |
| Total | 40 |
The IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2025 Shift 1, conducted on 23rd November, has officially concluded. Candidates who appeared for the exam shared valuable feedback regarding the difficulty level, types of questions asked, and the overall exam pattern. As expected, the exam followed the traditional trend of the RRB Officer Scale‑I Prelims, maintaining a balanced mix of Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude.
Overall, the exam was rated Easy to Moderate, with the number of good attempts varying depending on accuracy and speed.
The first shift was generally manageable, falling in the easy to moderate range.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | 27 – 32 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate | 29 – 33 |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | 57 – 64 |
The exam followed the standard prelims pattern: 80 questions to be solved in 45 minutes, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The paper was designed to test quick decision-making, reasoning clarity, and numerical aptitude within a tight timeframe.
The Quant section offered a balanced mix of calculation-based and logic-driven questions. Students faced a combination of number series, approximations, DI sets, and arithmetic, keeping the difficulty level moderate. With 40 questions spread across multiple topics, the section required both accuracy and effective time management.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Missing Number Series | 5 |
| Approximation | 6 |
| Caselet DI | 4 |
| Table DI | 6 |
| Line Graph DI | 4 |
| Arithmetic | 13 |
| Total | 40 |
The Reasoning section delivered a balanced mix of traditional reasoning concepts along with puzzle-based challenges. Students attempted questions on inequalities, syllogisms, blood relations, direction-sense, and several puzzle formats. The variety ensured that analytical thinking and quick interpretation skills were thoroughly tested.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Inequality | 4 |
| Syllogism | 4 |
| Direction & Distance | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Number Based | 1 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| Designation-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Circular Seating (8 Persons) | 5 |
| Linear Arrangement – Certain No. (9 Persons) | 4 |
| Box Puzzle | 5 |
| Floor + Double-Variation Puzzle | 5 |
| Total | 40 |
Based on the feedback received from the candidates, we are presenting a detailed exam analysis for the IBPS RRB PO 2025 exam (4th shift) held on 22nd November 2025. This analysis provides information about the difficulty level of each section as well as the number of good attempts, which is important for candidates to evaluate their own performance.
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 22nd November 2025, 3rd Shift: Difficulty Level & Good Attempt | ||
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempt |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 34 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 24 |
| Overall | Moderate | 58 |
Here we are providing the reasoning exam analysis. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Uncertain no. of persons | 5 |
| Floor-based Puzzle | 5 |
| Comparison Puzzle (regarding height) | 3-4 |
| stack-based puzzle + variable | 5 |
| Inequalities | 3 |
| Month & date based Puzzle | 5 |
| odd one out | 1 |
| direction and distance | 2-3 |
| Pair formation (number-based) | 1 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| chinese coding | 5 |
The Quantitative Aptitude section in IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims features 40 questions, 40 Marks, often at a moderate level, focusing on data interpretation and arithmetic problems. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Approximation | 3-4 |
| Table DI (male+Female scholarship) | 5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 6 |
| Line graph (single line) | 4-5 |
| Arithmetic | 15 |
| Caselet | 5 |
Based on the feedback received from the candidates, we are presenting a detailed exam analysis for the IBPS RRB PO 2025 exam (3rd shift) held on 22nd November 2025. This analysis provides information about the difficulty level of each section as well as the number of good attempts, which is important for candidates to evaluate their own performance.
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 22nd November 2025, 3rd Shift: Difficulty Level & Good Attempt | ||
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempt |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 37 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 23 |
| Overall | Moderate | 60 |
Here we are providing the reasoning exam analysis. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Uncertain(13 persons) | 3 |
| Single Row (N/S) 8 persons | 5 |
| Comparison Puzzle (6 Person) | 3 |
| Floor+Flat Puzzle | 5 |
| Syllogism | 4 |
| Designation based | 5 |
| Month based (non consecutive) + variable | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Pair Formation(Number-Based) | 1 |
| odd one out | 1 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| Simple coding | 1 |
| Direction sense | 3 |
The Quantitative Aptitude section in IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims features 40 questions, 40 Marks, often at a moderate level, focusing on data interpretation and arithmetic problems. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Quadratic Equation | 6 |
| Table DI (apple, mango, banyan) | 6 |
| Missing no. series | 6 |
| caselet | 4 |
| Arithmetic | 10-12 |
| Bar graph | 5 |
Based on the feedback received from the candidates, we are presenting a detailed exam analysis for the IBPS RRB PO 2025 exam (2nd shift) held on 22nd November 2025. This analysis provides information about the difficulty level of each section as well as the number of good attempts, which is important for candidates to evaluate their own performance.
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 22nd November 2025, 2nd Shift: Difficulty Level & Good Attempt | ||
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempt |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 31 |
| Overall | Moderate | 71 |
Here we are providing the reasoning exam analysis. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Day based (Mon-sun) + variable | 5 |
| Single Row (N/S) 8 persons | 5 |
| Comparison Puzzle (6 Person) | 3 |
| Circular (all in) 9 Person | 5 |
| Syllogism | 4-5 |
| Year based Puzzle(base year- 2025) | 5 |
| Chinese Coding | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Pair Formation(Letter-Based) | 1 |
| odd one out | 1 |
| simple word coding | 1 |
The Quantitative Aptitude section in IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims features 40 questions, 40 Marks, often at a moderate level, focusing on data interpretation and arithmetic problems. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Approximation | 5 |
| Table DI (male-female ratio, A,B,C,D,E) | 6 |
| Wrong no. series | 5 |
| Line graph (A,B,C,D, sold Desktop & Cupboard) | 6 |
| Arithmetic | 13 |
Based on the feedback received from the candidates, we are presenting a detailed exam analysis for the IBPS RRB PO 2025 exam (1st shift) held on 22nd November 2025. This analysis provides information about the difficulty level of each section as well as the number of good attempts, which is important for candidates to evaluate their own performance.
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 22nd November 2025, 1st Shift: Difficulty Level & Good Attempt | ||
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempt |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 36 |
| Overall | Moderate | 76 |
Here we are providing the reasoning exam analysis. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Linear row seating arrangement( north , 8 persons) | 5 |
| Designation+ Variable puzzle | 5 |
| Box-based puzzle (9 box) | 5 |
| Circular (I-O) 8 PERSONS | 5 |
| Syllogism | 4 |
| Comparison-based puzzle (6 persons, weight) | 3 |
| Inequalities | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Direction Sense | 3 |
| Meaningful word (HEAR) | 1 |
| Pair Formation(Number-Based) | 1 |
| No. based odd one out | 1 |
| Odd one out | 1 |
The Quantitative Aptitude section in IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims features 40 questions, 40 Marks, often at a moderate level, focusing on data interpretation and arithmetic problems. Candidates can check the topic-wise detailed analysis in the table below.
| Approximation | 5-6 |
| Table DI (Mangoes Sold-% of mangoes sold to male and female) | 6 |
| Missing no. series | 5 |
| DI based on Double pie chart (A,B,C,D) | 6 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 10 |
| Caselet- DI (Bus total seats-40, vacant,occupied, male and female) | 3 |
Disclaimer: The IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2025 provided on PracticeMock is intended solely for informational and educational purposes. It reflects general observations and insights based on available exam trends and candidate feedback. The analysis does not guarantee success, predict exact exam outcomes, or substitute official notifications from the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Readers are advised to rely on the official IBPS website and notifications for authoritative details regarding exam structure, syllabus, and results. PracticeMock and its contributors are not responsible for any decisions made based on this content.
In the table below, we have given the shift timings for the RRB PO Prelims 2025 Exam.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 09:45 AM | 45 minutes |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:15 PM | 45 minutes |
| Shift 3 | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 02:45 PM | 45 minutes |
| Shift 4 | 03:30 PM | 04:30 PM | 05:15 PM | 45 minutes |
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The overall exam level was easy to moderate, with Reasoning puzzles being manageable and Quant requiring careful calculation.
Candidates who attempted around 58–66 questions with accuracy can consider their performance safe for this shift.
In Quant, Arithmetic and DI sets had the most questions. In Reasoning, puzzles, inequality, and coding dominated the section.
Candidates who attempted 75-76 questions with high accuracy can consider their performance safe based on the exam’s moderate level.
Candidates who attempted 70-71 questions with high accuracy can consider their performance safe based on the exam’s moderate level.
Reasoning Ability was easier with more direct puzzles, while Quant had a balanced mix of arithmetic and DI.
Shift 1 had three DI sets, one Table DI, one double pie chart and one Caselet, both moderately time-consuming.
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