RBI Assistant 2023: Numerical Ability Strategy for Success

Do you also want to clear the RBI Assistant exam 2023 exam on the very first attempt like lakhs of other students? This pan-India competition needs dedication and skills to get successful in this 3-stage selection process, which includes Prelims, Mains & a Language Proficiency Test. If you want to make your competitive journey easy, you need to ace all the sections of the exam. One of the sections that help you maximize your score and help you clear the exam is the Numerical Ability section. Therefore, it’s essential to fully understand which topics are more important and to design a successful study plan.

So, to kickstart your RBI Assistant banking preparation, we are providing you with the best strategy and essential Mock Tests to train your mind to score maximum marks in the Numerical Ability section and RBI Mains on 1st attempt.

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RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

RBI Assistant Prelims Stage-I Exam Pattern 2023
SectionNo. of QsMax MarksDuration
English Language303020 Minutes
Numerical Ability353520 Minutes
Reasoning Ability353520 Minutes
Total10010060 Minutes
  • The total number of questions asked in the RBI Assistant Prelims examination is 100.
  • Each question carries 1 mark.
  • ¼ Marks will be deducted from every wrong answer marked.
  • The mode of the examination is online
  • The duration of the examination is 60 minutes.

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2023

Name of the TestNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Test of Reasoning404030 Minutes
Test of English Language404030 Minutes
Test of Numerical Ability404030 Minutes
Test of General Knowledge404025 Minutes
Test of Computer Knowledge404020 Minutes
Total200200135 Minutes
  • The total number of questions asked in the RBI Assistant Mains examination is 200.
  • Each question carries 1 mark. The mark deducted for every wrong answer is ¼.
  • The mode of the examination is Online.
  • The duration of the examination is 135 minutes.

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Numerical Ability Preparation for RBI Assistant 2023

The numerical Ability section comprises questions from Data Interpretation, Simplification, and Arithmetic. To master this section, you need to learn shortcuts to solve questions quickly. Plus, you should have good knowledge of Squares, Cubes, Percentages, Data Interpretation, Profit & Loss, Simplification, Simple & Compound Interest, etc.

Here are the topics that you need to focus on to maximize your score in the Numerical Ability section:

1. Simplification/Approximation

Be ready to face 10 questions from this Simplification/Approximation based on BODMAS Rule. These questions are easy to solve and less time-consuming. Practice questions on Approximation, Decimals, Fractions, Surds & Indices, Percentages, etc. Take Mock Tests to practice scoring well in this section.

2. Number Series

Be ready to face around 5 questions on Number Series. Practice-based on completing the Number Series, Finding problems related to Missing Terms, Wrong Terms, etc.

3. Data Interpretation

Data Interpretation is one of the key topics in Numerical ability which is moderately time-consuming and moderate in difficulty level. You can expect 5-10 Qs based on Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, Tabular Graphs, etc. Data Interpretation questions might be lengthy.

4. Quadratic Equations

You can expect 0-5 Qs from Quadratic Equations. In this type of question, you have to solve the given polynomial equation and find the value of the unknown variables.

5. Miscellaneous Questions

As per RBI Assistant Preparation Strategy for Quant, you can expect a total of 15 Qs in this topic which will be based on Averages, Interest, Mensuration, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Algebra, Profit & Loss, Time, Speed, and Distance, Probability, Permutations & Combinations, etc.

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Conclusion

Practice as many questions as possible on the topics given above and try your best to improve speed and accuracy. The questions will be of Class 10 and 12 standards, especially topics like Simple & Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Time and Work, Time and Distance, and Speed

Asad Yar Khan

Asad specializes in penning and overseeing blogs on study strategies, exam techniques, and key strategies for SSC, banking, regulatory body, engineering, and other competitive exams. During his 3+ years' stint at PracticeMock, he has helped thousands of aspirants gain the confidence to achieve top results. In his free time, he either transforms into a sleep lover, devours books, or becomes an outdoor enthusiast.

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