{"id":141601,"date":"2025-08-08T10:44:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T05:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=141601"},"modified":"2025-11-19T17:07:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:37:16","slug":"ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Trends: Understanding Pattern, Level &amp; Previous Year Papers Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ibps-rrb-clerk\/\">IBPS RRB Clerk<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS RRB Clerk Exam is held every year by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to hire as Office Assistants in Regional Rural Banks all over India. Lots of students want these jobs because they are pretty stable and good. So, knowing the ins and outs of the exam is super important to get prepared for the IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 properly. You are at the right place. This blog will help you to analyse the IBPS RRB Clerk exam, which means you need to know the exam pattern, what subjects are there, how many questions there are, and how much time you will get for each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?ref=13303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Take RRB Clerk Free Mock Test To Analyse Your Preparation<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Exam Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the table below, you will find links to the previous year&#8217;s exam analysis that will help you in preparing for the exams. To improve their preparation, candidates can find high-weighted areas by looking at the analysis of the previous year&#8217;s exam. Additionally, by avoiding frequent mistakes, this research helps you establish a sound time management approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 10th Aug, 1st Shift<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-2nd-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 10th Aug, 2nd Shift<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-17th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 17th Aug, 1st Shift<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-17th-aug-2nd-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-17th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 17th Aug, 2nd Shift<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-18th-august-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-17th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 18th Aug, 1st Shift<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-po-exam-analysis-2024-3rd-august-2nd-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-3rd-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-analysis-2024-10th-aug-1st-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 10th Aug, 3rd Shift<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topic-Wise Breakdown of IBPS RRB Clerk Papers (2022\u20132024)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down the key sections, which are Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Based on the actual questions asked in the prelims of the last three years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasoning Ability\u2014Topic-Wise Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2022<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2023<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2024<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Trend<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Puzzles &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/td><td>15\u201320<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Always dominates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>3\u20135<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>Slight dip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inequality<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Consistent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relations<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Steady<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction &amp; Distance<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>Stable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alphanumeric Series<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Frequently asked<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miscellaneous (Coding, Order-Rank, etc.)<\/td><td>3\u20135<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Slight variations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing this analysis, we can say that focus heavily on puzzles and alphanumeric series and don\u2019t neglect basic topics like inequality and blood relations. They can be your speed boosters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Numerical Ability\u2014Topic-Wise Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2022<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2023<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2024<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Trend<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Simplification\/Approx.<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>Fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number Series (Missing\/Wrong)<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Must-do<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arithmetic (Word Problems)<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>Equally weighted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation (DI)<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Limited but expected<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quadratic Equations<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3\u20135<\/td><td>Alternating years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Note: Simplification, Arithmetic, and Number Series remain the heart of the section. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall Difficulty Level for 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Difficulty Level<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The paper was well-balanced, with most students rating it moderate in difficulty. A few calculation-based questions in Quant made it slightly time-consuming.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RRB Clerk Previous Year Paper Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at previous year papers is the key to making a solid study plan. Spend 3-4 hours tackling the high-scoring sections like simplification, approximation, data interpretation, puzzles, and seating arrangements. Getting good at these types of questions boosts your chances of passing. This practice also helps you manage time better, so you can quickly tell which questions will take a minute and which ones you can answer super fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS RRB Clerk Last Year Question Paper (2024)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS RRB Clerk Last Year Question Paper (2024) can be helpful for candidates in giving an idea of the exam pattern and the difficulty of questions asked. By solving PYQs, you can analyse your plus and minus points very precisely. The link to the IBPS RRB Clerk Last year&#8217;s question paper is given below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FIBPS-RRB-Clerk-Previous-Year-Paper_compressed.pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Question Paper<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Year Question Paper Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Previous Year Papers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Links<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FIBPS-RRB-Clerk-Previous-Year-Paper_compressed.pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2023 Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FIBPS-RRB-Clerk-Previous-Year-Paper_compressed.pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2022 Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-rrb-assistant-prelims-pyp-2022-(1).pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2021 Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-rrb-assistant-prelims-pyp-2021.pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2020 Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-rrb-assistant-prelims-pyp-2020.pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2019 Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-rrb-assistant-prelims-pyp-2019.pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2018 Prelims Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps_rrb_clerk_prelims_2018_memory_based_paper_for_practice-(2).pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2018 Mains Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-rrb-clerk-mains-2018-(1).pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2017 Prelims Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps_rrb_clerk_prelims_2017_memory_based_paper_for_practice-pdf.pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS RRB Clerk 2017 Mains Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-rrb-clerk-mains-2017-(1).pdf&amp;ref=12759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click &amp; Download the PDF with a Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Pattern Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS RRB Clerk Exam (also known as the Office Assistant exam) is conducted in two phases \u2014 Prelims and Mains. There is no interview round for this post, which means your final selection is based entirely on your Mains performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. IBPS RRB Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Section<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time Allotted<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Numerical Ability<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>45 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Section<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time Allotted<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Numerical Ability<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language \/ Hindi Language<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Knowledge<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2 hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Note: There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Final selection is based only on Mains marks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>The exam analysis and insights provided in this article are based on student feedback, previous year papers, and expert interpretation. They are intended for general guidance and exam preparation purposes only. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is the sole authority for releasing official exam details, results, and cut-off marks. Candidates are advised to rely on official <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibps.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IBPS<\/a><\/strong> notifications for final and authoritative information. PracticeMock and its contributors are not responsible for any discrepancies or changes in official\u00a0announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-rrb-assistant-test-series\/?ref=10889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IBPS RRB Clerk FREE Mock Test- Sign Up &amp; Attempt<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS RRB Clerk Other Article<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Pattern<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Salary<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Cut Off<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-rrb-clerk-previous-year-question-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Paper<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Join our exclusive Telegram group where our experts are ready to answer all your queries, guide you in banking exam preparation, and give personalised tips to boost your success. Get access to real-time solutions, expert advice, and valuable resources to improve your study journey. [Click here to join now!]<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/bankgovtjobexamprep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PracticeMock Telegram group Link<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744895666586\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why should I check the IBPS RRB Clerk exam analysis?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The analysis gives you a real-time idea of the difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, and types of questions asked.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744895934733\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which section was easier \u2013 Reasoning or Quant?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Generally, the Reasoning section was slightly easier and scored more than Quant. Quant had a few tricky arithmetic and DI questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744895963973\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I expect a similar pattern for the upcoming year?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most likely, yes. IBPS usually follows a consistent pattern, with only minor changes. 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