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Is your IBPS RRB Clerk preparation going on well? We hope that the relevant articles we have written by now for RRB Clerk Prelims 2021<\/a> must have been helpful for you. In this article today we are here to help the candidates preparing for IBPS RRB Office Assistant prelims<\/a> 2021 by telling them the most asked topics in RRB Clerk which is based on the previous year\u2019s papers. As we always say that aspirants must practice previous year\u2019s papers in order to get an idea as what kind of questions have been asked in the past. This article is all about the this as to let know the candidates as what kind of questions you can expect in this year\u2019s RRB Clerk Prelims exam<\/a>. Candidates can even attempt RRB Clerk memory based test which is live there on our platform. So, here we are with the topics you must prepare for RRB Clerk prelims 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before, we begin with the complete analysis of past year\u2019s paper and the important topics that have come earlier in the exam let\u2019s first take a closer look at the RRB Clerk Prelims exam pattern. Knowing the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
S.No.<\/strong><\/td>Name of Tests<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Medium of Exam<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>English & Hindi<\/td>Composite Time of 45 minutes <\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Numerical Ability<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>English & Hindi<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Total<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td> <\/td>45 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As far as the RRB Clerk exam<\/a> dates are concerned, mentioned below is the complete table for important event dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS RRB Clerk 2021 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Activity<\/strong><\/td>Tentative Dates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
On-line registration including Edit\/Modification of Application by
candidates<\/td>		08.06.2021 to 28.06.2021<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Payment of Application Fees\/Intimation Charges (Online)<\/td>08.06.2021 to 28.06.2021<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training l<\/td>09.07.2021<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training l<\/td>19.07.2021 to 25.07.2021<\/td><\/tr>
Download of call letters for online examination \u2013 Preliminary<\/td>July\/ August, 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Online Examination \u2013 Preliminary<\/a><\/td>August, 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Result of Online exam \u2013 Preliminary<\/td>September 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Download of Call letter for Online exam \u2013 Main \/ Single<\/td>September 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Online Examination \u2013 Main \/ Single<\/td>September\/October 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Declaration of Result \u2013 Main\/ Single (For Officers Scale I, II and III)<\/td>October 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Download of call letters for interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III)<\/td>October\/November 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Conduct of interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III)<\/td>October\/November 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Provisional Allotment (For Officers Scale I, II and III & Office Assistant.
(Multipurpose))<\/td>		January 2022<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As you can see in the above table the IBPS RRB Clerk 2021 application process is to get over soon on 28th June, 2021 so, its time to tighten up your seat belt and start preparing for this upcoming exam. PraticeMock has drafted a perfect RRB Clerk Prelims 2021 Study Plan<\/a> which candidates must surely consider while preparing your own preparation strategy for this exam. As far as previous year goes the IBPS RRB Clerk prelims was held in multiple shifts so, here we will be taking reference of 17th August and 18th August 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Analysis Shift \u2013 I \u2013 17th August 2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Puzzles\u25cf      Seating Arrangement (Circular \u2013 7 persons \u2013 facing the centre)\u25cf      Seating Arrangement (Parallel \u2013 10 persons \u2013 5 North and 5 South Facing )\u25cf      Floor Based Puzzle (7 Persons and 7 Floors)\u25cf      Unknown number Seating Arrangement (Linear Based)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Direction Sense Test<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Inequalities<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Syllogisms<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Alphabet-Numbers based series<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Order and Ranking<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Miscellaneous<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Data Interpretation\u25cf      Bar Graph\u25cf      Table<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Number Series (Wrong)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Equations Comparison (Quadratic)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Simplification<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Word Problems (Averages, Profit and Loss, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Partnership etc.)<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Analysis Shift \u2013 I \u2013 18th August 2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Puzzles\u25cf      Seating Arrangement (Square \u2013 8 persons \u2013 4 corner facing outside; 4 middle facing inside)\u25cf      Seating Arrangement (Parallel \u2013 10 persons \u2013 5 North and 5 South Facing )\u25cf      Floor Based Puzzle (8 Persons and 8 Floors)\u25cf      Unknown number Seating Arrangement (Linear Based)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Blood Relations<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Inequalities<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Syllogisms<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Alphabet based series<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Miscellaneous<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Data Interpretation\u25cf      Bar Graph\u25cf      Table\u25cf      Caselet<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr>
Number Series (Wrong)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Equations Comparison (Quadratic)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Simplification<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
Word Problems (Profit and Loss, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Partnership etc.)<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Analysis Shift \u2013 I \u2013 18th August 2018<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Coding-decoding<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Box based puzzle<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Month based puzzle<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Linear arrangement (North-South)<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Ranking based puzzle<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Blood relation<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Number related<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Alphabet related<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Direction related<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Numbers based Series<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Syllogism<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Simplification<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
Approximation<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Data Interpretation 1st set of 5 questions (Tabular DI based on data of subjects, marks and students) (easy);  2nd  set also had 5 questions (Caselet \u2013 the parameters were employees, % of people and different departments) <\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Number Series<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Word Problems (Questions from  Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Ages, Number System, Boats, Geometry)<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Subject<\/td>Good Attempts 2019<\/td>Good Attempts 2018<\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning Ability<\/td>35-38<\/td>33-36<\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>32-36<\/td>32-35<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>71-75<\/td>65-69<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Most Asked Topics Of Quantitative Aptitude in RRB Clerk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quantitative Aptitude is one of the scoring sections which can fetch you a significant score, however it can only be done via practice. There are few topics which are always asked and carry a good weightage. As you can see in the above analysis topics like Data Interpretation, Number Series, Arithmetic Word Problems and Simplification\/Approximation carried a significant weightage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/td>No. of Questions (2019)<\/td>No. of Questions (2018)<\/td><\/tr>
Data Interpretation<\/td>13<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Number Series<\/td>5<\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr>
Arithmetic Word Problems<\/td>8<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Simplification\/Approximation<\/td>11<\/td>17<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Most Asked Topics Of Reasoning\u00a0in RRB Clerk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reasoning ability is another section which comprises of 40 marks. As we can see that Puzzles and Seating Arrangement is one of the most important topic that can help the candidates to score good marks. Mentioning the table below of important reasoning topics that has been majorly asked in the previous year\u2019s exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions (2019)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions (2018)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Syllogism<\/td>5<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Direction Sense<\/td>3<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Coding Decoding<\/td>–<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Blood Relation<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Alphabetical Series<\/td>5<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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These are some of the important topics that are to be must prepared by the candidates preparing for RRB Clerk Prelims 2021<\/a>. If we specifically talk about puzzles and seating arrangements in the past year\u2019s these are the types of puzzles that were asked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n