The IBPS RRB PO Exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. Here is a detailed explanation of each stage:


- The Preliminary Exam consists of two sections: Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.
- The exam is conducted online and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The total duration of the exam is 45 minutes, with each section having a time limit of 20 minutes.
- The Reasoning section generally includes questions on topics like puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding, etc.
- The Quantitative Aptitude section covers topics like number series, simplification, data interpretation, etc.
- There are 80 questions in total, with each question carrying 1 mark.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.


- The Mains Exam is also conducted online and consists of five sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge.
- The exam duration is 2 hours.
- The Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude sections are similar to the Preliminary Exam, but with a higher level of difficulty.
- The General Awareness section tests the candidate's knowledge of current affairs, banking awareness, and general knowledge.
- The English/Hindi Language section assesses language skills and comprehension.
- The Computer Knowledge section evaluates the candidate's knowledge of computer fundamentals and basic operations.
- The total number of questions may vary, but generally, there are around 200 questions in the Mains Exam.
- Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.


- Candidates who qualify in the Mains Exam are shortlisted for an interview.
- The interview aims to assess the candidate's personality, communication skills, and knowledge of banking and current affairs.
- The interview panel usually consists of banking professionals and experts.
- The interview is conducted for a duration of 15-20 minutes.



Here are a few sample questions that can help you understand the pattern and format of the IBPS RRB PO Exam:

1. Reasoning (Preliminary Exam):
- Statement: A + B means A is the father of B.
- Statement: A - B means A is the sister of B.
- Statement: A * B means A is the son of B.
- Based on the given statements, answer the following questions:
- If P * Q - R, then how is Q related to R?
- If X + Y * Z, then how is Y related to X?

2. Quantitative Aptitude (Mains Exam):
- A train covers a distance of 360 km in 4 hours. What is the average speed of the train?
- The price of a shirt is increased by 20%. If the new price is $60, what was the original price?

3. General Awareness (Mains Exam):
- Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
- Which country