The Prelims phase of IBPS RRB Office Assistant starts from today. The first shift of the exam was conducted from 1:30 -2:15 PM.
In this post, PrepLadder is providing you the detailed analysis of IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims 1st shift conducted on 16th September 2017. According to the reviews of the students, overall the level of the 1 slot was Easy-Moderate.
Exam Pattern of IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims:
Section | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Exam Duration |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | English/ Hindi | Composite time of 45 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | English/ Hindi |
Total | 80 | 80 | |
Detailed Analysis of all the sections of IBPS RRB Assistant Prelims Day:
I. Quantitative Aptitude:
Topics | Marks | Level |
Number Series (Missing) | 5 | Easy |
Simplification | 10 | Easy |
Approximation | 5 | Calculative |
DI (tabular) | 5 | Moderate |
Miscellaneous | 15 | Moderate |
- Number Series questions asked in 1st shift
- (i) 3,8,18,38,78,?
- (ii) 6, 3, 3, 6, 24,?
- (iii) 2,10,30,68,130
- (iv) 5, 8 ,12,18, 27,?
- (v) 142, 133, 115, 88, ?
- Simplification questions could be easily solved with BODMAS rule.
- Data Interpretation was based on a tabular chart where sales of watches on different days was given.
- The miscellaneous section included questions from Profit & Loss, Time& Work, Speed Time & Distance, Age, partnership etc.
II. Reasoning:
Topics | Marks | Level |
Syllogism | 5 | Easy |
Inequality | 5 | Easy |
Puzzle | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
Linear Sitting Arrangement | 5 | Easy |
Coding Decoding | 5 | Easy |
Alphanumeric Series | 5 | Easy |
Miscellaneous | 10 | Easy-Moderate |
- Direct Inequality was asked and the all the 5 questions were easy.
- Syllogism was based on the old pattern
- 1 linear sitting arrangement question was asked of people sitting in a single row facing North.
- Alphanumeric series was easy and all the questions were doable.
- One floor based puzzle was asked.
- Coding and decoding questions were slightly tricky but can be attempted easily if you have thorough practice.
- Miscellaneous questions included Blood relations, direction, ranking etc.
Overall Exam Analysis of IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims 2017:
Subjects | Marks | Good Attempt |
Reasoning | 40 | 27-30 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 24-28 |
Total | 80 | 57-64 |
Note: Those who have the exam in the coming shifts and days must prepare for it on the similar pattern.