The Mains phase of IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Mains exam will be conducted on 30th September 2018 in a single shift. We have shared some important last minute preparation tips for IBPS RRB PO Mains exam below. Check out these RRB Officer Scale-I Mains exam tips to score better in this exam.
Important Last Minute Tips for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Mains Exam
Here are some important last minute preparation tips that will help you improve your exam score for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Mains Exam 2018!
1. Clear idea of the exam pattern and structure
Be very clear of the detailed exam pattern of IBPS RRB PO to know what you’ll actually face in the exam.
S. No. | Name of the Test | Medium of Exam | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
1. | Reasoning Ability | English/ Hindi | 40 | 50 | Composite time of 2 hours |
2. | Quantitative Aptitude | English/ Hindi | 40 | 50 | |
3. | General Awareness | English/ Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
4. (a)* | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
4. (b)* | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
5. | Computer Knowledge | English/ Hindi | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
(*): The candidates have to choose between English or the Hindi Language, which they want to opt for the exam.
2. Beware of the Negative Marking
You will be penalised with 1/4th mark for every wrong answer. So, avoid guesswork because of any wrong answer, you will end up losing more marks than you score.
3. Nature of the Exam
The mains exam of IBPS RRB Officer Scale I is not just qualifying in nature. The marks that you obtain in this exam will be included in the final merit list. So, try to maximize your attempts and score rather than attempting the exam just for the sake of qualifying it.
4. Time Management Tips
Section-wise time has not been allotted in the mains exam of IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I and you need to clear this exam at sectional as well as overall level. So, in order to manage your time in an efficient way, divide the total time frame of 2 hours (120 minutes) properly among all the sections. We have shared the ideal time division for IBPS RRB PO Mains exam below:
Name of the section | Ideal time to be allotted in exam |
Reasoning Ability | 35 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 minutes |
English/ Hindi Language | 25 minutes |
General Awareness | 15 minutes |
Computer Knowledge | 15 minutes |
5. Expected Cutoff Score and Good Attempts for the exam
We will share the expected cutoff of the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Mains exam after the actual exam concludes. Meanwhile, check out the previous year cutoff of RRB PO Mains, to have a rough idea of the minimum number of safe attempts for this exam. In the exam, try to attempt at least 5-10 questions more than this cutoff score. We have shared the ideal number of good attempts for the individual sections as well as the overall exam of IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Mains below.
Name of the section | Ideal Number of Good Attempts |
Reasoning Ability | 22 - 25 Questions |
Quantitative Aptitude | 21 - 24 Questions |
English/ Hindi Language | 20 - 23 Questions |
General Awareness | 31 - 33 Questions |
Computer Knowledge | 30 - 32 Questions |
Overall Safe Attempts | 115 - 122 Questions |
6. Section-wise last minute Tips
- Go for the less time-consuming topics of different IBPS sections first. This will help you increase your exam attempt in less time and at the same time ensure a good score.
- Do not panic if you come across any new pattern based question in the exam. Take a minute to understand what actually the question demands and then act accordingly. If you fail to understand the question in this time, it would be better to skip it and move on to the next question rather than waste your time.
- Do not spend too much time on any particular question. Remember, every single minute counts in the exam.
7. Keep a Clear Head
It is important to think clearly in the exam so as to avoid silly mistakes. Often students panic in exams and tend to commit calculation mistakes or other silly mistakes and end up losing marks even for the questions that they know well. So, don’t be too nervous. Remember, you have been preparing for this exam for long . Don’t let a moment of panic ruin all your hard work!
Attempt previous year IBPS RRB Officer Mains Previous Year Question Paper (Hindi/Eng)!
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