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IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus is out. the syllabus for this exam is available on the IBPS website. Moreover, the IBPS authorities released the syllabus with the first notification. Also, the marking scheme and exam pattern are available on the IBPS website.

Candidates who are going to appear in this exam must go through the syllabus at least once. Also, to understand the paper pattern you must go through the exam pattern too. There you can also find the marking scheme.

Furthermore, candidates must know that understanding the syllabus is necessary. Without knowing the syllabus, you cannot understand the topics. Moreover, to know all exam topics, knowing the syllabus is compulsory.

Besides, IBPS authorities will set the IBPS RRB Scale-3 exam paper according to the syllabus. This is why IBPS authorities release the syllabus in the first notification.

IBPS RRB Scale 3 Syllabus

IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus is given below. Candidates should go through the topics carefully.

The complete list of topics asked under each section comprises IBPS RRB Scale 3 Syllabus for online tests.

Before we start discussing the topics for each subject separately, we will discuss a few details. The IBPS RRB Scale-3 Syllabus is available on the official website. Moreover, candidates only have to prepare for a single exam. Also, the syllabus will be available on the official website in pdf format.

Furthermore, the IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus includes six subjects. Also, we will provide details of all these subjects separately. Moreover, here are the subjects in the IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus

  • Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Awareness
  • finance Knowledge
  • Computer Knowledge
  • General English/Hindi

Besides, we will discuss the syllabus on these subjects separately. Moreover, the table below will show you all syllabus topics. Candidates can use the table reference to start their preparations.

Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness Finance Knowledge Computer Knowledge General Hindi/English
Puzzle Simplification & Approximation Current world news Latest Financial World News Computer Fundamental Reading Comprehension
Alphabets/ Alphanumeric Series/ Numeric Series Number Series Current India News Economic Policy Computer Abbreviations Cloze Test
 Direction sense Percentage History concepts Budget and Economic Survey Networking Para jumbles
Inequalities Average & ages Indian geography knowledge NPAs MS Office Vocabulary Based
Seating Arrangement Profit & Loss RBI Policy NPA’s Internet Fill in the blanks
Input-Output Pipe and cistern & Time and work Banking and finance laws Risk Management Output & Input Devices Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
Blood Relation Compound Interest & Simple Interest BASEL 1 Database Paragraph Completion
Order and Ranking Distance & Time BASEL 2 Spelling Errors
coding-decoding DI (Line, mixed, pie missing, bar, caselet, arithmetic) BASEL 3 Word Replacement

IBPS RRB Scale 3 Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Scale 3 Exam pattern has two parts.

  1. Single Online Test, and
  2. Interview.

The exam pattern is different for each stage of selection. Successful candidates in online exams will be called for the interview round. The final selection of candidates is made based on their performance in the online exam and interview. IBPS RRB Scale 3 exam pattern provides details regarding the overall structure of the exam, such as marking scheme, total marks, number of sections, and time duration.

Candidates preparing for IBPS RRB Scale 3 should understand that it’s a lengthy exam, and time management is required. Candidates must go through the exam pattern thoroughly to understand each section. It will help candidates plan and utilize their time.

Before beginning with the preparation for IBPS RRB Scale 3 exam it is advised that candidates must go through the exam pattern thoroughly to understand how they should utilize their time and secure a good ranking.

IBPSsets the pattern for the examination. The online examination structure is as follows:

  • Single level Examination (Objective Type)
  • Officer Scale III

Marking Scheme

You must understand that knowing the IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus, pattern, and marking scheme is a must. We will provide you with some marking scheme details too. Moreover, the marks distribution for all six subjects is different. However, the number of questions in each subject is the same. The question paper will include an equal number of questions from each section. These sections are the six subjects that we discussed in the IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus.

Moreover, the duration of this exam is two hours. Also, among the six subjects candidates have a choice to select among two options. The options are in between English and Hindi language. Moreover, each question counts for a different mark.

Apart from this, the total questions and total marks count the same. There area total of 200 questions in this exam. Moreover, the paper also counts for 200 marks. Hence, the paper is lengthy. Moreover, it is a must for all candidates to answer all questions. Therefore, we would suggest all candidates cover the whole IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus.

Overview of IBPS RRB Scale-3 marking scheme

S. No. Name of the Tests Medium of Exam No. of Q. Max. Marks
1 Computer Awareness Eng/Hindi 40 20
2 Financial Knowledge Eng/Hindi 40 40
3 Reasoning Eng/Hindi 40 50
4 Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Eng/Hindi 40 50
5a• Hindi Language Hindi 40 40
5b• English Language English 40 40

Candidates can opt for either 5 or 5 b.

Moreover, there is a penalty for wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Online Preliminary and Online Main examination). In the Objective Tests, there will be a penalty for incorrect answers. One-fourth of the marks will be deducted from the overall score of the candidates for each wrong answer. However, there will be no penalty if a question is left blank, that is if the candidate does not mark an answer.

Moreover, for interviews, there is no marking scheme. Candidates must try to answer all the questions. However, we can provide you with some tips. Besides, the tips are available in the section below.

Important facts for interview & tips:

  • Candidates must get a minimum score on each online test section to be selected for an interview.
  • A sufficient number of candidates in each category, not exceeding three times the declared vacancies, will be contacted for an interview., subject to availability, depending on the number of vacancies available.
  • Once you are selected for the interview, try to answer confidently.
  • Moreover, don’t panic
  • Also, try to create a good impression.
  • Furthermore, you should be well dressed. Try to groom yourself before the interview.
  • Also, try not to stammer.
  • Moreover, don’t question back to the interviewer.
  • Lastly, we would suggest you let the interviewer complete his question first. Once he finishes, start your answer then only.

IBPS RRB Scale 3 Preparation Tips

If you are thinking to start preparing for the IBPS RRB Scale-3 exam, we will help you with it. Here we will provide you with some tips. Moreover, these tips will guide you throughout your preparation. Also, you will come to know the ways with which you can keep on preparing. Besides, here are some of our tips :

  • Firstly, start with getting a copy of the IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus.
  • After getting the syllabus, read about all the topics and chapters.
  • Moreover, divide your time according to the chapters.
  • Also, create your timetable for the exam.
  • Furthermore, also allow some time for your rest.
  • Don’t just keep preparing. It will make your life dull. Give some time to your fun activities.
  • Moreover, improve your interpersonal skills. As these are helpful for interviews.
  • Also, try to give mock tests. These mock tests will increase your knowledge. You will also come to know where you stand.
  • Lastly, try to solve all available previous year question papers.

To prepare for the IBPS RRB Scale-3 exam, you must know the syllabus. The IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus is prescribed by the IBPS itself. However, the syllabus is not enough. You must have appropriate study material to crack this exam. Here we will recommend some books which cover all the IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus. Moreover, we will suggest one to two books per subject. Apart from this, these books are among the best books.

Besides, you can also try to get another type of study material available on the internet. Furthermore, candidates can refer to various pdf materials. Apart from the pdf, you can also get some information from the video lectures available on YouTube. Moreover, here are some of our suggestions for you.

Recommendations

  • The first one is a recommendation for English. We will suggest you two books. You can buy any of the two or both. One book is by SP Bakshi. Moreover, the book is available under the name Objective General English. Furthermore, another book is by Norman Lewis namely Word Power Made Easy.
  • Our second recommendation is for Reasoning Ability. Candidates can find all IBPS RRB Scale-3 syllabus topics for reasoning ability in these books. The first one is by R. S Agarwal. The name of the book is A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning. Moreover, another book is Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey.
  • Moreover, for Quantitative Aptitude, we recommend Rajesh Verma’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic.
  • Lastly, for General Awareness, we suggest Static General Knowledge by Arihant Publications

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FAQ’s

Q: How many sections are there in the IBPS RRB Scale-3 questions paper?

A: The question paper includes six sections. However, candidates have to opt only for five sections. As they get a choice in two sections. Moreover, the two sections are English and Hindi.

Q: Does IBPS deduct marks for negative marking?

A: Yes, for each wrong answer IBPS deducts 0.4 marks. However, for skipping a question, no marks get deducted.