IBPS RRB PO 2020 Prelims Exam Analysis 12 September 2020 – Shift 3
IBPS RRB PO 2020 Prelims Exam Analysis 12 September 2020 – Shift 3: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) had released the IBPS RRB 2020 notification on its official website on 30th June 2020. The admit card which was released on 08th September 2020 mentioned that Online Preliminary Examinations under CRP-RRB IX for Officers Scale I on 12th September 2020 and 13th September 2020. We will provide you with the fastest and most accurate IBPS RRB shift 3 Analysis of the 12th September 2020 prelims exam here.
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IBPS RRB Exam Analysis – Prelims 2020 (PO) |
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The shifts for the day are as follows:
- Shift-1: 7:30 AM
- Shift-2: 9:45 AM
- Shift-3: 12:00 PM
- Shift-4: 2:15 PM
- Shift-5: 4:30 PM
IBPS RRB PO 2020 Prelims Exam Analysis 12 September 2020 – Shift 3
Overall Analysis & Good Attempts for IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2020 Shift 3rd
There have not been any changes in the difficulty level of the exam, and overall the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Shift 3rd exam held on 12th September 2020 was of easy to moderate level. Team bankersadda have collected the exam analysis and review from the students who have appeared in this shift and most of the students were able to attempt a good number of questions in both the shifts with accuracy. The following are the average good attempts for each section and the overal shift 3 exam:
| Subject | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | 29-36 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25-29 |
| Total | 55-61 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Prelims Exam’s Section-wise Analysis 2020
The following are the IBPS RRB PO 3rd shift analysis details of the topic asked in each section along with number of questions and the difficulty level.
- No changes were observed in this shift.
- The pattern of the shift remained the same as that of the shift-1 and shift 2.
- Both the shifts were similar in terms of difficulty level and types of questions asked.
- Overall the level was moderate.
- Reasoning section was the easiest and not lengthy.
- Few questions were tricky from the quant section. Overall it was easy to moderate.
Reasoning Ability (Easy)
There were a total of 4 sets of puzzle and seating arrangement and overall the level of the reasoning ability section was easy. Some students have reported that the Blood Relation questions were a bit moderate in level in comparision to the other questions. The following are the types of puzzles and seating arrangement asked in the shift-3:
- Box based puzzle with 10 boxes
- Square seating arrangement
- Month based puzzle with dates
- Month based puzzle with events in different cities
The following table has complete details of the topic from which questions were asked in the 3rd shift of IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2020:
| Reasoning Ability | ||
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 20 | Easy-Moderate |
| Inequality | 5 | Easy |
| Blood Relation | 3 | Moderate’ |
| Syllogism | 5 | Easy |
| Number Based | 1 | Easy |
| Coding Decoding | 5 | Easy |
| Alphabet Based | 1 | Easy |
| Total | 40 | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude (Easy to Moderate) Exam Analysis
The level of the questions asked in the 3rd shift was easy to moderate. There were 2 sets of DI in this shift- table DI and Line Graph. The following are the details of the topics asked in the Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS RRB PO Prelims Shift 3 held on 12 September:
| Quantitative Aptitude | ||
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
| Data Interpretation | 12 | Easy |
| Number Series | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Approximation | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Q1 Q2 | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Arithmetic | 13 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 40 |
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Until then, have a look at important aspects of the exam.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2020: Video
Here is the video Exam Analysis & Review of IBPS RRB PO 2020 Prelims Exam, held on 3rd Slot of 12th September 2020.
IBPS RRB 2020 new exam day guidelines issued due to COVID-19
Are you appearing for IBPS RRB PO/ Officer Scale I 2020 exam? Is yes, do not forget to install Aarogya Setu app, or else you will not be permitted to take the exam. Check out the IBPS RRB exam day guidelines issued by the exam conducting body due to COVID-19.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) had issued IBPS RRB new exam day guidelines due to the emergent situation arising out of COVID-19. The new exam day guidelines have been issued to control the spread of the virus. The institute will conduct the exam taking into consideration all the precautionary measures. According to the new guidelines, candidates will have to wear masks while appearing for the exam. Besides, all candidates must have Aarogya Setu app installed on their mobile phones. In case, candidates are not using smartphones, they are required to write a self-declaration as per the format given by IBPS.
- Mask (WEARING A MASK is COMPULSORY)
- Gloves
- Personal transparent water bottle
- Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
- A simple pen
- Exam related documents (Call Letter/Admit Card, ID card in Original, Photocopy of ID Card, etc)
- Call Letter/Admit Card should be brought with the Photocopy of the Photo ID stapled with it. Original ID (same as Photocopy) is also to be brought for verification. The name on the ID and on the Call Letter/ Admit Card should be exactly the same.
- In case of Scribe Candidates – Scribe form duly filled and signed with Photograph affixed.
No other item apart from those mentioned above will be permitted in the exam venue as per the IBPS RRB 2020 Recruitment notification. And IBPS has clearly mentioned in IBPS RRB 2020 guidelines that wearing a mask is compulsory to attend the examination.
Exam Pattern for IBPS RRB Officer Scale -I – Prelims Exam
FOR PRELIMS EXAM:-
| Sr No. | Name of the test | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning | Hindi/English/Regional Language* | 40 | 40 | Composite time of 45 minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | Hindi/English/Regional Language* | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Read more about IBPS RRB PO exam pattern here
MARKING SCHEME FOR IBPS RRB EXAM
For every right answer candidate will gain 1 mark but there is a provision of negative marking as well. For each incorrect attempt, 0.25 or ¼.
IBPS RRB PO Shift 3 – Important Topics
Quantitative Aptitude Important Topics
- Simplification and Approximation
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation
- Arithmetic (Time & Work, Speed Time Distance, SI-CI, Profit & Loss, Partnership, Age Related Problems, Boat and Stream)
Reasoning Important Topics
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangements
- Syllogism
- Blood Relation
- Direction Sense
- Inequalities
- Order and Ranking
- Coding-Decoding
IBPS RRB PO Shift 3 – Last Year Exam Analysis
You can go through the previous year exam analysis to get an idea of the level of the exam and the important topics asked from both the sections. You can also see the number of questions asked for various topics to get an idea of the importance of each topic.
| Section | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning | 27-31 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 21-23 |
| Total | 54-60 |
Reasoning (Easy to Moderate)
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Seating Arrangement square based and Parallel row arrangement | 10 |
| Coding-Decoding | 5 |
| Day based and Age based puzzles | 10 |
| Syllogism | 5 |
| Inequalities | 5 |
| Direction sense | 2 |
| Blood Relation | 2 |
| Misc. | 1 |
| Total | 40 |
Quantitative Aptitude (Easy to Moderate)
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Number Series | 5 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Data Interpretation | 10 |
| Caselet | 5 |
| Application Sums | 15 |
| Total | 40 |
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IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Shift Timings 2020:
Here check the exam shifts of the IBPS RRB PO prelims 2020 exam. Also, check the reporting time and exam time for all shifts.
| Exam Date |
IBPS RRB PO Prelims shift timings 2020 |
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| 1st shift | 2nd shift | 3rd shift | 4th shift | 5th shift | ||
| 12-09-2020&
13-09-2020 |
Reporting time | 7:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 4:30 PM |
| gate closure Time | 8:15 AM | 10:30 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:15 PM | |
| Handwriting sample | 8:30 to 8:35 AM | 10:45 to 10:50 AM | 1:00 to 1:05 PM | 3:15 to 3:20 PM | 5:30 to 5:35 PM | |
| exam start time | 8:35 AM | 10:50 AM | 1:05 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:35 PM | |
| exam end time | 9:20 AM | 11:35 AM | 1:50 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:20 PM | |
| exam end time (PWBD) | NA | NA | NA | NA | 6:35 PM | |
FAQs for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam
Q1. What are the number of vacancies for IBPS RRB PO 2020?
Ans. Number of vacancies for IBPS RRB PO 2020 are 3928.
Q2. What is the last date to fill IBPS RRB PO application?
Ans. IBPS RRB PO online application can be filled from 1 to 21 July 2020
Q3.When will the IBPS RRB PO 2020 exam be conducted?
Ans. IBPS RRB PO PRE Exam will be conducted on 12 & 13 September 2020.
Q4. Which State has the maximum number of vacancies?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of vacancies-1787.
Q5. Is there Any Negative Marking in IBPS RRB PO 2020 Exam?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking for wrong answers in both pre and mains exam. 1/4 of the total marks will be deducted for the question marked wrong by the candidate.
That is all from us in this blog on IBPS RRB Analysis of Officer scale 1 Prelims exam. All the best for your preparation.
