Hello and welcome to exampundit. IBPS has always been a surprise package for all the aspirants. So in order to face the unpredictability and give your best, you need to be prepared totally. To help you prepare totally for the IBPS RRB OS-I Mains, today we are sharing the IBPS RRB OS-I Mains Last Minute Strategy.
Before we begin, we will look into the exam pattern.
Type of Test | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
English/Hindi Language ★ | 40 | 40 |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
★ Candidates can opt only either English or Hindi.
Now let’s answer some of the general queries:
I. Is there any sectional cut-off in IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017?
Answer: Yes According IBPS Handout - Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of Online Main examination to be considered to be shortlisted for interview.
II. What will be the ratio of Candidate Selection in IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017?
Answer: 3 times the state vacancies. According to the handout: Depending on the number of vacancies available, adequate number of candidates in each category not exceeding three times of the declared vacancies in each state shall be called for interview, subject to availability.
III. Can I choose Hindi Language instead of English Language in IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017?
Answer: Yes. A candidate can opt only either English or Hindi.
IV. If I choose Hindi instead of English will Hindi be difficult in IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017?
Answer: Remember it is a PO Level Mains Exam. It is expected to be difficult.
V. Are there any negative marking in IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017?
Answer: There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive to corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
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Important Chapters for IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017
These are the list of Important Chapters only, this does not mean you don’t have to prepare anything else.
Reasoning:
- Puzzles, Hard Puzzles & Loads of Difficult Puzzles.
- New Pattern Coding-Decoding
- New Pattern Input-Output
- New Type of Syllogisms
- Statements & Arguments, Assumptions
- Cause & Effects
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Data Interpretation – Tabular, Pie Chart, Graph (Bar + Linear) [Can be missing data too]
- Caselet Data Interpretation
- Profit & Loss – Calculative
- Average – Complex types
- Compound Interest – Confusing pattern
- Approximations – May appear
- Area & Perimeter
- Permutations & Combinations – May Appear
- Quadratic Equations
English Language:
- New Cloze Test
- New type fillers
- Vocabulary based fillers
- Passage Completion
- Incoherent Sentences
- Comprehensions
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General Awareness:
- Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs – August 1 to October 21
- Stock – Places, Stadiums, Cultural stuffs
A detailed checklist will be given tomorrow.
Computer Knowledge:
- Fundamentals of Computer
- Acronyms related to Computer Softwares/Hardwares
- Networks
- Basic Questions in detailed format (Check App’s Computer section for more)
We have added a PDF on Expected Questions on Computer Awareness in App’s Download Section.
Do’s & Don’ts for IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017
Do’s
- Do prepare high level puzzles before IBPS RRB OS-I Mains.
- Do expected calculative quantitative aptitude problems.
- Attempt only which you are sure about.
- Do prepare Financial Current Affairs.
- Read all the Expected Questions we have provided.
- Do prepare all the basics and advanced levels of Grammar.
- Do secure sectional cut-offs at first.
Don’ts
- Don’t make foul attempts.
- Don’t waste your time in one section since it does not have any sectional timings.
- Don’t think about vacancies, cut-offs and other stuffs.
- Don’t underestimate yourself.
- Don’t panic if the questions are lengthy or confusing.
We wish you all the best for the IBPS RRB OS-I Mains 2017.
May the force be with you.
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