IBPS RRB PO 2025 Syllabus

IBPS RRB PO 2025 Exam Syllabus: Overview of All Exam Stages

As we already discussed, the official IBPS RRB PO notification does not mention the pre and mains syllabus. Based on the RRB PO PYQs, here is the complete RRB probationary officer syllabus for pre, mains, and interview:

But before you dive deep into the syllabus, take a look at the IBPS RRB PO pattern.

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Syllabus 2025: Subject-wise Breakdown

Here is the decoded IBPS RRB bank PO syllabus for the 2025 prelims:

Quant Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims

The Quantitative Aptitude subject in IBPS RRB PO Prelims carries 40 questions worth 40 marks, and you'll get 20 minutes to solve them.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the topics you need to cover for the RRB PO Prelims quant syllabus:

• Simplification and Approximation
• Number Series
• Comparison Based
• Data Interpretation
• Arithmetic

Below are the important areas you should focus on for each topic in the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Quant syllabus:

Topic Name	Important Keys
Simplification and Approximation	BODMAS, Square & Cube, Square & Cube Root, Indices, Fraction, and Basic percentage
Number Series	Missing Number Series & Wrong Number Series
Comparison Based	Quadratic Equation
Data Interpretation	Table DI, Pie Chart DI, Line Chart DI ,Bar Chart DI, Caselet, etc.
Arithmetic	Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Average, Age, Partnership, Mixture and Alligation, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, Profit and Loss, Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Boat And Stream, and Train.

Reasoning Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims reasoning also has 40 questions for 40 marks, similar to the Quant section, but you have 25 minutes to solve them.

Here's a detailed RRB PO reasoning syllabus you need to cover for the prelims:

• Alphabetical, Alphanumeric Series
• Coding & Decoding
• Syllogism
• Inequalities
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relation
• Ranking & Order
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzles

Below are the important areas you should focus on for each topic in the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Reasoning syllabus:

Topic Name	Important Keys
Alphanumeric Series	Number Series, Alphabet Series, and Mixed Series
Coding & Decoding	Basic Coding and Chinese Coding
Syllogism	Only a few and Only concept
Inequality	Simple Inequality
Direction Sense	Basic Direction
Blood Relation	Family Tree based
Order and Ranking	Comparison Puzzles
Seating Arrangement	Circle, Square, Triangle, Linear, and Uncertain Number of Persons
Puzzles	Category, Comparison, Designation, Box, Floor, Day, Month, Year, Floor, and Flat

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus 2025: Subject-wise Breakdown

Here is the decoded IBPS RRB bank PO syllabus for the 2025 Mains:

Reasoning Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Mains

In the IBPS RRB PO Mains, you will have a total of 2 hours to complete all subjects, with the Reasoning section consisting of 40 questions worth 50 marks.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the RRB PO Reasoning syllabus you should focus on for the Mains:

• Coding & Decoding
• Machine input Output
• Syllogism
• Inequality
• Direction sense
• Blood Relation
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzles
• Critical Reasoning

Let's take a look at the key areas you should pay close attention to for each topic in the IBPS RRB PO Mains Reasoning syllabus:

Topic Name	Important Keys
Coding & Decoding	Logic & Conditional
Machine Input Output	Mixed and Same Logic-based Question
Syllogism	Reverse & Coded
Inequality	Reverse and Coded Inequality
Direction Sense	Coded and Puzzles on Direction
Blood Relation	Family Tree + Puzzles & Coded Blood Relations
Seating Arrangement	Circle, Square, Triangle, Linear, Uncertain Number of Persons, and Distance + Direction
Puzzles	Category, Comparison, Designation, Box, Box, Day, Month, Year, and Floor & Flat
Critical Reasoning	Course of Action, Statement and Assumption, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Inference, Strength of Argument, and Cause & Effect

Quant Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Mains

In IBPS RRB PO Mains, you have 40 quant questions to solve with a total of 50 marks, just like reasoning.

Below are the detailed topics of the RRB PO Quant Mains syllabus:

• Simplification and Approximation
• Number Series
• Comparison Based
• Data Interpretation
• Data Sufficiency
• Arithmetic

Here's a detailed list of the important areas of the IBPS RRB PO Mains Quant syllabus:

Topic Name	Important Keys
Simplification and Approximation	BODMAS, Square & Cube, Square & Cube Root, Indices, Fraction, and Basic percentage
Number Series	Missing Number Series & Wrong Number Series
Comparison Based	Quadratic Equation & Quantity Comparison (I and II)
Data Interpretation	Table DI, Missing Table DI, Pie Chart DI (single and multiple pie charts), Line Chart DI (Single and multiple lines), Bar Chart DI, Mixed DI, Caselet (Simple table-based caselet, Venn Diagram-based Caselet, and Arithmetic-based caselet)
Data Sufficiency	2/3 Statement-based Data Sufficiency
Arithmetic	Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Average, Age, Partnership, Mixture and Alligation, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, Profit and Loss, Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Boat And Stream, and Train.

English Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Mains

In the English subject, you'll get 40 questions to cover, where each question carries 1 mark, making it a total of 40 marks.

Below, you'll find the IBPS RRB PO Mains English syllabus:

• Cloze Test
• Sentence Correction
• Para Jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks
• Reading Comprehension
• Spotting Errors
• Sentence Improvement
• Para/Sentence Completion
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Column-Based, Spelling Errors
• Word Swap
• Word Rearrangement
• Sentence-Based Errors
• Idioms & Phrases

To help you prepare smartly, you should focus on the following key areas of the IBPS RRB PO Mains English syllabus:

Topic Name	Important Keys
All English Topics Combined	Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension

Important Note: You have the option to choose between the English and Hindi languages in the IBPS RRB PO Mains exam. Below, you'll find the Hindi syllabus of the RRB PO Mains exam.

Hindi Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Mains

Similar to English, you'll get 40 questions to cover, where each question carries 1 mark, making it a total of 40 marks.

Below, you'll find the IBPS RRB PO Mains Hindi syllabus:

• अपठित गद्यांश
• समानार्थक और विलोम शब्द
• मुहावरे -लोकोक्तियाँ
• रिक्त स्थान
• गद्यांश में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति
• वाक्य में त्रुटि
• शब्द त्रुटी या वर्तनी त्रुटी
• वाक्य के लिए एक शब्द

Computer Knowledge Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Mains

Computer Knowledge carries the least marks in the IBPS RRB PO mains exam, i.e., 20 marks. However, the questions remain the same, 40 questions just like all the other subjects of the mains:

Below are the Computer syllabus topics that need to be covered to prepare for the IBPS RRB PO Mains paper:

• Internet
• Memory
• Computer Abbreviation
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Computer Hardware
• Microsoft Office
• Computer Software
• Computer Fundamentals/Terminologies
• Networking
• Number System
• Operating System

Below are the important areas you should focus on for each topic in the IBPS RRB PO Mains Computer syllabus:

Topic Name	Important Keys
All Computer Topics Combined	You need to cover the basics of each topic mentioned in the RRB PO computer syllabus.

General Awareness Syllabus for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Mains

Similar to the English language, General Awareness also carries 40 questions worth 40 marks.

Below are the topics of the General/Economy/ Banking Awareness syllabus for the IBPS RRB PO Mains paper:

• National Current Affairs
• International Current Affairs
• State Current Affairs
• Sports News
• Central Government Schemes
• Agreements/MoU
• Books & Authors
• Summits & Conferences
• Defense News
• Science & Technology News
• Banking & Insurance News
• Static GK
• Ranks/Reports/Indexes
• Business & Economy Related News
• Important Days-Direct, Theme, Related Facts/News
• Obituaries
• Important Appointments-National, International, Brand Ambassador
• Important Awards & Honors
• Union Budget Current Static
• Apps & Portals
• Static Banking
• Committees/Councils
• International Loans
• Abbreviation

In the following section, you'll find the important areas that you should prioritize while covering the IBPS RRB PO Mains General Awareness syllabus:

Topic Name

Important Keys

All General Awareness Topics Combined

Flagship Schemes related to Finance, Women's Empowerment, Human Development, and Infrastructure Finance current affairs related to Primary & Secondary Market, Fintech, Banking Sector, RBI & its functions, and latest developments in the Financial Sector GA topics like Sports, Person in News, Banking & Finance, Science & Technology, MoUs & Agreements ESI Current Affairs related to Globalisation, Social Sector, Education, Regional Economic Cooperation, Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues, and Social Justice Union Budget & Economic Survey RBI Notifications Reports launched by RBI, Major organisations like NITI Aayog, World Bank, International Energy Agency, and reports launched by Private organisations

IBPS RRB PO Interview Syllabus 2025: Final Stage

After clearing the Prelims and Mains, the final stage of the RRB PO exam is the interview. While there isn't a fixed IBPS RRB bank PO interview syllabus like in written exams, it's essential to know what topics and areas are generally assessed so you can prepare effectively.

Key Areas for IBPS RRB PO Interview:

• Personal Background & Educational Qualifications
  • Your resume, academic history, and work experience (if any).
  • The reasoning behind your decision to attempt the RRB PO exam and your career goals.
• Banking & Current Affairs
  • Basic knowledge of banking terms, schemes, and functions of RRBs.
  • Awareness of current events in India and globally, especially finance and economy-related news.
• Reasoning & Situational Questions
  • Questions to assess your decision-making, problem-solving, and logical thinking.
• Communication Skills & Personality
  • Confidence, clarity of speech, body language, and attitude.
  • Ability to present ideas concisely and professionally.
• General Knowledge & Social Awareness
  • Important government schemes, RBI policies, and social issues.
  • Awareness about regional development, agriculture, and rural banking (since RRBs focus on rural areas).