IBPS RRB 2020 Live Updates - Exam Analysis (Shift 1, 2, 3, 4), Answer Keys Available

The third shift of IBPS RRB 2020 Prelims  just ended. As per the feedback from the students and the exam analysis for IBPS RRB 2020, there were 5 questions from syllogism and puzzle questions were increased to 6-8  in the third shift.The reasoning can be levelled as easy to moderate that is the same as shift - I and shift - II

Talking about the Quantitative Aptitude section of shift - III, there were four questions from data sufficiency and 5 questions from Data Interpretation. The good attempts in quantitative aptitude is 30-32. The questions were easy to moderate in this section

The exam for the third shift has concluded. According to the candidates who appeared for the IBPS RRB prelims exam. There is a delay in examination timing in each shift. There was a delay of 15 minutes to 30 minutes for proper sanitization at the time of the commencement of the exam for the third shift. As per the feedback by candidates, they had to wait for  the sanitization process to complete even after entering the examination hall.

According to the exam analysis for IBPS RRB 2020 prelims exam for second shift, there were five questions from Syllogism, while in the firs shift there were no questions from this section. Most of the questions that have eben asked in the exam are from the IBPS RRB syllabus.

IBPS RRB 2020 prelims exam- Slot 2 - Mathematics - Moderately difficult

IBPS RRB 2020 prelims exam- Slot 2 Reasoning - Easy

As per the feedback we got from students, both the reasoning and quantitative aptitude section were  of easy to moderate level in the slot 2 of IBPS RRB 2020. The good attempts for this shift are also 30-35 and 28-32 in reasoning and quantitative aptitude respectively. One problem that most of the candidates faced is that the questions in both the Hindi and English language are on the same page so they have had to scroll for the questions in the IBPS RRB 2020 prelims exam. This was a little  time consuming for aspirants. The overall good attempts for the Shift - II is near about 65-70 questions.

Some of the candidates whose name on the IBPS RRB admit card 2020 did not match with that on the identity proof , they were asked to bring an affidavit for the same. Since such candidates did not carry an affidavit with them, they were not allowed to appear for the exam. In case of misspelled or wrong name, candidates are not allowed without affidavit.

Those who are going to appear for the exam in the remaining shifts, they must keep this in mind if they do not want to lose an opportunity to appear for the entrance exam.

At certain exam centres it was observed that there were certain candidates who had come late for the entrance exam. Such candidates were not allowed to appear for the IBPS RRB 2020 Prelims Exam for Officer (Scale 1). Those who have the exam in the remaining shifts they  must ensure that they reach the test centre at least 15 minutes before the reporting time as there are mandatory guidelines and instructions that need to be followed by the candidates before they enter the exam hall.

Soon after the conclusion of Shift 1 of IBPS RRB Prelims 2020 exam, the exam centre was sanitised and candidates were seen arriving for the second slot. The same process was followed for guiding the examinees to the test centre as was done in the first shift. All the candidates who came and appeared for the exam in the second shift of the exam, they found that their were proper arrangements that were made at the  test, keeping in mind the health and safety of the candidates due to the prevailing conditions that have been caused because of novel corona virus

Talking about the Reasoning Ability Section of the first shift of IBPS RRB 2020 Officers Scale 1 Prelims Exam , there were 10 questions from the Seating arrangement, 5 questions from Coding-decoding, in the puzzle box there were 10 questions, 5 questions from inequality and 5 and 7 questions from Blood Relation and Miscellaneous respectively. As per the experts, the questions were easy in reasoning ability questions. Candidates who solved 30-32 questions in IBPS RRB 2020 Officers Scale 1 Prelims Exam with accuracy, they can start preparing for IBPS RRB mains exam. In the seating arrangements, questions were based on following arrangements such as square seating arrangement , linear north facing and south in one  line.

Those who have appeared for the  IBPS RRB  prelims 2020 exam, they can check the table that is given below to know what could be the good score for them to qualify for the entrance exam.

IBPS RRB  Officer Scale 1 Exam Analysis for Prelims- Quantitative Aptitude

IBPS RRB  Officer Scale 1 Exam Analysis for Prelims- Reasoning  ability

Apart from few, most of the candidates found the reasoning section as easy

There were 10 questions that were asked in the data interpretation section, in the word problems there were  15 questions, for number series there were five questions, there were five questions related to the inequality. According to IBPS RRB 2020 Shift 1 exam analysis, some of the experts are of the view that the overall the exam was relatively okay and if the candidates have attempted 70 questions correctly then they can confidently sai their way to the mains exam

According to the students who appeared for the entrance some of the  options  of the questions that were asked in the entrance exam were confusing.

According to the experts, candidates who have answered correctly at least 60 plus questions in the IBPS RRB 2020  prelims exam for Officers Scale 1, they have a good chance of  qualifying for the mains exam.

Hence those candidates who are yet to appear for the exam in the next slot, they can take  a sigh of relief as the exam was only moderately difficult and not very taxing for the candidates.

Check the analysis of Shift 1 of IBPS RRB 2020 prelims exam in the table that has been below:

Overall the paper was relatively balanced and the detailed analysis will soon follow.

Soon after the conclusion of the prelims exam of the IBPS RRB for Officer Scale 1, candidates have been strictly instructed that they have to move out of the examination hall in an orderly manner.  Strict action will be taken against those who violate any of the  guidelines which have been laid down by IBPS in order to combat COVID 19.

Candidates will have to leave the examination hall only after the invigilator asks them to do. Before that they will not be allowed to leave the hall.

At the test centre of the prelims exam of IBPS RRB 2020 for the Group Officers Scale 1, candidates will be provided rough sheets.

• The rough sheets will be kept at the desk of the candidates and no one will be given any extra sheet
• Guidelines have been laid down with regard to the dropping of the call letter along with the ID proof at the test centre. Boxes have been kept and candidates are required to drop the same in the boxes.
• Also those who are appearing  for the exam, they need to drop the rough sheets also in a separate box.

It is being seen that the candidates who have arrived at the test centre of IBPS RRB for appearing in the prelims exam, they are getting themselves registered. The process of registration is mentioned below:

• Photo of the candidate will be captured
• The photograph of the candidate will be taken in standing mode
• It is at this time that the candidate who is appearing for the prelims exam of Officers Scale 1 of IBPS RRB that the  candidate will be told about the  seat  number.

Aiming to combat corona virus, IBPS has laid down strict guidelines  with regard to social distancing to be followed at the test centre. Some of the instructions that are mentioned include.

• Safe distance has to be maintained between two candidates
• Those appearing for the IBPS RRB 2020 exam for Officer Scale 1, they must ensure that they stand in a row while seeking entry inside the exam centre
• Candidates are  not permitted to share any personal belonging  or material with anyone at the test centre.

Due to the prevailing conditions that have been caused due to the novel corona virus, candidates who are appearing for the IBPS RRB 2020 exam for Officers (Scale 1), they are allowed to carry with them the following items inside the examination hall.

• Mask (mandatory to wear masks)
• Gloves
• Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
• Personal transparent water bottle
• A simple pen
• Exam related documents

Those who are appearing for the IBPS RRB 2020 exam, they can check the exam pattern for the same. There will be a total of 80 questions which the candidates will have to answer in 45 minutes.

Candidates who are appearing for the IBPS RRB 2020 exam they must carry with them the admit card as well as other valid photo identity proof. Among the documents which the candidates need to carry for identity proof are:

• Call Letter
• Admit Card
• ID card in Original
• Photocopy of ID Card

Candidates  are required to staple the IBPS RRB exam admit card/ call letter along with the photocopy of the photo ID.

Candidates must  ensure that they reach the test centre at least 15 minutes before the reporting time that has been mentioned on the IBPS RRB admit card. According to the guidelines of the IBPS RRB Exam for for Officer Scale,  entry to the test centre will be allowed based upon the time slot in which the candidate has the exam. The information about the time slot of the IBPS RRB 2020 exam has been given to the candidates on their registered email address as well as on their mobile number. Any kind of over crowding at the test centre is strictly prohibited.