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This is the complete 3-year analysis (2023–2025) covering Prelims + Mains with safe attempts, difficulty trends, topic weightage, and official cutoff references.

Official IBPS Authority Links (Must-Use)

• IBPS official website: https://www.ibps.in/
• RRBs XIV (2025 cycle) page: https://www.ibps.in/index.php/rural-bank-xiv/
• RRBs XIII (2024 cycle) page: https://www.ibps.in/index.php/rural-bank-xiii/
• RRBs XII (2023 cycle) page: https://www.ibps.in/index.php/rural-bank-xii/

• CRP RRBs XII (2023) notification PDF: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Final_ad_CRP-RRB-XII_updated_vacancies__20.6.23.pdf
• CRP RRBs XIII (2024) notification PDF: https://ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/CRP_RRBs_XIII_notification_6.6.24.pdf
• CRP RRBs XIV (2025) notification PDF: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/CRP-RRBs-XIV_Final_AD-19.9.25.pdf

✅ Cutoff/Scorecard/Result login is posted on the RRB cycle pages (XII/XIII/XIV) under the relevant links.

Two sections, 80 questions, 45 minutes (Reasoning + Numerical).

Prelims is qualifying in nature (final merit is not based on prelims).

Mains is 200 questions / 200 marks / 120 minutes with 5 sections.

✅ No interview for RRB Clerk. Provisional allotment is based on Mains performance (as stated in official RRBs XIV notification).

Across 2023–2025, IBPS RRB Clerk didn’t change the overall pattern (Prelims 80Q/45 min; Mains 200Q/120 min), but it changed the score-making reality through: puzzle dominance in Reasoning, DI + arithmetic speed in Numerical, and revision discipline in GA for Mains. The safe attempt numbers fluctuate by shift, but the trend is consistent: Prelims rewards fast easy-question selection, while Mains rewards accuracy + GA retention + time control across 5 sections.

Many shift analyses reported overall “Easy” in several shifts with good attempts commonly around ~63–72 depending on the shift.

Sample shift good attempts (Prelims 2025):

• Overall: 64–72 (one shift example)
• Another source shows reasoning good attempts often in the low/mid-30s, pointing to high scoring potential in easy shifts

Questions asked (Prelims 2025 – repeated pattern):
Reasoning:

• Seating arrangement (usually 1–2 sets)
• Puzzle sets (day/month/stack/floor-style)
• Coding-decoding, inequality, syllogism, direction, alpha series

Numerical:

• Simplification/approximation
• Arithmetic mix (TSD, %/ratio, P&L, SI/CI, work)
• 1–2 DI sets (caselet/tabular) (shift-wise)

A mains analysis example shows overall good score/attempt range ~88–116 (shift-wise) with most sections sitting around easy–moderate to moderate.

Mains highlights (2025 trend):

• GA + Computer became strong scoring zones if revised
• Numerical accuracy mattered more than brute attempts

A published analysis for 10 Aug 2024 Shift 1 reports difficulty easy to moderate with overall good attempts 65–74.
Another shift review (Aug 2024) also notes easy–moderate nature and importance of time management, especially in Numerical calculations.

Questions asked (Prelims 2024 – repeat areas):

• Reasoning: seating/puzzles + inequality + syllogism + coding
• Numerical: arithmetic + simplification + DI (time-sensitive)

Mains pattern confirms 5 sections (200Q/200 marks), and analyses show set-based reasoning + mixed GA coverage.

Shift-wise analyses show overall easy to easy–moderate in several shifts, with many reports in the mid-60s to low-70s for good attempts.

Example good attempts (Prelims 2023):

• Overall: 65–71 in one shift snapshot
• Another analysis: overall ~69–78 depending on shift

Questions asked (Prelims 2023 common):

• Reasoning: seating/puzzles + syllogism/inequality + coding
• Numerical: arithmetic + DI + simplification (shift-wise)

• Puzzles remain the backbone of Reasoning across years.
• Numerical stays arithmetic + DI dominated, and speed decides selection in easy shifts.
• Mains = merit, and no interview; allotment is based on mains performance.

• Go to IBPS RRB cycle page (XII/XIII/XIV) → open Scorecard / Cutoff / Result link → login with Registration/Roll + Password/DOB.

✔ Seating arrangement
✔ Day/Month/Stack/Floor-style puzzle sets
✔ Coding-decoding
✔ Inequality, syllogism, direction, alpha series

✔ Simplification/approximation
✔ Arithmetic (%, ratio, P&L, SI/CI, TSD, work)
✔ 1–2 DI sets (caselet/tabular)

✔ Banking + current affairs (revision heavy)

✔ Basics (often scoring if revised)

• IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Expected Cut Off (state-wise, safe score):
  https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-rrb-clerk-2026-expected-cut-off-state-wise-prelims-and-mains-complete-trend-analysis-safe-score-strategy
• IBPS RRB Clerk Cut Off (Prelims & Mains – trend hub):
  https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-rrb-clerk-cut-off-prelims-and-mains-complete-trend-analysis
• IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Preparation Strategy & Study Plan:
  https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-rrb-clerk-2026-preparation-strategy-complete-study-plan-to-crack-in-first-attempt
• Cut-off category hub (Bank/SSC/others):
  https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/category/cut-off

1. Is IBPS RRB Clerk prelims tough?
   Easy to moderate in many shifts; speed + accuracy decides.
2. Is IBPS RRB Clerk mains tougher than prelims?
   Yes, because it’s longer and includes GA + Computer.
3. Does IBPS RRB Clerk have interview?
   No; allotment is based on mains performance.
4. Is IBPS RRB Clerk cutoff state-wise?
   Yes—cutoffs vary widely by state/competition and vacancies.
5. What is a safe attempt in IBPS RRB Clerk prelims 2025?
   Many shifts reported overall good attempts around ~63–72.
6. What was prelims difficulty in 2024?
   Easy to moderate in reported shifts; overall good attempts 65–74 (example).
7. What were good attempts in 2023 prelims?
   Often mid-60s to low-70s depending on shift.
8. How many questions are in RRB Clerk prelims?
   80 questions.
9. What is the time limit for prelims?
   45 minutes.
10. Which sections are in prelims?
    Reasoning + Numerical only.
11. Is English in prelims?
    No (RRB Clerk prelims is Reasoning + Numerical).
12. Is GA in prelims?
    No, GA is in mains.
13. Is computer in prelims?
    No, Computer is in mains.
14. How many questions in mains?
    200 questions.
15. Total time for mains?
    120 minutes.
16. Does mains have English/Hindi?
    Yes, one language section (English/Hindi).
17. Is negative marking applicable?
    Yes in objective exams (verify from your year’s IBPS notification PDF).
18. Most repeated reasoning topics?
    Seating + puzzle sets + syllogism/inequality + coding.
19. Most repeated numerical topics?
    Arithmetic + simplification + DI.
20. How many DI sets usually come?
    Often 1–2 in prelims (shift-wise) and multiple in mains numerical approach (varies).
21. Is 70 attempts safe in prelims?
    In easier shifts, 70 is competitive; accuracy decides more than attempt count.
22. Why do “safe attempts” vary?
    Because shift difficulty varies.
23. Why does cutoff vary by state?
    Vacancies and competition differ state-wise.
24. Is RRB Clerk easier than IBPS Clerk?
    Often yes, but high-competition states can feel equally tough.
25. Is RRB Clerk easier than SBI Clerk?
    Usually yes, but depends on state and paper difficulty.
26. Is RRB Clerk paper puzzle-heavy?
    Yes, reasoning typically remains set-based.
27. What’s the biggest time trap in prelims?
    Getting stuck in one puzzle set too long.
28. What’s the biggest time trap in mains?
    Spending too long in Numerical/Reasoning and losing GA/Computer scoring time.
29. Which section is most scoring in mains?
    GA + Computer can be scoring if revised well.
30. Is GA important in RRB Clerk mains?
    Yes—40 marks, revision-driven.
31. Is Computer scoring?
    Often yes—20 marks, basics-based.
32. Best way to handle easy shifts?
    Accuracy + speed; easy shifts increase competition.
33. Best way to handle tough shifts?
    Attempt clean questions, avoid guessing.
34. Does normalization affect marks?
    Shift difficulty balancing affects score processing in such exams.
35. Should I chase maximum attempts?
    No—clean attempts with strong accuracy win.
36. What accuracy is safe?
    Aim for high accuracy; low accuracy destroys score because of negative marking.
37. Are previous year papers useful?
    Yes—best for learning puzzle patterns and arithmetic speed.
38. How many mocks should I do?
    Enough until attempts + accuracy stabilize; mock analysis matters more than count.
39. Why mock score drops in real exam?
    Time pressure + surprise puzzle selection.
40. What is the best attempt order in prelims?
    Many students start with their stronger section (Reasoning or Numerical) to lock marks.
41. Best order in mains?
    Many students do GA early (time-bound, confidence-building), then Reasoning/Numerical, then Computer.
42. Is sectional cutoff there?
    Rules can vary; always verify in your year’s official notification PDF.
43. Is there a language requirement?
    RRB clerk roles are local; final allotment/document steps may require language proficiency checks as per recruitment rules.
44. How to improve puzzles fast?
    Repeat the same puzzle types (seating/day-month/floor) with timer.
45. How to improve arithmetic fast?
    Daily timed sets of %/ratio/P&L/TSD/SI/CI + 1 DI set.
46. Is 60 attempts good in prelims?
    In moderate shifts, yes; in easy shifts, may be borderline—accuracy decides.
47. What decides final selection?
    Mains marks only (no interview).
48. Where to check official cutoffs?
    IBPS cycle pages (XII/XIII/XIV) → Scorecard/Cutoff login.
49. Do puzzles repeat every year?
    Yes—types repeat more than exact questions.
50. Is DI increasing year by year?
    In practice, DI remains consistent but speed expectations rise in easy shifts.
51. Is RRB Clerk CBT?
    Yes, online mode (CBT) per IBPS process.
52. How to avoid silly mistakes?
    Slow down on easy questions; don’t rush calculations.