With the conclusion of the 1st shift of the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam at 9:45 AM on 6th December 2025, our faculty engaged with candidates to provide an in-depth live exam review. According to the feedback received, the overall difficulty level of the exam ranged from Easy to Moderate. This article presents a section-wise and topic-wise analysis of the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2025, helping candidates preparing for upcoming shifts to strategize better.
Overview of IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced 8,002 vacancies for the position of Office Assistant (Clerical cadre). Aspirants across the country are appearing for the exam scheduled on 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th December 2025. With the first shift now completed, candidates awaiting their exam can gain valuable insights into the exam pattern and difficulty level.
The IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam consists of two sections:
- Reasoning Ability – 40 questions
- Quantitative Aptitude – 40 questions
Candidates are required to solve all 80 questions within 45 minutes.
Difficulty Level – 6th December 2025, Shift 1
Based on candidate feedback and faculty analysis, the difficulty level for both sections and the overall exam is Easy to Moderate. Aspirants in upcoming shifts can anticipate a similar level of difficulty.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate |
Good Attempts – 1st Shift Analysis
Candidates aiming to gauge their performance can refer to the good attempts for each section, which indicate a probable range for scoring well.
| Section | No. of Questions | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 32-34 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 29-31 |
| Overall | 80 | 61-65 |
Note: These are indicative good attempts and do not represent official cutoff marks.
Sectional Review – IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025
Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning Ability section featured four sets of Puzzles & Seating Arrangements, considered easy to moderate by candidates. Key question types included:
- Post-Based Arrangement (7 persons) – 5 questions
- Square-Based Arrangement (4 corners, 4 sides) – 5 questions
- Month + Date Puzzle (3 x 2) – 5 questions
- Comparison-Based Puzzle (6 persons) – 3 questions
Other reasoning topics covered:
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangements | 18 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Inequality (Non-comma) | 3 |
| Word Series (3-letter based) | 5 |
| Chinese Coding | 5 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Word Based | 1 |
| Odd One Out | 1 |
Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section was also assessed as easy to moderate, featuring a mix of arithmetic and data interpretation questions.
- Table DI – Car & Scooter Sold – 6 questions
- Bar Graph DI – Number of Males – 5 questions
Other quantitative topics included:
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Simplification | 15 |
| Wrong Number Series | 5 |
| Table DI | 6 |
| Bar Graph DI | 5 |
| Arithmetic Problems | 9 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Admit Card 2025
Candidates can download their admit cards from the official IBPS website. Ensure you carry it along with valid identification to the exam center.
1st Shift Video Analysis
Our expert faculty conducted a live video analysis for the first shift, interacting with candidates to review key questions and strategies. Aspirants preparing for subsequent shifts can refer to this detailed analysis for guidance.
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Shift Timings
Candidates are advised to reach the exam center well before their designated shift time. The following table summarizes the reporting and exam timings for all shifts on 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th December 2025:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Shift 3 | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
| Shift 4 | 2:45 PM | 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM |
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