IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2025: Shift 2 (13 Dec) Difficulty Level & Good Attempts
This expert analysis covers the difficulty level, expected good attempts, and comprehensive section-wise breakdown of the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 (Shift 2) held on December 13th. Discover the key takeaways here.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has successfully concluded the second shift of the IBPS RRB Clerk exam on December 13, 2025. Our detailed exam analysis is designed to help candidates gauge the difficulty level across shifts and estimate their performance. In this article, we provide a thorough breakdown of the paper, including subject-wise performance, overall difficulty, and ideal good attempts.
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 Shift 2 (13 Dec)
The second shift of the IBPS RRB Clerk prelims wrapped up at 12 PM, following the standard 80-question pattern split between Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. We have evaluated the difficulty level and good attempts based on real-time student feedback and our internal expert review. See below for the complete section-wise exam analysis.
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Difficulty Level and Good Attempts 2025
While the analysis is ongoing, preliminary reports suggest the paper followed the recurring "easy-to-moderate" trend typical of the RRB Clerk Prelims. Candidates can refer to the following table for the current assessment of the difficulty level and estimated good attempts for today's second shift.
| Section | Total Questions | Difficulty Level | Estimated Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | Easy to Moderate | 31-35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | Easy to Moderate | 30-34 |
| Overall | 80 | Easy to Moderate | 62-70 |
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IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 for Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning section featured the familiar mix of puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms, and inequality questions. We are currently finalizing the topic-wise weightage and specific question types encountered in this shift, which are detailed below.
- Square-Based Puzzle: 5 questions
- Day-Based Puzzle (7 persons, Monday to Sunday): 5 questions
- Uncertain Number of Persons (N = 17): 3 questions
- Flat & Floor-Based Puzzle: 5 questions
- Inequality: 3 questions
- Syllogism: 5 questions
- Mixed Series: 5 questions
- Meaningful Word: 1 question
- Blood Relation (3 generations): 3 questions
- Word-Based Series: 4–5 questions
- Pair Formation: 1 question
- Total Questions: 40
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 for Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section prioritized speed and mathematical accuracy. It included a mix of Data Interpretation (DI), arithmetic word problems, and simplification/approximation exercises. The exhaustive breakdown of the topics covered in this shift has been updated below.
- Simplification: 15 questions
- Missing Number Series: 5 questions
- Arithmetic: 10 questions
- Line Data Interpretation (DI): 5 questions
- Table Data Interpretation (DI): 5 questions
Upcoming RRB Clerk Shift Timings 2025
To ensure a smooth exam day experience, candidates scheduled for upcoming shifts should remain updated on reporting times. Please refer to the table below for the comprehensive schedule of all IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 shifts.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:15 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 9:30 AM | 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Shift 3 | 11:30 AM | 12:15 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | 1:30 PM | 2:15 PM | 3:00 PM |
FAQs
The exam structure remains consistent, evaluating candidates across two core sections: Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude.
Candidates are allotted a total composite time of 45 minutes to complete both sections of the preliminary examination.