IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Analysis 2025: Shift 1 (28 Dec) Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2025 (Shift 1) conducted on 28th December. Candidates can access detailed insights on section-wise difficulty levels, good attempts, and the specific types of questions asked.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) successfully conducted the IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2025 (Shift 1) today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drawing on feedback from candidates who appeared for the test, our subject matter experts have compiled a detailed paper analysis, concluding that the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate.

IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Analysis 2025 Shift 1 (28 Dec)

The Mains examination serves as the second crucial stage of the CRP RRB XIV Officer Scale 1 (Probationary Officer) recruitment process. Performance in this phase is vital, as the marks obtained determine the final merit list. Qualifiers from this round will proceed to the Interview stage. As the exam is held in two shifts, IBPS will apply a normalization process to ensure fairness; below is our detailed section-wise evaluation.

RRB PO Mains Analysis Shift 1 Difficulty Level 2026

After evaluating candidate experiences and expert reviews, the overall difficulty of the RRB PO Mains Exam 2025 (Shift 1) has been assessed as moderate. Aspirants well-versed in the standard exam pattern found the sections to be balanced and fair.

Sections	Difficulty level
Reasoning	Easy to Moderate
Computer Knowledge	Easy
General Awareness	Moderate
English Language/Hindi Language	Easy to Moderate
Numerical Ability	Moderate
Total	Moderate

RRB PO Mains Analysis Shift 1 2026: Good Attempts

Determining 'good attempts' is crucial for estimating one's chances of selection. By analyzing the accuracy and volume of questions attempted by students, we have provided an updated table of expected good attempts by section below.

Sections	No. of Question	Good Attempts
Reasoning	40	26-28
Computer Knowledge	40	18-20
General Awareness	40	16-18
English Language/Hindi Language	40	18-20
Numerical Ability	40	15-17
Total	200	93-105

IBPS RRB PO Exam Subject-Wise Analysis 2025

A thorough section-wise analysis of the IBPS RRB PO 2025 helps aspirants gauge topic weightage and overall performance metrics. The Mains exam evaluates candidates across 5 key sections:

Reasoning
Computer Knowledge
General Awareness
English/Hindi Language
Numerical Ability

RRB PO Mains Reasoning Ability Analysis 2025

In the Reasoning Ability section of the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Mains 2025, candidates faced 40 questions covering topics like Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Inequality, and Direction-Distance. Notably, this shift saw no questions based on Coding-Decoding or Syllogism.

Topics	No. of Questions
Data Sufficiency (2 Statements)	4
Blood Relation (Paragraph)	3
Logical / Critical Reasoning	8
Machine Input–Output	5
Puzzles & Seating Arrangements	15
Syllogism	3
Number-Based	1
Word-Based	1
Total	40

Key Puzzles & Seating Arrangement Topics in Shift 1:

Designation-Based Puzzle – 5 Questions
Box-Based Puzzle – 5 Questions
Parallel Row Puzzle – 5 Questions

RRB PO Mains General Awareness Analysis 2025

The General Awareness section focused heavily on Banking and Financial Awareness, supplemented by recent Current Affairs. Several questions also touched upon developments relevant to the banking sector.

Primary Topics in the General Awareness Section:

National Bank in India
Central Bank of India Related Question
Defence Exercise – Indra
Government Schemes (2 questions)
Who Appoints the Chief Justice of India
Rural Development Minister
GI Tag Related

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RRB PO Mains Numerical Ability Analysis 2025

The Quantitative Aptitude section consisted of 40 questions worth 50 marks, with a 30-minute time limit. The section included calculation-intensive problems, emphasizing the need for efficient time management. See the table below for a detailed topic-wise distribution.

Topic	Number of Questions
Data Interpretation	18
Data Sufficiency	4
Quadratic Equations (Q1–Q2)	2
Missing Number Series	4
Arithmetic (Ages, SI/CI, Time & Work)	12
Total	40

Major Data Interpretation (DI) Topics Covered:

Tabular Data Interpretation – 4 Questions
Double Pie Chart – 5 Questions
Bar Graph (Avg & No. Logic) – 5 Questions
Caselet DI – 3 Questions

RRB PO Mains Hindi/English Analysis 2025

The English & Hindi section comprised 40 questions for 40 marks, with 30 minutes allotted. Overall, candidates perceived this section as moderate, featuring Reading Comprehension as the primary focus, alongside grammar and vocabulary questions.

Topics	No. of Questions
Cloze Test	6
Double Fillers	4
Error Detection	4
Idiom (Story-Based)	5
Reading Comprehension 1	4
Reading Comprehension 2	6
Word Swap	4
Para Jumble	4
Sentence Arrangement	3
Total	40

Reading Comprehension Section Highlights:

Reading Comprehension 1:
IMF Reading Comprehension 2: Poetry

Based on student reports, we have compiled the key questions asked in the Hindi portion of the RRB PO Mains exam from 28th December 2025.

अपठित नाधांश 5 questions
प्रतिस्थापन- 4 questions
मुहावरे (वार्तालाप)- 4 questions
रिक्त स्थान – 5 questions
वाक्य शुद्धि- 2 questions

RRB PO Mains Computer Knowlegdge Analysis 2025

Candidates found the Computer Knowledge section to be relatively easy, focusing on conceptual clarity and fundamental IT principles. Key areas covered include:

Cyber Security
DBMS
Memory
Networking
Operating Systems
MS Office

IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Analysis 2025: Shift 1 (28 Dec) Difficulty Level & Good Attempts