IBPS RRB OA preparation requires focused coverage of Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness (Banking focus), Language, and Computer Knowledge. The books below are aligned with the IBPS RRB OA question pattern.
Reasoning Ability
Numerical Ability
General Awareness – Banking
- Banking Awareness – Arihant Publications (RBI policies, NABARD, banking terms)
- RBI Monthly Bulletins + NABARD Annual Reports (free PDF downloads from official sites)
- Monthly Current Affairs digest – last 6 months (PIB + RBI releases)
English / Hindi Language
- Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi (for English section)
- Samanya Hindi – Hardev Bahri (for Hindi section candidates)
Computer Knowledge
- Objective Computer Awareness – Arihant Publications
- Focus: MS Office, OS basics, Internet, Networking, Computer fundamentals