The IBPS RRB OA 2026 syllabus covers two stages. Prelims tests Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Mains expands to five sections including General Awareness, English/Hindi, and Computer Knowledge.
Prelims Syllabus
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Floor), Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Data Sufficiency, Alphanumeric Series, Order & Ranking |
| Numerical Ability | Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie, Table), Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, Profit/Loss, SI/CI, Time-Work, Speed-Distance), Data Sufficiency |
Mains Syllabus
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Advanced Puzzles, Machine Input-Output, Critical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Statement-Assumption/Conclusion |
| Numerical Ability | Advanced DI (Caselet DI, Missing DI), Word Problems, Arithmetic at application level, Data Sufficiency |
| General Awareness | Banking & Financial Awareness (RBI policies, credit/monetary policy), Current Affairs (last 6 months), Static GK (HQ of banks, schemes, committees), Government schemes |
| English / Hindi Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers (Single/Double), Error Detection, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms), Para/Sentence Completion |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Basics (Hardware, Software, OS), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, Networking basics, Database basics, Computer Shortcuts, Cyber Security basics |
Important Notes
- The Language section in Mains (English or Hindi) corresponds to the language opted during application. Regional language option may also be available depending on the RRB applied for.
- General Awareness specifically tests RRB-specific banking knowledge: NABARD, priority sector lending, agricultural finance, and rural banking schemes are high-yield topics.