The IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 is getting conducted on 6th December, spread across four shifts per day. To help candidates get clarity on the exam pattern, expected difficulty, and good attempts, here is a structured shift-wise analysis format based on trends, question patterns, and previous-day observations.
What are the shift timings for IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2025?
The IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 will be held on 6th and 7th December in four shifts each day following the same schedule for all shifts.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Time | Exam Ends |
| 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 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2025 – 6th December (All Shifts)
This section provides the structure for shift-wise difficulty and expected good attempts for 6th December.
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025, 6th December, Good Attempts, Difficulty Level
Shift 1 difficulty level was Easy to Moderate, and the expected good attempts are 67-72, based on candidates’ feedback.
| Shift | Section | Difficulty Level | Expected Good Attempts |
| Shift 1 | Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 35-37 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate | 32-35 | |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | 67-72 | |
| Shift 2 | Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 34-36 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate | 30-33 | |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | 64-69 | |
| Shift 3 | Reasoning | TBA | TBA |
| Quantitative Aptitude | TBA | TBA | |
| Overall | TBA | TBA | |
| Shift 4 | Reasoning | TBA | TBA |
| Quantitative Aptitude | TBA | TBA | |
| Overall | TBA | TBA |
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 6th December, Shift 1: questions asked
Section-wise topics asked are added below. The tables show the data for shift 1.
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 1: Quantitative Aptitude
The Quant section had the maximum number of questions from simplification and arithmetic section as reflected in the data shared. The level was Easy to Moderate, and candidates found the questions manageable.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Simplification | 15 |
| Number Series | 5 |
| Tabular DI | 5 |
| Line Graph DI | 6 |
| Arithmetic | 9 |
| Total | 40 |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 1: Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning Ability section featured a balanced mix of puzzles, seating arrangements, and basic logic questions. The level was Easy to Moderate, and candidates found the questions doable.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Puzzle (Square based & Month based) | 10 |
| Syllogism | 4 |
| Inequality | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Order & Ranking | 3 |
| Alphanumeric | 5 |
| Coding & Decoding | 5 |
| Seating Arrangement | 5 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Total | 40 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 6th December, Shift 1 Video Analysis
A detailed video explanation for Shift 1 is provided below for better understanding of the detailed analysis:
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 6th December, Shift 2: questions asked
Section-wise topics asked are added below. The tables show the data for shift 2.
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 2: Quantitative Aptitude
The Quant section featured the highest number of questions from simplification and arithmetic, as seen in the data. The overall level was Easy to Moderate, and candidates found the questions manageable.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Simplification | 15 |
| Number Series | 5 |
| Tabular DI | 5 |
| Line Graph DI (Week days) | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 2: Reasoning Ability
Reasoning topics such as puzzles, seating arrangements, and other logical reasoning topics were included, with candidates rating the section as easy to moderate in difficulty.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Circular Seating Arrangement (7 persons) | 5 |
| Puzzle (Box based & Month based) | 10 |
| Syllogism | 4 |
| Inequality | 4 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Numerical Series | 4 |
| Mix Series (symbols & letters) | 5 |
| Total | 40 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 6th December, Shift 2 Video Analysis
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 6th December, Shift 3: questions asked
Section-wise topics asked will be added after shift 3 is over.
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 3: Quantitative Aptitude
The exact distribution of DI, arithmetic, and number series questions will be shared after the shift. All topic-wise numbers will be added once memory-based inputs are received.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Approximation | TBA |
| Number Series | TBA |
| Tabular DI | TBA |
| Line Graph DI | TBA |
| Caselet DI | TBA |
| Arithmetic | TBA |
| Total | TBA |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 3: Reasoning Ability
Reasoning topics such as puzzles, seating arrangements, and logical reasoning will be listed here. Data for each topic will be updated after the exam concludes.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Seating Arrangement | TBA |
| Puzzle (Various Types) | TBA |
| Syllogism | TBA |
| Inequality | TBA |
| Blood Relation | TBA |
| Direction & Distance | TBA |
| Alphanumeric | TBA |
| Pair Formation | TBA |
| Miscellaneous | TBA |
| Total | TBA |
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 6th December, Shift 3 Video Analysis
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025, 6th December, Shift 4: questions asked
Section-wise topics asked will be added after shift 4 is over.
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 4: Quantitative Aptitude
The exact distribution of DI, arithmetic, and number series questions will be shared after the shift. All topic-wise numbers will be added once memory-based inputs are received.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Approximation | TBA |
| Number Series | TBA |
| Tabular DI | TBA |
| Line Graph DI | TBA |
| Caselet DI | TBA |
| Arithmetic | TBA |
| Total | TBA |
IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2025, Shift 4: Reasoning Ability
Reasoning topics such as puzzles, seating arrangements, and logical reasoning will be listed here. Data for each topic will be updated after the exam concludes.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Seating Arrangement | TBA |
| Puzzle (Various Types) | TBA |
| Syllogism | TBA |
| Inequality | TBA |
| Blood Relation | TBA |
| Direction & Distance | TBA |
| Alphanumeric | TBA |
| Pair Formation | TBA |
| Miscellaneous | TBA |
| Total | TBA |
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis 2025 – 7th December (All Shifts)
Below are the placeholders for the second exam day’s analysis.
Shift-wise feedback will be added once the exams on 7th December are completed.
7th December 2025 – Overall Difficulty & Good Attempts
The table will be updated with real exam data based on student inputs.
Until then, each value is marked as TBA.
| Shift | Section | Difficulty Level | Expected Good Attempts |
| Shift 1 | Reasoning | TBA | TBA |
| Quantitative Aptitude | TBA | TBA | |
| Overall | TBA | TBA | |
| Shift 2 | Reasoning | TBA | TBA |
| Quantitative Aptitude | TBA | TBA | |
| Overall | TBA | TBA | |
| Shift 3 | Reasoning | TBA | TBA |
| Quantitative Aptitude | TBA | TBA | |
| Overall | TBA | TBA | |
| Shift 4 | Reasoning | TBA | TBA |
| Quantitative Aptitude | TBA | TBA | |
| Overall | TBA | TBA |
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