IBPS RRB PO & Clerk 2025: 100-Day Preparation Strategy for Gramin Bank Exams
If you’re planning to appear for the IBPS RRB PO or Clerk 2025 exam, this 100-day complete preparation strategy will help you stay organized, focused, and confident. Shared by Banking Wala, the plan is broken into three preparation phases covering both prelims and mains, with a clear roadmap for mocks, revision, and subject-wise focus.
📌 Understanding the Exam Pattern
IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Prelims:
- Subjects: Reasoning & Numerical Ability
- Focus: Speed + Accuracy
- Mode: Online, Objective-type
IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Mains:
- Subjects:
- Reasoning
- General Awareness (Current Affairs)
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Computer Knowledge
- English / Hindi (Language option)
📅 Duration: ~100 days from strategy start to exam date
🧩 Phase 1 (Days 1–30): Foundation Building
- Goal: Build strong basics in all subjects
- Study Hours: 4–6 hours daily (minimum)
- Subjects to Focus:
- Quant: Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Inequality, Coding-Decoding
- English: Basic grammar + vocabulary (optional based on comfort level)
Tasks:
- Attend topic-wise classes
- Practice basic-level questions
- Begin Prelims mock tests (don’t worry about scores)
- Analyze mock tests to identify weak areas
📘 Phase 2 (Days 31–70): Prelims + Mains Prep
- Goal: Advance your preparation by adding Mains-level topics
- Study Hours: 6–7 hours daily
- Subjects to Include:
- GA: Start 1-year coverage (banking awareness, schemes)
- Computer Knowledge: Basics, MS Office, OS, shortcut keys, memory
- Prelims Subjects: Continue regular practice and revision
Tasks:
- Give 2 Prelims mock tests per week
- Take sectional quizzes (e.g., % problems, time-work)
- Start understanding banking economy & government schemes
- Focus more on English if it’s your weak subject
- Practice descriptive (Hindi/English) writing
🧠 Phase 3 (Days 71–90): Intensive Mock Practice & Mains Boost
- Goal: Prepare for both stages simultaneously
- Study Hours: 7–8 hours daily
- Strategy:
- Alternate days: 1 Mains Mock, 1 Prelims Mock
- Focus on high-level puzzles, DI, current affairs
- Start rapid revision of notes and key topics
Topics to Master in Mains:
- Quant: Speed Maths, Advanced Arithmetic, Data Interpretation
- Reasoning: High-level puzzle sets
- Computer Awareness + Static GA
- Descriptive Language Prep (Optional)
📆 Final 10 Days: Prelims-Only Focus
- Shift to Prelims-only mock tests
- Review entire notes for reasoning, quant, English, computer
- Continue daily current affairs revision
- Analyze all mock test attempts in depth
📚 Resources and Batches
If you need structured help:
- Bank MahaPack: Access to all live batches on the Banking Wala platform
- Drona Book Set: For comprehensive practice
- Upcoming Batches:
- RRB PO Clerk Foundation
- SBI PO Foundation
- IBPS Foundation
- Banking M2026 Base
💡 Use these to combine online classes + books + test series for complete prep.
💡 Final Tips Before You Start
- Customize the plan to suit your strengths
- Consistency > Duration — even 4–5 smart hours can lead to selection
- Focus on smart study, mock analysis, and steady revision
- Avoid panic — the plan is built for gradual but complete preparation
Are you ready to give your 100%?
If yes, follow this 100-day roadmap, stay consistent, and give yourself the best shot at cracking the Gramin Bank IBPS RRB PO & Clerk 2025 exam.
All the best! 💪