IBPS RRB PO & Clerk 2025: First Major Banking Exam of the Year

The IBPS RRB exam is the first major banking exam of the calendar year, and candidates are informed as early as January 1st. According to Vivek Pandey, this is the most beginner-friendly and high-vacancy exam, ideal even for average students aiming to start their career in banking.

Exam Timeline for IBPS RRB 2025

Officer Scale 1 (PO)

• Prelims: 27 August 2025
• Mains: 13 September 2025

Office Assistant (Clerk)

• Prelims: 13 August 2025
• Mains: 9 November 2025

✅ Notification expected: June 2025

IBPS RRB 2025 Exam Pattern Overview

Officer Scale 1 (3 Stages)

• Prelims: Reasoning + Numerical Ability
• Mains: Includes Computer Awareness
• Interview

Office Assistant (2 Stages)

• Prelims: Reasoning + Numerical Ability
• Mains: Includes Computer Awareness

🎯 Prelims is qualifying in nature, and speed plays a crucial role.

Computer Awareness in IBPS RRB Mains

• Total Questions: 40
• Total Marks: 20
• Weightage: High-scoring and scoring-friendly subject

This subject is often underestimated but has historically helped students boost their overall mains score significantly. Some candidates even score 35+ out of 40 in this section.

IBPS RRB Computer Awareness Syllabus 2025

Below is a detailed breakdown of all the key topics:

✅ 1. Introduction to Computers

• What is a computer?
• Types of computers: Hybrid, Digital, Analog
• Real-world examples: ECG machines, radar

✅ 2. History and Generations

• 1st to 5th generation computers
• Technologies: punch cards, batch processing, transistors, encapsulated memory

✅ 3. Computer Memory

• Volatile vs. Non-volatile memory
• Cache, RAM, ROM
• Fastest and slowest memory types

✅ 4. Number Systems & Measurement Units

• Decimal to Binary conversions
• Bits, Bytes, KB, MB, GB

✅ 5. Software Concepts

• System vs. Application Software
• Examples: Tally, Disk Cleanup, File Manager
• Banking software use-cases

✅ 6. Programming Languages

• Basics of Python, C++, Pascal, Fortran
• HTML Tags (e.g., <b>)
• Programming logic and categories

✅ 7. Windows Operating System

• Control Panel, file manager, versions
• Shortcut Keys: Win+D, Win+L, Win+M

✅ 8. Operating Systems

• Types: Time-sharing, Distributed, Multi-user, Multitasking
• Android and Windows overview

✅ 9. Database Management System (DBMS)

• Tuple, Record, File, Table, Hierarchical model
• Arrange terms in ascending/descending order

✅ 10. Networking & Internet

• Types of networks and topologies
• Networking devices
• Internet concepts and models

✅ 11. Network Security

• Phishing, Spoofing, Malware, Trojan Horse, Worm, Hacking

✅ 12. Microsoft Office Suite

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Types of questions:
  • Term-Based: Pivot Table, Word Wrap
  • Menu-Based: Insert picture, hyperlink
  • Shortcut Keys: Ctrl+B, Ctrl+K, etc.
  • Practical Usage: Steps for inserting, formatting, etc.

✅ 13. E-commerce & Emerging Technologies

• ChatGPT & its origin
• AI & IoT applications
• Common browser shortcuts

✅ 14. Full Forms & Abbreviations

• Common technical acronyms from banking and IT

Preparation Tips

• Start early — don’t wait till the last month
• Focus on speed and consistency
• Practice 40-question mock tests
• Revise daily, not just before the exam

Where Else Is This Syllabus Useful?

The Computer Awareness syllabus also appears in:

• RBI Assistant
• LIC exams (LIC AAO, LICAO)
• NABARD
• Cooperative Bank exams
• Specialist Officer posts (Scale II, GBO)

Final Words

If you’re targeting IBPS RRB Clerk or PO 2025, mastering Computer Awareness is non-negotiable. It’s a high-return section and easy to prepare if you’re consistent. Start early, follow the structure and success will follow.