IBPS RRB PO | Preliminary Examination

IBPS RRB PO: full-length mock (80 questions)

A full-length IBPS RRB PO mock modelled on the Preliminary Examination: 80 original questions across Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, weighted towards moderate and hard, each with a worked solution.

Before you start

80 questions in 45 minutes on a single clock — a full-length paper modelled on the Preliminary Examination.
Each question carries one mark; one fourth of a mark is deducted for a wrong answer, and unanswered questions carry no penalty.
The difficulty is deliberately weighted towards moderate and hard (about 60 of 80) so the set stays useful on repeat attempts. Every question is original with a worked solution shown after you submit.

Sections in this test

Section	Questions
ReasoningReasoning Ability	40
Quantitative AptitudeQuantitative Aptitude	40

Sample questions with worked solutions

A few questions from this test, with the answer key and the method behind it. The full set of 80 runs under a timer, and every solution is on the analysis screen once you submit.

Reasoning Ability · solved example

7 people — P, Q, R, S, T, U, V — sit in a row facing north. 4 people sit between T and S. P sits 3rd from the right end. 1 person sits between R and U. 1 person sits between U and S. V sits 7th from the left end.

How many people sit between Q and V?

7
1
5
3Correct
8

Solution

The order is T, R, Q, U, P, S, V from the left; between Q and V there are 3 people.

Quantitative Aptitude · solved example

Find the simple interest on Rs 8000 at 10% per annum for 4 years.

3700
3300
3100
2700
3200Correct

Solution

SI = P×R×T/100 = 8000×10×4/100 = 3200.

Reasoning Ability · solved example

If '@' means +, '&' means − and '#' means ×, then find the value of: 9 # 2 @ 5.

27
23Correct
9
37
19

Solution

Substituting the symbols: 9 × 2 + 5 = 18 + 5 = 23.

Reasoning Ability · solved example

If each letter is given its position in the alphabet (A = 1, B = 2, ...), what is the code for "FISH" formed by adding the letter values?

44
40
48
36
42Correct

Solution

FISH = 6 + 9 + 19 + 8 = 42.

Reasoning Ability · solved example

Find the next term in the series: A, F, K, P, ?

S
C
D
UCorrect
B

Solution

Each letter advances by 5 places in the alphabet, so the term after P is U.

How this test is marked

Correct answer

Wrong answer

-0.25

Unanswered

Because a blank carries no penalty, guessing only pays when you can eliminate at least two options. The analysis screen after the test shows you exactly where guessing cost you marks.