IBPS RRB PO/Clerk Computer 2026 | IBPS RRB Computer Syllabus & Strategy | IBPS RRB Computer Videos |

Main Ideas

The instructor presents computer knowledge as a potentially high-scoring section in the IBPS RRB PO/Clerk exam, but notes that questions are no longer limited to easy factual recall. Candidates should prepare for conceptual and practical questions and work on answering quickly and accurately.

The section is described as 40 questions in 15 minutes. The instructor recommends aiming for at least 35 correct answers, with full marks as an ideal target. His central advice is to study the entire syllabus systematically rather than skip topics.

Syllabus to Cover

• Recent developments and technology: Computer and operating-system updates, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and relevant digital-payment terms.
• Computer fundamentals: Types of computers, how computers work, and computer generations.
• Hardware, software, and programming basics: Software languages and generations; compilers, interpreters, assemblers, linkers, loaders, and software modules.
• Malware and cybersecurity: Viruses, Trojan horses, phishing, spyware, ransomware, and related security concepts.
• Email: Email basics and protocols, sending messages, To/CC/BCC and subject fields, service providers, and sending limits.
• Databases and DBMS: Records, database units, SQL, DDL, DML, DCL, TCL, and the Entity–Relationship model.
• Networking: OSI and TCP/IP models; IPv4, IPv6, and MAC addresses; network types; protocols; topologies; simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex modes; guided and unguided media; networking devices; and subnetting.
• Internet concepts: Internet, intranet, extranet, dark web, browsers, and search engines.
• Number systems: Binary, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal, including complements.
• MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including questions about older and newer versions.
• Memory and storage: RAM, ROM, cache, virtual, buffer, and flash memory; primary and secondary storage; CD/DVD, floppy disks, hard drives, SSDs, magnetic disks, and memory units.
• Operating systems: OS basics and types, including multi-user and multitasking systems; Windows, Android, iOS, and Linux.
• Shortcuts and commands: Windows and DOS shortcut keys, system commands, and commonly tested keyboard shortcuts.
• Booting and system components: Cold and warm booting, the boot process, POST, CMOS, CPU, processors, and GPU.
• Other concepts: Computer and internet performance units, quantum computing, computer pioneers and inventors, HDMI/VGA/USB ports, virtual and augmented reality, supercomputers and other computer categories, firmware, ASCII, and related character codes.
• Practical and previous-year questions: Troubleshooting scenarios, such as improving a slow computer, memory-related questions, and questions based on past exam papers.

Suggested Study Method

1. Start with the basics and progress topic by topic. Build understanding before moving on to higher-level or practical questions.
2. Study theory, then practise MCQs on the same topic. Pair each topic’s concepts with question practice.
3. Make notes while watching lessons. Use PDFs for revision and track topics that need more work.
4. Practise mixed and previous-year questions. This helps prepare for varied question styles, including practical and conceptual ones.
5. Revise repeatedly. Revisit material from one day to the next and continue revising up to the exam.
6. Study consistently. Start with about two hours a day, split into shorter sessions if needed. The instructor says study time may be reduced as confidence improves, but recommends keeping at least an hour of computer study in the routine.
7. Adjust study time by exam stage. Aim for around half an hour to an hour during Prelims preparation, then return to three to four hours daily while preparing for Mains.
8. Use timed practice to improve speed. Since the section is described as 40 questions in 15 minutes, practise answering efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
9. Ask questions when stuck. Use doubt sessions or ask about confusing topics.

Resources Mentioned

The instructor promotes an Arora Educator computer course, described as offering topic-wise theory, MCQs, PDFs, live and recorded lessons, mock tests, and doubt support. He also points viewers to YouTube practice and revision sessions, including a planned 40-question test. These are presented as resources from the instructor; the main study advice is to learn topic by topic, practise, and revise consistently.

Speakers and Sources Featured

• Sachin Arora: The instructor and presenter, speaking on the Arora Educator platform.
• Arora Educator course and study materials: Mentioned by the presenter as sources of lessons, PDFs, MCQs, mock tests, and doubt support.
• YouTube practice and revision sessions: Mentioned as additional practice resources.