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RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2024: RRB NTPC exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for Non-Technical Popular Categories posts such as Assistant Station Master, Traffic Assistant, Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Apprentice, Goods Guard, etc. RRB NTPC exam is one of the most sought-after railway exams in the country as it offers good career growth opportunities. RRB NTPC 2024 exam is conducted in various stages such as first Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. It is significantly important for candidates to prepare for the RRB NTPC exam smartly. Candidates need to put in their best efforts and work hard to secure a job in the Indian Railways.
Candidates must be thorough with the RRB NTPC exam pattern of each stage. The questions in the exam are based on the RRB NTPC syllabus. Shiksha brings to you a few RRB NTPC preparation tips, which must be followed to crack the exam.
Q: How can I prepare for RRB NTPC exam?
RRB NTPC 2024 exam comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. The posts offered through RRB NTPC exam are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. To prepare for the RRB NTPC exam, candidates need to follow the guidelines below: Follow a proper study plan Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests online Practice important topics and strengthen your weak areas.
Q: How to complete the RRB NTPC syllabus in four months?
Q: How to score good marks in RRB NTPC exam?
Subject-wise RRB NTPC 2024 Preparation Strategy
Candidates can check below the section-wise preparation tips of RRB NTPC:
RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2024 for Mathematics
This section carries 30 questions in the first stage CBT and 35 questions in the second stage CBT. Questions are asked from Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, etc. The tips to crack the exam are given below:
- Candidates should work on their basic concepts. Once they have developed command over these topics, switch to shortcuts or tricks for quick calculations
- For increasing speed, candidates must focus on short-cut techniques of solving questions
- Candidates must solve previous years’ RRB NTPC question papers
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Q: What are the general tips and tricks to crack RRB NTPC exam?
Few general tips and tricks to crack RRB NTPC 2023 exam are given below:
- To crack the exam, candidates must have a concrete RRB NTPC study plan
- Candidates must make a habit of solving previous years’ question papers and RRB NTPC mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
- Candidates must develop a habit of reading to improve their General Awareness section
- Instead of cramming, candidates must make their own notes
- Candidates must practice important topics and strengthen their weak areas
Q: How to complete the RRB NTPC syllabus in four months?
Q: How do I prepare for the RRB NTPC CBT 2?
RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2024
According to RRB NTPC exam analysis held in 2022, the overall paper was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The General Awareness section was moderate. The General Intelligence and Reasoning section was easy, while the Mathematics section was easy to moderate.
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Q: Is RRB NTPC exam tough?
Q: What is RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1?
The first stage CBT of RRB NTPC comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test paper carries a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. The test carries 100 marks. The exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1 is given below.
Sections | Number of questions |
General Awareness | 40 |
Mathematics | 30 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
Total | 100 |
Q: Does RRB NTPC also conduct interviews for level 2,3,4,5 and 6?
RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2024 FAQs
Check below RRB NTPC Preparation FAQs.
Q: Is the RRB NTPC exam tough?
Q: Is there minimum qualifying marks in RRB NTPC exam?
Yes, there is a minimum qualifying cut off in RRB NTPC exam. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 for General, EWS categories is 40 per cent, for OBC and SC is 30 per cent and for ST category is 25 per cent. In CBAT, candidates are required to secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks. Besides, cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the qualifying marks as per their categories. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in CBTs and CBAT inorder to qualify the exam. The CBT 1 comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the CBT 1 are 100. The CBT 2 comprises questions from General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Total marks allotted to the test are 120.
Q: Which is the best mathematics book for RRB NTPC?
Q: I am getting 40 to 50 marks in mocks of RRB NTPC. Can I clear the exam? What should I do to improve my performance?
Q: Which one is better RRB NTPC or RRB Group D?
Q: What is RRB NTPC syllabus?
The Railway Recruitment Board prescribes RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2. The syllabus is mentioned in the official recruitment notification. The exam is conducted to select candidates for various posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Station Master, etc in the Indian Railways. It is highly competitive exam and the knowledge of RRB NTPC syllabus is important to crack the exam. The syllabus of RRB NTPC highlights the topics that candidates need to cover for the exam. RRB NTPC syllabus includes topics and sub-topics from three subjects-General Intelligence & Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Awareness. RRB NTPC syllabus for different subjects is given below:
- Mathematics: Data Interpretation, Profit, Loss & Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry, Time and Work, Percentage, etc.
- Reasoning: Alphabet series, Number series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, etc.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs Static GK, Polity and Constitution, History, Geography, Art and Culture, etc.
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RRB NTPC Exam
Student Forum
Answered 20 hours ago
So it is mandatory for the applicant who is applying for RRB NTPC to have the same Date of Birth (DOB) as on your SSC marksheet as SSC marksheet is the age proof. Voter ID, though used for identification, cannot replace DOB identification.
If your UID DOB and SSC marksheet DOB are different, better r
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
The last date to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam is January 4, 2024. Ensure to complete your application before this deadline. It is important to double-check all details and documents to avoid any last-minute issues while applying for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
I can suggest few general strategies for finding important questions for the RRB Non-Technical UG 2024 exam:
Official RRB Resources: Check the official Railway Recruitment Board website for any updates or mock exams related to the Non-Technical exam.
Books and Study Material: Many publishers offer boo
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
RRB NTPC 2024 vacancies for undergraduate posts are given below.
Name of Post | Vacancy |
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Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 361 |
Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk | 2022 |
Jr. Clerk cum Typist | 990 |
Trains Clerk | 72 |
Total | 3445 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Candidates should make their own travel arrangements. Train tickets are provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. Candidate availing free train tickets are required to download free travelling authority. They are required to show the free travelling authority while going for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The reporting timings for RRB NTPC exam are given below.,
Parameters | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
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Reporting Time | 8.30 am | 1.30 pm |
Gate Closing Time | 10 am | 3 pm |
Exam Start Time | 10.30 am | 3.30 pm |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
RRB NTPC city intimation and admit card are two separate things. RRB NTPC city intimation slip is released 10 days before the exam whereas the admit card released four days before the exam. Candidates can download the city slip to check the allotted test city. The details regarding the exam centres
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Candidates can check their allotted exam centres through the official RRB websites. Visit the Official Website for your region. Navigate to view your exam centre details. Your exam centre details will be mentioned on your admit card.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
In the RRB NTPC ( Railway Recruitment Board Non- Technical Popular Categories) exam, candidates have the option to choose the medium of examination at the time of application. However once you have selected Bengali or any local language you cannot change the medium of examination to English it is no
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Beginner-Level 5
Can I provide Voter ID details to apply in RRB NTPC? My DOB in UID is different from that of SSC marksheet.