How to Crack RRB NTPC 2024 in First Attempt? Tips & Strategies

RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2024 ( RRB NTPC )

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Oct 23, 2024 17:24 IST

Do you want to crack RRB NTPC 2024 exam in the first attempt? Then, read here the preparation tips and tricks to crack the exam in the first attempt. This article also provides a complete strategy to crack RRB NTPC exam.

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How To Crack RRB NTPC Exam in First Attempt?

How to Crack RRB NTPC exam in First Attempt?: If candidates are looking for a job in Indian Railways then RRB NTPC is a good career option. Candidates can easily crack the RRB NTPC exam in the first attempt. It is not a big deal as long as candidates are extremely determined to crack it. To crack RRB NTPC exam in the first attempt, candidates need to follow the guidelines and strategies. Candidates must make a proper study plan and stick to it. They must take at least two to three hours to prepare for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam. In this article, we have explained how to crack RRB NTPC 2024 in the first attempt.

How to Crack RRB NTPC Exam in 30 Days?

First of all, candidates need to check RRB NTPC syllabus and then analyse the sections in which they can score more marks with very less chance of negative marking. The entire paper is divided into four sections, viz, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and General Awareness. Now, after preparing for each section of the NTPC exam, attend online test series, so that candidates can improve their weak areas and increase the accuracy of their strong areas. With your accuracy of answers, the chances of scoring more marks in the actual exam increase. Prepare for RRB NTPC exam with consistent effort.

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Large number of candidates fill RRB NTPC application form, therefore the completion is tough. As a result of which, candidates need to put in a lot of hard work. Check below how to crack RRB NTPC 2024 exam in first attempt.

Practice Previous Years’ Question Papers

Questions asked in RRB NTPC exam are based more or less on the previous years’ question paper pattern. Solve as many RRB NTPC question papers as you can to understand the pattern, concept of each topic as well as the difficulty level.

Practice More

Practice enough number of questions from every topic. When you practice more than, there is quite often a chance that you get a similar type of question in the exam. So, you will be able to solve those questions easily and in lesser time.

Cultivate Reading Habit

Try to develop reading habits such as newspapers or monthly magazines. This will help you to develop a good vocabulary and a better understanding of the events.

Learn Formulas

Learn all the formulas and steps to solve various problems at your fingertips. Practice and revise them regularly.

Time Management

Time management is very important in qualifying the exam with a high score. Solve questions in a time-bound manner. Try to solve the question paper in less than the time allotted.

Speed and Accuracy

You must work on how to maintain a balance between speed and accuracy. This can be achieved with regular practice of question papers/sample papers and mock tests.

Revision

Do not forget to revise the topics that you have learnt for the exam. Identify the weak and strong areas and chalk out preparation tips for the exam. Revision helps in making certain topics clear which were not earlier when you had studied at an earlier stage of preparation.

Attempt Mock Tests

Mock tests are like actual tests and it will help you to understand the overall exam pattern. Besides, it builds your confidence of solving questions, accuracy, speed and time-management skills.

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How to Crack RRB NTPC 2024 in First Attempt: Section-Wise Tips

Below are a few RRB NTPC preparation tips and tricks to crack the different sections of the exam:

General Awareness

  • The General Awareness comprises General Science, Current Affairs, History, Politics and Geography
  • Make a proper study plan for all the subjects and follow it rigidly till your exam
  • Study according to syllabus and previous years’ question papers
  • Revise daily whatever you have studied
  • Attempt mock tests daily or weekly or fortnightly according to your preparation level
  • Identify topics you are weak and practice those topics
  • Practice more and more questions from various topics
  • Allot at least two hours daily for General Science preparation
  • Study topics such as countries, capitals, and currencies, awards, environment and ecology, sports personalities in the news, budget, eminent personalities

Maths

  • Focus on this section to score more marks
  • Study topics such as Simplification and Approximation, Average, HCF LCM, Number system, Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Data interpretation, Time and Work, Boat and stream, Geometry, Trigonometry, Heights, and distance, etc.
  • Solve previous years’ question papers
  • Attempt mock tests

 Reasoning Ability

  • Reasoning Ability section is one of the most scoring section
  • The easiest topics are Water Image, Mirror Image, Completion of Figures, Ranking, Linear Seating Arrangement, Circular Seating Arrangement, Calendar
  • Practice those topics from where the moderate-level questions are asked such as Analogies, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Venn diagram, Syllogism
  • The topics that require a lot of practice are Number Series, Alphabetical Series, Course of Action, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Assumption

RRB NTPC Syllabus

RRBs prescribe RRB NTPC syllabus and it comprises the topics and sub-topics candidates need to prepare for the exam. Check below RRB NTPC syllabus.

General Awareness: History, Geography, Economy, Indian Polity and Governance, General Science, Current Affairs, etc.

Mathematics: Number System, Decimals, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Time and Work, Mensuration, Percentage, Elementary Statistics, etc.

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Mathematical Operations, Coding and Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, etc.

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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.

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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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I can suggest few general strategies for finding important questions for the RRB Non-Technical UG 2024 exam:

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Veerraj Sen

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RRB NTPC 2024 vacancies for undergraduate posts are given below.

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Accounts Clerk cum Typist361
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Anangsha Patra

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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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Anangsha Patra

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The reporting timings for RRB NTPC exam are given below.,

ParametersShift 1Shift 2

Reporting Time

8.30 am

1.30 pm

Gate Closing Time

10 am

3 pm

Exam Start Time

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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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