A Complete information about RRB NTPC examination 2025 : What to know

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) examination 2025 is the most sought-after competitive examination in India and it is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). It provides an opportunity of a gold mine to candidates who want to have a secure, respected position in the government in the Indian Railways that is one of the largest employers all over the world. This blog will take you through the main points of RRB NTPC exam syllabus, structure, preparation strategy, eligibility, etc.

What does RRB NTPC mean?

RRB NTPC is undertaken to select candidates against different non-technical positions in the Indian Railways. These are the graduate and undergraduate posts within various zones and in various divisions. The notable posts in NTPC are:

• Junior Clerk typist spinally
• Claims Accountant with typing
• Ticket cum Commercial Clerk
• Trains Clerk
• Goods Guard
• Senior Commercial cum ticket clerk
• Senior Clerk-cum-Typist
• Jr. Account assistant cum Typist
• Station Master
• Traffic Assistant

Eligibility Criteria:-

The eligibility in RRB NTPC selection is dependent on the post: Educational Qualification:

• Undergraduate Posts: Intermediate 12 th pass (recognized board). 

• Graduate Posts: University degree in an established University.

• Graduate Posts: University degree in an established University.

Age Limit:-

Undergraduate posts: 18 to 30 years in graduate posts. Age concession is given to reserved categories according to the government standards.
18 to 33 years, in graduate posts. Age concession is given to reserved categories according to the government standards.

Nationality:-

The candidate should be an Indian citizen/ Nepal / Bhutan citizen or a refugee of Tibet who entered India prior to January 1962.

Exam Pattern:-

RRB NTPC selection process involves several parts where a candidate has to be successful in all the steps of the finalization: 1. CBT 1 (Computer Based Test-Stage 1) Type of questions objective type

The number of total questions: 100 examination Period: 90 minutes 

Subjects:-

General Awareness - 40 questions. Mathematics - 30 questions. General Intelligence and Reasoning - 30 questions.
  

RRB NTPC selection process involves several parts where a candidate has to be successful in all the steps of the finalization:  

 

2. CBT 2 (Computer Based Test -Stage 2 )
Objective types of questions

The number of tasks in total: 120
examination Time: 90 mins

Subjects:-

General Awareness- 50 questions.
Mathematics- 35 questions.
General Intelligence and Reasoning -35 questions.

3. Computer-Based aptitude Test/Typing Skill Test

Just in some position such as Typist or Traffic Assistant.
When it comes to qualifying this is in nature.

4. Document Verification and Health inspection Medical fitness and proper verification of original documents are required in making final selection.
Medical fitness and proper verification of original documents are required in making final selection.

Syllabus Overview- Effective preparation cannot be achieved without a good knowledge of the syllabus.

General Awareness:

• Current Affairs
• History and Struggle of Indian Freedom
• Geography (India and World)
• Indian Constitutions and Indian Polity
• Economy
• Environmental Issues
• Sports, Science and Technology

Mathematics:-

• Number System
• Percentage
• Proportion and Ratio
• Speed, Time and Distance
• Simple Interest and Compound Interest
• Profit and loss
• Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
• Statistics and Interpretation of Data

General intelligence and Reasoning:-

• Analogies

• Coding-Decoding

• Puzzle Solving

• Number and Alphabetical Series (Number and Alphabetical)

• Direction Sense

• Syllogism

• Statement and conclusion  - decision making reasoning

• Venn Diagrams

Preparation Strategy-

1. Know Exam Pattern and Syllabus -

Take the previous years papers and go through it to get an idea of the kind of questions that are asked. Acquire the weightage of every section.

2. Time Management -

Practice solving within time limit available (the time is short: in CBT 1 in particular). Acquire tricks of saving time in solving problems of arithmetic.

3. Practice Regularly -

The learning of Mathematics and Reasoning is required each day. In General Awareness, one has to read newspapers and watch current affairs apps.

4. Go Practice Mock Tests -

Simulated tests are used to know your areas of weakness and train your speed and accuracy. The numerous websites and platforms offer free and paid sets of mocks in the new RRB NTPC pattern.

5. Revise Thoroughly -

Write postscript notes: these are notes that you will make at the last moment so that you can revise. In the case of GA, practise static GK and key current affairs on a weekly basis.

Resources and Books- The suggested reading materials that can be used to prepare RRB NTPC are:- 

• Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rakesh Yadav Mathematics:  
•  Modern approach to verbal & non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
•  General Awareness:- Lucent General Knowledge . Previous Year Papers: Attempt 5-10  years previous question papers. Also, conceptual clarity and daily quiz can be done on online learning sites and YouTube channels.

Previous Year Papers: Attempt 5-10  years previous question papers. Also, conceptual clarity and daily quiz can be done on online learning sites and YouTube channels.

Important Tips-

1. Do not forget to watch at the official RRB site to get updates since different areas might put up their own notifications individually.
2. Use only the legal portals and skip the fraudulent websites.
3. Stay consistent. One can crack the exam in a few months, just by studying 3-4 hours a day with concentration.
4. Be part of forums or telegram groups to share resources and discuss them.
5. Be part of forums or telegram groups to share resources and discuss them.
6. Use only the legal portals and skip the fraudulent websites.
7. Stay consistent. One can crack the exam in a few months, just by studying 3-4 hours a day with concentration.
8. Be part of forums or telegram groups to share resources and discuss them.
9. Be part of forums or telegram groups to share resources and discuss them.
10. Stay consistent. One can crack the exam in a few months, just by studying 3-4 hours a day with concentration.
11. Be part of forums or telegram groups to share resources and discuss them.
12. Be part of forums or telegram groups to share resources and discuss them.

Conclusion: -

The key to cracking the RRB NTPC exam is the hard work, a clear plan of action and adequate mastery of basic mathematics, reasoning and general awareness skills. The competition is stiff because in every year lakhs of aspirants apply, and it is not out of reach to achieve success with proper preparation. You want to be a Station Master or a Junior Clerk, you start by taking the first step made by you alone, which is the proper preparation and the clever planning.

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