RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam to fill various auxiliary posts in the Indian Railways. The posts 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, Station Master.
Selection Process
The recruitment process involves 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- For Under Graduate Posts: 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.
- For Graduate Posts: Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Age Limit
- Under Graduate Level: 18-33 years
- Graduate Level: 18-36years
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
1st Stage CBT
Subject | No. of Ques. | Marks | Time Duration |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
2nd Stage CBT
Subject | No. of Ques. | Marks | Time Duration |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
Typing Skill Test (TST) The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) Only for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master
Document Verification Based on the performance of candidates in 2nd Stage CBT and based on the performance of candidates in both 2nd Stage CBT and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.
Syllabus
For CBT
- Mathematics 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.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
- General Awareness Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programmes, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.
Preparation Tips
- 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 question papers as you can to understand the pattern, concept of each topic as well as the difficulty level.
- More Practice 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 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.