RRB NTPC Detailed Syllabus and Exam Analysis
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Feb 17, 2021
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RRB NTPC exam will be conducted to around 35,208 posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories, Para Medical Staff, Material & Isolated Category, and Level-1. The prescribed syllabus is divided into Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness.
The topics of the RRB NTPC syllabus maintains the difficulty level of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels. The candidates who will qualify for the CBT-I will be eligible for the CBT-II of the RRB NTPC Exam. Read the exam pattern before.
RRB NTPC Syllabus of Mathematic
Here are the important topics of Mathematics from which the question of the mathematics section will be asked.
| Topics | Topics |
|---|---|
| Number stem | Decimals |
| Fractions | LCM, HCF |
| Ration and Proportions | Percentage |
| Mensuration | Time and Work |
| Time and Distance | Simple and Compound Interest |
| Profit and Loss | Elementary Algebra |
| Geometry and Trigonometry | Elementary Statistics |
RRB NTPC Mathematics: Topic-wise Difficulty Level
The below-table on the difficulty level and the expected number of questions is also tentative which has been extracted from the previous year’s question papers.
| Topic | No of Questions(Tentative) | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| SI/ CI | 2 | Moderate |
| Mensuration | 2 | Easy |
| Ratio & Proportion | 3 | Easy |
| Height & Distance | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Profit/Loss | 3 | Easy |
| Geometry | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Number System | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
| Simplification | 3 | Easy |
| Time and Work | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Statistics | 1 | Easy |
| Time, Speed, and Distance | 2 | Easy |
| Average | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| DI (Tabular) | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB NTPC: Syllabus of General Awareness
General Awareness is a vast topic and really hard to cover before exams. In the following tabular, a list of topics has been mentioned for better preparation.
| Topics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Art and Culture of India | Games and Sports | Current Events of National and International Importance |
| Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution and political stem | General Science | Monuments and Places of India |
| Indian Literature | Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World | UN and Other important World Organizations |
| History of India and Freedom Struggle | General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India | Basics of Computers and Computer Applications |
| Transport Systems in India | Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large | Famous Personalities of India and World |
| Flora and Fauna of India | Common Abbreviations | Flagship Government Programs |
| Indian Economy | Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc | |
RRB NTPC General Awareness: Topic-wise Difficulty Level
The below-table on the difficulty level and the expected number of questions is also tentative which has been extracted from the previous year’s question papers.
| Topic | No. of Questions(Tentative) | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| History | 7 | Moderate |
| Geography | 1 | Easy |
| Polity | 2 | Easy |
| Static | 2 | Moderate |
| Biology | 7 | Easy-Moderate |
| Chemistry | 2 | Easy |
| Physics | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
| Computers | 4 | Easy |
| Current Affairs | 11 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 40 | Easy-Moderate |
RRB NTPC: Syllabus of General Intelligence and Reasoning
The syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning can seem hard to cover. Here the books for RRB NTPC which will help to cover the syllabus.
| Topics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Analogies | Coding and Decoding | Similarities and Differences |
| Analytical Reasoning | Jumbling | Puzzle |
| Statement-Conclusion | Decision Making | Alphanumeric Series |
| Completion of number and alphabetical series | Mathematical Operations | Relationships |
| Syllogism | Venn Diagrams | Data Sufficiency |
| Statement- Courses of Action | Maps, Interpretation of Graphs |
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RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning: Topic-wise Difficulty Level
As per the analysis of previous year papers, Coding-Decoding, Sentence arrangement, Syllogism, etc are very important for the RRB NTPC exam. Here is a table for complete exam analysis.
| Topic | No of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coding-Decoding | 4 | Easy |
| Sentence arrangement | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Venn Diagram | 3 | Moderate |
| Puzzle (Linear) | 3 | Easy |
| Blood Relation | 4 | Moderate |
| Statement & Assumptions | 2 | Moderate |
| Statement & Conclusion | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Syllogism | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| Analogy | 3 | Easy |
| Mathematical Operations | 4 | Moderate |
| Odd one out | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
The candidates have to clear the stages for the RRB NTPC Exams such as First Stage-CBT, Second stage-CBT, CBAT, and Typing Skill Test. RRB NTPC applied candidates follow the above-mentioned syllabus and paper analysis to prepare for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 of the RRB NTPC exam.
RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Analysis FAQs
Ques. What is the best way to prepare as per the syllabus?
Ans. The most efficient way is by practicing and solving questions. For this candidates can go for previous year’s’ question papers or for mock tests as well.
Ques. What are the important topics for the General Intelligence and Reasoning section?
Ans. Candidates need to prepare for Analytical Reasoning, Coding, and Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Puzzle, etc.
Ques. What are the scoring areas of General Awareness?
Ans. Prepare Current Affairs, important dates, events, awards, geography, politics, etc.
Ques. What are the important topics for Mathematics?
Ans. The important topis for this section are Number system, Fractions, Percentage, Time and Work, Simple and Compound Interest, etc.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.