RRB NTPC Preparation 2025: Subject-wise Preparation Tips & Tricks

Few general tips and tricks to crack RRB NTPC 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

 

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam are given below: -Go through the Detailed Syllabus -Candidates must go through the detailed exam pattern and syllabus provided by RRB. This help candidates to plan their studies according to that. -Go through the tough section -Candidates must be aware of your strengths and weaknesses while preparing for a long time. Concentrate on the weaker parts. Also, try to answer as many questions about that section as they can. -Remember the entire syllabus and try to solve the question by topic. -Candidates must have easier time remembering all the tricks with this. -Choose proper study material -Don't use too many sources because everyone uses different methods and it will make you confused. Go through the syllabus thoroughly. -Previous Year Question Paper This will help the candidates to give an actual idea of the exam pattern. -Practicing previous years' question papers will help candidates to get all the types of questions. Time Management As per the exam pattern, you all know it will consist of 120 questions for 120 marks, in 90 minutes only. Candidates have to plan their strategy according to that and make the calculation part too strong. -To score good marks time management is the key. -Be Confident, Stay Motivated -Just focus on their goals and stay motivated to get success. -Always inspire themselves, in moving toward dream job -Candidates need to score higher and for that prepare up to the mark.

Check tips below.

Understand the concept
Practice enough questions 
Learn formulas 
Revise regularly
Maintain speed and accuracy 
Analyse performance in the mock tests

RRB NTPC books are the most important resource for exam preparation. The books help candidates to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus. There are various books available in the market. However, candidates need to choose their books that are simple and are easy to understand.

For the Quant section of RRB NTPC candidates can refer to the following books: Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal Fast Track by Rajesh Verma NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav.

Candidates can refer to the following books for RRB NTPC General Awareness.

• Manorama Yearbook
• Lucent's GK

Yes, there is a minimum qualifying cut off in RRB NTPC exam. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 are below:

General, EWS: 40 per cent

OBC and SC: 30 per cent 

ST: 25 %

 

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

The tips and tricks to excel in RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning are given below:

• Candidates must build logical thinking skills through daily puzzles and series
• Candidates must practice topics such as coding-decoding, seating arrangements, syllogisms, etc.
• To solve questions better, candidates must draw diagrams/tables

 

RRB Group D is the entry-level job in the Indian railway while RRB NTPC comes under the category of group C jobs, which are next to Group D posts. For RRB Group D posts, the educational qualification required is a Class 10th pass. For RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12th. The posts announced under RRB Group D are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. The posts announced under RRB NTPC 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.

Candidates should focus on RRB NTPC preparation for four to six hours daily. This also depends on the current level of preparation and familiarity with the subjects. It is with hardwork and determination that candidates will be able to crack the exam.

 

 

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC Maths are given below:

• Candidates must master the basic concepts before learning shortcuts techniques of solving questions
• Candidates must daily practice topics such as Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Geometry, etc.
• Candidates must maintain notebook for jotting down the formula. This will also help in quick revision

 

Students can start preparing for RRB NTPC exam by going through the exam pattern and syllabus. It is important to make a realistic study plan an follow that dilligently. Candidates must also follow good study material. They should practice previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions.

 

The effective tips to prepare for RRB NTPC exam are given below:

• Understand the complete RRB NTPC syllabus and exam pattern
• Create a good study plan
• Take a mock test and analyse the performance and focus on improving the weak areas
• Practice the previous years' question papers