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

RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2025 ( RRB NTPC )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 17:47 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

To prepare effectively for RRB NTPC 2025 exam, candidates must focus on knowinh the syllabus. After going through the RRB NTPC exam pattern, candidates must a study plan and follow it. Know the RRB NTPC syllabus for important topics. Attempt mock tests of RRB NTPC exam to know the type of questions asked in the exam. Read  below for more details on RRB NTPC preparation tips. 

 

 

Q:   How to complete the RRB NTPC syllabus in four months?
A: 

Check tips below.

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

Table of contents
  • Subject-wise RRB NTPC 2025 Preparation Strategy
  • RRB NTPC Books
  • RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2025 FAQs
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Subject-wise RRB NTPC 2025 Preparation Strategy

Candidates can check below the RRB NTPC section-wise preparation tips:

RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2025 for Mathematics

The tips to crack the exam are given below:

  • Candidates should work on their basic concepts. Once they have developed command over these topics, switch to shortcuts or tricks for quick calculations
  • For increasing speed, candidates must focus on short-cut techniques of solving questions
  • Candidates must solve previous years’ RRB NTPC question papers

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RRB NTPC Preparation Tips for General Awareness and Current Affairs

Candidates need to read magazines, newspapers, weekly GK blog online, watch news to increase their knowledge. Candidates should create and revise the notes. 

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Candidates can check below the tips and tricks shared by experts on how to prepare for RRB NTPC exam.

RRB NTPC Preparation Tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning

Candidates can check important details below.

  • Candidates need to sharpen their logical and analytical skills
  • They must have command over concepts. Candidates must make sure that they practice each and every concept thoroughly and do not rush through the topics
  • Candidates must use smart and appropriate tricks and methods for solving questions
  • Use smart and appropriate tricks and methods for solving any problem
  • Candidates should attempt RRB NTPC mock tests to improve the speed and accuracy of solving questions

How to Prepare for RRB NTPC in 6 Months?

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC in 6 months are given below:

  • Candidates must prepare a proper timetable and follow it diligently
  • After studying a topic, make sure to revise it, again and again, every few days
  • Candidates must learn to manage time and pressure. The only way to improve time and pressure is to perform well knthe exams and practice strategically
  • Confidence is the key to performing well on the day of the exam. Candidates must prepare proper preparation strategies and believe on their preparation
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Q:   What are the general tips and tricks to crack RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

Candidates can check below the strategy to crack RRB NTPC exam. 
Prepare study plan 
Solve previous years' question papers 
Make a habit of reading newspaper
Improve speed and accuracy
Strengthen weak areas

Q:   How to complete the RRB NTPC syllabus in four months?
A: 

Check tips below.

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

Q:   How do I prepare for the RRB NTPC CBT 2?
A: 

Candidates can prepare for RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam in following way.

Go through the detailed exam pattern

Know the syllabus for topics

Learn time management

Solve previous years question papers

Stay confident

Attempt mock 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RRB NTPC Books

RRB NTPC books are the best resource to prepare for the exam. Going through the books, candidates can clear the concept of the topics given in the syllabus. The best books for RRB NTPC exam are given below. 

Book Name Author
Magical Book on Quicker Maths M Tyra
Quantitative Aptitude RS Agarwal
Analytical Reasoning MK Pandey
Test of Reasoning Edgar Thorpe
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why are RRB NTPC books important for exam preparation?
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RRB NTPC books are the best resource to prepare for the exam. It helps to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus. Candidates must choose the books carefully. They should choose the ones that are simple and covered the syllabus.

 
Q:   Which books are considered as best for RRB NTPC General Awareness?
A: 

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

  • Manorama Yearbook
  • Lucent's GK
Q:   Which books are considered as best for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning?
A: 

Candidates can refer to the following books for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning.

  • General Intelligence and Reasoning by RN Thakur
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
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RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2025 FAQs

Check below RRB NTPC Preparation FAQs.

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Q:   How to excel in RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning?
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RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning preparations are given below:
 
Build logical thinking skills through daily puzzles and series
Candidates must practice topics such as coding-decoding, seating arrangements, syllogisms, etc.
Candidates must draw diagrams/tables for solving questions
Q:   How should I start preparing for the RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

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.

 

Q:   How many hours should I study daily for RRB NTPC preparation?
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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.

 

 

Q:   Which one is better RRB NTPC or RRB Group D?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are effective overall RRB NTPC preparation tips?
A: 

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

 

Q:   How can I score well in RRB NTPC Mathematics?
A: 

RRB NTPC prep strategy for Maths is given below.

They should learn shortcut techniques of solving questions

Practice Profit & Loss, Time, Work, Distance, etc. 

Candidates must revise the topics

Note down the formula

 

 

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Answered 18 hours ago

Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC (UG) result 2025 for the notification CEN 6/2024 on its regional portals. The regions selected the candidates based on their regional vacancies. 

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The results for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) undergraduate-level CBT 1 exam are expected to be released in the fourth-week of November 2025. The graduate-level CBT 1 results were already declared on September 19, 2025. 
 
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RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 hall ticket was released on October 9. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials.

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