RRB NTPC Study Guide

A complete preparation guide for Railway Recruitment Board - Non Technical Popular Categories. Below is the full syllabus broken down by subject, along with the topics you need to master to crack RRB NTPC.

Mathematics

22 topics to cover

  • Number Systems (HCF, LCM, Divisibility, Factors)
  • Simplification (BODMAS, Surds, Indices)
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • Percentage
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Average
  • Profit, Loss and Discount
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns)
  • Time, Speed and Distance (Trains, Boats & Streams)
  • Problems on Ages
  • Mensuration (Area, Volume, Perimeter)
  • Algebra (Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Polynomials)
  • Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals)
  • Trigonometry (Ratios, Identities, Heights & Distances)
  • Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar, Line, Pie Charts)
  • Number Series
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Probability
  • Partnership
  • Mixture and Alligation
  • Percentage Change

General Intelligence & Reasoning

27 topics to cover

  • Analogies (Number, Letter, Meaning based)
  • Odd One Out (Classification)
  • Number Series
  • Letter Series
  • Alpha-numeric Series
  • Coding-Decoding (Letter, Number, Substitution, Mixed)
  • Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction and Distance Test
  • Ranking & Time Sequence
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Statement and Conclusions
  • Statement and Arguments
  • Statement and Assumptions
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Alphabet Test
  • Number Ranking
  • Mirror Images & Water Images
  • Paper Folding & Paper Cutting
  • Embedded Figures
  • Figure Matrix
  • Cube and Dice
  • Counting of Figures
  • Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular)
  • Puzzle Test
  • Missing Number in Series or Matrix

General Awareness & Current Affairs

16 topics to cover

  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Struggle)
  • Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, States & Capitals)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Parliament, Judiciary)
  • Indian Economy (Budget, Banking, Currency, GST)
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)
  • Current Affairs (National & International, last 6 months)
  • Static GK (Books, Authors, Awards, Sports)
  • Indian Railway History & Organization
  • Railway Zones and Headquarters
  • Important Railway Projects
  • Computer Basics (Hardware, Software, Internet)
  • Science & Technology
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Famous Personalities
  • Indian Art & Culture
  • International Organizations

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