You will need to prepare for the following sections in order to crack RRB NTPC exam:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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 Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.
If you are concerned about general awareness section, here are few tips you should follow:
How to prepare for RRB NTPC General Awareness?
- Make the habit of reading the newspaper every day and make a routine of watching various news channels.
- Keep yourself updated about national and international events.
- Keep in touch with the static GK.
- Practice with one or two mock tests everyday to analyse your preparation.
- Candidates must subscribe to the weekly magazines of current affairs.
- Focus on areas such as Business, Politics, and Economics.
- Spend at least three hours per day to practice on the General Awareness section of the exam.
- Do not miss last six months of current affairs.
- Go through the previous years’ papers to know the level and kind of questions asked in the exam.
- Candidates must be inquisitive about important things and happenings around the world.
- Join online coaching classes for RRB NTPC if you have limited time.
- Keep notes of important topics for the exam.
- Practice online quizzes
- Revise all the topics given in RRB NTPC General Awareness syllabus properly.
