RRB NTPC Chapter-Wise Question Weightage: A Comprehensive Guide to RRB Exam Preparation

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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam is one of the most competitive exams in India, attracting lakhs of candidates annually. Understanding the chapter-wise question weightage for the RRB NTPC exam can help candidates prepare strategically, focusing on the topics that carry more marks and understanding the overall exam pattern.


Overview of RRB NTPC Exam Pattern - The RRB NTPC exam is conducted in two stages:
  • Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 1
  • Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 2
Both stages have different patterns, but they broadly cover three major sections:
  • General Awareness
  • Mathematics
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis

The overall paper of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The General Awareness section was moderate, while the General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were easy. The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics section was easy to moderate. The section-wise and overall difficulty level of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam are given below.

Section

Good Attempts

Level

Mathematics

22-24

Easy-Moderate

Reasoning Ability

24-26

Easy

General Awareness

28-30

Moderate

Overall Good Attempts

74-78

Easy-Moderate

Subject-Wise Question Weightage

The RRB NTPC exam consists of three subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. The question weightage for each subject is as follows:

General Awareness Section

This section is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs, static general knowledge, and other important events happening around the world. It covers a wide range of topics, including history, geography, economics, polity, science, and current affairs.

Topic

Number of questions

Level

History

5-6

Easy-Moderate

Geography

2-3

Easy-Moderate

Polity

2-3

Easy-Moderate

Static G.K

2-3

Easy-Moderate

Current Affairs

10-12

Easy-Moderate

Science

7-8

Easy-Moderate

Total

40

Easy-Moderate

Mathematics Section
The Mathematics section tests the candidate’s ability to solve mathematical problems and their understanding of basic mathematical concepts. The questions in this section are usually of high school level and cover various topics.

Topics

No. Of Questions asked

Level of Exam

Ratio

2

Easy

Average

3-4

Easy

Number System

1-2

Easy

Simplification

2-3

Easy

Time & Work

2

Easy

Time, Speed & Distance

1

Easy

Simple & Compound Interest

2

Easy

Profit & Loss

2

Easy

LCM & HCF

4-5

Easy

Geometry

1

Easy-Moderate

Mensuration

3

Easy

Trigonometry

4

Easy

Percentage

2

Easy

Algebra

–

–

DI (Tabular)

–

–

Total 

30

Easy-Moderate

General Intelligence and Reasoning Section
This section assesses the candidate’s logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and mental ability. Questions in this section cover a range of topics designed to test different aspects of reasoning.

Topics

No. Of Questions asked

Level Of Exam

Seating Arrangement

3-4

Easy

Odd One Out

1-2

Easy

Series

2-3

Easy

Statement & Conclusions

3-4

Easy

Distance-Directions

1

Easy

Syllogism

-

Easy

Oder-Ranking

-

Easy

Coding-Decoding

-

Easy

Non-Verbal

-

Easy

Calendar

-

Easy

Blood Relation

1

Easy

Venn Diagram

1

Easy

Paper Folding Image

1

Easy

Missing Term

1

Easy

Counting Figure

2-3

Easy-Moderate

Misc.

2-3

Easy

Total Questions

30

Easy

The RRB NTPC exam is comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics across three main sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. By understanding the chapter-wise weightage, candidates can prioritize their study time more effectively.

Understanding the chapter-wise question weightage for RRB NTPC exam helps candidates focus on the most important topics and allocate their preparation time effectively. By prioritizing the high-weightage chapters and practicing regularly, candidates can improve their chances of success in the exam.




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