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🔍 Recruitment Overview

The RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) is one of India's premier competitive examinations. Below is the officially structured selection procedure detailing the stages of examinations, marks outlays, and testing durations. Complement your strategy using our official booklets and practice console.

Difficulty Rating
7.6/ 10
Target Success Rate
0.5% - 0.7%
Based on applicant ratio
Prep Duration
6-8 Months
Recommended duration
Competition Level
🔥 Very High

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📊 Stages of Selection & Marks Outlay

Tier/PhaseSubjects CoveredTotal MarksExam Duration
CBT 1General Awareness (40 Qs), Mathematics (30 Qs), Reasoning (30 Qs)100 Marks90 Minutes
CBT 2General Awareness (50 Qs), Mathematics (35 Qs), Reasoning (35 Qs)120 Marks90 Minutes
CBAT / TypingAptitude (Station Master) or Typing Skill Test (Clerks)QualifyingQualifying

📉 Subject-wise Weightage & PYQ Trends

Statistical analysis of questions asked in previous years (PYQ weightage) and recommended official checksheets.

Core SubjectEstimated Weightage / QsImportance LevelRecommended Resource
General Awareness40 Qs (CBT-1) / 50 Qs (CBT-2)HighRead Monthly Yojana summary
Mathematics (Arithmetic)30 Qs (CBT-1) / 35 Qs (CBT-2)HighSolve NTPC Math Mocks
General Intelligence & Reasoning30 Qs (CBT-1) / 35 Qs (CBT-2)HighReasoning Sectional tests

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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