RRB NTPC preparation covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Since the same subjects appear in CBT 1 and CBT 2 (at slightly higher depth in CBT 2), a single preparation track serves both stages.
Mathematics
| Book | Author | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | Arithmetic – Percentage, SI/CI, Time-Work, TSD (essential) |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma | Speed calculation techniques; shortcut methods |
| NCERT Mathematics Class 9 & 10 | NCERT | Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry concepts |
General Intelligence & Reasoning
| Book | Author | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | Complete Reasoning – all RRB question types |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey | Puzzles, Syllogisms, Logical Deduction |
General Awareness
| Resource | Best For |
|---|---|
| Lucent's General Knowledge | Static GK – History, Geography, Polity, Science |
| NCERT Science Class 9 & 10 | Science GK questions (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics) |
| Monthly Current Affairs digest | Last 6 months; focus on Railway news, Science & Tech, Sports |
| Indian Railways – General Knowledge (Lucent Railway Edition) | Railway-specific GK: zones, history, projects, achievements |
Practice & PYQs
- Solve all RRB NTPC PYQs (2016, 2019, 2021 cycles) from rrbcdg.gov.in and Sarkari247 archive
- Take 2 full CBT 1 mock tests per week once basics are done
- Maintain an error log notebook for missed questions