The RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam is a pivotal stage in the recruitment process for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts. Understanding the RRB NTPC CBT 2 topic wise weightage is crucial for aspirants to prioritise their study plan and enhance their chances of success. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the topic-wise weightage across all sections of the CBT 2 exam.
What is the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern?
The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern is divided into sections like Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. Check out the details below:
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 90 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
What is the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Topic Wise Weightage?
The topic-wise weightage for RRB NTPC CBT 2 subjects varies as per the relevance of the subject and topic. We have provided below the subject-wise topic weightage of marks as per the RRB NTPC Syllabus:
General Awareness:
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Current Affairs (National & International) | 12–15 |
| History of India | 6–8 |
| Geography (India & World) | 4–5 |
| Indian Polity & Governance | 3–4 |
| Indian Economy | 3–4 |
| General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 8–10 |
| Art & Culture of India | 2–3 |
| Indian Literature | 1–2 |
| Monuments & Places of India | 1–2 |
| General Scientific & Technological Developments | 3–4 |
Quantitative Aptitude:
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Number System | 4–5 |
| Simplification | 3–4 |
| Decimals & Fractions | 2–3 |
| LCM & HCF | 2–3 |
| Ratio and Proportion | 3–4 |
| Percentage | 3–4 |
| Mensuration | 3–4 |
| Time and Work | 2–3 |
| Time and Distance | 2–3 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 3–4 |
| Profit and Loss | 3–4 |
| Elementary Algebra | 2–3 |
| Geometry & Trigonometry | 2–3 |
| Elementary Statistics | 1–2 |
| Data Interpretation (DI) | 2–3 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Coding-Decoding | 4 |
| Sentence Arrangement | 1 |
| Venn Diagram | 3 |
| Puzzle (Linear) | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 4 |
| Statement & Assumptions | 2 |
| Statement & Conclusion | 2 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Analogy | 3 |
| Mathematical Operations | 4 |
| Odd One Out | 1 |
How can I prepare for the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam?
To prepare effectively for the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam, prepare a subject-wise daily schedule. We have given below a sample preparation strategy for the exam aspirants. Check it out:
| Block | Duration | Subject / Section | Topics / Focus | Strategy / Tips | Practice / Mock | Notes / Revision |
| Block 1 – Foundation | Day 1 -13 | Mathematics – Tier 1 Core | Percentage, Profit & Loss, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Number System, Average | Focus on conceptual clarity and solving PYQs of these high-weightage topics. Build basic formula knowledge. | Solve previous years’ questions (PYQs) from these chapters. | Take notes of formulas and shortcuts. |
| Day 1–13 | Reasoning – Tier 1 Core | Coding–Decoding, Series, Order & Ranking, Blood Relations, Venn Diagram | Learn logic and step-by-step solving. These are scoring but time-consuming. | Solve 30–40 questions/day from each topic. | Track errors in an Error Notebook. Write reason and solution for each mistake. | |
| Day 1–13 | General Awareness – Tier 1 Core | Modern History (Company Rule → 1947), Basic Polity, Geography (Rivers, Mountains), General Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Current Affairs | Build conceptual clarity first. Link static GK with current affairs (cluster method). | Read 2–3 units/day from recommended GA materials or channel playlist. | Create clusters per state/topic for better memory retention. | |
| Block 1 – Mid Stage Topics | Day 14–30 | Mathematics | Fractions, Algebra, Trigonometry, Rare DI Questions | These are moderate-weightage topics. Attempt after foundation is strong. | Solve PYQs and 30 – 40 practice questions per topic. | Track weak areas in Error Notebook. |
| Day 14–30 | Reasoning – Tier 1 Supporting | Statement & Conclusion, Assumptions, Analytical Reasoning | Focus on logic practice. Start with timed sets: 30 questions in 15–20 minutes. | Daily practice of 1–2 sets (15–30 questions). | Revise Error Notebook daily (at least 30 min). | |
| Day 14–30 | General Awareness | Additional GA topics, Static GK: Important Days, Organizations, National Parks, Constitution, Amendments | Use linking method with news for current affairs. | Weekly quizzes on GA. | Make concise notes and revise clusters. | |
| Block 2 – PYQs + Speed Practice | Day 31–60 | Mathematics | Full Tier 1 + Tier 2 Topics | Attempt PYQs in time-bound mode (30 questions in 20–25 min). | 2 mocks/week: 1 sectional (topic-wise), 1 full mock | Record mistakes in Error Notebook. Revise daily. |
| Day 31–60 | Reasoning | Tier 1 + Tier 2 Logic + Data Interpretation | Speed practice is key. Solve 30–40 questions daily in timed mode. | Practice sectional mocks every weekend. | Track weak topics in Error Notebook. | |
| Day 31–60 | General Awareness | Core + Current Affairs (weekly/monthly updates) | Focus on revision and notes from PYQs and previous quizzes. | 1 – 2 GA quizzes/week | Review notes and clusters every week. | |
| Block 3 – Mocks + Error Analysis | Day 61–90 | Full Syllabus | All topics | Take alternate-day full mocks for exam simulation. | Full-length mock + sectional mock twice a week | Spend 1.5–2 hours analyzing each mock. Revise Error Notebook. |
| Day 61–90 | Mathematics & Reasoning | Weak areas from mocks | Focus on speed and accuracy. | Short practice sets for weak topics | Revise formulas and shortcuts. | |
| Day 61–90 | General Awareness | Weak areas from mocks + current affairs | Revise clusters and notes. Focus on high-yield topics. | 1 GA quiz/week | Consolidate notes for last-minute revision. |
What are the recommended RRB NTPC CBT 2 Books?
The recommended RRB NTPC Books include “Lucent GK”, “Magical Book in Quicker Maths” “General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning”. Given below are the complete set of books:
| Subject | Name of the Book | Author | Publisher |
| General Awareness | General Knowledge | Disha Experts | Disha |
| Banking Awareness | Arihant Experts | Arihant | |
| Lucent GK | Lucent | Lucent | |
| General Awareness | Arihant Experts | Arihant | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning | Arihant Experts | Arihant |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | RN Thakur | McGraw-Hill | |
| How to Crack Test of Reasoning | Jaikishan | Arihant | |
| Analytical Reasoning | MK Pandey | MK Pandey | |
| Mathematics | Quick Arithmetic | Ashish Agarwal | S Chand |
| Magical Book in Quicker Maths | M Tyra | M Tyra | |
| Mathematics Chapter-wise Solved Papers | Prem Kumar | Arihant | |
| Advance Maths | Rakesh Yadav | Rakesh Yadav |
FAQs
RRB NTPC CBT 2 consists of 120 questions, divided into 50 from General Awareness, 35 from Mathematics, and 35 from Reasoning. Each question carries one mark.
The General Awareness (GA) section carries the highest weightage with 50 questions, making it the most crucial section to score well.
Current Affairs is extremely important, contributing around 12–15 questions in the GA section. Aspirants should cover the last 6–12 months of national and international events.
Key high-weightage topics include Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Algebra, and Data Interpretation, which together cover nearly 40–45% of the Mathematics section.
By focusing first on high-weightage topics (like GA, Current Affairs, Number System, and Puzzles in Reasoning) and then moving to moderate-weightage topics, aspirants can maximise their score and improve time management.
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