{"id":183262,"date":"2025-11-19T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T03:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=183262"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:38:22","slug":"how-to-start-preparation-for-rrb-ntpc-2025-26-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-start-preparation-for-rrb-ntpc-2025-26-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Preparation for RRB NTPC 2025-26 Exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/rrb-ntpc\/\">RRB NTPC<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">How to Prepare for RRB NTPC 2025-26 Exam?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope you are aware that the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NTPC 2025-26 notification<\/a><\/strong> on its official website. If you are interested and eligible to appear in the exam, then you must fill out the form as soon as possible. Along with that, you are strongly advised to start your preparation for RRB NTPC 2025-26 exam. The reason is, cut-off marks are rising, and crores of aspirants fill the form, which increases the competition for the exam. So, instead of waiting for the release of the exam date, you should start your preparation right now so that you can stand out from your competitors. To help you with that, we have provided this blog in which you will get an idea of how you should start your RRB NTPC 2025-26 exam preparation systematically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>First Take a Free Mock Test for RRB NTPC 2025-26 Exam<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Familiar with RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the preparation for RRB NTPC 2025-26 exam, you must be familiar with the syllabus and exam pattern of the exam. You can get a detailed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">syllabus and exam pattern<\/a><\/strong> on PracticeMock. RRB will conduct the CBT 1 exam, in which they will ask 100 questions for 100 marks. A total of 90 minutes will be provided to attempt the exam. Below, we have provided a detailed exam pattern for CBT 1 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sl No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td rowspan=\"4\">90 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>There is no sectional timing in this exam. So, you save time on sections that don\u2019t require much calculation or problem-solving and use that saved time on math-type sections that need more calculation and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boost Your Speed to Stand Out from Toppers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between a selected candidate and a missed opportunity is usually <strong>speed<\/strong> and <strong>accuracy<\/strong>. In a 90-minute paper, you only have about <strong>45 seconds per question<\/strong> on average. But sometimes a quant question takes more than 45 seconds, which can ruin your strategy. To avoid this, you should save your time from general awareness, which does not require any calculation or problem-solving skills. Questions are like &#8220;Read-Answer-Move&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 30-Second Rule for Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal, especially in Reasoning and Maths questions, should be to solve the problem in 30 seconds or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A. General Awareness (The 10-Second Section)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Treat general awareness like a visual flashcard test. Read the question, scan the options. If the answer doesn&#8217;t click in <strong>5-10 seconds<\/strong>, mark it for review and move on. If you think that you can answer the questions taking 5 more seconds, then it&#8217;s ok and attempt that question (but avoid this for all questions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Actionable Tip:<\/strong> Shift from reading lengthy books to revising crisp one-liners and bulleted points for static GK and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicca%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current affairs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B. General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning (The Time Saver)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Reasoning is a high-scoring section that can be done faster than Maths. Practice <strong>Coding-Decoding<\/strong> and <strong>Analogies<\/strong> until you can identify the pattern (e.g., +2, -3 pattern or A : Z opposite pair) instantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Actionable Tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t get stuck on Puzzles or Complex Seating Arrangements. If a puzzle takes more than <strong>45 seconds<\/strong> to set up, skip it immediately. Come back only if time permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C. Mathematics (Requires Much Practice)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> For Quant, speed comes from shortcuts and calculation. You need to have the formulas for Profit &amp; Loss, Time &amp; Work, and Mensuration memorized so well that the moment you see the question, the formula should come into your mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Actionable Tip:<\/strong> Practice Mental Math. Do not use a calculator (even in practice). Learn the squares up to 30, cubes up to 20, and fractional values of percentages (e.g., 1\/4 = 25%) to perform calculations in your head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopiclr%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\">Attempt Free Topic-wise Tests for Each Section<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a Smart Study Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you are familiar with the syllabus, exam pattern, and how to stand out from the toppers. Let\u2019s talk about how to plan your preparation logically and steadily so your effort pays off. Below, we have provided step-by-step guidance that will help you start your preparation for RRB NTPC 2025-26 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Understand your strengths &amp; weaknesses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, take a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free mock test<\/a><\/strong> and analyze it very carefully. This will help you know your strengths and weaknesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify which section you are strong in, which section needs improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That gives you a baseline and helps you know where you need to allocate your time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Create a realistic schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divide your study into <strong>daily<\/strong> and <strong>weekly<\/strong> goals. For example:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week 1\u20132: Cover basic concepts in maths + reasoning, start current affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 3\u20134: Practice moderate-level questions, start mocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 5 onwards: Full-length mocks, revision, speed drills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you allocate time for GA\/<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicca%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current affairs<\/a><\/strong> every single day because it can not be covered during the last days of the exam due to its vast syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep one day each week for revision only (go over previous topics, mock test errors).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Pick the right study material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard textbooks or guides for NCERT level mathematics (up to 10th\/12th), since the level for many posts is not extremely advanced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasoning books oriented for competitive exams: puzzles, series, coding-decoding, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current affairs magazines\/compilations plus a habit of reading newspapers (or reliable daily online updates).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mock test series (online or offline) that mimic the actual exam pattern (100 or 120 questions, negative marking).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous year questions or practice sets specifically for RRB NTPC (helpful to understand the pattern)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Practice &amp; revise effectively<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After you learn a topic, immediately do practice questions on it. That reinforces learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a \u2018mistake log\u2019 where you note down questions you got wrong (and why). Revisit this log weekly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly full-length mocks: Every week or two, do a full test under strict exam conditions. After the test, spend time analysing: which questions were time-consuming, which topics are weak, how many you skipped, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus revision on your weak topics, but don\u2019t forget your strong ones. Keep practicing them to maintain strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For GA\/<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicca%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Affairs<\/a><\/strong>: daily short reading + weekly summary + monthly revision. It\u2019s not enough to read; you must revise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Closer to exam day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase the frequency of taking mock tests. We suggest that you take at least 2-3 mock tests a week and carefully analyze them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to take full-length mock tests in 80 minutes instead of 90 minutes. During the real exam, this will give you a comfortable time buffer to review your answers, handle difficult questions calmly, and manage any unexpected delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulate the actual exam environment: no mobile, no breaks, full 90 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your health, sleep, and time-management ready. Ensure you know your exam city, reporting time, travel arrangements, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A day before the exam: do light revision, avoid learning entirely new topics. Keep calm, get enough sleep. Also, take healthy and light food instead of taking oily and junk food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximise Your Score in Each Section of RRB NTPC Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we have provided section-wise tips for each major section of the exam so you can optimise your performance. You just have to go through it, follow, and implement these tips in your study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Memorise formulas thoroughly (ratio-proportion, percentages, profit\/loss, time &amp; work, time &amp; distance, etc.). If you waste time deriving formulas in the exam, you\u2019ll lose speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with easier topics to gain confidence and build a foundation easily (e.g., percentage, ratio). Then gradually move to tougher ones (geometry, mensuration).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In practice, use shortcuts and approximation techniques (especially for time-work, speed problems) but only after you are comfortable with the basics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During tests: If you find a question taking more than 60 seconds, you are advised to skip it and return later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicqa%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take Maths Free Topic Tests for RRB NTPC Exam Preparation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reasoning often gives quick marks if you know patterns (series, coding\/decoding, analogies). You can take advantage of it here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice a wide variety of puzzle questions: you\u2019ll likely get at least a few easy ones if you\u2019re well-practised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain speed throughout the section. If you find that a question is taking more than 40 seconds, then move on to the next one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopiclr%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take Reasoning Free Topic Tests for RRB NTPC Exam Preparation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Awareness &amp; Current Affairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicca%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current affairs (last 6-12 months)<\/a><\/strong> + static GK (Indian polity, geography, history, science basics) are important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make short notes for frequent revision; reading alone won\u2019t help much unless you revisit them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use mock quizzes to test your recall under time pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General awareness often has varied questions; aim to attempt all you know confidently first, then attempt tougher ones later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay updated with the latest news, government programs, major world events, sports, awards, and scientific developments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/railway-rrb-ntpc-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicga%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take General Awareness Free Topic Tests for RRB NTPC Exam Preparation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dsscpro&amp;ref=14641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SSC-PRO-4.png\" alt=\"Best SSC's Courses at Very Affordable Prices.\" class=\"wp-image-170698\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Join our exclusive Telegram group for expert guidance, personalized tips, and real-time solutions to boost your SSC exam prep. [<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/practicemockssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to join now!<\/a>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Other Blogs Related To RRB NTPC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-vacancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Vacancy<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-cut-off-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Cut Off<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-syllabus-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Syllabus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-salary-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Salary<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-study-plan-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Study Plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-preparation-strategy-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-reasoning-preparation-strategy-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Reasoning Preparation<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-general-awareness-preparation-strategy-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC General Awareness Preparation<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-mathematics-preparation-strategy-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Mathematics Preparation<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs: How to Start Preparation for RRB NTPC 2025-26 Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761290787223\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When was the RRB NTPC 2025-26 notification released?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The RRB NTPC 2025-26 notification has been released on the official RRB website. Candidates should apply online before the last application date.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761293027879\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the selection process for RRB NTPC 2025-26?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The selection process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test\/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (if applicable), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761293039951\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many questions are asked in RRB NTPC CBT 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A total of 100 questions are asked in CBT 1, covering General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761293056178\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the duration of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total duration of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is 90 minutes for 100 questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761293096887\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there any negative marking in the RRB NTPC exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, there is negative marking. 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