RRB exam Syllabus and tips on Numerical Ability

Syllabus :

Numerical Ability
Reasoning
English Language
Computer Knowledge
General Awareness


Topics in Numerical Ability:

1. Numerical problems (missing no.,series completion etc)
2. Percentages (like profit & loss %, marks,shares etc.,)
3. Market price,Cash price & Expenditure problems.
4. Time & Work, Speed & Distance problems
5. Fraction, Ratios, Average & Volume
6. Factoring (LCM, HCF..)
7. Mensuration formulas (asking you to calculate length, breadth or height of square,rectangle cube etc)
8. Simple interest & Compound interest (find missing variable or direct question)

Preparation Tips on Numerical Ability :

• Read & understand the question first before answering.
• Know about BODMAS (Brackets, Order, Divide, Multiply, Add, Subtract) & workout problems implementing the rule.
• Use common sense to solve questions that are real life oriented (like distance, age, time)
• Calculators are not permitted inside the exam hall.Hence learn shortcut methods or formulas to solve a question quickly.
• Time management is essential while attending mathematical problems.So tryout some mock tests with the same number of questions while preparing.
• Practice as many model papers & previous year question papers with a clock - because time management is essential for mathematical problems.