RRB NTPC Mains (2nd Stage) Exam Analysis: 18th January 2017 (Shift 1/ Slot 1)

The RRB NTPC Mains  examination was held smoothly yesterday. Today is the second day of RRB NTPC Mains (Stage 2) exam. The examination is conducted annually  to recruit candidates suitable for non- technical post.

The post offered are as follows:

• Assistant Station masters
• Officers
• Clerks
• Traffic Assistant
• Goods guard

In the below section, we illustrate the complete analysis of RRB NTPC Mains( Stage 2 ) exam 2017 held on 18th January 2017. Our analysis will cover following areas:

1. Section-wise Analyis
2. Topic- wise Analysis
3. Topics and questions asked
4. Distribution of Marks
5. Good attempts required to clear the cut offs

RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains 2017: Exam Pattern

Let us take a look at the exam pattern of RRB NTPC 2nd stage CBT Mains 2017:

RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains Exam Analysis – 18th January 2017- Shift 1- Summary of Analysis

The summary of the RRB NTPC 2nd stage Mains exam is as follows:

Sections	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
Arithmetic Ability/Numerical Ability	Easy-Moderate	25-28
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Easy-Moderate	27-30
General Awareness	Moderate	38-40

RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains Exam Analysis – 18th January 2017- Shift 1- Overall Analysis

As per the overall analysis, the RRB NTPC Stage 2 exam for 18th January 2017 Slot 1 was Moderate. The number of good attempts which can make you cross the cut- off marks are 96-103. The must way to fetch good marks is to focus on accuracy:

RRB NTPC Stage 2 Mains Exam Analysis – 18th January 2017- Shift 1-Section-Wise Analysis

Let us now go through the section- wise analysis of RRB NTPC 2nd stage Mains CBT 2017:

General Intelligence and Reasoning:

 As per the analysis and review, GI & R section was of Easy-Moderate difficulty.

 In order to clear the cut off, make sure you attempt 27-30 questions.

Topics asked:

Topics	Level of Difficulty	Number of Questions asked
Logical(statement)	Easy	2-3
Alphabet Coding	Easy	2
Odd one Out	Easy-Moderate	2
Blood Relations	Easy-Moderate	4-5
Seating Arrangement	Easy	2
Analogy	Easy	2
Alpha Numeric series	Easy	3-4
Number Series	Easy-Moderate	3-4
Ranking	Easy	1
Miscellaneous	Moderate	12

Quantitative Aptitude:

As per the analysis and review, QA section was of Easy-Moderate difficulty.

 In order to clear the cut off, make sure you attempt 25-28 questions.

Topics asked:

Topics	Level of Difficulty	Number of Questions asked
Profit/ Loss	Moderate	2
Simple and Compound Interest	Easy-Moderate	5-6
Mensuration	Easy	1
Percentage	Easy	1
Algebra	Easy-Moderate	1
Time and Work	Easy-Moderate	2
Trigonometry	Easy-Moderate	1
Ratio & age	Easy-Moderate	3-4
Speed and Distance	Moderate	2-3
Mean	Easy	1-2
DI (tabular)	Easy	3
Data Sufficiency	Easy	2
Miscellaneous	Moderate	8

General Awareness:

As per the analysis and review, GA section was of Moderate difficulty.

 In order to clear the cut off, make sure you attempt 38-40 questions.

Topics asked:

Topics	Level of Difficulty	Number of Questions asked
History	Easy-Moderate	4
Geography	Moderate-Difficult	2-3
Economy and Budget	Moderate	1
Politics	Easy	4-5
Current Affairs	Easy-Moderate	10-12
Computer	Easy	2-3
General Science	Moderate	7-8
Miscellaneous	Easy-Moderate	12

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