NRA CET 2024 Syllabus

Based on materials furnished in the NRA CET 2024 syllabus, candidates should start preparing for their respective exams.

The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) conducts a Common Eligibility Test (CET) for the selection of candidates for Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts in various ministries/ departments/ public sector undertakings of the Government of India.

The syllabus is divided into 4 sections – General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language.

Each section is equally important and candidates should focus equally on all sections.

NRA CET 2024 Syllabus Highlights

The comprehensive NRA CET syllabus for the year 2024 has not yet been released by the National Recruitment Agency (NRA).

The NRA CET syllabus will be developed in accordance with the SSC, RRB, and IBPS examinations. The graduation, Class 10 and Class 12 levels are the three levels of the syllabus

The four subject areas that will be covered in the NRA CET examination are General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English. Many important details related to the NRA CET exam are given in the following table. 

Name of the exam	NRA CET 2024
Examination Authority	National Recruitment Agency
Level of the exam	Three levels 10th Class Level12th Class Level Graduation/ Diploma Level
Jobs Offered	Staff Selection Commission (SSC) – MTS (Non-Technical), Junior Engineer (JE), Constable GD, Stenographer Grade C & D, Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), and Various Central Government Ministries.
RRB – RRB NTPC, RRB JE/ SSE, RRB Group – D, RRB ALP
IMPS – PO/ MT, Clerk, SO, Rural banks
Number of attempts	Till the upper age limit

Check: SBI PO syllabus

Exam Pattern

Candidates must review the NRA CET exam pattern before moving on to the subject-specific topics from which questions are expected to be asked. Officially, the exam pattern of NRA CET is not yet released by authorities. Given below is the latest news available as of now. 

• The number of applicants will determine the format of the NRA CET exam.
• The test will initially be administered in 12 languages, including Hindi and English. All of the languages listed in the Constitution’s 8th Schedule will eventually be added.
• The various government recruitment agencies will select candidates for subsequent rounds of selection based on the NRA CET scores.
• The exam will only consist of multiple-choice questions of the objective type.
• There will be negative markings in the exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer. 
• The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.

Subjects	Number of questions	Maximum Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
Reasoning Ability	50	50
English Language	50	50
Total	200 questions	200 marks

Check: BPSC syllabus

Subject-Wise NRA CET Syllabus 2024 

Here is the list of the subject-wise topics included in the NRA CET syllabus. 

General Awareness Syllabus 

The General Awareness section will test the candidates’ general knowledge of the world around them. The questions will be based on current affairs, history, geography, politics, economics, etc.

Games and Sports	Current Affairs of National and International Importance
Economic Scene	Art and Culture of India
General Science	Monuments and Places of India
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World	Indian and World History
General Scientific and Technological Developments	Indian Polity and Governance
Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large	United Nations and other important World Organisations
Common Abbreviations	Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Indian Economy	Flora and Fauna of India
Flagship Government Programs	Famous Personalities of India and World

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 

The Quantitative Aptitude section will test the candidates’ mathematical skills. The questions will be based on topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, etc.

Number Systems	Percentages
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations	Fractions
Simplification	Elementary Algebra
Relationship between Numbers	Decimals
Ratio and Proportion	Computation of Whole Numbers
Simple and Compound Interest	Averages
Permutations and Combinations	Data Interpretation
Discount	Profit and Loss
Use of Tables and Graphs	Time and Work
Time and Distance	Ratio and Time
Mensuration	Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics	LCM and HCF

Reasoning Ability Syllabus

The Reasoning Ability section will test the candidates’ ability to think logically and solve problems. The questions will be based on verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

Analytical Reasoning	Space Visualisation
Semantic Analogy	Visual Memory
Conclusions and Decision Making	Analogies
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency	Non-Verbal Series
Alphabetical and Number Series	Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
Similarities and Differences	Critical Thinking
Coding and Decoding	Punched Hole/Pattern-Folding & Unfolding
Relationship Concepts	Directions
Venn Diagram	Figure Classification
Jumbling	Emotional Intelligence
Syllogism	Problem Solving
Mathematical operations	Social Intelligence
Word Building	Input & Output

Check: CAT syllabus

English Language Syllabus 

The candidate’s English vocabulary and grammar are evaluated in the English Language section.

Grammar	Basics of English Language
Sentence structure	Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary	Spot the Error
Synonyms	Antonyms
Active/Passive Voice of Verbs	Conversion into Direct/Indirect Narration
Comprehension Passage	One-Word Substitution
Para Jumbles	Cloze Test
Spellings/Detecting Mis-Spelt Words	Idioms and Phrases

Tips to Prepare for the Exam

The following tips can help you prepare for the NRA CET exam in a much better way. 

• Start early – You should plan your preparation for the examination at least 6 months in advance.
• Practice – Practice makes perfect, and it’s the best way to get ready for the examination.
• Set realistic goals – Avoid setting goals that are too ambitious and will leave you feeling frustrated.
• Organise your notes – Make sure you have your notes organised and ready to go before the examination.
• Have a clear study plan – Set up a detailed study plan to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Make sure you’re well-rested – If you have taken enough rest, you’ll be more focused during the test and you’ll be able to answer questions more accurately.

Best Books to Prepare for NRA CET Exam

Subject	Name of the book
Quantitative Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Topic-wise Solved Papers by Kiran Prakashan, Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal, Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations by Nishant K Sinha, Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, Multi Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra & Kumar Dr. Lal, A new approach to Reasoning by B S Sijwali & S Sijwali
General Awareness	Manorama Yearbook, General Knowledge Manual by Edgar Thorpe & Showick Thorpe, General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
English	Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Objective General English by SJ Thakur & SK Rout, High School English Grammar and Comprehension by Wren Martin, Objective General English by RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal

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