Numerical Ability carries 50% weightage in RRB PO prelims examination. So, boost your preparations by covering the most important Numerical Ability topics and score full marks to achieve the prelim cut-off qualifying marks. Emphasize improving your conceptual knowledge and practice maximum questions to improve your accuracy and speed to solve questions in preliminary examinations. Follow our blog to know the secret strategies for scoring 40/40 in the Numerical Ability section. 

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates should carefully analyze the RRB PO exam pattern and syllabus to start preparations accordingly. Prelim is the game to balance accuracy and speed to achieve a cut-off score and qualify for mains and then, an interview. Two sections in RRB PO prelim exam are  Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The exam duration is 45 mins to attempt 80 marks questions. 

S.no	Sections	Questions	Marks	Duration
1	Numerical Ability	40	40	Composite Time: 45 Minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	40	40
	Total	80 Questions	80 Marks

RRB PO Prelims 2023 Numerical Ability Syllabus

Check out the syllabus given for the Numerical Ability section in the table below.

S.no	Numerical Ability Topics to Cover
1	Number Series
2	Data Interpretation
3	Quadratic Equations
4	HCF & LCM
5	Simplification
6	Approximation
7	Profit & Loss
8	Simple Interest & Compound Interest
9	Time & Work
10	Time, Speed & Distance
11	Decimal & Fraction
12	Data Sufficiency
13	Quantity Based Questions
14	Average
15	Partnership
16	Percentage
17	Mixture & Allegations
18	Ratio & Proportion
19	Boats & Streams
20	Problems on Trains
21	Ages
22	Mensuration
23	Boats and Streams
24	Problems on Streams
25	Ages
26	Pipes and Cisterns
27	Permutation & Combination
28	Probability

Numerical Ability Important Topics Weightage

Numerical Ability is a time-consuming section in RRB PO preliminary section. Candidates need to put thier 100% effort to have a strong grip on conceptual understanding and practical questions so that, they can score 40/40. Here is the list of topic-wise weightage of Numerical Ability helpful for you to prepare for the exam properly.

Numerical Ability Important Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Arithmetic	8-10
Quadratic Equations	5-7
Data Interpretation (Tabular, Bar Chart & Line Graph)	10-15
Inequalities	3-5
Series Missing Numbers	3-5
Approximation/Simplification	3-5

Tips to get Sureshot Success in Scoring 40/40 in Numerical Ability Section

40 questions are of Numerical Ability asked in RRB PO Prelim examination of 40 marks. Handle this section carefully as it carries 50% which can help in getting the qualifying cut-off of prelims. Focus on strengthening conceptual knowledge and practicing questions. 

Have a look at tips to score full marks in the Numerical Ability Section

Begin preparing with simple topics

Begin your Numerical Ability preparations covering simple topics like simplification, quadratic equations, and series. You can easily score 10 marks from these simple themes. 

Practice DI questions daily

To score 40/40 in Numerical Ability, consider DI as a crucial topic to cover in your preparations. You can expect 2-3 questions of 10-15 marks are asked in prelims. Give two days time to understand graphs and practice DI questions to become a pro at interpreting and analyzing graphs and charts. 

Clarify your conceptual knowledge

Clarify your fundamental knowledge of all topics covered so that, you can score full marks in the Numerical Ability section. Practice questions as much as possible to retrieve the formulas and short tricks in your brain to solve questions in less time. The prelims exam comes with a time barrier of 45 mins to solve 80 questions about Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Ability. 

Focus on Data Sufficiency

Data Sufficiency is a relatively easy topic to cover as it doesn’t require any computations. You should have the knowledge and understanding to analyze the data available and answer questions accordingly. 

Arithmetic is a “Deal Maker” topic

Arithmetic is the simplest topic to cover while studying for Numerical Ability. Around 5 to 7 questions are asked from Arithmetic topics in RRB PO preliminary examination. Solve questions covering percentage, age, profit & loss, time and work to increase correct attempts number in exam. 

Takeaway

Handle Numerical Ability Section with care it covers 50% marks in RRB PO prelims. Ignorance in your preparations can cause a huge loss to you making your path difficult to quality prelims cut-off. So, make a habit of preparing short notes and practice questions. Take topic-wise tests to analyze your preparation levels. Then, take sectional tests and mock tests to get through exam-like scenario to attempt 80 questions in only 45 minutes time.