Focused SSC, RRB & Banking Examination Course
A focused preparation pathway for students preparing for other competitive examinations — SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, Banking and similar competitive recruitment examinations — structured according to the examination selected.
Astra: Other Competitive Examinations is a focused preparation pathway for students preparing for SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, Banking (IBPS / SBI) and similar competitive recruitment examinations. The programme is structured around the examination you select, so the teaching plan, sectional weightage and test schedule follow that examination’s pattern rather than a generic syllabus.
Course Highlights & Format
- Duration: 5 to 6 months, customised to the examination selected and the academic calendar
- Mode: Offline classroom teaching in Guwahati and live interactive Online classes
- Target Audience: Graduates and final-year students preparing for central and state government recruitment examinations
- Medium: Classes in both Assamese and English medium, with study materials in both languages
Academic Focus
1. Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system, simplification, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance.
- Algebra, geometry, mensuration and trigonometry at the level each examination tests.
- Data interpretation — tables, bar graphs, pie charts and caselets — with speed and accuracy drills.
2. Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Series, analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism and statement-conclusion.
- Puzzles, seating arrangement and input-output, which carry heavy weightage in Banking examinations.
- Non-verbal reasoning, figure series and mirror images.
3. General English
- Reading comprehension, cloze test and para-jumbles.
- Grammar, error spotting, sentence improvement and fill in the blanks.
- Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution and spelling.
4. General Awareness & Assam-Specific Content
- Static general knowledge — Indian polity, history, geography, general science and economy.
- Assam-specific history, geography, economy and culture, for state-level recruitment examinations that test it.
- Banking and financial awareness, plus basic computer awareness for Banking examinations.
5. Current Affairs
- Daily newspaper analysis and monthly current affairs compilations.
- National and international events, schemes, appointments, awards, sports and reports.
6. Examination Practice
- Previous-year question papers of the selected examination, solved with detailed explanations.
- Sectional tests after every unit and full-length computer-based mock tests that replicate the official interface, sectional timing and marking scheme.
- Negative-marking discipline, attempt strategy and time-management drills.
Study Resources & Student Support
- Printed and digital study materials for the examination selected.
- Recorded lectures for every live online class, accessible until the examination.
- Weekly doubt-clearing sessions and dedicated WhatsApp/Telegram student groups.
- Performance analysis after every test, with mentorship on where to spend your remaining preparation time.
- Guidance on notifications, eligibility, post preferences and application forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which examinations does this pathway cover?
SSC CGL, SSC CHSL and similar SSC examinations, RRB NTPC and other railway recruitment examinations, Banking examinations such as IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk and SBI PO/Clerk, and comparable state and central recruitment examinations. Share your target examination with our admissions team on 6001657575 and we will confirm the coverage planned for the upcoming cycle.
Can I prepare for more than one examination at the same time?
Yes. SSC, RRB and Banking examinations share most of their syllabus — Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and General Awareness — so the core teaching serves all three. Examination-specific sections such as Banking Awareness and Computer Awareness are taught as separate modules.
Is the syllabus fixed?
No. The exact syllabus and duration are customised according to the examination selected and the academic calendar, so the plan matches the pattern you are actually sitting for.
Are recordings available if I miss a live online class?
Yes. Recordings of all live classes are uploaded to your student portal and remain accessible until the examination date.
Takshasheela School of Civil Services provides structured, examination-oriented coaching in Guwahati for civil services, government recruitment and higher education entrance examinations.
SSC, RRB & Banking Examination Patterns
The examinations covered by this pathway — SSC CGL, RRB NTPC and Banking (IBPS / SBI) — share a common core of Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and General Awareness, but each one weights those sections differently and runs its own stage structure. The patterns below are the ones our teaching plan and test series are built around.
Examination patterns are revised from time to time. Always confirm the current pattern against the official notification for your examination cycle.
Overview
| Particulars | SSC CGL | RRB NTPC | Banking (IBPS / SBI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission | Railway Recruitment Boards | IBPS / State Bank of India |
| Eligibility | Graduate (post-wise) | HSSLC / Graduate (post-wise) | Graduate |
| Mode | Computer-based | Computer-based | Computer-based |
| Stages | Tier I, Tier II | CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill/Aptitude Test | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Question Type | MCQ | MCQ | MCQ + descriptive (PO Mains) |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 per wrong answer (Tier I) | 1/3 per wrong answer | 0.25 per wrong answer |
SSC CGL Examination Pattern
Tier I
- No. of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 60 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Tier II
Tier II is conducted in modules — Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning, English Language and General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and a Data Entry Speed Test, with the module set depending on the post applied for.
RRB NTPC Examination Pattern
CBT 1
- No. of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
CBT 2
- No. of Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 90 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
Shortlisted candidates then sit a Typing Skill Test or a Computer-Based Aptitude Test according to the post, followed by document verification and medical examination.
Banking Examination Pattern
Preliminary Examination (IBPS PO / Clerk, SBI PO / Clerk)
- No. of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 minutes, sectionally timed at 20 minutes per section
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
Main Examination
The Mains stage adds Banking and Financial Awareness, Computer Aptitude and Data Analysis & Interpretation, with a descriptive English paper (letter and essay) for officer-grade posts. Officer recruitment concludes with an interview.
Section-Wise Syllabus Covered
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, simplification, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, data interpretation |
| Reasoning | Series, analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, puzzles, seating arrangement, input-output, non-verbal reasoning |
| General English | Reading comprehension, cloze test, para-jumbles, error spotting, sentence improvement, vocabulary, idioms and phrases, spelling |
| General Awareness | Indian polity, history, geography, general science, economy, Assam-specific general knowledge, banking and financial awareness, computer awareness |
| Current Affairs | National and international events, government schemes, appointments, awards, sports, reports and indices |
Preparation Tips
- Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning decide most selections — build speed through daily practice, not only concept revision.
- Treat sectional timing in Banking prelims as a separate skill and practise it in full-length mocks.
- General Awareness carries the highest weightage in RRB NTPC, so keep current affairs revision continuous rather than last-minute.
- Respect negative marking: a disciplined attempt strategy usually beats a higher attempt count.
- Solve previous-year papers of your target examination before attempting new question banks.
SSC, RRB & Banking Examination Notifications
Stay tuned here for the latest notifications for SSC, Railway and Banking recruitment examinations covered by this pathway.
- SSC CGL: Notification usually released early in the calendar year, with Tier I a few months later.
- RRB NTPC: Released by the Railway Recruitment Boards as vacancies are announced; check your regional RRB.
- IBPS PO / Clerk: Notifications usually released between July and September, as per the annual IBPS calendar.
- SBI PO / Clerk: Announced separately by the State Bank of India.
Always verify dates, eligibility and vacancy details on the official portals — SSC, RRB (Indian Railways), IBPS and SBI Careers.
For programme start dates and admission details, call our admissions team on 6001657575.
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