Overview
Description
The Railway Recruitment Board RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam is conducted for undergraduate and graduate-level railway jobs such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Clerk, Ticket Clerk, and Junior Accounts Assistant. The syllabus for CBT 1 and CBT 2 mainly includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
Syllabus And Exam Details
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 – Complete CBT 1 & CBT 2 Syllabus
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Subject Questions Marks General Awareness 40 40 Mathematics 30 30 General Intelligence & Reasoning 30 30 Total 100 100 Duration: 90 Minutes Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer Mode: Online (CBT)
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Subject Questions Marks General Awareness 50 50 Mathematics 35 35 General Intelligence & Reasoning 35 35 Total 120 120 Duration: 90 Minutes Online Computer-Based Test Same negative marking rule applies
RRB NTPC Mathematics Syllabus
The Mathematics section checks calculation speed, numerical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Important Topics
- Number System
- BODMAS
- Decimals & Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Data Interpretation
- Pipes and Cistern
- Partnership
- Average
- Simplification
Example formula frequently used in NTPC preparation:
SI=P×R×T100SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}SI=100P×R×T
Another high-weightage formula:
CI=P(1+R100)T−PCI=P\left(1+\frac{R}{100}\right)^T-PCI=P(1+100R)T−P
RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
This section evaluates logical thinking and analytical ability.
Important Topics
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Venn Diagrams
- Puzzle
- Statement & Conclusion
- Syllogism
- Alphabet Series
- Number Series
- Seating Arrangement
- Mathematical Operations
- Classification
- Ranking
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Calendar and Clock
- Similarities and Differences
RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus
The General Awareness section is usually the highest-scoring part of the exam.
Important Topics
Current Affairs
- National News
- International News
- Government Schemes
- Sports
- Awards and Honors
- Important Days
- Books and Authors
- Budget and Economy
General Science
- Physics Basics
- Chemistry Basics
- Biology Basics
Static GK
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Art and Culture
- Important Organizations
- Railway-related Facts
Computer Awareness
- MS Office
- Internet Basics
- Computer Hardware
- Software Fundamentals
- Networking Basics
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RRB NTPC Selection Process
The selection stages include:
- CBT 1
- CBT 2
- CBAT / Typing Skill Test (for selected posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Best Preparation Strategy for RRB NTPC
- Focus daily on Current Affairs and Mock Tests.
- Practice previous year papers regularly.
- Improve speed and accuracy for Mathematics.
- Revise Reasoning shortcuts frequently.
- Attempt sectional tests every week.
- Concentrate more on General Awareness because it carries maximum weightage.