RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026: CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exam Pattern, Subject Wise Topics
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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness for both Undergraduate and Graduate level posts. This comprehensive guide helps aspirants prepare effectively for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam, including detailed topic lists, exam patterns, and preparation insights based on official notifications (CEN 06/2025 for Graduate and CEN 07/2025 for Undergraduate).
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC 2026 recruits for posts like Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (total vacancies around 8,860+).
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The selection process includes CBT 1 (screening), CBT 2 (scoring), CBAT/Typing Skill Test (where applicable), and Document Verification. Syllabus topics remain largely the same for CBT 1 and CBT 2, but question count, difficulty, and weightage differ.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 serves as a screening test. Marks are not carried forward to the final merit in most cases.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
CBT 2 determines the merit. Higher difficulty and more questions.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 for CBT 1 and CBT 2
Mathematics Syllabus (Prelims/CBT 1 & Mains/CBT 2)
- Number System, Decimals & Fractions
- LCM & HCF
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Mensuration (2D & 3D)
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Elementary Algebra
- Geometry & Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Simplification, BODMAS, Data Interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies, Similarities & Differences
- Number & Alphabetical Series Completion
- Coding & Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Syllogism, Venn Diagrams
- Puzzle, Analytical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement-Conclusion, Decision Making
- Maps, Interpretation of Graphs
- Relationships (Blood Relations), Jumbling
General Awareness Syllabus (Including General Science)
- Current Events (National & International)
- History of India & Freedom Struggle
- Geography (Physical, Social, Economic – India & World)
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Indian Economy
- General Science & Life Science (up to 10th CBSE: Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Art & Culture, Indian Literature, Monuments
- Sports, Games, Awards
- UN & International Organizations
- Environmental Issues, Flora & Fauna
- Basics of Computers & Applications
- Government Schemes, Flagship Programs
- Scientific & Technological Developments (Space, Nuclear, etc.)
- Famous Personalities, Transport Systems
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB NTPC 2026 includes the following stages:
- CBT 1 – Screening test (100 marks, 90 minutes).
- CBT 2 – Merit-deciding test (120 marks, 90 minutes).
- CBAT – Computer-Based Aptitude Test for Station Master posts (qualifying).
- Typing Skill Test – For Typist posts (30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi, qualifying).
- Document Verification – Final verification of eligibility.
Preparation Tips for RRB NTPC 2026
- Prioritize CBT 2 as it decides merit.
- Solve previous year papers and mocks.
- Focus on high-weightage topics like Current Affairs, Arithmetic, and Puzzles.
- Regular revision of static GK and formulas.
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