RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026: CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exam Pattern, Subject Wise Topics

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🕒 Last Updated: May 16, 2026
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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+).

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.

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness404090 Minutes
Mathematics3030
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
Total100100

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

CBT 2 determines the merit. Higher difficulty and more questions.

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness505090 Minutes
Mathematics3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
Total120120

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:

  1. CBT 1 – Screening test (100 marks, 90 minutes).
  2. CBT 2 – Merit-deciding test (120 marks, 90 minutes).
  3. CBAT – Computer-Based Aptitude Test for Station Master posts (qualifying).
  4. Typing Skill Test – For Typist posts (30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi, qualifying).
  5. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Syllabus includes Mathematics (30 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Qs), and General Awareness (40 Qs). Topics are based on Class 10 level for UG posts.
Yes, the core topics remain the same, but CBT 2 has more questions (35 Maths, 35 Reasoning, 50 GA) and higher difficulty level.
Key topics include Number System, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Mensuration, Algebra, and Data Interpretation.
There is a deduction of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
The syllabus is largely similar, but difficulty level and some Graduate posts may have slightly advanced questions.
Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 are conducted for 90 minutes each.
For Typist posts, candidates must type at 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi.
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