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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026: CBT 1 & CBT 2 Topic-Wise Pattern

Complete RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and CBT 2 with subject-wise topics, marks distribution, negative marking, typing and aptitude test details and a study plan.

Conducted by
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Eligibility
Class 12 pass for undergraduate posts; graduation for graduate-level posts.
Attempts
No attempt limit; age band is post-wise (18–33 for most posts).
Negative marking
One-third mark deducted per wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
Question paper language
15 regional languages including Hindi and English.
Last reviewed
2026

Exam pattern & stages

StageQuestionsMarksDurationMode
CBT 1 (screening)10010090 minutesComputer-based
CBT 212012090 minutesComputer-based
Typing skill / Aptitude testPost-specificQualifyingPost-specificSkill test
Document verification & medical———Offline

Subject-wise syllabus

Mathematics · गणित

30 questions (CBT 1) · 35 questions (CBT 2)
  • Number system, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF
  • Ratio, proportion, percentage and average
  • Profit and loss, simple and compound interest
  • Time and work, time–speed–distance
  • Mensuration, geometry and elementary trigonometry
  • Elementary statistics and data interpretation

General Intelligence & Reasoning · सामान्य बुद्धि एवं तर्क

30 questions (CBT 1) · 35 questions (CBT 2)
  • Analogies, series completion and coding–decoding
  • Mathematical operations and Venn diagrams
  • Syllogism, statement–conclusion and decision making
  • Puzzles, seating arrangement and data sufficiency
  • Directions, blood relations and analytical reasoning

General Awareness · सामान्य जागरूकता

40 questions (CBT 1) · 50 questions (CBT 2)
  • Current events of national and international importance
  • Indian history, freedom struggle and culture
  • Indian and world geography, physical and economic
  • Indian polity, Constitution and governance
  • General science and life science up to Class 10
  • Indian Railways: history, zones and recent developments
  • Computer and IT basics, environmental issues

How to cover this syllabus

  1. 1CBT 1 is only a screening round — normalised marks decide the shortlist, so accuracy beats attempt count.
  2. 2General Awareness is the largest section; build a daily 20-minute current affairs habit from the start.
  3. 3Learn Railways-specific GK separately — zones, headquarters, budget points and recent projects repeat every cycle.
  4. 4Solve previous year RRB papers zone-wise; question patterns repeat heavily across cycles.
  5. 5For Station Master and Traffic Assistant, practise the computer-based aptitude test format early; it has no re-attempt.

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Frequently asked questions

Is CBT 1 score counted in the final RRB NTPC merit?

No. CBT 1 is only a screening stage. Final merit is prepared from CBT 2 plus the qualifying typing or aptitude test.

How much negative marking is there in RRB NTPC?

One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT stages, so skip questions you cannot narrow down.

Can I appear for RRB NTPC in Hindi?

Yes. The exam is offered in Hindi, English and 13 other regional languages; you choose the language while applying.

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