RRB NTPC Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| NTPC Full Form | Non-Technical Popular Categories |
|---|---|
| NTPC Posts | Undergraduate Posts - Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk Graduate Posts - Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accountant Assistant cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist |
| RRB NTPC Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, DV, ME |
| RRB NTPC Subjects | Mathematics, General Awareness, & General Reasoning |
| RRB NTPC Exam Pattern | CBT 1: 100 Questions for 100 Marks CBT 2: 120 Questions for 120 Marks |
| Mode of RRB NTPC Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| NTPC Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Negative Marking | – 1/3 for each wrong answer |
| Medium/Language of NTPC Exam | 15 Languages (English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) |
📊 RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
📊 RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
📊 RRB NTPC Maths Syllabus
| Subject | Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number System |
| Decimals | |
| Fractions | |
| LCM | |
| HCF | |
| Ratio and Proportions | |
| Percentage | |
| Mensuration | |
| Time and Work | |
| Time, Speed, and Distance | |
| Simple and Compound Interest | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Elementary Algebra | |
| Geometry and Trigonometry | |
| Elementary Statistics | |
| Questions on Average | |
| Geometry and Trigonometry | |
| Problems on Weight | |
| Elementary Statistics | |
| Questions on Height | |
| Ratio and Proportions | |
| Questions on Marks | |
| Questions on Basic Problems | |
| Elementary Algebra | |
| Questions on Relative Speeds | |
| Questions on Boats, Trains, etc. | |
| Questions on Basic Linear Equation in One variable | |
| Questions on Basic Linear Equations in two variables | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Questions on Dishonest/Successive Dealings | |
| Questions on Partnerships |
📊 RRB NTPC Reasoning Syllabus
| Subject | Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies |
| Statement and Conclusion | |
| Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series | |
| Coding and Decoding | |
| Puzzle | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| Mathematical Operations | |
| Similarities and Differences | |
| Relationships | |
| Analytical Reasoning | |
| Syllogism | |
| Jumbling | |
| Venn Diagrams | |
| Statement-Courses of Action | |
| Decision Making | |
| Maps | |
| Interpretation of Graphs | |
| Classification : Number, Letter and Meaningful Words, GK Based | |
| Analogy : Number, General Knowledge, Meaning & Letter Based Questions | |
| Series : Number Series, Alphabet Series | |
| Coding-Decoding : Coding-Decoding, Operations on Place Value, Letter Shifting, Coding Letters by words, Analogy on Fictitious Language | |
| Blood Relations : Questions on family Tree Problems, Questions on General Blood Relation Problems | |
| Clock & Calendar: Questions on Calendar Based Questions, Time & Clock Hands | |
| Ordering & Ranking : Ranking based Questions | |
| Directions & Distances : Simple Problems on Directions, Formula Based Distance Questions | |
| Word Formation : Arranging words in a meaningful order | |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning: Complete the Pattern, Classification, Series, Figure Based Analogy, Cube-Based Questions | |
| Others: Missing Number based questions, Venn Diagram based questions, Puzzle based questions |
📊 RRB NTPC GK Syllabus
| Subject | General Awareness Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Inventions and Discoveries |
| Neighboring Countries of India | |
| Current Events of National and International Importance | |
| Countries, Capitals, and Currency | |
| Indian Literature | |
| Important Monuments and Places of India | |
| General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) | |
| Members of Rajya Sabha | |
| History of India and Freedom Struggle | |
| Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World | |
| List of Phobias | |
| Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution and Political System | |
| General Scientific and Technological Developments | |
| List of IPL Winners | |
| UN and Other Important World Organizations | |
| Environmental Issues Concerning India and World | |
| List of Airports of India | |
| Basics of Computers and Computer Applications | |
| List of Sports Terms | |
| Common Abbreviations | |
| List of Arjuna Award Winners | |
| Transport Systems in India | |
| Indian Economy | |
| Famous Personalities of India and World | |
| Current GK | |
| Important Current Affairs | |
| Games and Sports | |
| Art and Culture of India | |
| Indian Literature and Important Books | |
| Monuments and Places of India | |
| General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) | |
| Indian History | |
| Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World | |
| Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, Common Abbreviations | |
| Transport Systems in India | |
| Important Aspects of Indian Economy | |
| Famous Personalities | |
| Flagship Government Programs | |
| General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India | |
| UN and Other important World Organizations | |
| Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large | |
| Basics of Computers and Computer Applications | |
| Flora and Fauna of India | |
| Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc. |
📊 Exam Information 7
| Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | 1st Stage CBT | 2nd Stage CBT | Skill Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Common for all Posts | Common for all Posts | - |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Computer Based Typing Skill Test | ||
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Computer Based Typing Skill Test | ||
| Trains Clerk | 2 | - |
📊 Exam Information 8
| Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | 1st Stage CBT | 2nd Stage CBT | Skill Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 5 | Common for all Posts | Common for all Posts | - |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | Computer Based Typing Skill Test | ||
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Computer Based Typing Skill Test | ||
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | - | ||
| Station Master | 6 | Computer Based Aptitude Test | ||
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | Computer Based Aptitude Test |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Decision making | 1-2 |
| Coding-Decoding | 3-4 |
| Puzzles | 3 |
| Analogy | 2 |
| Order and Rank | 2-3 |
| Alphabet & Figure Series | 2-3 |
| Blood relation | 1-3 |
| Odd pair | 1-2 |
| Logical Arrangement of words | 3 |
| Distance & Direction | 2-3 |
| Venn diagram | 3-4 |
| Number series | 2 |
| Odd One Out | 1 |
| Mathematical operators | 1-2 |
| Statement & Conclusions | 2 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Simple/ Compound Interest | 2-3 |
| Number system | 2-3 |
| Geometry | 2-3 |
| Time and work | 1-3 |
| Profit and Loss | 3-4 |
| Average | 2-3 |
| Pipes and Cistern | 1-2 |
| Fraction | 1 |
| Problem on ages | 1-3 |
| HCF/LCM | 2-3 |
| Percentage | 1 |
| Ratio and Proportion | 1 |
| Algebra | 1 |
| DI | 3-4 |
| Trigonometry | 1 |
| Time and work | 1 |
| Speed time distance | 3-4 |
| Simplification | 2-3 |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| History | 7-8 |
| Geography | 6 |
| Polity | 4 |
| Economics | 1-2 |
| Biology | 4 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Static GK | 3 |
| Books & Authors | 1-2 |
| Imp Organisation | 1-2 |
| Days & Dates | 1 |
| Space/Defence | 1-2 |
| Inventions & Discoveries | 1 |
| Computer knowledge | 1 |
| Current Affairs | 4-2 |
| Sports | 1 |
| Others | 1-2 |
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| RRB NTPC Cut-Off | RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria |
| RRB NTPC Vacancies | RRB NTPC Admit Card |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Syllabus 2026?
The RRB NTPC UG Syllabus mainly comprises of 3 subjects that are Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning and General Awareness
Q2.What are the subjects in RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT Stage I Examination 2026?
Mathematics, General Awareness, General Intelligence, and Reasoning are the subjects in RRB NTPC 1st Stage Examination 2026.
Q3.What is the total number of questions asked for RRB NTPC CBT Stage II Examination?
The Total questions asked in RRB NTPC 2nd Stage Exam are 120. The RRB NTPC Exam is conducted for 120 marks. The duration is 90 minutes.
Q4.What is the difficulty level of the RRB NTPC Examination?
The difficulty level of the RRB NTPC Examination is Moderate.
Q5.Where can I find the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026?
You can get the RRB NTPC Syllabus from the official website of RRB or from the above article in the RRB NTPC Syllabus PDF Download section.
Q6.What is the RRB NTPC syllabus 2026 for CBT 1 and CBT 2?
The RRB NTPC syllabus 2026 for CBT 1 and CBT 2 includes three subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. The CBT 2 has a slightly higher difficulty level than CBT 1. You can download the updated railway NTPC syllabus 2026 PDF for detailed topic-wise information.
Q7.What is the NTPC exam date 2026 for undergraduate-level posts?
As per the RRB NTPC exam date 2026 CBT 1 for undergraduate-level posts was scheduled from 7th May to 21st June 2026 . Candidates should focus on smart preparation using the official syllabus and previous year papers.
Q8.How can I download the RRB NTPC syllabus PDF for 2026?
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