RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern for Graduate and Undergraduate Posts

RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

To succeed in the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination, candidates must have a clear understanding of the syllabus and exam structure. The recruitment process for 2026 (CEN 06/2025 and 07/2025) covers various Graduate and Undergraduate posts including Station Master, Goods Train Manager, and Senior Clerk cum Typist across approximately 8,860+ vacancies.

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026

The selection process is designed to test the candidates' aptitude and technical knowledge through multiple stages:

• Stage 1: First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) - Screening Round
• Stage 2: Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) - Merit Ranking Round
• Stage 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or Typing Skill Test (as per post requirement)
• Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for CBT 1 & CBT 2

Both stages of the CBT will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.

CBT 1 Exam Pattern (Screening)

CBT 2 Exam Pattern (Merit Based)

Detailed RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026

1. Mathematics

• Number System, Decimals, and Fractions
• LCM and HCF
• Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
• Mensuration (2D & 3D)
• Time and Work, Time and Distance
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Elementary Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry
• Elementary Statistics and Data Interpretation

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Series Completion (Number/Alphabetical)
• Coding and Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Syllogism and Venn Diagrams
• Puzzles and Analytical Reasoning
• Data Sufficiency
• Statement-Conclusion and Decision Making
• Maps and Interpretation of Graphs
• Blood Relations and Jumbling

3. General Awareness

• Current Events (National and International)
• History of India and Indian Freedom Struggle
• Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World
• Indian Polity, Constitution, and Governance
• General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE level)
• Environmental Issues, Flora, and Fauna of India
• Basics of Computers and Applications
• Government Schemes and Flagship Programs
• Scientific and Technological Developments (Space and Nuclear Programs)
• UN and Important International Organizations

Skill Test Requirements

• Typing Skill Test: Required for posts like Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant. Candidates must achieve 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi.
• CBAT: Specifically for the post of Station Master to evaluate psychological aptitude.