RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 — CBT 1 & 2
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) CBT covers Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Awareness, and General Science. Post level (Graduate vs Undergraduate) determines eligibility, not separate syllabi for CBT 1.
Exam pattern
CBT 1: 100 Q, 90 min, 1/3 negative marking. CBT 2: higher difficulty, fewer candidates.
Mathematics
30 Q
- Number system
- Decimals
- Fractions
- LCM/HCF
- Ratio
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time & work
- Simple & compound interest
- Profit & loss
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
General Intelligence & Reasoning
30 Q
- Analogies
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-decoding
- Matrix
- Puzzle
- Venn diagram
- Direction
- Statement & conclusion
General Awareness
40 Q
- Current affairs
- Indian history
- Geography
- Economics
- Polity
- Railway-specific GK
- Sports
- Books & authors
Preparation tips
- Railway budget, ministers, and recent RRB notices often appear in GA.
- CBT 2 needs faster accuracy — reduce calculation time in arithmetic.
FAQs
Is there separate syllabus for NTPC Graduate posts?
CBT syllabus is common; eligibility differs by post level (degree vs 12th).