RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025
RRB NTPC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
The RRB NTPC 2025 syllabus is divided into three main subjects – Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. The exam is conducted in multiple phases: CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Below is the detailed subject-wise syllabus and exam pattern.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC 2025 (Non-Technical Popular Categories) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Languages | 15 Languages |
| Selection Process | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Typing Skill Test/CBAT → Document Verification & Medical Exam |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Syllabus 2025
CBT 1 is common for all posts. It consists of 100 questions (90 minutes) covering Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Averages, Problems on Ages, Data Interpretation, Elementary Statistics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities & Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Graph Interpretation |
| General Awareness | Current Events (National & International), Games & Sports, Indian Art & Culture, Literature, Monuments & Places, General Science & Life Science (10th CBSE level), Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Struggle), Geography, Indian Polity & Governance, Economy, Computer Basics, Environmental Issues, Space & Nuclear Programs, UN & World Organisations, Famous Personalities, Flagship Government Schemes, Flora & Fauna, Public Sector Organisations |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus 2025
CBT 2 is conducted post CBT 1. It includes 120 questions (90 minutes). Syllabus is the same as CBT 1 but with a higher level of difficulty.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics |
| Reasoning | Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Series, Relationships, Syllogism, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion, Decision Making, Graphs & Maps |
| General Awareness | Current Events, Games & Sports, Indian Culture & Literature, Monuments, Science (up to 10th), Indian History & Freedom Struggle, Geography, Polity & Governance, Economy, Computer Basics, Environmental Issues, Space & Technology, UN & World Organisations, Govt Schemes, Famous Personalities, Flora & Fauna |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025
| Stage | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | GA (40), Math (30), Reasoning (30) | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
| CBT 2 | GA (50), Math (35), Reasoning (35) | 120 | 120 | 90 min |
| CBAT | Station Master & Traffic Assistant posts only | Qualifying | - | Varies |
| Typing Skill Test | For Clerk/Typist posts | Qualifying | - | - |
RRB NTPC Post-wise Selection Process
| Post | Level | CBT 1 | CBT 2 | Skill Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Common CBT 1 | Common for Level 2 | Typing |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Common for Level 2 | Typing | |
| Junior Time Keeper | 2 | Common for Level 2 | Typing | |
| Trains Clerk | 2 | Common for Level 2 | - | |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Common CBT 1 | Separate Level 3 CBT 2 | - |
| Traffic Assistant | 4 | Common CBT 1 | Separate Level 4 CBT 2 | CBAT |
| Goods Guard | 5 | Common CBT 1 | Common Level 5 CBT 2 | - |
| Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | Common CBT 1 | Level 5 CBT 2 | - |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | Common CBT 1 | Level 5 CBT 2 | Typing |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Common CBT 1 | Level 5 CBT 2 | Typing |
| Commercial Apprentice | 6 | Common CBT 1 | Common Level 6 CBT 2 | - |
| Station Master | 6 | Common CBT 1 | Level 6 CBT 2 | CBAT |