Candidates appearing for the RRB NTPC test 2025 must easily understand the latest RRB NTPC syllabus and test pattern to boost their preparation. The Railway NTPC examination is conducted in two stages – CBT 1 & CBT 2, covering General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning. This composition provides a detailed, topic-wise breakdown of the RRB NTPC syllabus, along with the test pattern, selection process, marking scheme & chapter-wise weightage. Separate perceptivity are included for both graduate- level and undergraduate- level posts, helping applicants plan a focused, score- oriented preparation strategy for the RRB NTPC 2026 exam.
RRB NTPC 2026 – Exam Pattern
1. First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
Latest Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
2. Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026
1. Mathematics Syllabus
- Time and Work
- Number System
- Decimals
- LCM, HCF
- Ratio and Proportions
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Fractions
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Elementary Algebra
- Elementary Statistics
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
- Venn Diagrams
- Relationships
- Similarities and Differences
- Decision Making
- Maps
- Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Analytical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Analogies
- Puzzle
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action
- Interpretation of Graphs
3. General Awareness Syllabus
- General Scientific and Technological Developments
- Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs)
- Art and Culture of India
- Famous Personalities of India and the World
- Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
- Flora and Fauna of India
- Indian Literature
- Monuments and Places of India
- General Science and Life Science
- History of India and Freedom Struggle
- Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World
- Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system
- UN and Other Important World Organizations
- Common Abbreviations
- Current GK
- Transport Systems in India
- Indian Economy
- Flagship Government Programs
- Important Government and Public Sector Organisations of India
- Games and Sports
- Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World at Large
RRB NTPC 2026 Weightage (Expected)
1. General Awareness (40–50 Marks)
- Current Affairs: 12–15 questions
- General Science: 8–10 questions
- Polity & Constitution: 5–6 questions
- History & Geography: 6–8 questions
- Static GK: 4–6 questions
2. Mathematics (30–35 Marks)
- Percentage, Profit & Loss: 8–10 questions
- Time & Work, Time–Speed–Distance: 6–8 questions
- Ratio & Proportion, SI & CI: 5–6 questions
- Number System & Simplification: 4–5 questions
- Data Interpretation & Mensuration: 4–6 questions
3. Reasoning (30–35 Marks)
- Coding-Decoding & Series: 6–8 questions
- Analogies & Classification: 5–6 questions
- Blood Relations & Direction Sense: 4–5 questions
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement: 6–8 questions
- Syllogism & Statement-Conclusion: 4–6 questions
RRB NTPC Preparation Tips
- Focus more on Current Affairs and General Science for GK.
- Strengthen basic arithmetic concepts for faster calculations.
- Practice reasoning puzzles daily to improve accuracy.
- Attempt previous year papers and mock tests regularly.
- Revise short notes weekly to retain formulas and facts.