RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026

RRB NTPC Syllabus

CBT-1 and CBT-2 cover the same three subjects. CBT-2 has more questions and is a little harder. The Graduate and Undergraduate syllabus is the same; the level of questions differs.

Mathematics

• Number system, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF
• Ratio and proportion, percentage, profit and loss, discount
• Simple and compound interest
• Time and work, time and distance
• Mensuration, elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry
• Elementary statistics

General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analogies, completion of number and alphabet series, coding and decoding
• Mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling
• Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency
• Conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences
• Analytical reasoning, classification, directions
• Statement – arguments and assumptions, puzzles

General Awareness

• Current events of national and international importance
• Games and sports; art and culture of India; Indian literature
• Monuments and places of India
• General science and life science (up to Class 10 CBSE level)
• History of India and the freedom struggle
• Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world
• Indian polity and governance: Constitution and political system
• Scientific and technological developments, including space and nuclear programmes
• UN and other important world organisations; environment issues
• Basics of computers and computer applications
• Common abbreviations, transport systems in India, Indian economy
• Famous personalities, flagship government programmes, flora and fauna of India
• Important government and public sector organisations of India

Typing Skill Test / CBAT

The typing test checks speed only (30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi). CBAT is a psychological aptitude battery for Station Master and Traffic Assistant, with no negative marking.

Always match your preparation with the syllabus annexure in the detailed CEN of your cycle.

Source: Detailed CEN 06/2024 (RRB Chandigarh), Careers360 – NTPC exam pattern