RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025 - Summary
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC exam is conducted in two stages – CBT 1 and CBT 2. Both these stages test candidates on three main subjects: General Awareness (GK), Mathematics, and Reasoning. These subjects are common for all candidates, whether they are applying for graduate-level or undergraduate-level posts.
In this article, we have provided a detailed explanation of the RRB NTPC syllabus to help candidates with their preparation. The syllabus includes the complete exam pattern, the process of selection, the chapter-wise weightage of topics, and the marking scheme used in both CBT 1 and CBT 2. Knowing the syllabus in detail will help candidates prepare in a more focused way, as they will understand what topics are important and how many marks each section carries.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
| Exam Stage | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| CBT 2 | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
Updated RRB NTPC Syllabus
RRB NTPC syllabus is the same for CBT 1 & CBT 2, but the number of questions & marks are different for both stages. A total of 100 questions will be asked in the CBT 1 exam, and 120 questions will be asked in CBT 2. The Questions will be of an objective type with multiple choices from Mathematics (Arithmetic Ability), Reasoning & General Intelligence and General Awareness (General Science).
1. Mathematics Syllabus
- Number System
- Decimals
- Fractions
- LCM, HCF
- Ratio and Proportions
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Elementary Algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies
- Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Similarities and Differences
- Relationships
- Analytical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagrams
- Puzzle
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action
- Decision Making
- Maps
- Interpretation of Graphs
3. General Awareness Syllabus
RRB NTPC GK GS Questions will be asked from the following topics.
- Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs)
- Games and Sports
- Art and Culture of India
- Indian Literature
- Monuments and Places of India
- General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
- History of India and Freedom Struggle
- Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World
- Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system
- General Scientific and Technological Developments, including the Space and Nuclear Program of India
- UN and Other Important World Organizations
- Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World at Large
- Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
- Common Abbreviations
- Transport Systems in India
- Indian Economy
- Famous Personalities of India and the World
- Flagship Government Programs
- Flora and Fauna of India
- Important Government and Public Sector Organisations of India
- Current GK
