Complete RRB NTPC 2026 syllabus for CBT-1 and CBT-2 stages. 100 questions, 90 minutes for CBT-1.
RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus
CBT-1: Stage 1 (100 Qs, 90 minutes)
Negative marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
1. Mathematics (30 Questions)
- Number Systems: Natural, Whole, Integers, Rational & Irrational Numbers
- BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportions, Percentages, 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 (30 Questions)
- Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism
- Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions
- Statement-Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
3. General Awareness (40 Questions)
- Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities
- Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance
- Indian Railways: History, Organization, Finance
- Indian Polity: Constitution, Important Amendments, Government
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian Geography and Ecology
- Indian Economy, Budget and Economic Policies
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (Class 10)
CBT-2: Stage 2
Graduate Level Posts (120 Qs, 90 min)
- Mathematics: 35 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35 questions
- General Awareness: 50 questions (higher standard than CBT-1)
12th Pass Level Posts (120 Qs, 90 min)
- Mathematics: 35 questions (12th standard)
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35 questions
- General Awareness: 50 questions
Typing Skill Test (for Clerk/Typist posts)
- English Typing: 30 WPM, Hindi Typing: 25 WPM
- On computer with English keyboard (for English medium)