RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 PDF Topics, Pattern

The Non-Technical Popular Categories exam by Indian Railways recruits staff for posts like Station Master, Ticket Clerk, and Goods Guard. It is open to both class twelve pass-outs and graduates. The selection involves two stages of computer-based tests followed by typing or aptitude tests for specific posts. The syllabus covers General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence. General Awareness has the highest weightage and covers current affairs, history, and science. Clearing this exam requires fast calculations and a strong memory for GK facts. Millions of students apply, making the competition very tough. Most candidates study for six to nine months. Our tracker below organizes all NTPC topics to help you manage your study progress offline.

Conducted by

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

Eligibility

12th Pass (Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, etc.) or Graduate (Senior Commercial Clerk, Traffic Ass. etc.)

Age limit

18-33 years (varies by post and category)

Pattern

CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Test / Skill Test (for select posts)

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Recommended reference books

Subject	Book	Author / publisher
General Awareness	Lucent's General Knowledge	Lucent
Mathematics	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning	M.K. Pandey
English	Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026

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Mathematics

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Awareness

Mathematics (Advanced)

General Intelligence & Reasoning (Advanced)

General Awareness (Advanced)

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