RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026
Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories
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)
Exam Pattern
CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Test / Skill Test (for select posts)
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.
Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (54 topics)
CBT 1 - Stage I
Computer Based Test | 100 marks | 90 minutes | 100 MCQs | Screening Stage
Mathematics 30 Marks
- Number System - Natural, Integers, Rational Numbers
- Decimals, Fractions and Relationships
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion, Percentages
- Mensuration - Perimeter, Area of Plane Figures
- Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns
- Time and Distance, Speed
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Elementary Algebra - Linear Equations
- Geometry and Trigonometry - Basic
- Elementary Statistics - Mean, Median, Mode
General Intelligence & Reasoning 30 Marks
- Analogies
- Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Similarities and Differences
- Relationships - Blood Relations, Puzzles
- Analytical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Jumbling - Word Arrangement
- Venn Diagrams
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement - Conclusion, Course of Action
- Directions and Distances
- Calendar and Clock
- Non-Verbal Reasoning - Figures, Pattern
General Awareness 40 Marks
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- Games and Sports - India and World
- Art and Culture of India
- Indian Literature, Monuments & Places of India
- General Science - Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences
- India and World Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Indian Economy - Budget, Five-Year Plans, Banking
- History of India and Freedom Struggle
- Flora and Fauna of India
- Science and Technology in India
- Indian Railways - History, Structure, Zones
CBT 2 - Stage II
Computer Based Test | 120 marks | 90 minutes | 120 MCQs | Merit Based
Mathematics (Advanced) 35 Marks
- Number System - Advanced Problems
- Algebra - Quadratic Equations, Inequalities
- Trigonometry - Heights and Distances
- Geometry - Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals
- Mensuration - Sphere, Cone, Cylinder
- Data Interpretation - DI Sets
General Intelligence & Reasoning (Advanced) 35 Marks
- Seating Arrangement - Linear and Circular
- Complex Puzzles - Floor, Box, Scheduling
- Input and Output
- Critical Reasoning - Arguments, Assumptions
- Alphanumeric Series and Pattern
General Awareness (Advanced) 50 Marks
- Science in Everyday Life
- Recent Developments in Indian Railways
- Environmental Awareness and Sustainability
- Basic Computer and Internet Knowledge
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | 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 |
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