RRB NTPC Syllabus 2021: One of the most prestigious and in-demand railway exams in India, RRB NTPC exams invite cut-throat competition amongst Railway aspirants. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts RRB NTPC exam for the posts of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) by RRBs (Railway Recruitment Board). This opens a door to a golden career opportunity for the candidates who have completed their graduation or have passed class XII in order to recruit candidates for different posts in the Indian Railways. This time too, lakhs of applicants will compete for over 35,277 vacancies.
RRB has very recently released the Recruitment Notification for the NTPC Posts by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
To gear up to clear the RRB NTPC 2021 Exam, you will have to obtain complete knowledge of the RRB NTPC Syllabus & Exam Pattern.
Read the entire article till the end to know how about Mock Tests to cover the RRB NTPC syllabus quickly!
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2021: Highlights
| Name Of the organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Name of the Job (s)/post(s) | Non-Technical Popular Categories, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Junior Time Keeper, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Commercial Apprentice, Station Master |
| Job Category | Government Job |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC Selection Process/Procedure
The RRB NTPC selection procedure is as follows:
- First Stage of CBT (Prelims)\Second Stage of CBT (Mains)
- Typing Test (Skill Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection
Note: The typing test is only applicable to the candidates who have applied for the posts of Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Junior Time Keeper.
Let’s now take a look at the latest RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Pattern & Syllabus.
RRB NTPC Stage-1 Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Total Duration |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB NTPC Stage-2 Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Total Duration |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Note: The exam duration for PWD candidates is 120 Minutes.
RRB NTPC Syllabus for Stage I CBT
A total number of 100 questions will be asked in the Stage I exam of RRB NTPC. CBT The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions on
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
The Syllabus of the RRB NTPC Stage I exam is given below:
1. Mathematics Syllabus for RRB NTPC
| Subject | Topics |
| a) Mathematics | Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, etc. |
2. General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus for RRB NTPC
| Subject | Topics |
| 2. General Intelligence | Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs, etc. |
3. General Awareness Syllabus for RRB NTPC
| Subject | Topics |
| General Awareness | Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs), Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, Current GK, etc. |
RRB NTPC Syllabus for Stage II CBT
CBT 1 Exam will invite objective-type questions (multiple choices), like CBT 1 Exam. The syllabus of CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exams is the same, with the difference in exam pattern (No. of questions & marks).
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2021 CBT II
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every wrong answer. No marks will be deducted for a question left (unanswered).
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern-2021
Given below is the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern. This is a screening and a scoring round, in which the marks of CBT 2 will be included in the final merit list. It decides the merit, where the candidates will have to secure more marks to meet the required RRB NTPC Cut-Off. The normalized score of CBT 2 will be used for shortlisting candidates for Skill Test/Aptitude Test. RRB NTPC Phase-II will also entertain MCQs.
| Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General Questions Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes 120 minutes for PwD |
| 2. | Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| 3. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question attempted wrong. No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered
RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 2 Exam
1. Mathematics Syllabus- Syllabus for CBT 2 Exam 2021
| Subject | Topics |
| Mathematics | -BODMAS Rule -Fractions -Approximate Value -Surds & Indices -Problems on Simple Interest -Problems on Average -Problems on Weight -Problems on Relative Speeds -Problems on Compound Interest Installments -Calculation on Basic Percentage Problems -Problems on Simple Ratios -Problems on Compound Ratio -Direct/Indirect Proportions -Problems on Boats, Train, etc. -Basic Linear Equation in One variable -Basic Linear Equation in two variable -Problems on Height -Problems on Marks -Basic Problems -Problems on Average -Dishonest/Successive Dealings -Partnerships -Complete the Series -Finding Missing/Wrong Term -Problems on Plane Figures: Square, Rectangle, Circle, etc. -Problems on Work Efficiency -Problems on Profit/Loss -Problems on Wages -Problems on Pipes -Make a mixture from two or more entries/mixtures |
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus- Syllabus for CBT 2 Exam 2021
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
| Classification | -Number -Letter & Meaningful Words -GK Based Questions |
| Analogy | -Number -General Knowledge Meaning & Letter Based Questions |
| Series | -Number & Alphabet Series |
| Coding-Decoding | -Letter Shifting -Coding Letters by words -Coding by Analogy -Coding -Decoding based on Numbers -Operations on Place Value -Coding & Decoding on Fictitious Language |
| Blood Relations | -Family Tree Problems -General Blood Relation Problems |
| Clock & Calendar | -Calendar Based Questions -Questions on Time & Clock Hands |
| Ordering & Ranking | -Simple ranking Questions |
| Directions & Distances | -Simple Problems on Directions -Formula Based Distance Questions |
| Word Formation | -Arranging words in a meaningful order |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | -Complete the Pattern -Figure Based Analogy -Classification Series -Cube -Based Questions |
| Others | -Missing Number -Venn Diagram -Puzzle |
General Awareness Syllabus- Syllabus for CBT 2 Exam
| Sections | Topics |
| Current Affairs/General Awareness | -Economics -Current Affairs -Geography -History -Polity -Computers -Sports -Literature -Awards -Books & Authors -Miscellaneous |
| General Science | -Environment -Living Organism -Life Processes in Organisms & Plants -Heredity & Evolution -Natural Resources -Atoms & Molecules -Chemical Reactions & Equations -Acid, Bases & Salts -Metals & Non -Metals -Periodic Table -Force & Laws of Motions -Work & Energy -Sound -Light -Electricity -Sources of Energy -Diseases, Reasons & Cure -Improvement in Food Resources |
Computer Aptitude Test (CABT)- RRB NTPC Syllabus
Those candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master will have to take the RRB NTPC CBT Exam. In it, they will have to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This applies to all candidates irrespective of community or category i.e., irrespective of SC/ST /OBC-NCL /EWS /PwBD/ Ex-SM, and no relaxation in the minimum T- Score is permissible.
| Serial no. | Name of Post | Level in 7th CPC | 1st stage CBT | 2nd stage CBT | Skill Test requirement |
| 1. | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Common for all posts | Common for all Level 2 posts | Typing Skill Test |
| 2. | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 3. | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 4. | Trains Clerk | 2 | – | ||
| 5. | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Separate for Level 3 post | – | |
| 6. | Traffic Assistant | 4 | Separate for Level 4 post | Computer-Based Aptitude Test | |
| 7. | Goods Guard | 5 | Common for all Level 5 posts | – | |
| 8. | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | – | ||
| 9. | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 10. | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 11. | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
| 12. | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | Common for all Level 6 posts | – | |
| 13. | Station Master | 6 | Computer-Based Aptitude Test |
RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST)-2021
In RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test, the candidates should be competent to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools & the spell check facility.
| RRB NTPC 2021 Typing Skill Test (TST)-2021 | |
| Medium of Language | Typing Speed |
| English | 30 words per minute (w.p.m.) |
| Hindi | 25 words per minute (w.p.m.) |
Note: For guidelines of those who appear for typing skill test in Hindi, Kruti Dev and Mangal font shall be made available for typing skill test on Personal Computer. Exemption in Typing Skill Test may be extended to candidates who are blind or are permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy & Loco Motor Disability with not less than 40% permanent disability. Such eligible PwBD candidates have to upload a scanned copy of the Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate issued by the Competent Medical Board on the website of respective RRBs before the typing skill test takes place. The merit will be drawn only for the candidates qualified in the TST or TST exempted PwBD candidates based on their performance in the 2nd Stage CBT.
RRB NTPC Document Verification/ Medical Examination
Candidates equal to the no. of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options, based on their performance in 2nd Stage CBT & CBAT/TST.
The appointment of selected candidates will depend on three things:
- Their clearance of Medical Fitness Test which will be conducted by the Railway Administration
- Final verification of their educational and community certificates
- Verification of antecedents/character of the successful candidates
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FAQs-RRB NTPC Syllabus 2021
Q. What is the full form of NTPC?
A. The full form of NTPC is Non-Technical Popular Categories.
Q. What are the subjects in the RRB NTPC exam?
A. There are three subjects in RRB NTPC Exam which are General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning.
Q. What will be the total number of questions in RRB NTPC Stage I & II exams?
A. The Stage I exam will have a total of 100 questions while there will be 120 questions in the RRB NTPC Stage II exam.
Q. Is there any interview process in the Railway NTPC?
A. No, there is no interview process in the RRB NTPC exam.
Q. Which book is recommended to study for the RRB NTPC Mathematics syllabus?
A. The 5 most important books to prepare for mathematics for the RRB NTPC syllabus are as follows:
- Fast Track by Rajesh Verma
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11
- Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav
- Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
Q. What is the negative marking scheme in the RRB NTPC exam?
A. The negative marking scheme is also applicable for this exam. The 1/3rd marks are deducted for every wrongly answered question in the RRB NTPC exam for both Stages I and Stage II of examination.
Q. How to clear the typing test of the NTPC exam?
Ans. A candidate can clear the typing test by typing 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi on the Desktop only.
Q. Which are the NTPC posts that take a typing test?
A. NTPC Posts like Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper will have the Typing test.
Q. What is the weightage of Current Affairs?
A. A total of 11-15 questions may be asked in the CBT 1 exam if RRB NTPC and 14-18 questions in the CBT 2 exam.
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