RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026: CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exam Pattern and Syllabus PDF

If you are preparing for the upcoming RRB NTPC 2026 Exam, the first and most crucial step is to understand what exactly you need to study. Reading blindly from heavy books won’t help unless you know the exact syllabus and exam pattern. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 8,868 vacancies (for both Graduate and Undergraduate levels). The best part about this exam is that the syllabus for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 is exactly the same! The only difference is the number of questions and the difficulty level. In this article, we have broken down the complete RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026, the updated exam pattern, and provided a free PDF download link to make your preparation super easy.

Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam Name	RRB NTPC 2026 (Graduate & Undergraduate)
Total Vacancies	8,868
Stages of Exam	CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test (CBAT/Typing), DV, Medical
Exam Subjects	Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness
Negative Marking	1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer
CBT 1 Exam Date	16th to 27th March 2026 (Graduate Level)
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB NTPC written examination is conducted in two main stages: CBT 1 (Computer Based Test 1) and CBT 2.

• CBT 1 is just a qualifying paper (screening test). Its marks are not added to your final merit.
• CBT 2 is the real deal. The marks you score here will decide your final selection and rank.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

You will get exactly 90 minutes to solve the CBT 1 paper. Time management is the key here.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Awareness	40	40	90 Minutes
Mathematics	30	30	90 Minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30	90 Minutes
Total	100	100	90 Minutes

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

If you clear CBT 1, you will sit for CBT 2. The time remains the same (90 minutes), but the number of questions increases to 120, making it a high-speed test.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	90 Minutes
Mathematics	35	35	90 Minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35	90 Minutes
Total	120	120	90 Minutes

(Note: There is a strict negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2. Do not guess blindly!)

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 (Subject-Wise)

As mentioned earlier, the topics remain the same for both stages. However, if you are applying for Graduate-level posts (like Station Master), expect the questions to be trickier than the Undergraduate-level posts (like Junior Clerk).

Here is the detailed, topic-wise syllabus you need to cover:

1. Mathematics Syllabus

The math section is mostly based on 10th-level arithmetic and basic advanced math. Your calculation speed matters a lot here.

• Number System
• Decimals & Fractions
• LCM and HCF
• Ratio and Proportions
• Percentage
• Mensuration (2D & 3D)
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Simple and Compound Interest (SI & CI)
• Profit and Loss
• Elementary Algebra
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Elementary Statistics

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus

This is the most scoring section. With a little practice, you can easily score full marks here.

• Analogies
• Alphabetical and Number Series
• Coding and Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Similarities and Differences
• Blood Relationships
• Analytical Reasoning
• Syllogism
• Jumbling & Venn Diagrams
• Puzzles & Data Sufficiency
• Statement – Conclusion / Courses of Action
• Decision Making
• Maps & Interpretation of Graphs

3. General Awareness Syllabus

General Awareness holds the maximum weightage (40 marks in CBT 1 and 50 in CBT 2). You cannot ignore this section!

• Current Affairs: National and International events, Sports, Awards.
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (strictly up to 10th CBSE level).
• History: History of India and the Indian Freedom Struggle.
• Geography: Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
• Polity: Indian Constitution, Political System, and Governance.
• Static GK: Art and Culture, Monuments and Places, Important Organizations (UN), Famous Personalities, Flora and Fauna of India.
• Miscellaneous: Basics of Computers, Environmental Issues, Indian Economy, Transport Systems in India, Flagship Government Programs, Space and Nuclear Programs.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Instead of noting down these topics on paper, you can simply download the official syllabus PDF. Print it out, stick it near your study table, and tick off the topics as you complete them.

Download RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 PDF

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