RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 - CBT 1 & CBT 2 Complete Exam Pattern
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Exam Overview
Complete Syllabus
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 - CBT 1 & CBT 2 Complete Topic-wise Breakdown
RRB NTPC 2026 ka exam 16 March se 27 March 2026 tak hoga - sirf 9 din bache hain! CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) aur CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate) ke under total 8,868 posts hain. Is page pe tumhe CBT 1 aur CBT 2 dono ka complete syllabus milega - subject-wise topic breakdown ke saath. Syllabus RRB ki official notification pe based hai.
Exam 16 March se shuru! CBT 1 ka syllabus master karo - screening test hai, clear karna zaroori hai CBT 2 ke liye.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) 2026 |
| Notification | CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) + CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Total Vacancies | 8,868 Posts (5,810 Graduate + 3,058 Undergraduate) |
| CBT 1 Marks | 100 (100 questions, 90 minutes) |
| CBT 2 Marks | 120 (120 questions, 90 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer (both CBTs) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) - Online |
| Language | Hindi, English + 12 regional languages |
| CBT 1 Exam Dates | 16 March - 27 March 2026 |
| Official Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
Direct Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Apply Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB Patna (Bihar Zone) | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| CEN 06/2025 Notification | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| City Intimation / Admit Card | rrbapply.gov.in |
Selection Process Flow
CBT 1 (100 marks, 90 min) - Screening Only
|
CBT 2 (120 marks, 90 min) - Final Merit
|
CBAT (Station Master/Traffic Assistant only)
OR
Typing Test (Clerk/Typist posts only)
|
Document Verification
|
Medical Examination
Important: CBT 1 sirf screening hai - iske marks final merit mein count NAHI hote. Final merit sirf CBT 2 marks se banti hai.
CBT 1 Exam Pattern (Screening Test)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes (PwBD: 120 minutes) |
| Question Type | MCQ (Objective) - 4 options |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | -1/3 mark (0.33 mark deducted) |
| Unanswered | 0 marks |
| Purpose | Screening only - marks NOT counted in final merit |
| Shifts per day | 3 shifts |
CBT 2 Exam Pattern (Merit Deciding)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes (PwBD: 120 minutes) |
| Question Type | MCQ (Objective) - 4 options |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | -1/3 mark (0.33 mark deducted) |
| Unanswered | 0 marks |
| Purpose | Final merit isi se banti hai |
| Difficulty | CBT 1 se zyada - Higher level questions |
CBT 1 vs CBT 2 Comparison
| Aspect | CBT 1 | CBT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 | 120 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 120 |
| GA Questions | 40 | 50 |
| Math Questions | 30 | 35 |
| Reasoning Questions | 30 | 35 |
| Duration | 90 min | 90 min |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Higher |
| Purpose | Screening only | Final merit |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 per wrong | 1/3 per wrong |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
PwBD candidates ko 2% relaxation milti hai agar reserved vacancies mein shortage ho.
Subject-wise Syllabus - Mathematics
CBT 1: 30 questions | CBT 2: 35 questions
Number System & Arithmetic
- Number System, Decimals, Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Average
Time, Speed & Work
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Pipes and Cisterns
Algebra & Geometry
- Elementary Algebra (expressions, equations)
- Geometry (triangles, circles, quadrilaterals)
- Trigonometry (basic identities, height & distance)
- Mensuration (area, volume of basic shapes)
Data & Statistics
- Elementary Statistics (mean, median, mode)
- Data Interpretation (tables, bar graphs, pie charts)
Tip: Math mein Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work se sabse zyada questions aate hain. In topics pe pehle focus karo.
Subject-wise Syllabus - General Intelligence & Reasoning
CBT 1: 30 questions | CBT 2: 35 questions
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogies (Word-based)
- Classification / Odd One Out
- Coding and Decoding
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Blood Relations
- Direction and Distance
- Syllogism (Statement-Conclusion)
- Statement-Courses of Action
- Order and Ranking
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Figure-based Analogies
- Pattern Completion
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Counting Figures (triangles, squares)
Logical Reasoning
- Venn Diagrams
- Puzzles (seating arrangement, scheduling)
- Data Sufficiency
- Mathematical Operations (signs replacement)
- Analytical Reasoning
Tip: Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogies se 10+ questions aate hain. Puzzles pe speed build karo.
Subject-wise Syllabus - General Awareness
CBT 1: 40 questions | CBT 2: 50 questions
Current Affairs (5-6 months recent)
- National and International Events
- Sports (Commonwealth, Olympics, IPL, FIFA)
- Awards (Padma, Nobel, Bharat Ratna)
- Summits and Conferences
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Defence and Space News
General Science (10th level CBSE)
- Physics: Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, Laws of Motion
- Chemistry: Elements, Compounds, Acids-Bases, Chemical Reactions
- Biology: Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition, Plant Science
Indian History
- Ancient History (Indus Valley, Maurya, Gupta)
- Medieval History (Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire)
- Modern History (British Rule, Freedom Struggle, Important Movements)
Geography
- Physical Geography (Earth, Climate, Weather)
- Indian Geography (Rivers, Mountains, States, Agriculture)
- World Geography (Continents, Oceans, Important Places)
Indian Polity & Constitution
- Fundamental Rights, Duties
- Parliament, President, PM
- Judiciary System
- Panchayati Raj, Constitutional Amendments
Economics
- Indian Economy basics
- GDP, Inflation, Budget basics
- Five Year Plans, NITI Aayog
- Banking (RBI, SBI, NABARD)
Static GK
- Art & Culture, Monuments
- Famous Personalities
- Important Organizations (UN, WHO, IMF)
- Flora and Fauna of India
- Books and Authors
Tip: General Awareness mein sabse zyada marks hain (40 CBT 1, 50 CBT 2). 6 months ka current affairs + static GK daily padho.
CBAT - Station Master / Traffic Assistant Only
| Test Battery | Questions |
|---|---|
| Intelligence Test | 35 |
| Selective Attention Test | 30 |
| Spatial Scanning Test | 40 |
| Information Ordering Test | 25 |
| Personality Test | 35 |
| Total | 165 |
- Duration: 82 minutes
- No negative marking in CBAT
- Languages: English and Hindi only
- Qualifying: Minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery
- Merit calculation: 70% CBT 2 marks + 30% CBAT marks
- No category relaxation in minimum T-Score
Typing Skill Test (Clerk/Typist Posts Only)
| Language | Speed Required |
|---|---|
| English | 30 WPM (Words Per Minute) |
| Hindi | 25 WPM (Words Per Minute) |
- No editing tools or spell check allowed
- Qualifying nature only - marks counted nahi hote
Post-wise Vacancies (Graduate Level - CEN 06/2025)
| Post | Vacancies | Special Test |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager | 3,416 | None |
| Jr. Accounts Asst cum Typist | 921 | Typing Test |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | 638 | Typing Test |
| Station Master | 615 | CBAT |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 | None |
| Traffic Assistant (Metro) | 59 | CBAT |
| Total Graduate | 5,810 |
Exam Day Tips
- CBT 1 Strategy: General Awareness pehle attempt karo (40 questions, fastest section). Phir Reasoning, phir Math.
- Time Management: 90 minutes mein 100 questions - under 1 minute per question. Skip karo agar 1 minute se zyada lag raha.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 deduction hai - random guess mat karo. 2 options eliminate karke guess karo toh probability achhi hogi.
- Calculator: On-screen calculator milega Math section ke liye - practice karo pehle se.
- Mock Tests: RRB official website pe mock test available hota hai - zaroor do.
Scam Warning
Railway bharti ke naam pe Bihar mein bahut fraud hota hai!
| Scam Type | Warning |
|---|---|
| "NTPC paper leak Rs 10,000" | 100% FRAUD - CBT online hota hai, paper leak impossible |
| "Guaranteed selection Rs 5 lakh" | FRAUD - selection merit-based hai |
| "Admit card download Rs 200" | FRAUD - admit card FREE hai rrbapply.gov.in pe |
| Fake RRB websites | Sirf rrbapply.gov.in aur rrbpatna.gov.in trust karo |
Yaad Rakho: Sirf official websites use karo. Scam Database dekho.
FAQs
Q: CBT 1 ke marks final merit mein count hote hain? A: Nahi. CBT 1 sirf screening test hai. Final merit sirf CBT 2 ke marks se banti hai.
Q: Negative marking kitni hai? A: 1/3 mark per wrong answer - dono CBT 1 aur CBT 2 mein.
Q: CBT 1 ka syllabus aur CBT 2 ka same hai? A: Haan, syllabus same hai. But CBT 2 mein questions zyada hain (120 vs 100) aur difficulty level higher hai.
Q: Exam kis language mein hoga? A: Hindi, English aur 12 regional languages mein. Registration ke time choose kiya tha.
Q: Station Master ke liye CBAT mandatory hai? A: Haan. Station Master aur Traffic Assistant posts ke liye CBAT clear karna zaroori hai. Minimum T-Score 42 chahiye.
Q: Typing test kis post ke liye hai? A: Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist aur Senior Clerk cum Typist posts ke liye. English 30 WPM ya Hindi 25 WPM.
Q: On-screen calculator milega? A: Haan, Math section ke liye on-screen calculator available hoga.
Q: PwBD candidates ko extra time milta hai? A: Haan, 30 extra minutes - total 120 minutes instead of 90 minutes.
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