Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Railway RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
RRB NTPC CBT-1 and CBT-2 syllabus overview — Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness — for undergraduate and graduate level posts.
Quick overview
- Board / org
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Important dates
One timeline — no hunting through tables.
As per latest official notice
Syllabus / pattern
Who can apply
Confirm full criteria in the official notification.
Other eligibility
- ✓12th pass or graduate as per the post group in the CEN.
- ✓Age limits vary by post — see the official CEN notification.
Selection process
Clear one stage to move to the next.
01
CBT-1
Screening CBT on Maths, Reasoning and GA.
02
CBT-2
Main CBT for shortlisted candidates.
03
Skill / aptitude + DV + medical
As prescribed for the post group.
How to use this syllabus
Plan from the official PDF — this page is a clearer summary.
- 1Open the official notification / syllabus PDF from the commission website.
- 2Note which subjects appear in Tier I vs Tier II (or CBT stages).
- 3Make a topic checklist and revise weak areas first.
- 4Practise previous-year papers and mock tests in the official pattern.
- 5Re-check the latest notice for any syllabus change before the exam.
Official link: Open on official website
Preparation tips
Generic guidance — adjust to your exam pattern.
- ✓Treat the official PDF as the only syllabus source of truth
- ✓Note sectional cutoffs if the board publishes them
- ✓Balance speed and accuracy if there is negative marking
- ✓Keep current affairs / general awareness updated for Tier-I style papers
FAQs
Quick answers visitors usually look for.
Is Railway RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 final?
Syllabus can be revised in a new notification. Always verify the latest PDF on the official SSC / RRB website.
Where should I download the official syllabus?
Use only the official commission links listed on this page. Avoid third-party paid PDFs.
Notes
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) covers clerk, typist, station master and related streams as per CEN. **CBT-1** typically tests Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. **CBT-2** is post-group specific, followed by skill tests where applicable, then DV and medical.
Related updates
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