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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination is conducted to recruit candidates for various undergraduate and graduate-level posts in Indian Railways.
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The selection process generally includes CBT 1, CBT 2, a skill test (where applicable), document verification and medical examination. The exact stages depend on the post and the official recruitment notification.
1. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
CBT 1: First Stage Computer-Based Test
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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General Awareness
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40
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40
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Mathematics
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30
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30
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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30
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30
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Total
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100
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100
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Duration: 90 minutes
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Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
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Question type: Objective multiple-choice questions
CBT 2: Second Stage Computer-Based Test
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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General Awareness
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50
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50
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Mathematics
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35
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35
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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35
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35
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Total
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120
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120
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Duration: 90 minutes
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Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
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Eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe receive the prescribed additional time.
2. RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026
A. Mathematics
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Number System
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Decimals and Fractions
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LCM and HCF
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Ratio and Proportion
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Percentage
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Mensuration
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Time and Work
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Time, Speed and Distance
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Simple and Compound Interest
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Profit and Loss
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Elementary Algebra
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Geometry
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Trigonometry
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Elementary Statistics
B. General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Analogies
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Number and Alphabetical Series
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Coding and Decoding
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Mathematical Operations
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Similarities and Differences
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Relationships
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Analytical Reasoning
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Syllogism
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Jumbling
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Venn Diagrams
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Puzzles
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Data Sufficiency
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Statement and Conclusion
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Statement and Courses of Action
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Decision Making
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Maps
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Interpretation of Graphs
C. General Awareness
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Current Events of National and International Importance
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Games and Sports
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Art and Culture of India
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Indian Literature
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Monuments and Places of India
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General Science and Life Science (up to Class 10 CBSE level)
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History of India and the Freedom Struggle
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Geography of India and the World
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Indian Polity and Governance
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Indian Constitution and Political System
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General Scientific and Technological Developments
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Space and Nuclear Programmes of India
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United Nations and Other Important World Organizations
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Environmental Issues
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Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
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Common Abbreviations
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Transport Systems in India
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Indian Economy
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Famous Personalities
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Flagship Government Programmes
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Flora and Fauna
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Important Government and Public Sector Organizations
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Current Affairs and Developments in the Railway Sector
3. RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026
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Stage
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Examination / Process
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Applicable Posts
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1
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CBT 1 (First Stage Computer-Based Test)
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All posts
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2
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CBT 2 (Second Stage Computer-Based Test)
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All posts
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3
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Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
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Station Master and other specified posts, as notified
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4
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Typing Skill Test (TST)
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Applicable clerical and typist posts
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5
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Document Verification (DV)
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Shortlisted candidates
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6
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Medical Examination
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Shortlisted candidates
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Note: CBAT and Typing Skill Test requirements depend on the post. They are not compulsory for every NTPC post.
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CBT 1 scores act as a screening stage; final merit is prepared based on normalized marks from CBT 2.
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