RRB NTPC Non-Technical Syllabus 2025

 RRB NTPC Non-Technical Syllabus 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC exam is conducted for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts like Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk, Typist, Commercial Apprentice, and Traffic Assistant.

The exam consists of two stages:

1. CBT-1 (Preliminary Stage) – Qualifying in nature
2. CBT-2 (Mains Stage) – Final selection
3. Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (if applicable)
4. Document Verification & Medical Examination

   

                 

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1. RRB NTPC CBT-1 Syllabus (Prelims)

This stage consists of 100 questions and a 90-minute time limit.

✅ Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
✅ Qualifying Marks: Varies based on category & cut-off.

Detailed Syllabus for CBT-1

A. Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude)

• Number System
• Simplification
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Time & Work
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Algebra
• Geometry & Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Probability & Statistics

B. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Statement & Conclusion
• Syllogism
• Direction Sense
• Alphabetical & Number Series
• Order & Ranking
• Puzzle & Seating Arrangement
• Venn Diagram
• Decision Making

C. General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National & International)
• History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Indian Geography
• Indian Economy
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Important Organizations & Headquarters
• Awards & Honours

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2. RRB NTPC CBT-2 Syllabus (Mains)

This stage is harder than CBT-1, with 120 questions in 90 minutes.

✅ Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
✅ Difficulty Level: Higher than CBT-1

Difference between CBT-1 and CBT-2:

• CBT-2 has more questions and a higher difficulty level.
• The syllabus remains the same, but questions are more in-depth in CBT-2.

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3. Typing Skill Test / Computer-Based Aptitude Test

• Typing Test (For Clerk & Typist Posts):
  • Candidates must type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi.
• Computer-Based Aptitude Test (For Station Master & Traffic Assistant):
  • Psychological tests to check decision-making and reasoning abilities.

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Final Selection Process:

1. CBT-1 (Qualifying)
2. CBT-2 (Merit-Based)
3. Typing Test/Aptitude Test (If Required)
4. Document Verification & Medical Examination

✅ Best Books for RRB NTPC Preparation:

• Mathematics: R.S. Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude)
• Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal (Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning)
• General Awareness: Lucent’s General Knowledge
• Previous Year Papers: Arihant/RRB NTPC Guide

Would you like study plans, mock tests, or previous year question papers for better preparation?