Syllabus & pattern at a glance
RRB NTPC (Graduate) has two computer-based tests on the same three subjects. CBT-1 screens candidates for CBT-2; CBT-2 normalised marks decide who is called for document verification.
CBT-1 exam pattern
Three sections, objective multiple-choice, every question worth one mark. RRB says the section split is only indicative and the actual paper may vary a little. CBT-1 is a screening test — its normalised marks are used to shortlist candidates for CBT-2.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT-1 syllabus, subject by subject
Tap a subject for the topics in the official syllabus. RRB ends each list with “etc.”, so treat it as the core of what can be asked rather than a closed list.
CBT-2 exam pattern
Candidates are shortlisted for CBT-2 on their normalised CBT-1 marks — 15 times the community-wise vacancies of their RRB. CBT-2 has 20 more questions in the same 90 minutes, and its normalised marks decide the document-verification list.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
CBT-2 syllabus, subject by subject
The CEN repeats the CBT-1 topic list word for word for CBT-2. What changes is the number of questions per subject, not the topics.
What the CEN says about the syllabus
RRB does not publish topic-wise weightage. These are the points the notification itself makes about what you will be tested on.
One list, both CBTs
Para 13.1 (CBT-1) and para 13.2.1 (CBT-2) carry the same topics for Mathematics, Reasoning and General Awareness.
Section split is indicative
The 40/30/30 and 50/35/35 question splits are “only indicative”; the actual papers may vary slightly.
Pitched at the post’s level
Questions are generally in line with the educational standard prescribed for the posts (a degree). General Science is listed up to 10th CBSE level.
No English or typing paper
There is no English-language section, and the typing skill test for the two typist posts is dispensed with for CEN 06/2026.
Prep for RRB NTPC with your own daily plan
Daily targets for Maths, Reasoning & General Awareness, plus RRB NTPC mock tests & PYQ practice sets.
Turn this syllabus into a daily plan
A topic list only helps once it’s sequenced. JobSafal breaks the RRB NTPC syllabus into short daily targets across Maths, Reasoning and General Awareness, so every topic gets covered before the CBT.
Syllabus as daily targets
Topics in the official syllabus split into small daily targets you can finish in one sitting.
PYQ practice sets
Practice sets for RRB NTPC in the app’s PYQ section, to test yourself after each topic.
Mock tests
Timed RRB NTPC mock tests to practise against the clock and with negative marking in mind.
Daily current affairs
For the “current events of national and international importance” part of General Awareness.
