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RRB NTPC Syllabus & Exam Pattern
| Sl No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes120 minutes for PWD |
| 2. | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| 3. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question wrongly attempted. No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.
RRB NTPC Syllabus – CBT 1 Syllabus
The complete RRB NTPC syllabus for the RRB NTPC 2021 is given below. Candidates can check the syllabus of the Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness in the table given below:
RRB NTPC Mathematics Syllabus
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Simplification | BODMAS RuleFractionsApproximate ValueSurds & Indices |
| Interest | Problems on Simple InterestProblems on Compound InterestInstallments |
| Percentage | Calculation on Basic Percentage Problems |
| Ratio & Proportion | Problems on Simple RatiosProblems on Compound RatioDirect/Indirect Proportions |
| Average | Problems on AverageProblems on WeightProblems on HeightProblems on Marks |
| Problems on Ages | Basic Problems |
| Speed, Time & Distance | Problems on AverageProblems on Relative SpeedsProblems on Boats, Train, etc. |
| Algebra | Basic Linear Equation in One variableBasic Linear Equation in two variable |
| Profit & Loss | Problems on Profit/LossDishonest/Successive DealingsPartnerships |
| Number Series | Complete the SeriesFinding Missing/Wrong Term |
| Mensuration | Problems on Plane Figures: Square, Rectangle, Circle, etc. |
| Time & Work | Problems on Work EfficiencyProblems on WagesProblems on Pipes |
| Mixture Problems | Make a mixture from two or more entries/mixtures |
RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Classification | NumberLetter & Meaningful WordsGK Based Questions |
| Analogy | NumberGeneral KnowledgeMeaning & Letter Based Questions |
| Series | number & Alphabet Series |
| Coding-Decoding | Letter ShiftingCoding Letters by words coming by AnalogyCoding-Decoding based on NumbersOperations on Place ValueCoding & Decoding on Fictitious Language |
| Blood Relations | family Tree ProblemsGeneral Blood Relation Problems |
| Clock & Calendar | Calendar Based QuestionsQuestions on Time & Clock Hands |
| Ordering & Ranking | Simple ranking Questions |
| Directions & Distances | Simple Problems on DirectionsFormula Based Distance Questions |
| Word Formation | Arranging words in a meaningful order |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Complete the PatternFigure Based AnalogyClassificationSeriesCube-Based Questions |
| Others | Missing NumberVenn DiagramPuzzle |
RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs/General Awareness | EconomicsCurrent AffairsGeographyHistoryPolityComputersSportsLiteratureAwardsBooks & AuthorsMiscellaneous |
| General Science | EnvironmentLiving OrganismLife Processes in Organisms & PlantsHeredity & EvolutionNatural ResourcesAtoms & MoleculesChemical Reactions & EquationsAcid, Bases & SaltsMetals & Non-MetalsPeriodic TableForce & Laws of MotionsWork & EnergySoundLightElectricitySources of EnergyDiseases, Reasons & CureImprovement in Food Resources |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern in the table given below. This is both a screening and scoring round i.e., the marks of CBT 2 will be included in the final merit list. It is the merit-deciding round.
| Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Questions Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes120 minutes for PwD |
| 2. | Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| 3. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question attempted wrong. No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.
RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 2 Exam
Mathematics Syllabus
- BODMAS Rule
- Fractions
- Approximate Value
- Surds & Indices
- Problems on Simple Interest
- Problems on Compound Interest
- Installments
- Calculation on Basic Percentage Problems
- Problems on Simple Ratios
- Problems on Compound Ratio
- Direct/Indirect Proportions
- Problems on Average
- Problems on Weight
- Problems on Height
- Problems on Marks
- Basic Problems
- Problems on Average
- Problems on Relative Speeds
- Problems on Boats, Train, etc.
- Basic Linear Equation in One variable
- Basic Linear Equation in two variable
- Problems on Profit/Loss
- Dishonest/Successive Dealings
- Partnerships
- Complete the Series
- Finding Missing/Wrong Term
- Problems on Plane Figures: Square, Rectangle, Circle, etc.
- Problems on Work Efficiency
- Problems on Wages
- Problems on Pipes
- Make a mixture from two or more entries/mixtures
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Classification | NumberLetter & Meaningful WordsGK Based Questions |
| Analogy | NumberGeneral KnowledgeMeaning & Letter Based Questions |
| Series | number & Alphabet Series |
| Coding-Decoding | Letter ShiftingCoding Letters by wordsCoding by AnalogyCoding-Decoding based on NumbersOperations on Place ValueCoding & Decoding on Fictitious Language |
| Blood Relations | family Tree ProblemsGeneral Blood Relation Problems |
| Clock & Calendar | Calendar Based QuestionsQuestions on Time & Clock Hands |
| Ordering & Ranking | Simple ranking Questions |
| Directions & Distances | Simple Problems on DirectionsFormula Based Distance Questions |
| Word Formation | Arranging words in a meaningful order |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Complete the PatternFigure Based AnalogyClassificationSeriesCube-Based Questions |
| Others | Missing NumberVenn DiagramPuzzle |
General Awareness Syllabus
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs/General Awareness | EconomicsCurrent AffairsGeographyHistoryPolityComputersSportsLiteratureAwardsBooks & AuthorsMiscellaneous |
| General Science | EnvironmentLiving OrganismLife Processes in Organisms & PlantsHeredity & EvolutionNatural ResourcesAtoms & MoleculesChemical Reactions & EquationsAcid, Bases & SaltsMetals & Non-MetalsPeriodic TableForce & Laws of MotionsWork & EnergySoundLightElectricitySources of EnergyDiseases, Reasons & CureImprovement in Food Resources |
RRB NTPC Syllabus: Computer Aptitude Test (CABT)
The candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master will have to appear for the RRB NTPC CBT Exam. The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This applies to all candidates irrespective of community or category i.e. irrespective of SC/ST /OBC-NCL /EWS /PwBD/ Ex-SM and no relaxation in the minimum T- Score is permissible.
RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST)
The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility. Details for RRB NTPC Syllabus 2021 Typing Skill Test
| RRB NTPC 2021 Typing Skill Test (TST) | |
|---|---|
| Medium of Language | Typing Speed |
| English | 30 words per minute (w.p.m.) |
| Hindi | 25 words per minute (w.p.m.) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are three subjects in RRB NTPC Exam which are General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
The negative marking scheme is also applicable for this exam. The 1/3rd marks are deducted for every wrongly answered question in the RRB NTPC exam for both Stages-I and Stage-II of examination.
The Stage-I exam will have a total of 100 questions while there will be 120 questions in the RRB NTPC Stage-II exam.
Yes, there will be a penalty of 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer.