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Are you preparing for RRB NTPC Exam?
Which topics you should cover for the exam? How many questions are there in the RRB NTPC exam? To answer all your queries, you must go through the Syllabus and Paper Pattern of the RRB NTPC Exam.
Below, we have presented the information regarding RRB NTPC Syllabus and Paper Pattern in an easy to read and understanding format.
Railway Recruitment Board conducts Non-Technical Popular Category i.e. RRB NTPC Exam for the posts of Commercial Apprentice (CA), Traffic Apprentice (TA), Enquiry-Cum-Reservation-Clerk (ECRC), Good Guards, Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist (JAA), Senior Clerk Cum Typist, Assistant Station Master (ASM), Traffic Assistant, Senior Time Keeper etc.
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
RRB NTPC Exam is conducted in 3 stages. After clearing these stages, candidates can get a non-technical post under the Railway Recruitment Board. Below, you can check the complete RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2022 for all stages.
RRB NTPC Exam for CBT 1
RRB NTPC Exam for CBT 2
RRB NTPC Exam for Skill Test
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Prelims Exam (CBT 1)
It is a computer-based screening nature examination.
The time duration for RRB NTPC Prelims exam is 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwD candidates).
Total questions asked are 100, comprising of 100 marks. Each question would carry 1 mark.
There will be negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer you make.
This test is compulsory for all the RRB NTPC Posts.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
| General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Mains Exam (CBT 2)
Without clearing the RRB NTPC Prelims exam (CBT 1), you can’t appear in CBT 2.
There will be negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer you make.
The questions will be of the Objective type with multiple choices.
The time duration is the same as CBT 2 as CBT 1 i. e. 90 minutes for all candidates and 120 minutes for PwD candidates.
It contains three sections of total 120 questions. (Each question would carry 1 mark).
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
| Mathematics |
35 |
35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
| General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| Total |
120 |
120 |
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RRB NTPC Skill Test Examination
After conducting the CBT 1 and CBT 2, RRB conducts the skill test which is divided into 2 parts.
Aptitude Test
Typing Test
Skill Test is based on the post preferences which is filled by the candidates in the RRB Application Form.
The merit in RRB NTPC Exam depends on CBT 1, CBT 2 and Aptitude Test. There is no mark for Typing Test because it is a qualifying nature.
You can check the complete details of RRB NTPC Skill Test here.
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RRB NTPC Syllabus for Prelims and Mains
Before starting preparation, you must know about the RRB NTPC Syllabus so that you do not miss any important topics during preparation. You can make the best strategy in your RRB Study Plan after knowing the complete syllabus.
The RRB NTPC Syllabus of CBT 1 and CBT 2 is the same. Below you can check the subject wise RRB NTPC Prelims Syllabus and RRB NTPC Mains Syllabus to make your study plan accordingly.
RRB NTPC Syllabus for Mathematics
| Number System |
| Decimals |
| Fractions |
| LCM |
| HCF |
| Ratio and Proportions |
| Percentage |
| Mensuration |
| Time and Work |
| Time and Distance |
| Simple and Compound Interest |
| Profit and Loss |
| Elementary Algebra |
| Geometry |
| Trigonometry |
| Elementary Statistics, etc |
RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning
| Analogies |
| Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series |
| Coding and Decoding |
| Mathematical Operations |
| Similarities and Differences |
| Relationships |
| Analytical Reasoning |
| Syllogism |
| Jumbling |
| Venn Diagrams |
| Puzzle |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Statement – Conclusion |
| Statement – Courses of Action |
| Decision Making |
| Maps |
| Interpretation of Graphs, etc. |
RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Awareness
| Current Events of National and International Importance |
| Games and Sports |
| Art and Culture of India |
| Indian Literature |
| Monuments and Places of India |
| General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) |
| History of India and Freedom Struggle |
| Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World |
| Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution and Political System |
| General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India |
| UN and Other Important World Organizations |
| Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large |
| Basics of Computers and Computer Applications |
| Common Abbreviations |
| Transport Systems in India |
| Indian Economy |
| Famous Personalities of India and World |
| Flagship Government Programs |
| Flora and Fauna of India |
| Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc. |
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