The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB NTPC exam for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). The knowledge of the RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern is required if a candidate is planning to prepare for the upcoming RRB NTPC Exam. In this article, we are discussing the RRB NTPC syllabus and exam patterns based on the previous year's exam. In this article, we are covering the RRB NTPC Syllabus for Railway NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) for Level 2, 3, 5, and 6 posts. This will help you to prepare for the RRB NTPC 2024 Exam. Let’s understand the RRB NTPC Syllabus, Selection Process, and Exam Pattern.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024

Candidates preparing for RRB NTPC 2024 Exam must note that this year, 11558 vacancies are released for Graduate and Undergraduate level posts for which proper preparation strategy is must. Have an overview of the details from the below table. 

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024
Exam Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam NameNon-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
PostsGraduate & Under Graduate Level
Vacancies11558
CategorySyllabus
Mode of ExamOnline (Computer-Based Test)
Selection ProcessCBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification
Official websitehttp://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

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RRB NTPC Selection Process 2024

The recruitment process for RRB NTPC 2024 shall involve 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, based on the above-mentioned recruitment stages.

The recruitment process will involve the following stages of examination:

  1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
  3. Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
  4. Document Verification/Medical Examination

Based on the performance of candidates in the Stage-1 and Stage-2 exams, they would be required to go for the Skill Test/Aptitude Test/Document Verification. There are different tests for candidates appearing for posts such as:

RRB NTPC Selection Process Summary

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2024 [Graduate Level]
SNo.Name of the postLevel
in 7th
CPC
1st stage
CBT
2nd stage
CBT
Skill Test Requirement
1Goods Train Manager5Common
for
all
posts
Common
For all
posts
——————
2Senior Clerk cum Typist5Typing Skill Test
3Junior Account Assistant cum Typist5Typing Skill Test
4Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor6——————
5Station Master6Computer Based Aptitude Test
RRB NTPC Selection Process 2024 [Undergraduate Level]
SNo.Name of the postLevel
in 7th
CPC
1st stage
CBT
2nd stage
CBT
Skill Test Requirement
1Junior Clerk cum Typist2Common
for
all
posts
Common
For all
posts
Typing Skill Test
2Accounts Clerk cum Typist2Typing Skill Test
3Trains Clerk2——————
4Commercial cum Ticket Clerk3——————

RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC 2024 Exam will be conducted in two stages i.e. 1st stage (Prelims) and 2nd stage (Mains). The Syllabus for RRB NTPC stage 1 and stage 2 are the same but the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 is different. The main change in stage 1 and stage 2 for the RRB NTPC exam is the exam pattern. RRB NTPC exam will comprise of 3 sections i.e Mathematics (Arithmetic Ability), Reasoning & General Intelligence and General Awareness (General Science). The detailed RRB NTPC Syllabus is mentioned below:

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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 CBT 1

SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Mathematics303090 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning 3030
General Awareness4040
Total100100

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 CBT 2

SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Mathematics353590 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning3535
General Awareness5050
Total120120

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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024 for CBT 1 and 2

The syllabus of the RRB NTPC exam is the same for CBT 1 & CBT 2 but the exam pattern (No. of questions & marks) is different for both stages. A total number of 100 questions will be asked in the CBT 1 exam of RRB NTPC but in the CBT 2 exam, a total of 120 questions will be of objective type with multiple choices similar to the CBT 1 exam. The Syllabus of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams is given below. CBT The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:

a) Mathematics Syllabus for RRB NTPC

  1. Number System
  2. Decimals
  3. Fractions
  4. LCM, HCF
  5. Ratio and Proportions
  6. Percentage
  7. Mensuration
  8. Time and Work
  9. Time and Distance
  10. Simple and Compound Interest
  11. Profit and Loss
  12. Elementary Algebra
  13. Geometry and Trigonometry
  14. Elementary Statistics

b) General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus for RRB NTPC

  1. Analogies
  2. Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
  3. Coding and Decoding
  4. Mathematical Operations
  5. Similarities and Differences
  6. Relationships
  7. Analytical Reasoning
  8. Syllogism
  9. Jumbling
  10. Venn Diagrams
  11. Puzzle
  12. Data Sufficiency
  13. Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action
  14. Decision Making
  15. Maps
  16. Interpretation of Graphs

c) General Awareness Syllabus for RRB NTPC

  1. Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs)
  2. Games and Sports
  3. Art and Culture of India
  4. Indian Literature
  5. Monuments and Places of India
  6. General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
  7. History of India and Freedom Struggle
  8. Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
  9. Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system
  10. General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
  11. UN and Other important World Organizations
  12. Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
  13. Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
  14. Common Abbreviations
  15. Transport Systems in India
  16. Indian Economy
  17. Famous Personalities of India and World
  18. Flagship Government Programs
  19. Flora and Fauna of India
  20. Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
  21. Current GK
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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024- FAQs

Ans. There are three subjects in RRB NTPC Exam which are General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning .

Ans. 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 Stage I and Stage II of examination.

Ans. The Stage I exam will have a total of 100 questions while there will be 120 questions in the RRB NTPC Stage II exam.

Ans. A total of 11-15 questions may be asked in CBT 1 exam if RRB NTPC and 14-18 questions in CBT 2 exam.

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