The Railway Recruitment Board started the RRB NTPC exam on 28th December 2020 (1st phase) and concluded on 31st July 2021 (7th phase). For the upcoming exam, candidates who have applied for the exam must keep themselves armed with the complete details related to the RRB NTPC syllabus and RRB NTPC exam pattern.
Every year, the Railway Recruitment Board decides the RRB NTPC syllabus. The Indian Railway Board will conduct the RRB NTPC exam in 2 stages – 1st stage (Prelims) and 2nd stage (Mains). Both the tests will be conducted in CBT mode (computer-based test/online). The RRB NTPC syllabus 2022 for both 1st Stage and 2nd Stage is the same.
RRB NTPC syllabus 2021 comprises 3 sections/subjects and multiple topics under each one of them. The 3 sections are –
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Mathematics
- General Awareness
RRB NTPC syllabus consists of topics from Class 10, 12 and graduation. The question paper includes a total of 100 questions and candidates are required to answer all of them within 90 minutes. Time relaxation is given to PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) candidates wherein they are allowed to complete their tests within 120 minutes.
Read this article further to get comprehensive information on RRB NTPC syllabus 2022.
Important Updates
- Railway suspends RRB NTPC Level 1 exams for the time being after protests by aspirants
- RRB NTPC exam 2019-20 started from 28th December 2020
- RRB NTPC admit card 2019-20 for CBT 1st Stage was released on its official website 7 times for each phase of the examination
- RRB NTPC exam was conducted in 15 languages
- Approximately 35,281 vacancies will be filled through RRB NTPC 2022 (1st stage CBT for CEN-01/2019)
- RRB will not send postal admit cards/call letters to candidates
- RRB NTPC notification 2021 will be sent to candidates’ registered contact number and email address
RRB NTPC Syllabus – Sections
RRB has not set any specific syllabus for the NTPC examination (both 1st and 2nd stage CBT for CEN-01/2019). However, based on previous years’ question papers, it can be ascertained that the RRB NTPC question paper consists of 3 major sections.
RRB NTPC 2021 Subjects/Sections
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RRB NTPC CBT – 1 Exam |
RRB NTPC CBT – 2 Exam |
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General Awareness |
General Awareness |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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Mathematics |
Mathematics |
RRB NTPC Syllabus – Section-wise Topics
RRB NTPC syllabus is divided into 3 segments or subjects. It comprises 100 national-level questions on General Awareness (40 marks), General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 marks) and Mathematics (30 marks) for CBT Stage 1. The sections in the RRB NTPC syllabus remain the same for the Stage 2 exam. However, the marks allocated to each section will change. Candidates can read about the section-wise marks allotment later in the article.
Find below all the important topics related to each subject covered in the prescribed syllabus of RRB NTPC.
RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Awareness Section (Topics)
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Current Events of National and International importance |
Art and Culture of India |
Common Abbreviations |
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Indian Literature |
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc. |
Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large |
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General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) |
Famous Personalities of India and World |
Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system |
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Common Abbreviations |
Flora and Fauna of India |
General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India |
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Transport Systems in India |
Flagship Government Programs |
UN and Other important World Organizations |
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Games and Sports |
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications |
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World |
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Monuments and Places of India |
Indian Economy |
History of India and Freedom Struggle |
RRB NTPC Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning Section (Topics)
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Analogies |
Seating Arrangements |
Analytical Reasoning |
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Venn Diagrams |
Mathematical Operations |
Decision Making |
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Puzzle |
Similarities and Differences |
Maps |
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Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series |
Statement – Conclusion |
Syllogism |
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Coding and Decoding |
Statement – Courses of Action |
Jumbling |
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Data Sufficiency |
Relationships |
Interpretation of Graphs |
RRB NTPC Syllabus for Mathematics Section (Topics)
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Number Systems |
Simple and Compound Interest |
Geometry and Trigonometry |
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Time and Work |
Profit and Loss |
Percentage |
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Time and Distance |
LCM and HCF |
Mensuration |
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Decimals |
Ratio and Proportions |
Elementary Statistics |
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Fractions |
Elementary Algebra |
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Detailed RRB NTPC Syllabus PDF Here |
RRB NTPC Syllabus – Section-wise Distribution of Questions
Candidates can find the elaborated syllabus on the RRB NTPC official website. Apart from the RRB NTPC syllabus, candidates must know about the details of the exam structure, how it will be conducted, distributions of questions and marks, etc. This will help the aspirants prepare strategically for the RRB NTPC exam.
RRB NTPC CBT Stage 1 – Distribution of Marks
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Subjects |
Maximum Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
1 hour 30 minutes or 90 minutes |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
2 hours or 120 minutes (PwBD) with a scribe |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2 – Distribution of Marks
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Subjects |
Maximum Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
1 hour 30 minutes or 90 minutes |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
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Mathematics |
35 |
35 |
2 hours or 120 minutes (PwBD) with a scribe |
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Total |
120 |
120 |
RRB NTPC Syllabus – Recommended Books
The RRB NTPC exam syllabus is vast since the questions asked in this examination are not limited to a fixed course or curriculum, especially in case of Current Affairs. Candidates need to prepare well from the topics highlighted above to score well in the upcoming RRB NTPC exam.
To get a better grip on various RRB NTPC subjects, candidates can find several expert-recommended books and online study resources in the tables below.
RRB NTPC Books on Mathematics
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Books |
Author/ Publisher |
Links |
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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
R S Aggarwal |
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Text Book of Quickest Mathematics |
Kiran Prakashan |
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Magical Books on Quicker Maths |
Manoj Tyra |
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Mathematics Chapterwise Solved Papers Question Bank |
Youth Competition Times |
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NCERT Solutions Mathematics |
Prem Kumar |
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Advance Maths |
Rakesh Yadav |
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Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
Rajesh Verma |
RRB NTPC Books on General Awareness
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Books |
Author/ Publisher |
Links |
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General Knowledge with General Science Lucent: Latest Edition |
Dr. Binay Karna, Sanjeev Kumar Manvendra Mukul, R. P. Suman, Renu Sinha, Ravi Bhushan |
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General Awareness for NTPC |
Disha Experts |
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Kiran’s General Knowledge a Dictionary of Facts Based on NCERT Latest Syllabus |
KIRAN PRAKASHAN, Pratiyogita Kiran & KICX |
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The Cracker General Awareness |
Adda247 Publications (Author), Anil (Contributor) |
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Manorama Yearbook |
Mammen Mathew |
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RRB NTPC GENERAL AWARENESS Toppers Handwritten Notes |
Toppersnotes |
RRB NTPC Books on General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Books |
Author/ Publisher |
Links |
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Analytical Reasoning |
MK Pandey |
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Test of Reasoning |
Edgar Thorpe |
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A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R S Aggarwal |
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New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical |
BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali. |
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How to Crack Test of Reasoning |
Jaikishan and Premkishan |
RRB NTPC 2021 Study Material in Different Languages
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Languages |
Books |
Author/ Publisher |
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English |
Oswaal Editorial Board |
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Hindi |
Arihant Experts |
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Bengali |
Kiran’s Railway (RRBs) NTPC Stage-I CBT Practice Work Book & Solved Papers |
Kiran Prakashan Pratiyogita Kiran, KICX |
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Kannada |
RRB Group D & Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment Exam Study Materials (In Kannada) Set Of 6 Books |
Spardha Jagattu Team |
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Malayalam |
Babu G Baby |
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Marathi |
Team Varsha |
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Odia |
RRB NTPC ( Odia ) Mock Test 2020 | Unlimited Online Test Series & Speed Tests |
EduGorilla |
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Punjabi |
Jaypee Publications |
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Tamil |
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam Superior Guide Tamil |
EDITORIAL BOARD |
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Telugu |
RRB NON TECHNICIAN Popular Category NTPC State – I [ TELUGU MEDIUM ] |
Vijeta Competitions Editorial Board |
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Gujarati |
JAGDISH PATEL |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
Candidates who have registered and applied for the RRB NTPC exam 2021 should go through the exam pattern thoroughly and practice well with the help of online mock tests before attempting the exam. Here are a few key points that they should definitely keep in mind:
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
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Particulars |
Details |
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Name of Examination |
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts (UG & PG posts) |
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Recruitment Board |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
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Advertisement Number |
Cen 01/2019 |
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RRB NTPC Official Website |
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Duration of Exam |
1.5 hours or 90 minutes 2 hours or 120 minutes (PwBD) with a scribe |
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Examination Mode |
CBT/Computer Based Test (Online) |
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Medium of Exam |
The exam will be conducted in 15 languages English, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Assamese, Konkani, Manipuri, Urdu |
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Type of Questions |
Objective/Multiple-Choice (MCQ) |
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Number of Questions |
100 (Stage 1) and 120 (Stage 2) |
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Marks per Question |
1 Mark |
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Total Marks |
100 marks (Stage 1) and 120 marks (Stage 2) |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 for Every Correct Answer 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Stage 1 and 2 (1 mark for every 3 wrong answers) |
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Exam Shifts |
Shift 1 – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Shift 2 – 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Shift 3 – 4:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
RRB NTPC Syllabus – Sample Question Papers and Preparatory Guides
As an effective method of preparation, candidates must attempt various RRB NTPC mock tests. Also, they should solve sample question papers to raise their chances of scoring well in the RRB NTPC exam 2021. Candidates will find a list of sample question papers in the below table with which they can prepare better for the upcoming RRB NTPC exam 2021.
RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016
RRB NTPC Preparatory Guides
RRB NTPC Syllabus – FAQs
How many questions will be asked in the RRB NTPC exam?
A total of 100 questions will be asked in the RRB NTPC CBT Stage 1 exam and 120 questions in the RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2 exam.
What are the different sections of RRB NTPC syllabus?
RRB NTPC exam consists of subjects such as Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness.
What is the standard of questions asked in the RRB NTPC Exam?
The basic standard of questions asked in the RRB NTPC exam is up to the level of graduation. The RRB NTPC question paper comprises topics from Class 10, 12, and graduation.
What is the negative marking scheme in the RRB NTPC exam?
1/3rd mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in the RRB NTPC exam, which means -1 mark for every 3 wrong answers. It is applicable for both RRB NTPC Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations.
Is it useful to solve sample papers or previous years' question papers?
RRB NTPC previous years' question papers and sample papers help candidates to get a better idea about the types of questions asked in the exam and prepare well for it.
