RRB NTPC: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate & Under-Graduate levels). Recruitment: Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts, Traffic Assistant etc.
- Category
- Railways
- Conducted by
- Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) via RRB Chandigarh CEN
- Level
- Recruitment
- Frequency
- Irregular (CEN cycle)
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- English, Hindi, 15 regional languages
Eligibility
- Education: Graduate (Graduate level) / Class 12 (UG level)
- Age: 18-33 (relaxations)
- Nationality: Indian
Exam pattern
CBT 1
90 min · 100 questions · 100 marks
- Mathematics: 30 questions, 30 marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 questions, 30 marks
- General Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks
CBT 2
90 min · 120 questions · 120 marks
- Mathematics: 35 questions, 35 marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 questions, 35 marks
- General Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks
Syllabus
Mathematics
Number system, Percentage, ratio, profit & loss, SI/CI, Time & work, time-speed-distance, Geometry, mensuration, algebra, Data interpretation, statistics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, series, coding-decoding, Syllogism, Venn, direction, blood relations, Puzzles, Data sufficiency
General Awareness
Current events, History, polity, geography, General science, Sports, awards
Important dates (CEN 07/2025 (UG level))
- UG CBT 1: 2026-05-07 to 2026-05-09 and 2026-06-13 to 2026-06-21
- UG CBT 2: 2026-09-17
Selection process
CBT 1 -> CBT 2 -> post-specific test -> DV -> medical
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Frequently asked questions
What is RRB NTPC?
RRB NTPC stands for RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate & Under-Graduate levels). Recruitment: Station Master, Goods Guard, Clerk-cum-Typist, Accounts, Traffic Assistant etc. It is conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) via RRB Chandigarh CEN. Level: Recruitment.
Who is eligible for RRB NTPC?
Education: Graduate (Graduate level) / Class 12 (UG level). Age limit: 18-33 (relaxations). Nationality: Indian.
What is the exam pattern of RRB NTPC?
CBT 1: 90 minutes, 100 questions, 100 marks. CBT 2: 90 minutes, 120 questions, 120 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is RRB NTPC held?
Irregular (CEN cycle).
When is RRB NTPC held?
CEN 07/2025 (UG level) cycle: UG CBT 1 2026-05-07 to 2026-05-09 and 2026-06-13 to 2026-06-21; UG CBT 2 2026-09-17.
How are candidates selected through RRB NTPC?
CBT 1 -> CBT 2 -> post-specific test -> DV -> medical.
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.