RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025: Detailed CBT 1 & CBT 2 Topics

Oct 21, 2025

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025 are structured based on the 2 stages of the exam. The topics for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 are similar, focusing on the 3 sections: General Awareness, General Aptitude/Reasoning, and Mathematics. Those who qualify the first stage gets eligible for CBT 2, whose difficulty level is higher despite the same topics. The marks scored in CBT 2 are considered for the final merit list of RRB NTPC 2025.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Syllabus 2025

CBT 1 test consists of topics like General Awareness, Mathematics, and Reasoning. The detailed syllabus is given below:-

Topic	Sub Topics
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 and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics.
General Intelligence and 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.
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.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus 2025

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus has the following main topics:

Mathematics
General intelligence and reasoning
General awareness.

The detailed subtopics of each of these sections are the same as CBT 1 syllabus. While CBT1 is evaluated on a total of 100, marks, CBT 2 is totalled out of 150, resulting in differences in the weightage from each of the topics. The section general awareness has the most weightage with, 50 multiple choice questions included for RRB NTPC CBT 2.

Candidates who qualify CBT 1 and CBT 2 rounds of RRB NTPC will undergo a typing skill test and computer-based aptitude test before the final selection round. The former one is for the posts of senior clerk cum typist and Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, wheras the aptitude test is for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant in RRB NTPC 2025.

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RRB NTPC Syllabus FAQs

Ques. What is RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025?

Ans. RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025 includes subjects Reasoning, General Awareness, and Mathematics. The syllabus is the same for CBT 1 and 2. However, there is a difference of no. Of question and difficulty level. The Exam consists of 2 stages the CBT-1&2 further for specific posts candidates need to take CBAT and Typing test is required.

Ques. How to download RRB NTPC Syllabus PDF?

Ans. To download RRB NTPC Syllabus a candidate can go through the official website of the Indian railway recruitment board or can download it from the below direct link of RRB NTPC syllabus PDF.

Ques. Does RRB NTPC syllabus change every year?

Ans. RRB NTPC syllabus doesn’t change every year. It is the same for many years. Which includes Mathematics, reasoning, and general awareness. A constant syllabus help candidates prepare themselves for the previous year's papers.

Ques. What is RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus?

Ans. RRB NTPC syllabus includes subjects like Reasoning, General Awareness, and Mathematics. The syllabus is the same for CBT 1 and 2. However, there is a difference of no. Of question and difficulty level.

Ques. What is RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 1?

Ans. RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 1 is the primary exam that includes subjects like General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Mathematics. In CBT 1, 100 questions are asked each of which is 1 mark and a negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer.

Ques. Is RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 2 and CBT 1 the same?

Ans. The syllabus for RRB NTPC CBT 2 is no different from the CBT 1 exam. It differs only in the level of questions and the number of questions

Ques. How Can I Crack Railway NTPC on First Attempt?

Ans. Yes, a candidate who seeks a career in railway and to join the railway in a non-technical post. A candidate can clear RRB NTPC exam on the first attempt. RRB NTPC is easy to crack if you study effectively. Here are some preparation tips.

Understand the Syllabus and exam pattern
Practice regularly
Make an effective plan
Stay motivated
Read newspapers, books, and current affairs
Practice mock Tests and the previous year's paper

Ques. Is there a negative marking in the Railway NTPC exam?

Ans. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer that you give. And, 1 mark for each right answer.

Ques. What are the subjects covered in the Railway NTPC syllabus?

Ans. There are mainly three (3) subjects

General Awareness
Mathematics
General Intelligence and Reasoning

Ques. What is the duration of RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam?

Ans. A candidate will be given for completing their paper is 90 minutes. For PwBD candidates the time duration is 120 minutes. This is applicable for both Exams i.e., CBT 1 & 2