RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026: CBT 1 and CBT 2 Subject-Wise Topics, Exam Pattern and PDF Download

The Railway Recruitment Boards conduct the RRB NTPC examination in two computer-based stages — CBT 1 and CBT 2 — under CEN 06/2026 (Graduate, 3,548 posts) and CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate, 1,688 posts). Both stages test the same three subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes and works as a screening test, while CBT 2 has 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes and decides the final merit. This guide gives the complete subject-wise RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026, the exam pattern for both stages, the post-wise vacancy split, and the biggest change in this cycle — the typing skill test has been dispensed with. Candidates can also read our RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 guide.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 – Overview

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026 – CBT 1

CBT 1 is a common screening test for all posts in both CENs. It has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with 1 mark per question and one-third of a mark deducted for each wrong answer. The duration is 90 minutes. CBT 1 only screens candidates for CBT 2 — its marks do not decide the final merit.

Shortlisting for CBT 2. Candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 at 15 times each RRB’s community-wise vacancies, on the basis of normalised CBT 1 scores.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026 – CBT 2

CBT 2 is the merit stage. It has 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes, with the same three subjects but more questions and a higher standard. The final merit list is built on normalised CBT 2 marks. Negative marking is again one-third of a mark per wrong answer.

Typing test dispensed with. Under CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026, the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for the typist posts — Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist in the Graduate CEN, and Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Clerk cum Typist in the Undergraduate CEN. Typing will be judged after joining. No CBAT (aptitude test) appears in either CEN, so CBT 2 alone decides merit, subject to document verification and the railway medical examination.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 – Mathematics

What this section tests. Quantitative ability at the level prescribed in the CEN syllabus (para 14.0). The official topic list is:

Number system, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry and elementary statistics.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 – General Intelligence and Reasoning

What this section tests. Logical and analytical reasoning, verbal and non-verbal. The official topic list is:

Analogies, number and alphabetical series, coding and decoding, mathematical operations, similarities and differences, relationships, analytical reasoning, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, puzzles, data sufficiency, statement-conclusion, statement-courses of action, decision making, maps, and interpretation of graphs.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 – General Awareness

What this section tests. General awareness of the environment and current events, with the heaviest weightage in both stages — 40 marks in CBT 1 and 50 marks in CBT 2. The official topic list is:

Current national and international events, sports, Indian art and culture, literature, monuments, general science up to Class 10 CBSE, Indian history and freedom struggle, Indian and world geography, polity and Constitution, science and technology including space and nuclear programmes, UN and international organizations, environmental issues, computer basics, abbreviations, transport in India, Indian economy, personalities, government schemes, Indian flora and fauna, and major public organizations.

RRB NTPC 2026 – Graduate vs Undergraduate

Undergraduate post-wise vacancies (CEN 07/2026). Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 700, Junior Clerk cum Typist 600, Accounts Clerk cum Typist 200 and Trains Clerk 188, adding up to 1,688 posts. The syllabus is the same for both CENs — the same three subjects in CBT 1 and CBT 2, with the second stage carrying more questions. Candidates can also read our RRB NTPC Graduate salary per month guide and the RRB NTPC Undergraduate salary per month guide.

How to Download the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 PDF

Follow these steps for the rrb ntpc syllabus 2026 pdf download from the official RRB portal.

1. Visit the official RRB portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or your regional RRB website such as rrbcdg.gov.in.
2. Open the detailed notification for CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) or CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate).
3. Go to para 14.0 of the notification, which carries the full syllabus for CBT 1 and CBT 2.
4. Download and save the notification PDF for offline preparation.

Exam dates. The RRBs’ indicative notice dated 12 October 2026 puts the Graduate CBT 1 in the fourth week of December 2026, with exact dates to follow in a separate notice. No date has been announced yet for the Undergraduate CBT 1. Always check the official RRB website for the final schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026?

The RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 covers three subjects in both CBT 1 and CBT 2: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. It is given in para 14.0 of CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) and CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate). General Awareness carries the highest weightage, with 40 marks in CBT 1 and 50 marks in CBT 2.

How many questions are there in RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2?

CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes: General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, and General Intelligence and Reasoning 30. CBT 2 has 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes: General Awareness 50, Mathematics 35, and General Intelligence and Reasoning 35. Each question carries 1 mark.

Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC 2026?

Yes. One-third (1/3) of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2, as per CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026.

Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC 2026?

No. Under CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026, the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) has been dispensed with for the typist posts, and no post needs the CBAT aptitude test. Typing will be judged after joining. Selection is CBT 1, then CBT 2, then document verification and the railway medical examination.

How can I download the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 PDF?

For the rrb ntpc syllabus 2026 pdf download, open the official RRB portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or your regional RRB website, open the detailed notification for CEN 06/2026 or CEN 07/2026, and go to para 14.0, which carries the full syllabus. Download the notification PDF for offline preparation.

What are the RRB NTPC 2026 vacancies for Graduate and Undergraduate posts?

There are 5,236 vacancies in total: 3,548 Graduate posts under CEN 06/2026 and 1,688 Undergraduate posts under CEN 07/2026. The Undergraduate posts are Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 700, Junior Clerk cum Typist 600, Accounts Clerk cum Typist 200 and Trains Clerk 188.

When will the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam be held?

The Graduate CBT 1 is tentatively scheduled from the fourth week of December 2026, as per the RRBs’ indicative notice dated 12 October 2026, with exact dates to follow in a separate notice. No date has been announced yet for the Undergraduate CBT 1.

Does CBT 1 marks count in the RRB NTPC final merit?

No. CBT 1 is only a screening test, and its marks do not decide the final merit. The final merit list is built on normalised CBT 2 marks. Candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 at 15 times each RRB’s community-wise vacancies, on normalised CBT 1 scores.

What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?

As on 1 January 2027, the age limit is 18 to 33 years for the Graduate posts under CEN 06/2026 and 18 to 30 years for the Undergraduate posts under CEN 07/2026. Category-wise age relaxation applies as per government rules.

What is the selection process for RRB NTPC 2026?

The selection process is CBT 1, followed by CBT 2, then document verification and the railway medical examination. There is no typing skill test and no aptitude test in this cycle.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the syllabus and exam pattern in the official CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026 notifications on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

Written by Ravi Singh

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