RRB NTPC Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete preparation syllabus for RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories covering Graduate and Undergraduate level recruitment, including CBT-1, CBT-2 and post-specific skill or aptitude tests where applicable.
NTPC Recruitment Categories
Graduate Level
Degree-level NTPC categories
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
Station Master
Goods Train Manager
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
Senior Clerk cum Typist
Undergraduate Level
12th-level NTPC categories
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
Junior Clerk cum Typist
Trains Clerk
RRB NTPC Selection Process
STAGE 01
CBT-1
First Stage Computer Based Test
STAGE 02
CBT-2
Second Stage Computer Based Test
STAGE 03
CBAT / CBTST
Applicable according to the selected post
FINAL STAGE
DV & Medical
Document Verification and Medical Examination
Post-Specific Selection Stage
CBT-1 and CBT-2 form the main computer-based examination stages. After CBT-2, candidates may have to appear for a post-specific test. Station Master candidates are subject to the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), while candidates for applicable typist posts are subject to the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST). Candidates then proceed through the applicable document verification and medical examination process.
RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
100
Questions
90 Min
Standard Duration
1/3
Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
NTPC CBT-1 Syllabus
Common core subjects for Graduate and Undergraduate NTPC categories
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
RRB NTPC CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
120
Questions
90 Min
Standard Duration
1/3
Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
NTPC CBT-2 Syllabus
CBT-2 tests the same three broad subject areas: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Preparation should therefore cover the detailed topic areas listed above, with greater emphasis on speed, accuracy and the higher question volume of the second-stage examination.
Post-Specific Tests
Computer Based Aptitude Test
CBAT – Station Master
Candidates shortlisted for the Station Master category are required to take the Computer Based Aptitude Test. This stage evaluates the aptitude abilities required for the post and is conducted after the applicable CBT stages.
Applicable Post
Station Master
Computer Based Typing Skill Test
CBTST – Applicable Typist Posts
Candidates applying for posts that carry a typing skill requirement must qualify the Computer Based Typing Skill Test after the applicable CBT stages. The exact applicability depends on the selected NTPC post.
Applicable Categories
Typist-designated NTPC posts such as applicable Clerk and Accounts Assistant categories.
Recruitment Notice Note
RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate recruitment are issued through separate Centralised Employment Notices. Candidates should check the notification applicable to their recruitment cycle and selected post for exact eligibility, medical standards, qualifying marks, examination duration concessions, skill-test requirements and document verification rules.
RRB ALP Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete preparation guide for the Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot examination, covering CBT-1, CBT-2 Part A, CBT-2 Part B, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Post
Assistant Loco Pilot
Examination
Multi-Stage Selection
Medical Standard
Post-Specific Medical Fitness
RRB ALP Selection Process
STAGE 01
CBT-1
First Stage CBT
STAGE 02
CBT-2
Part A + Part B
STAGE 03
CBAT
Aptitude Test
STAGE 04
DV
Document Verification
FINAL
Medical
Medical Examination
RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Mental Ability | 25 |
| General Science | 20 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Total | 75 Questions |
75
Questions
60 Min
Standard Duration
1/3
Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
ALP CBT-1 Syllabus
First-stage screening examination
Mathematics
Mental Ability
General Science
General Science covers Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at approximately the 10th-standard level.
General Awareness
RRB ALP CBT-2
Second-stage Computer Based Test
CBT-2 Part A
100 QuestionsPart A covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, and General Awareness on Current Affairs.
CBT-2 Part B
75 QuestionsPart B is a qualifying test based on the relevant trade syllabus prescribed according to the candidate's eligible technical qualification.
| Part | Questions | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 100 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | Merit-based component |
| Part B | 75 | Qualifying component | |
| Total | 175 | 150 Minutes | Part A + Part B |
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the applicable CBT examination.
CBT-2 Part A Syllabus
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Basic Science & Engineering
General Awareness on Current Affairs
CBT-2 Part B – Qualifying Trade Test
Trade / Discipline-Based Syllabus
Part B is qualifying in nature and is based on the trade syllabus prescribed for the eligible technical qualification. Candidates should prepare according to the trade or discipline mapped to their qualification under the applicable ALP recruitment notice.
Electrical-related Trades
Mechanical-related Trades
Electronics-related Trades
Automobile-related Trades
Other Eligible ITI Trades
Eligible Engineering Disciplines
Candidates should use the official trade-wise syllabus specified for their qualification rather than treating Part B as one common technical syllabus for every ALP candidate.
Computer Based Aptitude Test
CBAT for Assistant Loco Pilot
Candidates shortlisted after CBT-2 are required to appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test. This stage evaluates aptitude relevant to the responsibilities of an Assistant Loco Pilot.
Important
CBAT is a specialized aptitude assessment. Candidates should refer to the official RRB aptitude-test instructions and mock-test material applicable to their recruitment cycle.
Aptitude
Speed
Accuracy
Attention
Final Selection Stages
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original certificates and supporting documents for verification according to the instructions issued by the Railway Recruitment Board.
Medical Examination
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness standards for the Assistant Loco Pilot post. Candidates should carefully check the applicable medical and vision requirements in the official recruitment notification.
Important ALP Syllabus Note
The RRB ALP recruitment process includes multiple stages, and CBT-2 Part B depends on the candidate's eligible trade or technical discipline. Candidates should always verify the exact trade mapping, qualifying requirements, CBAT instructions, medical standards and other recruitment conditions from the Centralised Employment Notice applicable to their recruitment cycle.
RRB JE Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete syllabus guide for Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer and other applicable technical categories, covering First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Technical Abilities, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
RRB JE Examination Overview
Major Category
Junior Engineer
Stage 1
CBT-1
Stage 2
CBT-2
Final Stages
DV & Medical
RRB JE Selection Process
STAGE 01
CBT-1
First Stage Computer Based Test
STAGE 02
CBT-2
Includes Technical Abilities
STAGE 03
DV
Document Verification
FINAL
Medical
Medical Examination
RRB JE CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
100
Questions
90 Min
Standard Duration
1/3
Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
RRB JE CBT-1 Syllabus
First-stage screening examination
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness
General Science
General Science questions cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at approximately the 10th-standard level.
RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
150
Questions
120 Min
Standard Duration
1/3
Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
RRB JE CBT-2 Syllabus
Common subjects and technical abilities
General Awareness
Physics & Chemistry
Questions cover Physics and Chemistry at approximately the 10th-standard level.
Basics of Computers & Applications
Environment & Pollution Control
CBT-2 Technical Abilities
Technical syllabus depends on the applicable engineering exam group / discipline.
The Technical Abilities portion is not one identical syllabus for every candidate. Candidates must prepare the technical syllabus prescribed for the exam group mapped to their educational qualification and selected post.
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Technical Syllabus Mapping
The cards above provide preparation areas for major engineering disciplines. The official RRB notification may group multiple educational qualifications under specific Technical Abilities exam groups. Candidates must follow the exact exam-group mapping and detailed technical syllabus applicable to their qualification and chosen post.
Final Selection Stages
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the applicable examination stages are called for document verification. Required original certificates and supporting documents must be produced according to RRB instructions.
Medical Examination
Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards applicable to the post for which they are being considered. The required medical standard can vary according to the notified Railway post.
Important RRB JE Note
The Technical Abilities syllabus in CBT-2 depends on the examination group assigned to the candidate's educational qualification and post. Candidates should verify their exact exam-group mapping, technical syllabus, eligibility, medical standard and other recruitment conditions from the Centralised Employment Notice applicable to their recruitment cycle.
RRB Technician Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete syllabus guide for Railway Recruitment Board Technician recruitment, covering Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III Computer Based Tests, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
RRB Technician Examination Overview
Category 01
Grade I Signal
Category 02
Grade III
Examination
Computer Based Test
Final Stages
DV & Medical
RRB Technician Selection Process
STAGE 01
CBT
Computer Based Test
STAGE 02
DV
Document Verification
FINAL
Medical
Medical Examination
Technician Grade I Signal
Computer Based Test syllabus and exam pattern
Grade I Signal CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
100
Questions
90 Min
Standard Duration
1/3
Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
Grade I Signal Detailed Syllabus
General Awareness
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Basics of Computers & Applications
Mathematics
Basic Science & Engineering
Technician Grade III
Computer Based Test syllabus and exam pattern
Grade III CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
100
Questions
90 Min
Standard Duration
1/3
Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
Grade III Detailed Syllabus
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Science
General Science covers Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at approximately the 10th-standard level.
General Awareness
Technician Grade III CBT
The Computer Based Test for Technician Grade III is based on Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. Candidates should also check the qualification and trade requirements applicable to the specific Technician Grade III category for which they apply.
Final Selection Stages
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT merit are called for Document Verification. Candidates must produce the required original educational, identity, category and other applicable certificates according to Railway Recruitment Board instructions.
Medical Examination
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Railway medical fitness standard applicable to their Technician post. The required medical standard may differ according to the specific notified category.
Important Technician Note
Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III have different CBT subject distributions and should not be treated as one common examination pattern. Candidates should verify the applicable post, qualification requirements, medical standard and other recruitment conditions from the official Centralised Employment Notice for their recruitment cycle.