Here is the RRB NTPC Syllabus PDF. Railway Recruitment Board has officially published the RRB NTPC syllabus 2020 for 1st CBT, 2nd CBT. Download RRB NTPC syllabus pdf in english, and hindi here. The RRB Non Technical Popular Categories exam date is in the year 2020, and it is being conducted as per the RRB CEN 01/2019. In order to qualify, candidates must cover all topics from the syllabus, and solve sample papers, practice papers, mock tests, and previous year papers.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2020
The syllabus of RRB NTPC (CEN 01/2019) is different for the first stage computer based test, and 2nd stage computer based test. Know both here.
RRB NTPC 1st Stage CBT Syllabus 2019-2020
This syllabus is common for all candidates.
Exam pattern of RRB NTPC 1st stage CBT is as follows.
| Topic | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 |
Duration of exam: 2 hours
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer, -⅓ negative marking for incorrrect answer
Standard of questions: As per the educational qualification prescribed for the post.
Type of questions: Multiple choice questions.
Syllabus of RRB NTPC 1st stage CBT is as follows.
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
Mathematics
- Decimals
- Elementary Algebra
- Elementary Statistics
- Fractions
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- LCM, HCF
- Mensuration
- Number System
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportions
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies
- Analytical Reasoning
- Coding and Decoding
- Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Interpretation of Graphs
- Jumbling
- Maps
- Mathematical Operations
- Puzzle
- Relationships
- Similarities and Differences
- Statement- Conclusion
- Statement- Courses of Action
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
RRB NTPC 2nd Stage CBT Syllabus 2019-2020
The syllabus will be different for posts in different levels of 7th CPC.
Exam pattern of RRB NTPC 2nd stage CBT is as follows.
| Topic | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 50 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 120 | 100 |
Duration of exam: 1.5 hours
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer, -⅓ negative marking for incorrrect answer
Standard of questions: Depending on the 7th CPC level.
Type of questions: Multiple choice questions.
Syllabus of RRB NTPC 2nd stage CBT is as follows.
General Awareness
Same topics as given in 1st stage CBT
Mathematics
Same topics as given in 1st stage CBT
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Same topics as given in 1st stage CBT
RRB NTPC Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) Syllabus
This is only applicable for Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts..
Indian Railways has provided its syllabus on RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organization) website. To download it from there, go to https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/ >> Directorates >> Psycho Directorates >> Guidelines for CBAT.
As per this website, the types of tests in Indian Railways include the following:
- Test to measure intelligence
- Test to measure depth perception
- Test to measure concentration
- Test to measure perceptual speed
- Test to measure personality
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Best books for RRB NTPC syllabus and exam preparation
As the exam date comes near, the question of completing syllabus and being thorough with it becomes more and more important.
Now RRB NTPC is an exam for which no particular text book is prescribed.
However, many industry gurus have written books on competitive exams, and specifically this exam, on the basis of past year question papers, and present syllabus.
Therefore candidates can refer to these books.
| Name of Book | Get Here |
| RRB NTPC Guide | BUY HERE |
| Kiran’s Railway RRB NTPC Stage-I Online Exam Practice Work Book | BUY HERE |
| Railway Recruitment Board RRB NTPC 2019 Non Technical Popular Categories 26 Previous Year Solved Papers CBT Stage 1 & 2 Exam | BUY HERE |
Selection process for RRB NTPC CEN 01/2019
There are 13 different posts for which this recruitment is being carried out. For each post, the selection process is different. Here is a quick guide to selection process for all posts.
| S.No. | Post | Level | 1st CBT | 2nd CBT | Skill Test |
| 1 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 2 posts | Typing skill test |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | 2 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 2 posts | Typing skill test |
| 3 | Junior Time Keeper | 2 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 2 posts | Typing skill test |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | 2 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 2 posts | – |
| 5 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 3 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 3 posts | – |
| 6 | Traffic Assistant | 4 | Common for all posts | Separate for level 4 post | Computer Based Aptitude Test |
| 7 | Goods Guard | 5 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 5 posts | – |
| 8 | Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 5 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 5 posts | – |
| 9 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 5 posts | Typing skill test |
| 10 | Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 5 posts | Typing skill test |
| 11 | Senior Time Keeper | 5 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 5 posts | Typing skill test |
| 12 | Commercial Apprentice | 6 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 6 posts | – |
| 13 | Station Master | 6 | Common for all posts | Common for all level 6 posts | Computer Based Aptitude Test |
After the skill test, there will be document verification.
How many candidates will qualify in each round?
For 2nd stage: Number of candidates who will qualify for 2nd stage CBT will be 20 times the number of vacancies. Which means around 7,04,160 will qualify.
For CBAT and Skill Test: Number of candidates who will qualify for CBAT and skill test will be 8 times the number of vacancies. Which means around 2,81,664 will qualify.
To get official updates on RRB NTPC, candidates must refer the official websites of Railway Recruitment Boards, which can be found here at indianrailways.gov.in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the syllabus for RRB NTPC?
The topics from which questions will be asked in the RRB NTPC exam is the syllabus. For RRB NTPC 1st stage CBT, there will be 40, 30, 30 questions respectively from general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning. Then in RRB NTPC 2nd stage CBT, there will be 50, 35, 35 questions respectively from general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning. The RRB NTPC syllabus is given in centralized employment notification CEN 01/2019.
How can I prepare for NTPC exam?
In order to prepare for the RRB NTPC exam, you need to practice MCQs of topics from the RRB NTPC syllabus ie general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning. See videos to know shortcuts of solving those questions as well. Practice sample papers and mock tests to build your speed and accuracy.
Is the RRB NTPC exam tough?
As per past year exam analysis, the questions are not very tough. But the competition is very tough because only 1-2% candidates will qualify each round.
Is there any interview in RRB NTPC?
No there is no personal interview round.
What is the selection process?
There is a first stage computer based test, with common RRB NTPC syllabus for all candidates. Then there is a second stage computer based test in which there will be different papers for levels of posts. After that there will be CBAT and skill test depending on the post.
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