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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024: Download Syllabus PDF for CBT 1, CBT 2, and CBAT

The RRB NTPC Syllabus for Mathematics, General Awareness, and General Intelligence & Reasoning is released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on its website along with the official notification.
RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases the syllabus for the RRB NTPC exam 2024 on its official website. The syllabus includes each and every detail of subject-wise topics and sub-topics from where questions will be asked in the exam. Aspiring students who are preparing for the railway exam must know the syllabus in detail. 

Also Read: RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

The RRB NTPC syllabus for each stage is different. Students preparing for the exam must have knowledge of the syllabus for each stage. Understanding the syllabus is important to prepare well for the exam. It gives an idea to the candidate what should be covered first and what can be studied later. The RRB NTPC preparation of the candidate must be aligned with the updated syllabus.

According to the exam pattern released by RRB, CBT 1 and CBT 2 include questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. In the General Awareness section, questions will be asked from Indian Polity, Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, & Modern), Art & Culture of India, Geography, Science & Technology, Latest Scientific Innovation, Environment & Biodiversity, Flora & Fauna, Sports & Awards, Indian Economy, Flagship government schemes, and Current Events. 

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RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 1

The RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 is divided into three subjects: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The subject-wise syllabus can be found in the tables below:

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Syllabus for General Awareness

  • Environment
  • Indian Art and Culture
  • Indian Literature & Important Books
  • Monuments & Places of India
  • General Science and Life Science
  • Current Affairs
  • Sports & Games
  • Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Transport Systems of India
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, & Modern)
  • Basics of Computers & Computer Applications
  • Flora & Fauna of India
  • Government & Public Sector Organizations of India
  • Famous Historical Personalities 
  • Flagship Government Schemes
  • Scientific and Technological Developments of India
  • UN and Other important World Organizations

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning

Interested candidates can check the syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning in the table below:

Number Series

Letter and Meaningful Words

GK Based Classification

Alphabet Series

Coding-Decoding

Operations on Place Value

Letter Shifting

Coding Letters by words

Analogy

Family Tree Questions

General Blood Relation Problems

Calendar Based Questions

Time & Clock Hands

Ranking based Questions

Simple Problems on Directions

Formula Based Distance Questions

Arranging words in a meaningful order

Complete the Pattern

Classification

Figure Based Analogy

Cube-Based Questions

Missing Number based questions

Venn Diagram based questions

Puzzle based questions

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Syllabus for Mathematics

Number System

Decimals

Fractions

LCM

HCF

Ratio and Proportions

Percentage

Mensuration

Time and Work

Time, Speed, and Distance

Simple and Compound Interest

Profit and Loss

Elementary Algebra

Geometry and Trigonometry

Elementary Statistics

RRB NTPC Syllabus for CBT 2

The general awareness, general intelligence & reasoning, and mathematics covered in the RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus are the same as those covered in CBT 1. The exam format is slightly different, though. There are 120 questions in the exam, and each one is worth one mark. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes. Interested candidates can check the subject-wise syllabus below in the article.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus for Mathematics

Simple Interest

Surds & Indices

Compound Interest

Profit & Loss

Basic Linear Equation in two variable

Dishonest/Successive Dealings

Wages & Salary questions

Partnerships

Plane Figures: Square, Rectangle, Circle, etc.

Calculation on Basic Percentage Problems

Installments

Simple Ratios/Compound Ratios

Direct/Indirect Proportions

Work Efficiency

Average

Questions on Boats, Train, etc.

Relative Speeds

Basic Linear Equation in One variable

Decimals

Make a mixture from two or more entries/mixtures

Trigonometry

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus for General Awareness

The General Awareness for the second stage is similar as it was in stage 1. Below are the topics that are covered in General Awareness section of CBT 2:

  • Environment
  • Indian Art and Culture
  • Indian Literature & Important Books
  • Monuments & Places of India
  • General Science and Life Science
  • Current Affairs
  • Sports & Games
  • Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Transport Systems of India
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, & Modern)
  • Basics of Computers & Computer Applications
  • Flora & Fauna of India
  • Government & Public Sector Organizations of India
  • Famous Historical Personalities 
  • Flagship Government Schemes
  • Scientific and Technological Developments of India
  • UN and Other important World Organizations

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning

Topics

Sub-Topics

Blood Relations

  • Questions on family Tree Problems
  • Questions on General Blood Relation Problems

Clock & Calendar

  • Questions on Calendar Based Questions
  •  Time & Clock Hands

Classification

  • Number
  • Letter and Meaningful Words
  • GK Based 

Analogy

  • Number
  • General Knowledge
  • Meaning & Letter Based Questions

Series

  • Number Series
  • Alphabet Series

Coding-Decoding

  • Coding-Decoding 
  • Operations on Place Value
  • Letter Shifting
  • Coding Letters by words
  • Analogy
  •  on Fictitious Language

Ordering & Ranking

  • Ranking based Questions

Directions & Distances

  • Simple Problems on Directions
  • Formula Based Distance Questions

Word Formation

  • Arranging words in a meaningful order

Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Complete the Pattern
  • Classification
  • Series
  • Figure Based Analogy
  • Cube-Based Questions

Others

  • Missing Number based questions
  • Venn Diagram based questions
  • Puzzle based questions

RRB NTPC CBAT Syllabus 2024

The RRB NTPC CBAT examination is conducted for those candidates who want to be recruited as Station Master & Traffic Assistant. They need to score a minimum T-score of 42 marks in order to qualify the examination. The CBAT exam consists of different test batteries. Each test battery comprises five to six tests. The syllabus consists of subjects like Information Ordering Test, Select Attentive Test, Intelligence Test, Spatial Screening Test, and Personality Test. 

Information Ordering Test: Candidates' ability to arrange objects in a precise sequence in accordance with the prescribed rules will be tested by questions of the Information Ordering Test.

Select Attentive Test: Throughout this test, candidates will be asked to pay attention to one thing for a set amount of time while neglecting unrelated events that are happening at the same time. This exam measures how quickly applicants can determine if two numbers are the same or not by immediately comparing them.

Intelligence Test: Each question in this test consists of five figures, four of which are distinctive and one of which is related in some manner. Applicants must determine which of the five is unique from other options.

Spatial Screening Test: This examination gauges applicants' object-matching accuracy and speed. Using a given map, candidates must determine the quickest path between any two positions in the least amount of time.

Personality Test: Candidates take this assessment and answer questions about their interests and attitudes in order to evaluate their personalities. A question has three possible answers; none of them are inherently correct or incorrect. Applicants must choose the option that fits them best. Two distinct personality aspects of the candidate are assessed based on the responses, and scores are derived.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the RRB NTPC exam tough?

The RRB NTPC exam is not that tough if candidates have prepared well for it. The syllabus must be covered thoroughly to effectively prepare for the exam.

Can I complete the RRB NTPC syllabus in 3 months?

The RRB NTPC syllabus is vast and cannot be covered in 3 months. A thorough preparation of at least 6 months is needed to ace the exam.

How to cover Current Affairs for the RRB NTPC exam?

Candidates preparing for the RRB NTPC exam can cover current affairs from newspapers or monthly & weekly magazines.

What is the difference between RRB NTPC CBT 1 & CBT 2 syllabus?

There is no major difference between the RRB NTPC CBT 1 & CBT 2 syllabus. Most of the topics and subtopics are the same in both stages. However, the difficulty level in RRB NTPC CBT 2 stage increases.

What is the RRB NTPC typing test syllabus?

There is no prescribed syllabus for the RRB NTPC typing test. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of their typing speed. The typing speed must be 30 WPM & 25 WPM for English & Hindi, respectively.

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