The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB NTPC exam for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). The knowledge of the RRB NTPC Syllabus and Exam Pattern is required if a candidate is planning to prepare for the upcoming RRB NTPC Exam. In this article, we are discussing the RRB NTPC syllabus and exam patterns based on the previous year’s exam. In this article, we are covering the RRB NTPC Syllabus for Railway NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) for Level 2, 3, 5, and 6 posts. This will help you to prepare for the RRB NTPC 2024 Exam. Let’s understand the RRB NTPC Syllabus, Selection Process, and Exam Pattern.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024

Candidates preparing for RRB NTPC 2024 Exam must note that this year, 11558 vacancies are released for Graduate and Undergraduate level posts for which proper preparation strategy is must. Have an overview of the details from the below table. 

RRB NTPC 2024 Notification Out for 11558 Vacancies- Click to Check

RRB NTPC Selection Process 2024

The recruitment process for RRB NTPC 2024 shall involve 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, based on the above-mentioned recruitment stages.

The recruitment process will involve the following stages of examination:

1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
3. Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
4. Document Verification/Medical Examination

Based on the performance of candidates in the Stage-1 and Stage-2 exams, they would be required to go for the Skill Test/Aptitude Test/Document Verification. There are different tests for candidates appearing for posts such as:

RRB NTPC Selection Process Summary

RRB NTPC 2024 Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC 2024 Exam will be conducted in two stages i.e. 1st stage (Prelims) and 2nd stage (Mains). The Syllabus for RRB NTPC stage 1 and stage 2 are the same but the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 is different. The main change in stage 1 and stage 2 for the RRB NTPC exam is the exam pattern. RRB NTPC exam will comprise of 3 sections i.e Mathematics (Arithmetic Ability), Reasoning & General Intelligence and General Awareness (General Science). The detailed RRB NTPC Syllabus is mentioned below:

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 CBT 1

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 CBT 2

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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024 for CBT 1 and 2

The syllabus of the RRB NTPC exam is the same for CBT 1 & CBT 2 but the exam pattern (No. of questions & marks) is different for both stages. A total number of 100 questions will be asked in the CBT 1 exam of RRB NTPC but in the CBT 2 exam, a total of 120 questions will be of objective type with multiple choices similar to the CBT 1 exam. The Syllabus of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams is given below. CBT The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:

a) Mathematics Syllabus for RRB NTPC

1. Number System
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. LCM, HCF
5. Ratio and Proportions
6. Percentage
7. Mensuration
8. Time and Work
9. Time and Distance
10. Simple and Compound Interest
11. Profit and Loss
12. Elementary Algebra
13. Geometry and Trigonometry
14. Elementary Statistics

b) General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus for RRB NTPC

1. Analogies
2. Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
3. Coding and Decoding
4. Mathematical Operations
5. Similarities and Differences
6. Relationships
7. Analytical Reasoning
8. Syllogism
9. Jumbling
10. Venn Diagrams
11. Puzzle
12. Data Sufficiency
13. Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action
14. Decision Making
15. Maps
16. Interpretation of Graphs

c) General Awareness Syllabus for RRB NTPC

1. Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs)
2. Games and Sports
3. Art and Culture of India
4. Indian Literature
5. Monuments and Places of India
6. General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
7. History of India and Freedom Struggle
8. Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
9. Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system
10. General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
11. UN and Other important World Organizations
12. Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
13. Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
14. Common Abbreviations
15. Transport Systems in India
16. Indian Economy
17. Famous Personalities of India and World
18. Flagship Government Programs
19. Flora and Fauna of India
20. Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
21. Current GK