The RRB NTPC 2026 syllabus covers the same three subjects in both CBT 1 and CBT 2: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. CBT 2 has a higher number of questions and deeper topic coverage than CBT 1.
CBT 1 Syllabus (Screening Stage)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | Number System, HCF/LCM, Decimals, Fractions, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration (2D & 3D), Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode), Trigonometry basics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | Analogies, Completion of Number/Alphabetic Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities & Differences, Relationships, Syllogisms, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Puzzles, Directions |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | Current Events, Indian Geography, Indian Polity & Constitution, Science & Technology, Indian Economy, Sports & Culture, Indian History, Indian Literature & Art, Defence updates, Railway-specific GK |
CBT 2 Syllabus (Graduate Level Posts)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
CBT 2 Additional Topics (Graduate Level)
- Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry (advanced), Data Interpretation (DI) with charts and tables
- General Awareness: More emphasis on Indian Railways history and structure, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology at Class 10 level), Environment & Ecology
- Reasoning: Statement & Conclusions, Logical Deduction, Input-Output, Critical Thinking