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Overview
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards for recruitment to various graduate and undergraduate level posts in Indian Railways. Popular posts include Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, Accounts Clerk and Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk. It is one of the largest recruitment examinations in India, attracting millions of applicants due to job security, salary, allowances, and career growth opportunities.
Important: Candidates should carefully check educational qualification and age criteria for graduate-level and undergraduate-level posts before applying.
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Selection Process
| Stage | Type | Papers | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CBT-1 | Computer Based Test | 1 | 100 | Screening |
| 2 CBT-2 | Computer Based Test | 1 | 120 | Merit |
| 3 CBAT / Typing Test | Skill Test | As Applicable | Qualifying | |
| 4 Document Verification | Verification | Documents | — | Final Selection |
CBT-1 is qualifying in nature and used for shortlisting candidates for CBT-2. Final merit is generally based on CBT-2 performance along with qualifying skill tests wherever applicable.
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Preparation Roadmap
1
Understand Exam Pattern
Study CBT-1 and CBT-2 syllabus thoroughly and understand sectional weightage.
Week 1
2
Build Quantitative Aptitude Basics
Master arithmetic chapters such as percentage, ratio, profit and loss, SI-CI, and time-work.
Month 1
3
Improve Reasoning Ability
Practice puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, blood relations, and syllogism daily.
Month 1-2
4
Strengthen General Awareness
Focus on current affairs, static GK, history, geography, polity, and railway-related updates.
Month 2-4
5
Mock Test Practice
Attempt weekly full-length mocks and analyze mistakes carefully.
Month 3-5
6
Revision and Speed Improvement
Revise formulas, shortcuts, and important facts while improving accuracy and speed.
Final Month
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Paper-wise Syllabus
Mathematics
35 marks
Number System
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Profit and Loss
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Time and Work
Time Speed Distance
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Data Interpretation
General Intelligence and Reasoning
35 marks
Analogies
Classification
Coding-Decoding
Series
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Syllogism
Venn Diagram
Puzzle
Seating Arrangement
Statement and Conclusion
General Awareness
30 marks
Current Affairs
Indian History
Indian Geography
Indian Polity
Economics
General Science
Environment
Sports
Awards
Important Days
Railway GK
CBT-2 Advanced Topics
120 marks
Advanced Mathematics
Advanced Reasoning
Current Affairs
Static General Knowledge
Indian Railways Related Knowledge
Pro Tip: General Awareness is the highest scoring section in RRB NTPC. Revise current affairs of the last 6–12 months regularly. Focus on speed and accuracy because negative marking applies. Attempt full-length CBT mocks and previous year papers to improve performance.
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Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Age Limit
18–33 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Railway Recruitment Board rules.
Educational Qualification
12th Pass for Undergraduate Posts and Graduation for Graduate Posts
Attempts (General)
Unlimited within age limit
Attempts (OBC)
Unlimited within age limit
Attempts (SC/ST)
Unlimited within age limit
Application Fee
₹500 / SC·ST Free
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Recommended Books
Quantitative Aptitude
Mathematics
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
Mathematics
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Reasoning
Lucent General Knowledge
General Awareness
Railway NTPC Guide
Railway Exam
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Key Dates & Timeline
Exam Date
10 july 2026