Anangsha
Anangsha Patra
Deputy Manager – Editorial
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 16:55 IST

RRB NTPC Maths section appears in both CBT 1 & 2 exams. A total of 30 questions are asked in the exam. NTPC Maths syllabus comprises topics such as Number System, Decimals, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Time and Work, Mensuration, Percentage, Elementary Statistics, etc. Scroll down to read RRB NTPC Maths syllabus. 

RRB NTPC Maths Syllabus

RRB NTPC Complete Mathematics Syllabus 2025 

RRB NTPC Maths Syllabus 2025: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conducts RRB NTPC exam to select candidates for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). RRB NTPC Maths syllabus highlights the important topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. Railway NTPC Maths syllabus comprises the topics that candidates have studied in Class 10, 11, 12. The Maths section appears in both CBT 1 and 2 exams. According to NTPC Maths syllabus, the important topics for the exam are Number System, Decimals, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Time and Work, Mensuration, Percentage, Elementary Statistics, etc.

To ace this section, candidates need to solve RRB NTPC previous years question papers. This will help them to give an understanding about the types of questions asked in the RRB NTPC exam. Besides, candidates must attempt mock test to improve the speed and accuracy of solving questions. In this article, we have provided the detailed Mathematics syllabus for RRB NTPC.

Q:   What is RRB NTPC syllabus?
A:

RRB NTPC syllabus for different subjects is given below:

  • Mathematics: Data Interpretation, Profit, Loss & Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry, Time and Work, Percentage, etc. 
  • Reasoning: Alphabet series, Number series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, etc.
  • General Awareness: Current Affairs Static GK, Polity and Constitution, History, Geography, Art and Culture, etc.

 

 

 

Q:   What is RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus for Geography?
A:

RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus for Geography is given below.

The Solar System
Continents and Oceans
Biosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere
Latitudes and Longitudes
Different heat zones of the earth
Longitudes and time zones
International Date Line
The motion of the earth – Effect of the tilted axis on day and night
The Atmosphere (composition and layer of the Atmosphere)
Weather and Climate
Atmospheric Pressure
Internal Structure of the earth
Rocks
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Various Landforms (Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Grasslands, Landforms created by the river system,

 

Landforms created by a glacier, Landforms created by the action of wind, Landforms created by the actions of Groundwater)

The Indian Subcontinent, Position, extent, and physical features
Climatic diversity in the Indian Sub-continent
Soil resources of the Indian sub-continent
Agriculture in India, Land use pattern of India
Water resources and their utilization in India
Multipurpose river valley projects
Transport in India
India-Facts and figures (States and their capitals, Population of India and states,

 

Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India, Important Irrigation and power projects, Indian satellites)

General introduction to Asia
Geography of the Indian subcontinent Countries with their capitals and currency
Riverside cities
Wonders of the world
Countries and their main products and industries
Towns are associated with important industries
Famous sites (India), Famous Sites (World)
Changed names
Continent earth area
Continents the highest and the lowest points
Three the deepest oceans
the highest mountain peaks (world)
Important boundary lines
Tribes and their homelands
Q:   What is RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus?
A:

The RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus comprise questions from topics-General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The topics are basically Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation levels, keeping in view the nature of the post. The General Awareness section carried questions from 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 etc. The Reasoning section carries from Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs, etc. The Mathematics section carries questions from topics such as Number System Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics etc.

Table of content
  • NTPC Maths Syllabus 2025
  • Topic-Wise Distribution of Questions in RRB NTPC Maths Syllabus
  • What is the Importance of RRB NTPC Syllabus Maths?

NTPC Maths Syllabus 2025

This section carries a total of 30 questions. The topics included in RRB NTPC Maths syllabus are the same for both the CBT 1 and 2 exams. NTPC Maths syllabus is given below.

  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

Topic-Wise Distribution of Questions in RRB NTPC Maths Syllabus

Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates

LIC AAO ...

29 Oct '25 - 30 Oct '25

Check live updates

KARTET Application Form 2025

23 Oct '25 - 9 Nov '25

IBPS SO 2025 Mains Exam

9 Nov '25

IBPS SO Mains Exam 2025

9 Nov '25

Maha TET Admit Card

10 Nov '25

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam Date

12 Nov '25

SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Exam Date

15 Nov '25 - 16 Nov '25

RRB JE 2025 Application Process

31 Oct '25 - 30 Nov '25

MP Patwari Application Form 2025

30 Nov '25

Application

24 Oct '25 - 23 Nov '25

The topic-wise distribution of questions in RRB NTPC Maths syllabus is given below.

Topics Weightage

SI/ CI

2

Mensuration

2

Ratio & Proportion

3

Height & Distance

2

Profit/Loss

3

Geometry

2

Number System

4

Simplification

3

Time and Work

2

Statistics

1

Time, Speed and Distance

2

Average

1

DI (Tabular)

1

Total 

30

What is the Importance of RRB NTPC Syllabus Maths?

The importance of RRB NTPC Maths syllabus is given below:

  • RRB Maths syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics which candidates need to prepare for the exam
  • Candidates should go through RRB NTPC Maths syllabus thoroughly and focus on the topics given in the same
  • The standard of RRB Maths syllabus is of high school level
  • RRB NTPC question paper is framed on the topics given in RRB NTPC Maths syllabus

Sample Questions for RRB NTPC Maths

Q: The marked price of an article for sale is 20% of its cost price. How much percent does the dealer gain by allowing a discount of 15%?

  1. a) 5%
  2. b) 7%
  3. c) 10%
  4. d) 6.25%
  5. A sells an article to B on 20% profit. B sells back the article to A on 20% loss. In the whole transaction:
  6. a) A left with no profit and no loss
  7. b) A earns 20% profit
  8. c) A earns 24% profit
  9. d) B incurs 40% loss

Q. A and B together can complete a work in 10 days. A alone can complete the work in 15 days. If B does the work only half a day daily, then in how many days A and B together will complete the work?

  1. a) 10 Days
  2. b) 15 Days
  3. c) 12 Days
  4. d) 20 Days
Q:   How to complete the RRB NTPC syllabus in four months?
A:

Check tips below.

Understand the concept
Practice enough questions 
Learn formulas 
Revise regularly
Maintain speed and accuracy 
Analyse performance in the mock tests

Q:   What is RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus?
A:

The General Awareness section aims to assess a candidate’s knowledge regarding current affairs. A total of 40 questions are asked from this section in CBT 1 exam. The topics that candidates need to study in the General Awareness section are given below.

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) 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 etc.

Q:   What is RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus?
A:

The topics included under General Intelligence and Reasoning are of basic level. The topics assess the candidates ability to think logically.

Q. A and B together can complete a piece of work in 20 days. B and C together can complete in 30 days. If A is twice as good a workman as C, then in how many days will B alone can complete the same work?

  1. a) 30 Days
  2. b) 60 Days
  3. c) 40 Days
  4. d) 10 Days

Q. What will be the simple interest on an amount of Rs. 2000 in 3 years at interest 4% per annum?

  1. a) Rs. 280
  2. b) Rs.240
  3. c) Rs.250
  4. d) Rs. 220

Also Read:

About the Author
author-image
Anangsha Patra
Deputy Manager – Editorial
A mass communication and journalism post-graduate, Anangsha has worked as a reporter and sub-editor and enjoys working in the education domain.
Download Important Dates for Sarkari Exams Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

26 Aug '25

RPF SI Final Result

22 Jun '25 -

2 Jul '25

Physical Test Date

26 Mar '22 -

9 Apr '22

IPPB Application Form 2022

22 Aug '25 -

31 Aug '25

IAS Main 2025 Exam Date

25 May '25

IAS Prelims 2025 Exam Date

7 Mar '24

MP Police Constable Result

15 Sep '23

MP Police Constable Answer Key

Oct '25

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025

15 Nov '25 -

16 Nov '25

SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025

31 Jan '25

RBI Assistant 2025 Notificatio...

31 Dec '23

RBI Assistant mains exam 2023

9 Nov '25

IBPS SO Mains Exam 2025

1 Jul '25 -

28 Jul '25

IBPS SO application form 2025

22 Nov '25 -

23 Nov '25

IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims Exam

6 Dec '25 -

7 Dec '25

IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Prelims Ex...

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 2 weeks ago

Bindoo verma 

B

Bindoo verma

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 weeks ago

RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 hall ticket was released on October 9. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials.

I

Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7