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RRB NTPC assesses the candidate’s ability to think logically ability. Questions in this section are asked from Questions are asked from the topics Coding-Decoding, Sentence Arrangement, Venn Diagram, Puzzle, Blood Relation, Statement, Analogy, etc. Read here for more details on RRB NTPC syllabus.

RRB NTPC assesses the candidate’s ability to think logically ability. Questions in this section are asked from Questions are asked from the topics Coding-Decoding, Sentence Arrangement, Venn Diagram, Puzzle, Blood Relation, Statement, Analogy, etc. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC syllabus.

RRB NTPC Reasoning syllabus

RRB NTPC Reasoning syllabus

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) prescribes RRB NTPC Reasoning syllabus. This section aims to assess the candidate’s ability to think logical ability. A total of 30 questions are asked in the CBT 1 and 35 questions in CBT 2 exam. Questions are asked from the topics Coding-Decoding, Sentence Arrangement, Venn Diagram, Puzzle, Blood Relation, Statement, Analogy, etc. Candidates can prepare this section by practicing the previous years’ question papers and attempting mock tests. In this article, we have discussed in detail regarding RRB NTPC Reasoning syllabus.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Maths Syllabus

Table of contents
  • RRB NTPC Reasoning Syllabus for CBT 1
  • RRB NTPC Reasoning Syllabus for CBT 2
  • RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025

RRB NTPC Reasoning Syllabus for CBT 1

The CBT 1 exam of RRB NTPC carries 30 questions from Reasoning. The topics included under RRB NTPC Reasoning syllabus for CBT 1 are given below.

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

Alphanumeric Series

Q:   What is RRB ALP trade-wise syllabus?
A:

RRB ALP trade-wise syllabus is given below.

Name of Trade

Topic Name

Electrical

Electrical India

Transfers

Three Phase Motor Systems

Light, Magnetism

Fundamental Electric System

Single phase motors

Switches and Plugs

Electrical Connections

Mechanical

Applied Mechanics

Production Engineering

Engines

Heat

Energy Conservation

Management

Kinetic Theory

Turbo Machinery

Automation Engineering

Refrigerators and Air Conditioned

Metallurgical

Heat Transfers

The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers

IC Engines

Machine Design

Metallurgical Production Technology

Electronics and Communication

Satellite

Radio Communication Systems

Dias

Electronic Tube

Semi Conductor Physics

Micro Processor

Networking and Industrial Electronics

Transistor

Digital Electronics

Automobile

System Theory

Metallurgical Production Technology

Machine Design

Thermodynamics

IC Engines

Heat Transfers

 

 

 

Q:   What is RRB ALP syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning?
A:

RRB ALP syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning is given below:

  • Syllogism
  • Classification
  • Blood Relations
  • Analogies
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Alphabetical and Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Conclusion and Decision Making
  • Venn Diagram
  • Statements-Arguments and Assumptions
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Distance and Directions
  • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, etc.
Q:   What is RRB ALP syllabus for Mathematics?
A:

RRB ALP Maths syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied in high school. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus. Besides the syllabus, candidates must go through the exam pattern. 

RRB NTPC Reasoning Syllabus for CBT 2

The General Intelligence and Reasoning section of RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam carries a total of 35 questions. RRB NTPC Reasoning syllabus for CBT 2 is given below.

Topics Sub-Topics

Classification

Number

Letter & Meaningful Words

GK Based Questions

Analogy

Number

General Knowledge

Meaning & Letter Based Questions

Series

number & Alphabet Series

Coding-Decoding

Letter Shifting

Coding Letters by words

Coding by Analogy

Coding-Decoding based on Numbers

Operations on Place Value

Coding & Decoding on Fictitious Language

Blood Relations

family Tree Problems

General Blood Relation Problems

Clock & Calendar

Calendar Based Questions

Questions on Time & Clock Hands

Ordering & Ranking

Simple ranking 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

Figure Based Analogy

Classification

Series

Cube-Based Questions

Others

Missing Number

Venn Diagram

Puzzle

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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025

RRB NTPC exam pattern is such that it is divided into CBT 1, 2, Typing Skill Test, CBAT, document verification and medical exam. The exam pattern is different for different posts. The stage-wise RRB NTPC exam pattern is explained below,

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

Sections

Number of questions

General Awareness

40

Mathematics

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

Total

100

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025

Sections

Number of questions

General Awareness

50

Mathematics

35

General Intelligence and Reasoning

35

Total

120

RRB NTPC CBAT Exam Pattern

The CBAT is conducted for candidates for Traffic Assistant and Station Master posts. The questions and answer options will be in English and Hindi. Candidates requires a minimum T-score of 42 marks to qualify this test. Candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five to six tests as per the posts. Candidates qualifying CBAT are called for DV.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Typing Test

The typing skill test is conducted for the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper. Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates are not allowed to use editing tools and spell check facilities. Candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi. The exam session consists of three parts-Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board, Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation. Candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per option exercised by them. English will be the Typing Language for those who have not exercised their option Candidates who have opted Hindi for Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of Krutidev or Mangal font. The duration of the test is 10 minutes.

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