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
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.
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- 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 |
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.
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.
RRB ALP Maths syllabus comprises topics such as Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
| 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 |
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,
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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.
RRB ALP syllabus for Electrical comprises Electrical India Rolls, cables Transfers Three-Phase Motor Systems Light, Magnetism Fundamental Electric System Single phase motors Switches, Plugs and Electrical Connections
RRB ALP syllabus for Basic Science & Engineering is given below:
- Engineering Drawing (Projection, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, and Symbols Representation) Units
- Measurements
- Mass Weight and Density
- Work, Power and Energy
- Speed and Velocity
- Heat and Temperature
- Basic Electricity
- Levers and Simple Machines
- Occupation Safety and Health
- Environment Education
- IT Literacy
RRB ALP syllabus for Mechanical comprises Machine Design System Theory IC Engines Heat Transfers Thermodynamics Materials Applying Motion The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers Metallurgical Production Technology.
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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