The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam for graduate vacancies, including posts like Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. The exam will take place in multiple stages, and the syllabus for each stage is outlined below. Candidates are advised to visit the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website for the most up-to-date details regarding the syllabus and exam notifications.
Recruitment Process Stages Overview
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (only for Station Master)
- Typing Skill Test (TST) (for Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist)
- Document Verification (DV)
Syllabus for 1st Stage CBT (Common for all posts)
The 1st Stage CBT is a screening test with objective-type questions. The examination will last for 120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with a scribe.
Subjects & Topics:
- Mathematics:
- Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning:
- Analogies, Number & Alphabet Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
- General Awareness:
- 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 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.
Note: Negative marking will be applied. 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Syllabus for 2nd Stage CBT
The 2nd Stage CBT will shortlist candidates based on their performance in 1st Stage CBT. The examination will last for 120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with a scribe.
Subjects & Topics (Similar to 1st Stage CBT)
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
Note: Negative marking applies here as well, with 1/3 marks deducted for incorrect answers.
Syllabus for Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Only candidates who have opted for the Station Master post will appear for the CBAT after qualifying the 2nd Stage CBT.
- Qualifying Marks: A minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery is required to qualify (no relaxation is allowed).
Syllabus for Typing Skill Test (TST)
The TST is a qualifying test for the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist.
- Typing Speed Requirement:
- 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
- Exemption: PwBD candidates (with permanent disabilities like blindness, low vision, etc.) can be exempted from the TST.
For the posts Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist. Typing Skill Test (TST) of qualifying nature (marks obtained in typing skill test shall not be added for making merit) shall be conducted for which the number of candidates equal to eight times the number of vacancies for each of the community shall be called for. The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility. For guidelines of those who appear for typing skill test in Hindi, Kruti Dev and Mangal font shall be made available for typing skill test on Personal Computer. Exemption in Typing Skill Test may be extended to candidates who are permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy & Loco Motor Disability with not less than 40% permanent disability. Such eligible PwBD candidates have to upload a scanned copy of Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate issued by the Competent Medical Board in the website of respective RRBs before conduct of typing skill test.The merit will be drawnonly for the candidates qualified in the TST or TST exempted PwBD candidates based on performance in 2nd Stage CBT.
Syllabus for Document Verification (DV)
Based on the performance of candidates in the examination candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.
In case of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., older person shall be placed at higher merit and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account to break the tie. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of the empaneled candidates and appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Railway Administrations.
Note: The RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025 provides a detailed breakdown of the subjects and topics for each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates should thoroughly review the syllabus for each stage to prepare effectively. Always refer to the official RRB website for the latest updates and changes.
Important Links
| RRB Websites | RRB Zone Websites List |
| Official Website | Visit Indian Railways Website |