RRB NTPC 2026

Complete guide to Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories exam – Commercial Apprentice, Station Master, Clerk, Time Keeper, and more. Exam pattern, syllabus, and mock tests.

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📘 RRB NTPC Exam: Complete Guide

Understand the selection process, syllabus, and preparation strategy for RRB NTPC 2026.

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CBT 1 (Computer Based Test – Stage 1)

Qualifying for CBT 2

📋 Exam Pattern

  • Mathematics: 30 questions (30 marks)
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 questions (30 marks)
  • General Awareness: 40 questions (40 marks)
  • Total: 100 questions, 90 minutes
  • Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer

🎯 Key Topics

  • Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Profit/Loss, DI, Time & Work
  • Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Syllogism, Blood Relations
  • Current Affairs, Indian Railways GK, History, Polity, Geography, Science
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CBT 2 (Computer Based Test – Stage 2)

Merit Deciding

📋 Exam Pattern

  • Mathematics: 35 questions (35 marks)
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 questions (35 marks)
  • General Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks)
  • Total: 120 questions, 90 minutes
  • Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer

📌 Skill Test / Typing Test

  • For posts like Junior Clerk, Time Keeper – Typing test (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi)
  • For Station Master – Computer Based Aptitude Test
  • Qualifying in nature (not added to final marks)

📚 Detailed Syllabus for RRB NTPC

Mathematics

  • Number System, LCM & HCF, Decimals & Fractions
  • Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
  • Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time & Distance
  • Mensuration (2D & 3D), Algebra, Data Interpretation

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagrams
  • Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Statement-Conclusion
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror/Water Image, Paper Cutting)

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs (last 6 months – National & International)
  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Polity, Geography
  • Indian Economy, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – 10th level)
  • Railways GK: Railway zones, headquarters, trains, budgets, important facts

Typing / Skill Test

  • English typing: 30 words per minute
  • Hindi typing: 25 words per minute
  • Computer Based Aptitude Test for Station Master

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  • Sectional tests for Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness
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Typing & Skill Test Practice

  • Typing practice module with real-time speed and accuracy tracking
  • Bilingual support (English & Hindi typing)
  • Aptitude test simulator for Station Master post
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Mathematics & Reasoning Mastery

  • 200+ DI sets (bar, line, pie, table, missing)
  • Puzzle library – 100+ puzzles with video solutions
  • Speed building exercises for Quants & Reasoning
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  • Time management analytics – section-wise speed
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (RRB NTPC)

What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?

Minimum 18 years, maximum varies by post (generally 30-33 years for undergraduate posts, 33-36 years for graduate posts). Age relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), etc.

How many attempts are allowed for RRB NTPC?

Unlimited attempts subject to age limit. No specific attempt restrictions.

Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC?

Yes, both CBT 1 and CBT 2 have a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions have no penalty.

What is the salary of RRB NTPC posts?

Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) for Clerk, Time Keeper; Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) for Train Clerk; Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) for Commercial Apprentice; Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) for Station Master. Gross monthly salary ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹55,000.

How many months are required for RRB NTPC preparation?

With 3-4 months of dedicated study (3-4 hours daily) and regular mock tests, you can crack RRB NTPC. MyTestExam provides a 120-day study plan.

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