RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus PDF: Detailed CBT 1 & 2 Exam Pattern, Weightage, Exam Date
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RRB NTPC 2025 Syllabus PDF: Detailed CBT 1 & 2 Exam Pattern, Weightage, Exam Date

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Exam Pattern
  3. Detailed Syllabus
  4. Topic‑wise Weightage
  5. Preparation Strategy
  6. Previous Year & PYQ Analysis
  7. Conclusion
  8. FAQs

Overview {#overview}

  • RRB NTPC 2025 (CEN 05/2024) offers a total of 11588 vacancies with 8,113 graduate‑level and 3,445 undergraduate‑level posts.
  • Graduate CBT‑1:  5 – 24 June 2025
  • Undergraduate CBT‑1: 07 August – 08 September 2025
  • Selection process: CBT‑1 → CBT‑2 → Skill Test (CBAT / Typing as applicable).

Exam Pattern {#exam-pattern}

CBT 1 Exam Pattern for RRB NTPC 2025 {#cbt-1}

ParameterDetails
No. of Questions100
Marks100
Time90 min
SectionsMaths 30, Reasoning 30, GA 40
Negative Marking⅓ per wrong answer

CBT 2 Exam Pattern for RRB NTPC 2025 {#cbt-2}

ParameterDetails
No. of Questions120
Marks120
Time90 min
SectionsMaths 35, Reasoning 35, GA 50
Negative Marking⅓ per wrong answer

Detailed Syllabus {#detailed-syllabus}

SectionTopics
MathematicsNumber System, LCM & HCF, Decimals/Fractions, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Data Interpretation
ReasoningAnalogies, Series, Coding‑Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Statement‑Conclusion, Decision Making, Graph/Map Interpretation
General AwarenessCurrent Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Environment, Art & Culture, UN & World Organisations, Computers, Static GK

Topic‑wise Weightage {#topic-wise-weightage}

Mathematics — Expected Question Range

TopicCBT 1CBT 2
Number System3 – 44 – 5
Simplification2 – 33 – 4
Decimals & Fractions1 – 22 – 3
LCM & HCF1 – 22 – 3
Ratio & Proportion2 – 33 – 4
Percentage2 – 33 – 4
Mensuration2 – 33 – 4
Time & Work1 – 22 – 3
Time & Distance1 – 22 – 3
SI / CI2 – 33 – 4
Profit & Loss2 – 33 – 4
Algebra1 – 22 – 3
Geometry / Trigonometry1 – 22 – 3
Statistics & DI12 – 3

Reasoning — Expected Question Range

TopicCBT 1CBT 2
Analogies3 – 44 – 5
Series2 – 33 – 4
Coding‑Decoding3 – 44 – 5
Mathematical Operations2 – 33 – 4
Blood Relations & Syllogism1 – 22 – 3
Puzzles / Seating / Misc.3 – 55 – 6

General Awareness — Expected Question Range

Topic GroupCBT 1CBT 2
Current Affairs10 – 1212 – 15
History5 – 66 – 8
Geography3 – 44 – 5
Polity & Economy2 – 33 – 4
General Science7 – 88 – 10
Static GK & Others5 – 77 – 8

Preparation Strategy {#preparation-strategy}

1. Six‑Month Roadmap

MonthFocus
1–2Build basics in high‑weight Maths topics; start daily current‑affairs notes
3–4Intensive Reasoning practice; weekly full‑length mocks
5Timed section‑wise drills; refine GA fact sheets
6Mock‑test marathon, error logs, rapid revision

2. 90‑Day Sprint

  • Mocks: 2 full CBTs + 3 sectional tests per week.
  • Target Accuracy: Maths ≥ 70 %, Reasoning ≥ 75 %, GA ≥ 65 %.
  • Revision Cycles: Every Sunday, revisit weak topics identified in mocks.

3. Daily Routine Example

SlotActivityDuration
6 amCurrent Affairs20 min
7 – 8 amMaths concept + drills1 h
5 – 6 pmReasoning sets1 h
9 pmGA quiz + PYQ review45 min

Previous Year & PYQ Analysis {#pyq-analysis}

  • Difficulty Trend: recent CBT‑1 shifts rated easy‑to‑moderate; GA remained scoring differentiator.
  • Good Attempts (CBT‑1): ~80 ± 4 with 85 % accuracy.
  • Repeating Themes: Time & Work, Ratio, Coding‑Decoding, Current Affairs (last 8 months).
  • Action Point: Solve full PYQ sets from 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 to catch repeated question patterns and fine‑tune time management.

Conclusion {#conclusion}

Master the high‑frequency topics, follow a disciplined mock‑analysis‑revise loop, and leverage PYQs to align your preparation with actual exam trends. Consistency and smart revision will set you apart.

FAQs {#faqs}

Q1. What subjects are in CBT 1 & 2?
Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.

Q2. Is the syllabus identical for both CBTs?
Yes. CBT 2 only increases the number of questions.

Q3. What is a safe score to aim for?
Target ≥ 80/100 in CBT 1; ≥ 95/120 in CBT 2 with high accuracy.

Q4. How should I prepare General Awareness?
Daily current‑affair capsules plus systematic static GK revision.

Q5. Are previous‑year papers necessary?
Absolutely—PYQs reveal question patterns and help optimize speed and accuracy.