RRB NTPC CBT-2 Syllabus 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
The RRB NTPC CBT-2 (Computer Based Test-2) is the second stage of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment process. Candidates shortlisted in CBT-1 appear for CBT-2. The examination consists of three sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Depending on the post applied for, candidates qualifying CBT-2 may be called for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Typing Skill Test (TST), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
90 Minutes
Marking
1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. The examination consists of 120 objective questions carrying a total of 120 marks.
Negative marking
1/3 (0.33) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Mathematics
Number System, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance, Boat & Stream, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Data Interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Alphabet Series, Number Series, Classification, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Puzzle, Seating Arrangement, Statement & Conclusion, Statement & Assumption, Decision Making, Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Operations, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Jumbling, Interpretation of Graphs
General Awareness
Current Affairs, General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History of India, Indian Freedom Struggle, Indian Polity, Constitution, Geography of India & World, Indian Economy, Art & Culture, Indian Literature, Books & Authors, Monuments & Places of India, Environment & Ecology, Space & Nuclear Programme, Computer Basics, Computer Applications, Transport Systems in India, Government Schemes, Public Sector Organizations, United Nations & International Organizations, Famous Personalities, Sports, Important Days, Flora & Fauna
Preparation Tips
- Give maximum priority to General Awareness, as it carries the highest weightage.
- Practice advanced Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Data Interpretation regularly.
- Solve high-level puzzles and reasoning questions daily.
- Revise Current Affairs of the last 8–12 months along with Static GK.
- Attempt previous years' RRB NTPC CBT-2 papers to understand the difficulty level.
- Take full-length mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
- Avoid unnecessary guesswork, as one-third mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.