RRB NTPC Graduate Level Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern
Official Railway NTPC Graduate Level Syllabus in Hindi and English. Detailed CBT-1, CBT-2, Psycho Test (CBAT) & Typing Test Pattern. Download PDF now.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Selection Process
The recruitment process for Graduate posts (Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Sr. Clerk etc.) involves 4 stages:
1st Stage CBT: Common for all posts. Screening test (100 Marks). Marks are NOT added to final merit.
2nd Stage CBT: Separate exams for Level 4, 5 & 6. Merit-determining exam (120 Marks). Candidates shortlisted 15 times the vacancies.
Skill Test (CBAT/CBTST):
• CBAT (Psycho): For Station Master & Traffic Assistant.
• Typing Test: For Sr. Clerk & Jr. Accounts Assistant.
• CBAT (Psycho): For Station Master & Traffic Assistant.
• Typing Test: For Sr. Clerk & Jr. Accounts Assistant.
Document Verification (DV) & Medical: Final verification based on CBT-2 merit & Skill Test status.
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-1 Exam Pattern
Duration: 90 Minutes | Total Questions: 100 | Negative Marking: 1/3rd
Subject / Section
Ques
🌍 General Awareness
40
🧮 Mathematics
30
🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning
30
Total Questions
100
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-2 Exam Pattern
Duration: 90 Minutes | Total Questions: 120 | Negative Marking: 1/3rd. Difficulty level varies by Pay Level (4, 5, 6).
Subject / Section
Ques
🌍 General Awareness
50
🧮 Mathematics
35
🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning
35
Total Questions
120
Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus (English)
🧮 Mathematics
- Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF.
- Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work.
- Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss.
- Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
🧠 General Intelligence and Reasoning
- 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 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.
- 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.
RRB NTPC Graduate Syllabus in Hindi (हिंदी में)
📐 गणित (Mathematics)
- अंक प्रणाली, दशमलव, भिन्न, लघुतम समापवर्तक तथा महत्तम समापवर्तक (LCM/HCF)।
- अनुपात एवं समानुपात, प्रतिशत, क्षेत्रमिति, समय तथा कार्य।
- समय तथा दूरी, सामान्य तथा चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज, लाभ व हानि।
- सामान्य बीज गणित, ज्यामिति और त्रिकोणमति, प्रारंभिक सांख्यिकी इत्यादि।
💡 सामान्य बुद्धि और तर्कशक्ति (Reasoning)
- अनुरूपता, वर्णानुक्रम एवं संख्या श्रृंखला, कोडिंग और डिकोडिंग, गणितीय संक्रियाएँ।
- समानताएँ और अंतर, संबंध, विश्लेषणात्मक तर्क, युक्ति वाक्य।
- बिना क्रम के रखना (जंबलिंग), वेन आरेख, पहेली, आँकड़ा पर्याप्तता।
- कथन-निष्कर्ष, कथन-निर्णय लेना, निर्णय, नक्शा, आलेखों की व्याख्या इत्यादि।
🌍 सामान्य जागरूकता (General Awareness)
- राष्ट्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महत्व की वर्तमान घटनाएँ, खेल और क्रीड़ा, भारत की कला और संस्कृति।
- भारतीय साहित्य, भारत के स्मारक और स्थान, सामान्य विज्ञान और जीवन विज्ञान (10वीं तक)।
- भारत का इतिहास और स्वतंत्रता संग्राम, भारत और विश्व की भौतिक, सामाजिक और आर्थिक भूगोल।
- भारतीय राजनीति और शासन-संविधान, भारत के सामान्य वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी विकास।
- कंप्यूटर और कंप्यूटर अनुप्रयोग, भारत में परिवहन प्रणाली, भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था, भारत और विश्व की प्रसिद्ध हस्तियाँ।
- सरकारी कार्यक्रम, भारत की वनस्पति और जीव, भारत के महत्वपूर्ण सरकारी और सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के संगठन।
Skill Tests (CBAT & CBTST)
🧠 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
For Station Master & Traffic Assistant:
- Candidates equal to 8 times the vacancies are shortlisted.
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery.
- Vision Certificate: Original Annexure VII certificate is mandatory during CBAT.
- Merit: 70% of CBT-2 marks + 30% of CBAT marks.
⌨️ Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)
For Sr. Clerk cum Typist & Jr. Accounts Assistant:
- Qualifying Nature: Marks are not added to merit.
- Speed: 30 WPM in English OR 25 WPM in Hindi.
- Hindi Fonts: Kruti Dev and Mangal.
- Exemption: For PwBD candidates (>40% disability) with certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in NTPC Graduate exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for every incorrect answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
What are the minimum qualifying marks?
The minimum percentage of marks for eligibility is: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%.
Does Goods Train Manager require a Skill Test?
No, there is NO Skill Test for Goods Train Manager. Selection is based on CBT-2 marks followed by DV and Medical.
Are CBT-1 marks added to the final merit list?
No, CBT-1 is only a screening test. The final merit list is based on the marks obtained in CBT-2 (plus CBAT score for SM posts).