RRB-NTPC 2025
2025
Government Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Board Examinations
RRB conducts nationwide recruitment for various technical and non-technical posts in Indian Railways, including NTPC (graduate & undergraduate), Group D (track maintenance), ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot), and Junior Engineer (JE) posts.
Free Practice Tests & Papers
1 availableExam Details & Pattern
Eligibility Criteria
- RRB NTPC (Graduate Posts): Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university; age 18–33 years
- RRB NTPC (Undergraduate Posts): 10+2 or equivalent; age 18–33 years
- RRB Group D: Class 10 pass (or ITI from recognised institute); age 18–33 years
- RRB ALP & Technician: Class 10 + ITI (for Technician) or Class 10 + ITI/Diploma (for ALP); age 18–28 years
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwD (General), with additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and other government-notified categories
Marking Scheme & Pattern
CBT 1 — RRB NTPC (100 Questions, 90 min)General Awareness: 40Q | Mathematics: 30Q | General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30Q
CBT 2 — RRB NTPC (120 Questions, 90 min)General Awareness: 50Q | Mathematics: 35Q | General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35Q
RRB Group D CBT (100 Questions, 90 min)General Science: 25Q | Mathematics: 25Q | General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30Q | General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20Q
Marking Scheme+1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Syllabus Overview
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Current affairs (national & international), Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Indian & World Geography, Indian Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy & Budget, Science & Technology developments, Sports, Awards & Honours, Important Government Schemes, Railway-specific GK
Mathematics
Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification & Approximation, Decimal & Fractions, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Mensuration (2D & 3D), Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Data Interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Alphanumeric Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Syllogisms, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions & Distances, Statement & Arguments
General Science (Group D)
Physics (Motion, Force, Work/Energy/Power, Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism), Chemistry (Matter, Atoms, Chemical Reactions, Metals & Non-metals, Carbon Compounds, Acids/Bases/Salts), Life Sciences (Cell Biology, Human Body Systems, Nutrition, Diseases, Plant Biology, Ecology)
Technical / Trade (ALP & JE posts)
Depends on trade: Electrical (Circuits, Machines, Power Systems), Mechanical (Thermodynamics, Machines, Materials), Civil (Structures, Surveying, Materials), Electronics, Computer Science — as per ITI/Diploma/Degree syllabus for the respective trade
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC 2026?
For most RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts, the age limit is 18–33 years as of the notified cut-off date. Standard relaxation applies: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10+ years for PwD candidates depending on category.
Is there negative marking in RRB exams?
Yes. For all RRB CBT (Computer Based Test) stages, 1/3 of the mark assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What is the difference between RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2?
CBT 1 is a common screening test for all NTPC posts (100 questions, 90 min). Shortlisted candidates then appear for CBT 2, which is post-specific and slightly more detailed (120 questions, 90 min). CBT 2 scores are used for the final merit list.
