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Comprehensive Coverage

What Chapters Do We Cover? How Will We Prepare You for NTPC?

Before diving into the exam details, here is a complete blueprint of what the Xamsathi Railway Pro Pass delivers. We cover every single topic strictly as per the RRB pattern.

Mathematics

Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI, CI, and Elementary Algebra & Geometry.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, Number/Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Math Operations, Relationships, Syllogisms, Puzzles & Data Adequacy.

General Awareness (GK)

National/International Current Affairs, Indian History, Art & Culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, and Geography.

General Science & IT

Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences up to 10th CBSE level. Basics of Computers & Space Tech covered extensively.

85+ Total Tests Detailed Solutions CBT 1 & CBT 2 Covered Exact Board Pattern

Complete Guide: RRB NTPC 2026

Everything you need to know about the Non-Technical Popular Categories Examination.

RRB NTPC stands for Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories.
It is conducted to recruit candidates for various non-technical posts such as Station Master, Goods Guard, Junior Clerk, Commercial Apprentice across Indian Railways. Lakhs of candidates apply, making it highly competitive.

RRB NTPC 2026 – Expected Dates

(Based on previous trends – official calendar awaited)

Notification Release
Expected in 2026
Application Start Date
After Notification
CBT 1 Exam (Prelims)
3-4 Months Post Notification
CBT 2 Exam (Mains)
2-3 Months After CBT 1
Typing Skill Test / CBAT
After CBT 2
Document Verification & Med
Same Year

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification
  • Undergraduate Posts: 12th Pass (or equivalent) minimum. Includes posts like Junior Clerk, Trains Clerk.
  • Graduate Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university. Includes Station Master, Goods Guard.
Age Limit
  • Undergrad Level: 18 – 30 years
  • Graduate Level: 18 – 33 years
  • Age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories as per standards.

RRB NTPC Selection Stages & Pattern

The recruitment generally spans CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing/CBAT Skill Test (post-specific), Document Verification, and Medical Test.

1. CBT 1 Exam Pattern (Prelims)

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Mathematics3030
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
General Awareness4040
Total100100
Time Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark

2. CBT 2 Exam Pattern (Mains)

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Mathematics3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
General Awareness5050
Total120120
Time Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
3. Typing Skill Test / CBAT
  • Typing Test (For Clerk/Typist): English (30 WPM) or Hindi (25 WPM).
  • CBAT (Aptitude Test): Applicable ONLY for Station Master & Traffic Assistant to test psychological abilities.

Complete RRB NTPC Syllabus (Chapter Wise)

➗ 1. Mathematics (25+ Topics)
Number SystemBODMASDecimals & FractionsLCM & HCFRatio & ProportionPercentageMensurationTime & WorkTime & DistanceSI & CIProfit & LossAlgebraGeometryTrigonometryStatistics
🧠 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
AnalogiesNumber & Alphabet SeriesCoding-DecodingMath OperationsRelationsSyllogismJumblingVenn DiagramsPuzzleData SufficiencyDecision MakingSeating ArrangementDirection Test
🌍 3. General Awareness (30+ Areas)
History (Ancient, Med, Modern)Freedom MovementGeography (India/World)Indian Polity & ConstitutionIndian Economy & BudgetsPhysicsChemistryBiologyCurrent AffairsSports & AwardsRailway Projects

Salary Structure & Top Posts

Pay matrix depends heavily on your post level and qualifications.

Undergraduate Posts
₹19,900 – ₹21,700
(Basic Pay)
Includes Jr. Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk
Graduate Posts
₹29,200 – ₹35,400
(Basic Pay)
Includes Station Master, Goods Guard, Sr. Clerk
In-hand salary generally varies between ₹25,000 – ₹45,000 (approx).

Preparation Strategy

Difficulty Insights:

Maths: ModerateReasoning: ModerateGK: Mod to HardCompetition: Very High
1

4-5 Months Timeline

Dedicate time to finish the detailed RRB syllabus. Focus deeply on basics.

2

Current Affairs focus

General Awareness is 40-50 marks. Cover the last 12 months thoroughly.

3

Solve 10 Years Papers

Railway repeats patterns. Extensive PYQ solving is mandatory.

4

30+ Mock Practice

Prioritize full-length Xamsathi mocks to train your speed and accuracy.