RRB NTPC Undergraduate Syllabus 2026: Explore the subject-wise syllabus for the 12th Level examination under CEN 07/2026. This syllabus-only guide covers Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness for CBT-1 and CBT-2.

RRB NTPC UG Syllabus: Subjects Covered

Both computer-based stages cover the three subjects listed below. Use the topic cards as a revision checklist. Grouping related topics into cards is an editorial presentation for easier reading; it does not indicate fixed chapter-wise weightage.

🔢 Mathematics

  • Number System and Arithmetic
  • Mensuration and Geometry
  • Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry
  • Elementary Statistics

🧠 General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • Verbal and Analytical Reasoning
  • Series and Coding-Decoding
  • Puzzles and Data Sufficiency
  • Decision Making and Interpretation

🌍 General Awareness

  • Current Events and Static GK
  • History, Geography and Polity
  • General Science and Technology
  • Economy, Environment and Computers

🔢 RRB NTPC Mathematics Syllabus

Number System and Basic Calculations

  • Number System
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • Least Common Multiple (LCM)
  • Highest Common Factor (HCF)
  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Percentage

Applied Arithmetic

  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance
  • Simple Interest
  • Compound Interest
  • Profit and Loss

Higher Mathematics Basics

  • Mensuration
  • Elementary Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Elementary Statistics

🧠 RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

Series, Codes and Relationships

  • Analogies
  • Completion of Number Series
  • Completion of Alphabetical Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Relationships

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

  • Similarities and Differences
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Syllogism
  • Jumbling
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Puzzles

Data and Decision-Based Reasoning

  • Data Sufficiency
  • Statement–Conclusion
  • Statement–Courses of Action
  • Decision Making
  • Maps
  • Interpretation of Graphs

🌍 RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus

Current Events, Sports and Culture

  • Current Events of National and International Importance
  • Games and Sports
  • Art and Culture of India
  • Indian Literature
  • Monuments and Places of India

History, Geography and Governance

  • History of India and the Freedom Struggle
  • Physical Geography of India and the World
  • Social and Economic Geography of India and the World
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Constitution and Political System

Science and Technology

  • General Science and Life Science up to Class 10 CBSE Level
  • General Scientific and Technological Developments
  • Space Programme of India
  • Nuclear Programme of India
  • Basics of Computers and Computer Applications

Environment and Organisations

  • Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World
  • United Nations and Other Important World Organisations
  • Flora and Fauna of India
  • Important Government and Public Sector Organisations of India

Economy, Transport and Public Affairs

  • Indian Economy
  • Transport Systems in India
  • Flagship Government Programmes
  • Famous Personalities of India and the World
  • Common Abbreviations

CBT-1 and CBT-2 Syllabus Coverage

Prepare all three subjects for both stages. The broad subject areas are shared, so the same topic checklist supports CBT-1 and CBT-2 revision. A topic list does not guarantee a particular number of questions from an individual chapter.

Official Syllabus Reference

Consult the examination and syllabus provisions in paragraphs 13.1–13.2 of Detailed CEN 07/2026. Any subsequent official corrigendum or revised syllabus takes precedence.

View Official CEN 07/2026 Notification and Syllabus

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Important Topics for RRB NTPC UG Revision

Use this focused checklist to organise revision alongside the complete syllabus above. These are suggested revision priorities, not an official topic-wise weightage or a prediction of examination questions.

🔢 Important Mathematics Topics

  • Number System, LCM and HCF: divisibility and calculations with fractions and decimals
  • Percentage and Ratio: percentage change and proportional comparisons
  • Profit and Loss: cost price, selling price and percentage calculations
  • Simple and Compound Interest: principal, rate and time-based problems
  • Time and Work; Time and Distance: work rates, speed and unit conversion
  • Mensuration, Geometry and Trigonometry: standard formulae and basic applications
  • Elementary Algebra and Statistics: equations and interpretation of numerical data

🧠 Important Reasoning Topics

  • Number and Alphabetical Series: identify and complete patterns
  • Coding-Decoding and Analogies: identify rules and relationships
  • Mathematical Operations and Relationships: follow conditions systematically
  • Syllogism and Venn Diagrams: evaluate logical relationships
  • Puzzles and Analytical Reasoning: organise clues and eliminate contradictions
  • Statement–Conclusion and Courses of Action: assess the given information
  • Data Sufficiency, Maps and Graphs: decide what information is required and interpret it correctly

🌍 Important General Awareness Topics

  • Current Events: national and international developments
  • Indian History and Freedom Struggle: major events, movements and personalities
  • Indian Polity: Constitution, governance and the political system
  • General Science and Life Science: concepts up to Class 10 level
  • Indian and World Geography: physical, social and economic aspects
  • Indian Economy and Flagship Government Programmes
  • Computer Basics, Space and Nuclear Programmes of India
  • Sports, Art and Culture, Important Organisations and Environmental Issues