Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
NTPC Syllabus 2025 – Graduate Level Posts
📘 RRB NTPC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
For Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Clerk, JAAT, Goods Train Manager
📌 Vacant Positions
RRB NTPC recruitment for graduate posts in Zonal Railways and Production Units:
- Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager
- Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (JAAT)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
📋 Selection Stages
The recruitment includes five key stages:
- CBT I – Screening test
- CBT II – Main exam for merit
- CBAT – Aptitude Test (Only for Station Master)
- TST – Typing Skill Test (Clerk & JAAT)
- DV – Document Verification
📘 1st Stage CBT
Duration: 90 mins (120 for PwBD + scribe)
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Nature: Screening; normalized score used for shortlisting to CBT II
Mathematics
- Number System, Decimals, Fractions
- LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportions
- Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry
- Statistics
Reasoning
- Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles
- Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusions
- Decision Making, Graph Interpretation
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Art, Culture, Indian Literature
- History, Freedom Struggle
- Geography (India & World)
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Science & Tech (Space, Nuclear)
- Environmental Issues
- Computer Basics
- Government Schemes, Economy
- Famous Personalities, Monuments
📘 2nd Stage CBT
Shortlisting: 15 times community-wise vacancies from CBT I
Duration: 90 mins (120 for PwBD)
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Same syllabus as CBT I, slightly higher difficulty.
🧪 CBAT (For Station Master)
Qualifying Criteria: Minimum T-Score of 42 in each battery
No relaxation for any category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ExSM)
Failure to qualify disqualifies candidate for Station Master post.
⌨️ Typing Skill Test (TST)
Posts: Senior Clerk cum Typist, JAAT
Nature: Qualifying (not added to merit)
Speed Required:
- English: 30 WPM
- Hindi: 25 WPM
Exemption: PwBD candidates with ≥40% disability can be exempted by uploading valid certificate.
📄 Document Verification (DV)
Candidates Called: Equal to vacancies (as per merit)
Tie-Breaking:
- Older candidate gets higher rank
- If age same, alphabetical order of name
Final appointment depends on medical fitness, document verification, and character check. RRBs recommend, Railways appoint.
📊 Exam Stages Overview
| Stage | Purpose | Duration | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT I | Screening for CBT II | 90/120 mins | Yes (normalized) |
| CBT II | Mains for merit | 90/120 mins | Yes |
| CBAT | Station Master only | As per test | T-Score ≥42 |
| TST | Clerk & JAAT posts | 10 mins | 30/25 WPM |
| DV | Final verification | As per schedule | Document & medical |
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Visit RRB Official Site❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the syllabus for CBT I?
A: Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness as per 10th/graduate level.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Yes, 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer in both CBTs.
Q: Who needs to take CBAT?
A: Only candidates who applied for Station Master.
Q: What is the T-Score requirement in CBAT?
A: Minimum 42 in each battery. No relaxation allowed.
Q: Can PwBD candidates be exempted from TST?
A: Yes, with ≥40% permanent disability and valid certificate upload.