🏦 1. Introduction: What is RRB NTPC?

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is one of the largest railway recruitment exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across India.
It aims to select candidates for non-technical posts in Indian Railways, such as:

Junior Clerk cum Typist
Accounts Clerk cum Typist
Junior Time Keeper
Trains Clerk
Traffic Assistant
Goods Guard
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Senior Clerk cum Typist
Senior Time Keeper
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
Station Master

The RRB NTPC 2026 exam will follow updated CBT (Computer-Based Test) formats with revised normalization and updated syllabus guidelines.

🧭 2. RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes:

CBT Stage 1
CBT Stage 2
Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

📘 3. RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

A. RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026

Section	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks
Time: 90 Minutes

Negative Marking: ❌ Yes, 1/3rd mark per wrong answer

B. RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Section	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35
Total: 120 Marks
Time: 90 Minutes

Negative Marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer

C. Typing Skill Test (TST) – For Typist Posts Only

English: 30 wpm
Hindi: 25 wpm
(Qualifying in nature)

D. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) – Station Master & Traffic Assistant

No negative marking
Mandatory to qualify
Merit based only on CBAT (30%) + CBT 2 (70%)

📚 4. RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 (Section-wise)

🔹 General Awareness

Current Affairs (National & International – 2025–26)
Indian Polity & Governance
Indian Geography
History of India
Indian Railways: Facts & Policies
Economy & Budget
Environmental Issues
Awards, Books, Sports
Science & Technology

🔹 Mathematics

Number System
Decimals & Fractions
LCM / HCF
Ratio & Proportion
Percentages
Time, Speed & Distance
Time & Work
Profit & Loss
Simple/Compound Interest
Geometry & Mensuration
Algebra (Basic)
Data Interpretation

🔹 General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies
Series
Coding-Decoding
Venn Diagrams
Classification
Directions
Blood Relations
Mathematical Reasoning
Syllogism
Statement & Conclusion
Puzzle-based questions
Non-verbal reasoning

✅ 5. Final Selection Process & Weightage – RRB NTPC 2026

Stage	Weightage
CBT 1	Qualifying
CBT 2	Major deciding factor
CBAT (for applicable posts)	30%
Typing Test (for typist posts)	Qualifying
Document Verification	Mandatory
Medical Exam	Qualifying

Final Merit List = CBT 2 Score + CBAT (if applicable)

Posts without CBAT use CBT 2 scores only for final selection.

📈 6. Practical Preparation Tips for RRB NTPC 2026

Complete NCERT level Maths & GK for strong fundamentals.
Practice reasoning puzzles regularly to improve speed.
Attempt full-length mock tests weekly to improve accuracy.
For Typing Test: practice daily using typing software.
For CBAT: practice reaction-based and visual aptitude exercises.
Stay updated with 2025–26 current affairs (budget, railways, economy).
Aim for high accuracy because 1/3rd negative marking applies.

🔗 7. Useful Resource Links (Official Only)

Official RRB Website: https://indianrailways.gov.in
RRB Region-wise Websites: Listed under "Recruitment" section on the official site
NTPC Official Notifications PDF (when released): Will appear under each RRB’s “Employment Notice” section

Railway RRB NTPC/Group D/Rpf/ASM/ALP ...

🚆 RRB NTPC – Non-Technical Popular Categories Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process & Preparation Guide