RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 — Complete Topic-wise Syllabus

Covers arithmetic, algebra, and data interpretation at 10th standard level:

• Number System: Natural numbers, integers, rational/irrational numbers, HCF, LCM
• BODMAS: Order of operations
• Decimals & Fractions: Operations, conversions
• Ratio & Proportion: Direct/inverse proportion, partnership
• Percentage: Calculation, application in profit/loss
• Mensuration: Area, volume of 2D and 3D figures (square, rectangle, circle, triangle, cube, cylinder, cone, sphere)
• Time & Work: Work done, efficiency, pipes & cisterns
• Time, Speed & Distance: Relative speed, trains, boats & streams
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Profit & Loss: Discount, marked price
• Algebra: Basic algebraic identities, linear equations
• Geometry: Angles, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, Pythagoras theorem
• Trigonometry: Basic ratios (sin, cos, tan), standard angles, height & distance
• Statistics & Data Interpretation: Mean, median, mode, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, tables

Tests both verbal and non-verbal reasoning ability:

• Analogies: Word, letter, number-based
• Alphabetical & Number Series: Finding missing terms, odd one out
• Coding-Decoding: Letter coding, number coding, substitution
• Mathematical Operations: BODMAS-based reasoning
• Relationships: Blood relations, directional sense
• Syllogism: All/Some/No type statements and conclusions
• Jumbling: Sentence arrangement, word arrangement
• Venn Diagram: Set-based reasoning
• Data Sufficiency
• Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Assumption, Statement-Course of Action
• Decision Making
• Maps & Spatial Reasoning
• Graphs & Diagrams: Interpretation of data
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Mirror images, water images, embedded figures, paper folding

Covers static GK and current affairs with emphasis on Indian context:

• Current Events: National and international news (last 6–12 months)
• History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History — freedom struggle focus
• Geography: Physical, political geography of India and world; rivers, mountains, climate
• Indian Polity & Constitution: Fundamental rights/duties, Directive Principles, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj
• Indian Economy: Planning, budget basics, banking system, RBI, inflation
• Science & Technology: Indian achievements in space (ISRO), defence, IT
• Culture & Heritage: Art forms, festivals, UNESCO heritage sites in India
• Sports: Major tournaments, Indian achievements, stadiums
• Awards & Honours: Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, Nobel, Oscar — Indian context
• Books & Authors: Important Indian authors
• Railways: History of Indian Railways, important facts, record-breaking achievements

Science questions up to 10th standard NCERT level:

• Physics: Motion, force, energy, work, sound, light, electricity, magnetism
• Chemistry: Matter, atoms/molecules, chemical reactions, acids/bases/salts, metals/non-metals
• Biology (Life Sciences): Cell, tissues, organs, human body systems, diseases, nutrition, reproduction, environment & ecology