For the RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2025 (CEN 06/2025). The application form has opened today October 21 for various graduate level post in railway. We have provided the exam pattern, syllabus and cut off required to clear the exam. The books were also mentioned for your reference.
You can check the latest and comprehensive overview of the syllabus, exam pattern, and expected cut-off across zones and categories.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Exam Pattern (2025)
CBT 1 (Prelims)
- Subjects & Questions:
- General Awareness: 40
- Mathematics: 30
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer
- Qualifying Percentage:
- General/EWS: 40%
- OBC/SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
CBT 2 (Mains)
- Subjects & Questions:
- General Awareness: 50
- Mathematics: 35
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark per wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Percentage: Same as above
- Marks are normalized in both CBTs.
Skill/Typing/CBAT Test & DV
- Some graduate posts (like Station Master, Senior Clerk, etc.) require a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or Typing Test after CBT 2.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Syllabus (2025)
| Subject | Major Topics |
| Mathematics | Number System, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio-Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, SI/CI, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Time-Speed-Distance |
| Reasoning | Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, Syllogism, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Statement & Conclusion, Decision Making, Maps, Data Sufficiency |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity & Constitution, Economy, General Science (10th level), Art-Culture, Sports, Computers, National/Int’l Organizations, Govt Programs |
Download the official syllabus PDF from your RRB regional website or trusted exam portals for full detail.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2025: Expected Cut-Offs (CBT 1, Out of 100)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
| Chandigarh | 80–84 | 76–80 | 69–73 | 61–65 | 74–78 |
| Kolkata | 79–83 | 75–79 | 68–72 | 60–64 | 73–77 |
| Ahmedabad | 77–81 | 73–77 | 65–69 | 57–61 | 71–75 |
| Ajmer | 78–82 | 74–78 | 66–70 | 58–62 | 72–76 |
| Chennai | 78–82 | 74–78 | 66–70 | 58–62 | 72–76 |
| Bilaspur | 73–77 | 69–73 | 61–65 | 53–57 | 67–71 |
| Ranchi | 75–79 | 71–75 | 63–67 | 55–59 | 69–73 |
| Prayagraj | 79–83 | 75–79 | 67–71 | 59–63 | 73–77 |
- Cut-off marks vary by region, category, and post; actual values may change based on exam difficulty and candidate performance each year
Reference Books
Mathematics (30 Questions)Book Title Author Publisher Key Features Quantitative Aptitude R.S. Aggarwal S. Chand Comprehensive coverage of all topics with solved examples Magical Books on Quicker Maths M. Tyra Magic Book Fast calculation techniques and shortcuts Advance Maths Rakesh Yadav Rakesh Yadav Publications Advanced problems with detailed solutions Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Rajesh Verma Arihant Quick problem-solving methods
General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 Questions)Book Title Author Publisher Key Features Analytical Reasoning M.K. Pandey BSC Publishing In-depth coverage of logical reasoning A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning R.S. Aggarwal S. Chand Comprehensive reasoning concepts Test of Reasoning Edgar Thorpe Pearson Covers all types of reasoning qu How to Crack Test of Reasoning Jaikishan Arihant Step-by-step problem-solving approach
General Awareness (40 Questions)
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | Key Features |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge | Lucent Publications | Lucent | Comprehensive GK coverage |
| Manorama Yearbook | Malayala Manorama | Malayala Manorama | Current affairs and yearly updates |
| Objective General Knowledge | Arihant Experts | Arihant | Topic-wise organized content |
| Pratiyogita Darpan | Upkar Publications | Upkar | Monthly current affairs updates |
Complete Preparation BooksBook Title Publisher Key Features RRB NTPC 2025: Study Guide for Graduate Posts (CBT-1) GK Publications 528 pages, includes solved 2021 paper, 2 practice papers, 400+ problems Railway NTPC Graduate Level Question Bank-2025 Rukmini Prakashan 25 practice sets with detailed solutions RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2024-2025 Rekha Jha Set of 4 books covering CBT 1 & 2
Preparation Tips
- Free Platform: Sathee Portal for RRB and SSC Exam Preparation
- Mathematics: Focus on speed and accuracy; practice shortcut methods from M. Tyra’s book.
- Reasoning: Master pattern recognition and logical sequences using M.K. Pandey’s analytical approach.
- General Awareness: Stay updated with current affairs and revise static GK from Lucent.
These books provide comprehensive coverage of the RRB NTPC syllabus and include ample practice questions to help you clear the CBT 1 exam successfully.
