RRB NTPC 2025 Preparation Guide: Updated Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Total Marks & Chapter-Wise Weightage

 

RRB NTPC 2025 Preparation Guide: Updated Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Total Marks & Chapter-Wise Weightage 

Friends! Ee RRB NTPC 2025 guide . Official notification Oct 1, 2025 lo release ayindi (RRB websites lo available), vacancies 11,558 (updated from 8,850), application Oct 21 to Nov 20, 2025. Exam dates: CBT 1 Jan-Feb 2026, CBT 2 March-April 2026 (tentative, as per latest RRB updates). Syllabus & pattern lo no major changes, but topic weightage previous years (2019-2024) + 2025 pilot analysis based. Sources: Official RRB PDF, Adda247, Career power, Testbook (Oct 2025 updates).

Telugu lo simple explanation (English typing lo) add chesa for easy understanding. Step-by-step clear ga undi – first overview, tarwata pattern/marks, syllabus, weightage. High weightage topics pe focus chey, daily mocks teesko. First attempt lo crack cheyochu! 💪

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Section 1: RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Overview (Step-by-Step Basics)

Step 1: What is RRB NTPC? Telugu: Friends, RRB NTPC ante Railway Recruitment Board - Non-Technical Popular Categories. Graduate level posts (Station Master, Commercial Apprentice) & Undergraduate (Clerk, Ticket Collector) unnai. Total vacancies 11,558 (2025 update).

English: Exam for 35+ posts in Indian Railways. Eligibility: 12th pass for UG, Graduation for Graduate level. Age: 18-33 years.

Step 2: Selection Process (Stages)

1. CBT 1 (Qualifying/Screening).
2. CBT 2 (Main Scoring).
3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or Typing Skill Test (post-specific).
4. Document Verification & Medical Exam. Telugu: CBT 1 lo shortlist avvali, CBT 2 marks merit decide chesthayi. Negative marking undi – wrong answer ki 1/3 mark cut.

Step 3: Key Updates for 2025 (Oct 26, 2025 Status)

• Vacancies increased to 11,558.
• Normalization for multi-shift exams.
• Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC/SC 30%, ST 25%.
• Duration: 90 mins (120 mins for PwD).
• Languages: 15 Indian languages. Telugu: Application last date Nov 20, 2025. Admit cards Dec 2025 lo vastayi. Prepare now ra!

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Section 2: Exam Pattern & Subject-Wise Total Marks (CBT 1 & CBT 2)

Step 1: Understand the Pattern CBT 1 qualifying (marks add kavadhu), CBT 2 main. Total questions = total marks (1 mark/Q). Negative: -1/3 per wrong.

Step 2: CBT 1 Pattern (100 Questions, 100 Marks, 90 Mins)

Subject	No. of Questions	Total Marks	% Weightage	Difficulty Level
General Awareness	40	40	40%	Moderate
Mathematics	30	30	30%	Easy-Moderate
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30	30%	Moderate
Total	100	100	100%	-

Step 3: CBT 2 Pattern (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Mins)

Subject	No. of Questions	Total Marks	% Weightage	Difficulty Level
General Awareness	50	50	42%	Moderate-High
Mathematics	35	35	29%	Moderate
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35	29%	Moderate-High
Total	120	120	100%	-

Telugu: Friends, CBT 1 lo GA highest (40 marks), so current affairs daily padu. CBT 2 lo questions tough, but accuracy 85% target chey. Time: 1 min per question average.

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Section 3: Updated Syllabus 2025 (Subject-Wise Topics for CBT 1 & CBT 2)

Step 1: Syllabus Source Official RRB PDF (rrb.gov.in) lo same as 2019-2024, no changes. Class 10-12 level (CBSE/NCERT based). Syllabus same for both CBTs, but CBT 2 lo depth ekkuva.

Step 2: Mathematics Syllabus (CBT 1: 30 Marks | CBT 2: 35 Marks)

• Number System, BODMAS, Decimals & Fractions.
• LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions.
• Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work.
• Time and Distance, Simple & Compound Interest.
• Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry.
• Elementary Statistics, Data Interpretation (DI: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts). Telugu: Maths lo arithmetic focus, calculator ledu – shortcuts learn chey.

Step 3: General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus (CBT 1: 30 Marks | CBT 2: 35 Marks)

• Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series.
• Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations.
• Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling.
• Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion.
• Decision Making, Similarities/Differences, Analytical Reasoning.
• Classification, Directions, Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Images, Cubes). Telugu: Puzzles daily 10 solve chey, speed badathav.

Step 4: General Awareness Syllabus (CBT 1: 40 Marks | CBT 2: 50 Marks)

• Current Events (National/International, Sports, Awards – last 6-12 months).
• History of India & Freedom Struggle.
• Geography (India/World: Physical, Economic).
• Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution, Panchayati Raj).
• Indian Economy, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – 10th level).
• Art & Culture, Monuments, Literature.
• Environmental Issues, Computers & Applications.
• Static GK (Books/Authors, Important Days, Organizations). Telugu: GA lo 50% current + science. Lucent book + daily news (The Hindu) padu.

Step 5: Preparation Tip for Syllabus 1 week per subject cover chey. Resources: Official PDF download, RS Aggarwal (Maths/Reasoning), Lucent (GA).

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Section 4: Chapter-Wise (Topic-Wise) Weightage 2025 (Approx Questions & %)

Step 1: How Weightage Calculated? Based on previous years analysis + 2025 CBT 1 pilot shifts (Adda247, PracticeMock Oct 2025 data). Exact official ga ledu, but trend consistent. % = (Questions / Subject Total) × 100. High weightage (10%+) first padu.

Step 2: Mathematics Weightage (CBT 1: 30 Qs | CBT 2: 35 Qs

Topic	CBT 1 Questions	% Weightage	CBT 2 Questions	% Weightage	Notes
Percentage	3-4	10-13%	4-5	11-14%	High, with Profit/Loss link
Profit & Loss	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Word problems common
Simple/Compound Interest	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Formulas key
Ratio & Proportion	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Easy scoring
Time & Work	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Pipes/Cisterns variant
Time & Distance	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Trains/Boats questions
Number System/LCM-HCF	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Basic arithmetic
Mensuration/Geometry	1-2	3-7%	2-3	6-9%	Area/Volume
Data Interpretation	1-2	3-7%	2-3	6-9%	Charts/Tables
Simplification/Decimals	1-2	3-7%	2-3	6-9%	Quick calc
Algebra/Trigonometry	1	3%	1-2	3-6%	Low

Step 3: General Intelligence & Reasoning Weightage (CBT 1: 30 Qs | CBT 2: 35 Qs)

Topic	CBT 1 Questions	% Weightage	CBT 2 Questions	% Weightage	Notes
Puzzles/Seating Arrangement	5-6	17-20%	6-7	17-20%	Highest, practice daily
Coding-Decoding	3-4	10-13%	4-5	11-14%	Patterns spot
Analogies/Similarities	3-4	10-13%	4-5	11-14%	Easy
Series (Number/Alphabet)	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Missing terms
Syllogism	2-3	7-10%	3-4	9-11%	Rules memorize
Blood Relations	2	7%	2-3	6-9%	Family tree
Statement-Conclusion	1-2	3-7%	2-3	6-9%	Logical
Non-Verbal (Figures/Directions)	1-2	3-7%	2-3	6-9%	Visual
Others (Venn, Data Sufficiency)	1-2	3-7%	2	6%	Low

Step 4: General Awareness Weightage (CBT 1: 40 Qs | CBT 2: 50 Qs)

Topic	CBT 1 Questions	% Weightage	CBT 2 Questions	% Weightage	Notes
Current Affairs	12-15	30-38%	15-18	30-36%	Highest, last 6 months
General Science	8-10	20-25%	10-12	20-24%	Physics/Chem/Bio
History & Polity	5-6	12-15%	6-8	12-16%	Freedom Struggle/Constitution
Geography & Economy	4-5	10-13%	5-6	10-12%	India focus
Static GK (Art/Culture/Monuments)	3-4	8-10%	4-5	8-10%	Awards/Books
Computers & Tech	2-3	5-8%	3-4	6-8%	Basics (MS Office)
Others (Environment/Organizations)	1-2	3-5%	2-3	4-6%	Low

Telugu: Weightage tables chusi plan baney – e.g., Current Affairs 30% undi, daily 1 hour news padu. Maths lo Percentage/Profit 20%+ cover chey.

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Section 5: Step-by-Step Preparation Strategy (Action Plan)

Step 1: Daily Schedule (6-8 Hours)

• 2 hrs GA (Current + Science).
• 2 hrs Maths (High weightage topics).
• 2 hrs Reasoning (Puzzles).
• 1 hr Revision/Mocks.

Step 2: Resources (Updated 2025)

• Books: RS Aggarwal (Maths/Reasoning), Lucent (GA).
• Apps: Adda247, Testbook (2025 mocks).
• Previous Papers: 2019-2024 + 2025 pilots.

Step 3: Mock Tips

Weekly 3 full tests. Analyze: Accuracy >80%, time per section 30 mins. Weak topics revise.

Step 4: Common Mistakes Avoid

• GA lo static GK ignore cheyaku.
• Maths lo calculation errors – shortcuts use.
• Reasoning lo overthink cheyaku.