a.

Mathematics : JE
Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion,
Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound
Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square
Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning :
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical
operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and
Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences,
Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
etc.
c. General Awareness :
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including
freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues
concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments
etc.
d. General Science :
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).

STAGE-2

a) General Awareness :
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including
freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues
concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments
etc.
b) Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
c) Basics of Computers and Applications:
Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking,
Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation;
Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
d) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control:
Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies;
Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global
warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.
e) Technical Abilities:
The educational qualifications mentioned against each post shown in Annexure-A, have
been grouped into different exam groups as below. Questions on the Technical abilities will
be framed in the syllabus defined for various Exam Groups given at Annexure-VII-A, B, C,
D, E, F & G.
1.Electronic Components & Materials JE
Conductors, Semi conductor& Insulators; Magnetic materials; Jointing & Cleaning
materials for U/G copper cable & OFC; Cells and Batteries (chargeable and non
chargeable); Relays, Switches, MCB & Connectors.
2. Electronic Devices and circuits
PN Junction diodes, thyristor; Diode and triode circuits; Junction Transistors; Amplifiers;
Oscillator; M u l t i v i b r a t o r ,counters; Rectifiers; Inverter and UPS.
3. Digital Electronics
Number System & Binary codes; Boolean Algebra & Logic gates; Combinational &
Sequential logic circuits; A/D & D/A\ converter, counters; Memories
4.Linear Integrated Circuit
Introduction to operational Amplifier; Linear applications; Non Linear applications;
Voltage regulators; Timers; Phase lock loop.
5.Microprocessor and Microcontroller
Introduction to microprocessor, 8085 microprocessor working; Assembly Language
programming; Peripherals & other microprocessors; Microcontrollers.
6. Electronic Measurements
Measuring systems; Basic principles of measurement; Range Extension methods; Cathode
ray oscilloscope, LCD, LED panel; Transducers
7. Communication Engineering
Introduction to communication; Modulation techniques; Multiplexing Techniques; Wave
Propagation, Transmission line characteristics, OFC; Fundamentals of Public Address
systems, Electronic exchange, Radar, Cellular and Satellite Communication.
8. Data communication and Network
Introduction to data communication; Hardware and interface; Introduction to Networks and
Networking devices; Local
Area Network and Wide area network; Internet working.
9. Computer Programming
Programming concepts; Fundamentals of ‘C’ and C ++; Operators in ‘C’ and C ++; Control
Statements; Functions, Array
String & Pointers, File Structure; Data Structure and DBMS
10 Basic Electrical Engg.
DC Circuits; AC fundamentals; Magnetic, Thermal and Chemical effects of Electric
current; Earthing - Installation, Maintenance, Testing,
 RRC-01/2019
Question Type and Syllabus:
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include
questions pertaining to:
a. Mathematics Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and
Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and
Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary
Statistics, Square root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
b. General Intelligence and reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical
operations,Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and
Sufficiency,Conclusions and Decision making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical
Reasoning,Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th
standardlevel(CBSE).
d. General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture,
Personalities,Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.

It may be noted that the topics listed above are illustrative and not necessarily
exhaustive
 RRB NTPC- STAGE 1
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include
questions pertaining to:
a. Mathematics:
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions,Percentage,
Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit
and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding,
Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, AnalyticalReasoning,
Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion,
Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs etc.
c. General Awareness:
Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and
Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and
Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social
and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution
and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space
and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations,
Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and
Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian
Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora
and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non
creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2%
for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
 RRB NTPC- STAGE 2

a. Mathematics:  Interpretation of Graphs etc.

 Number System, c. General Awareness:
 Decimals,  Current Events of National and
 Fractions, International Importance, Games and
 LCM, HCF, Sports,
 Ratio and Proportions,  Art and Culture of India,
 Percentage,  Indian Literature,
 Mensuration,  Monuments and Places of India,
 Time and Work,  General Science and Life Science (up to
 Time and Distance, 10th CBSE),
 Simple and Compound Interest,  History of India and Freedom Struggle,
 Profit and Loss,  Physical, Social and Economic
 Elementary Algebra, Geography of India and World,
 Geometry and Trigonometry,  Indian Polity and Governance-
 Elementary Statistics etc.  constitution and political system,
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning:  General Scientific and Technological
 Analogies, Developments including Space and
 Completion of Number and Alphabetical Nuclear Program of India,
Series,  UN and Other important World
 Coding and Decoding, Organizations,
 Mathematical Operations,  Environmental Issues Concerning India
 Similarities and Differences, and World at Large,
 Relationships,  Basics of Computers and Computer
 Analytical Reasoning, Applications,
 Syllogism,  Common Abbreviations,
 Jumbling,  Transport Systems in India,
 Venn Diagrams,  Indian Economy,
 Puzzle,  Famous Personalities of India and World,
 Data Sufficiency,  Flagship Government Programs,
 Statement- Conclusion,  Flora and Fauna of India,
 Statement- Courses of Action,  Important Government and Public Sector
Organizations of India etc
 Decision Making,
 Maps,

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer)-
30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in
case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them. The normalized marks scored by the
candidate in the 2nd stage CBT shall be used for short listing the candidates for document verification for the posts
which do not have Typing Skill Test/Computer based Aptitude Test. For the posts having Typing Skill Test/Computer
based Aptitude Test, the normalized marks scored by the candidate in the 2nd stage CBT shall be used for
shortlisting the candidates for Typing Skill Test/Computer based Aptitude Test.