Latest changes in RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus, Check Details

Changes in RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025: If you’re targeting Railways this year, you’ve probably noticed plenty of chatter about changes in RRB exam pattern and syllabus. The good news is that the Railways have now released the detailed, official schemes for the 2025 cycle across key recruitments like ALP and Technician, and the 2024 NTPC (UG & Graduate) notifications whose CBTs are underway in 2025. Below is a crisp, human-friendly rundown of what’s confirmed from official RRB notices, plus what that means for your preparation.

Major Updates in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025

There are various major updates in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus. Check out the table below for more details:

Exam	Stages/Pattern	Subjects & Weightage	Duration / Questions	Other Details
ALP (CEN 01/2025)	Two-stage CBT + CBAT	CBT-1: Maths, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness (10 Q). CBT-2: GA, Reasoning, Maths, General Science, Basic Science & Engineering (clear 100 Q split).	CBT-1 & CBT-2 as per standard; CBAT for shortlisted candidates.	Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer.
Technician (CEN 02/2025)	Separate patterns by pay level	Grade I Signal (Level-5): Basics of Computers & Applications, General Subjects, Basic Science & Engineering (largest weight, 35 Q). Grade III (Level-2): Maths, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs.	90 minutes; 100 Q (both levels).	Negative marking: 1/3. Structural emphasis on BSE in Level-5.
NTPC 2024 (Graduate & UG)	Two CBTs + CBAT (SM/TA) + TST (for Typist posts)	CBT-1: 100 Q (Maths, Reasoning, GA). CBT-2: 120 Q across Maths, Reasoning, GA.	CBT-1: 90 min / 100 Q. CBT-2: 90 min / 120 Q. CBAT: 70:30 weighting with CBT-2.	Negative marking: 1/3. TST qualifying only.
Level-1 (Group D) 2024	Single CBT → PET → DV → ME	Maths, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness.	CBT: 100 Q (standard).	Negative marking: 1/3. Recruitment continues in 2025 (various zones).
Languages & Normalisation	Applies across exams	Question papers in English, Hindi + 13 regional languages (varies by CEN).	–	Normalization is used for multi-shift CBTs.

RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 1 and 2 is divided into different sections. Given below are the details:

Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → CBAT (for shortlisted categories) → DV/ME. Negative marking: 1/3. Normalization: Yes.

CBT-1 (75 questions, 60 min):

• Mathematics (20), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Science (20), General Awareness (10).

CBT-2 (100 questions, 90 min):

• General Awareness (10), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), Basics of Computers & Applications (20), Mathematics (20), Basic Science & Engineering (25).

Stage	Time	Total Questions	Sections
CBT-1	60 min	75	Maths (20), Reasoning (25), Gen Science (20), GA (10)
CBT-2	90 min	100	GA (10), Reasoning (25), Computers (20), Maths (20), BSE (25)

CBAT remains for eligible posts; qualifying as per notified psychometric norms.

Syllabus highlights:

• Maths: Number System, BODMAS, Percentages, Mensuration, T&D, SI/CI, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry.
• Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn, Puzzles, DI/Sufficiency, Statements & Conclusions.
• General Science: Physics/Chemistry/Life Science (10th level).
• Computers: MS Office basics, Internet, OS, hardware, networking basics.
• BSE: Engineering-basics—Units & Measurements, Electricity, Mechanics, Materials, Electronics, Workshop basics.

RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The RRB Technician Exam Pattern involves sections like General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basics of Computer and Applications. Some of the details are given below:

Common rules: Single CBT (90 min, 100 Q); 1/3 negative marking; normalization; separate CBT per pay level.

Section	Questions
General Awareness	10
General Intelligence & Reasoning	15
Basics of Computers & Applications	20
Mathematics	20
Basic Science & Engineering (BSE)	35
Total	100

• Duration: 90 minutes; negative marking: 1/3.
• Why it’s a change-maker: The BSE (35 Q) + Computers (20 Q) combo gives a 55% technical tilt, so plan extra hours for fundamentals in electronics, measurements, microcontrollers, and core workshop science.

Technician Grade III (Level-2)

• Pattern: 100 Q in 90 min; 1/3 negative marking.
• Syllabus blocks: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science (10th level), General Awareness & Current Affairs. (Official notice lists detailed topics for each block.)

Preparation pivot for 2025 Technicians:

• Make BSE your anchor (Units, Electricity, Mechanics, Materials, Basic Electronics).
• Build a compact Computer Applications notebook (OS basics, files, shortcuts, networking, office tools).
• Keep Reasoning speed sharp—short, repeated drills work best.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and Syllabus

RRBs have standardised NTPC into two CBTs, followed by CBAT (SM/TA) or TST (typist posts), then DV/ME.

CBT-1 (common to all posts): 100 Q, 90 min

• GA (40), Mathematics (30), Reasoning (30).

CBT-2: 120 Q, 90 min

• GA (50), Mathematics (35), Reasoning (35).

CBAT (for Station Master / Traffic Assistant):

• Qualify each battery with T-Score ≥ 42; no negative marking; final merit on 70% CBT-2 + 30% CBAT.

TST (for typist posts):

• 25 WPM (Hindi) or 30 WPM (English) on PC; qualifying only (not added to merit).

RRB Group D Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB Group D Syllabus consists of important topics like Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. The details are given below:

• Mathematics: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, percentages, time-work, etc.
• Reasoning: Series, analogies, classification, Venn diagrams, coding/decoding, etc.
• General Science & Awareness: Basic science concepts, current affairs, culture, polity, economy.

These sections constitute the entire exam CBT pattern. The exam is conducted for 100 marks. Check out the details below:

Section	Question	Marks
General Science	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	20
Total	100	100

RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates must properly understand the RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern before applying for it. The details are summarized below:

Section	Question	Marks
Professional Ability (post-specific)	70	70
General Awareness	10	10
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100

An overview of the RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2025 has been given below for reference. Check out the important topics and sub topics:

Professional Ability: Core post-based knowledge (e.g., Dietician, Lab Assistant, Radiographer)—candidates must refer to official notification for exact topics.

General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian geography, polity, economy, environment, sports, culture, science & tech.

Arithmetic/Reasoning: Standard topics like number systems, ratio, percentage, time/work/distance, age, profit-loss, series, syllogism, coding-decoding, etc.

General Science: Basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to the 10th standard level.

RRB JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The RRB JE Exam Pattern for CBT 1 and 2 is divided into 4-5 sections. Check out all the details of exam pattern and syllabus given below:

Selection Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Document Verification → Medical Exam

CBT-1 (Screening; marks not counted in final merit)

• Questions: 100 MCQs, 1 mark each; Negative Marking: −⅓ per wrong.
• Breakdown:

Section	Question	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30

Minimum qualification: UR 40%, OBC/SC 30%, ST 25%

CBT-2 (Merit-deciding stage):

• Questions: 150; Marks: 150; Duration: 120 minutes; Negative Marking: −⅓.
• Sections:

Section	Question	Marks
General Awareness	15	15
Physics & Chemistry	15	15
Basics of Computers & Applications	10	10
Basics of Environment & Pollution	10	10
Technical Abilities (discipline-specific)	100	100

Summary of the Key Changes in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus

We have provided a table summarizing the key changes in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus. The details are given below:

Exam Type	Notable Focus / Change	Impact on Preparation
Paramedical	Heavy emphasis on Professional Ability (70%)	Drill post-specific technical/discipline content with top priority
Group D	Stable balanced pattern across four domains (Maths, Reasoning, Science, GK)	Balanced prep across basics and current affairs
ALP	CBT-2 shifted to technical tilt (BSE + Computers = 45%)	Strengthen Basic Science & Engineering + Computer basics along with reasoning & maths
Technician	Level-5: Major weightage in BSE (35 Q) + Computers (20 Q); Level-2: Balanced basics	For Level-5, focus on technical & computer fundamentals; for Level-2, practice all-round basics
NTPC	General Awareness dominates (40–50% across CBT-1 & 2)	Daily GK + current affairs is crucial; maintain steady practice in maths & reasoning
JE	Technical-heavy CBT-2 with Computers & Environment added	Cement engineering fundamentals + discipline-specific technical skills

The changes in RRB exam pattern and syllabus for 2025 aren’t about surprise overhauls; they’re about clearer, heavier weightage on technical foundations (notably BSE + Computers in Technician and ALP CBT-2) and explicit GA dominance in NTPC. Align your study plan with the official section-wise splits above, practice under negative marking, and keep your GK steady every day.

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