{"id":226999,"date":"2025-09-05T11:28:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=226999"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:28:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:58:22","slug":"changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest changes in RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus, Check Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#Major_Updates_in_the_RRB_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus_2025\" >Major Updates in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#RRB_ALP_2025_Exam_Pattern_Syllabus\" >RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern &amp; Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#RRB_Technician_2025_Exam_Pattern_Syllabus\" >RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern &amp; Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#RRB_NTPC_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\" >RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#RRB_Group_D_Syllabus_and_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >RRB Group D Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#RRB_Paramedical_Syllabus_and_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#RRB_JE_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\" >RRB JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#Summary_of_the_Key_Changes_in_the_RRB_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\" >Summary of the Key Changes in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/changes-in-rrb-exam-pattern-syllabus\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Changes in RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025:<\/strong> If you\u2019re targeting Railways this year, you\u2019ve 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 &amp; Graduate) notifications whose CBTs are underway in 2025. Below is a crisp, human-friendly rundown of what\u2019s confirmed from official RRB notices, plus what that means for your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Updates_in_the_RRB_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus_2025\"><\/span>Major Updates in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various major updates in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus. Check out the table below for more details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Stages\/Pattern<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subjects &amp; Weightage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration \/ Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Other Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ALP (CEN 01\/2025)<\/strong><\/td><td>Two-stage CBT + CBAT<\/td><td><strong>CBT-1<\/strong>: Maths, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness (10 Q). <strong>CBT-2<\/strong>: GA, Reasoning, Maths, General Science, Basic Science &amp; Engineering (clear 100 Q split).<\/td><td>CBT-1 &amp; CBT-2 as per standard; CBAT for shortlisted candidates.<\/td><td>Negative marking: 1\/3 per wrong answer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Technician (CEN 02\/2025)<\/strong><\/td><td>Separate patterns by pay level<\/td><td><strong>Grade I Signal (Level-5)<\/strong>: Basics of Computers &amp; Applications, General Subjects, <strong>Basic Science &amp; Engineering (largest weight, 35 Q)<\/strong>. <strong>Grade III (Level-2)<\/strong>: Maths, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness &amp; Current Affairs.<\/td><td>90 minutes; 100 Q (both levels).<\/td><td>Negative marking: 1\/3. Structural emphasis on BSE in Level-5.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NTPC 2024 (Graduate &amp; UG)<\/strong><\/td><td>Two CBTs + CBAT (SM\/TA) + TST (for Typist posts)<\/td><td><strong>CBT-1<\/strong>: 100 Q (Maths, Reasoning, GA). <strong>CBT-2<\/strong>: 120 Q across Maths, Reasoning, GA.<\/td><td>CBT-1: 90 min \/ 100 Q. CBT-2: 90 min \/ 120 Q. CBAT: 70:30 weighting with CBT-2.<\/td><td>Negative marking: 1\/3. TST qualifying only.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level-1 (Group D) 2024<\/strong><\/td><td>Single CBT \u2192 PET \u2192 DV \u2192 ME<\/td><td>Maths, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness.<\/td><td>CBT: 100 Q (standard).<\/td><td>Negative marking: 1\/3. Recruitment continues in 2025 (various zones).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Languages &amp; Normalisation<\/strong><\/td><td>Applies across exams<\/td><td>Question papers in English, Hindi + 13 regional languages (varies by CEN).<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>Normalization is used for multi-shift CBTs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_ALP_2025_Exam_Pattern_Syllabus\"><\/span>RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern &amp; Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-alp-exam-pattern\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB ALP Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a> for CBT 1 and 2 is divided into different sections. Given below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stages:<\/strong> CBT-1 \u2192 CBT-2 \u2192 CBAT (for shortlisted categories) \u2192 DV\/ME. Negative marking: 1\/3. Normalization: Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CBT-1 (75 questions, 60 min):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mathematics (20), General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning (25), General Science (20), <strong>General Awareness (10)<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CBT-2 (100 questions, 90 min):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General Awareness (10), General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning (25), Basics of Computers &amp; Applications (20), Mathematics (20), <strong>Basic Science &amp; Engineering (25)<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CBT-1<\/td><td>60 min<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>Maths (20), Reasoning (25), Gen Science (20), <strong>GA (10)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CBT-2<\/td><td>90 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><td><strong>GA (10), Reasoning (25), Computers (20), Maths (20), BSE (25)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CBAT remains for eligible posts; qualifying as per notified psychometric norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Maths:<\/strong> Number System, BODMAS, Percentages, Mensuration, T&amp;D, SI\/CI, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry.<\/li><li><strong>Reasoning:<\/strong> Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn, Puzzles, DI\/Sufficiency, Statements &amp; Conclusions.<\/li><li><strong>General Science:<\/strong> Physics\/Chemistry\/Life Science (10th level).<\/li><li><strong>Computers:<\/strong> MS Office basics, Internet, OS, hardware, networking basics.<\/li><li><strong>BSE:<\/strong> Engineering-basics\u2014Units &amp; Measurements, Electricity, Mechanics, Materials, Electronics, Workshop basics.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_2025_Exam_Pattern_Syllabus\"><\/span>RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern &amp; Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-technician-exam-pattern\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB Technician Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a> involves sections like General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basics of Computer and Applications. Some of the details are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common rules:<\/strong> Single <strong>CBT (90 min, 100 Q)<\/strong>; <strong>1\/3 negative marking<\/strong>; <strong>normalization<\/strong>; separate CBT per pay level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basics of Computers &amp; Applications<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Science &amp; Engineering (BSE)<\/td><td><strong>35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 90 minutes; <strong>negative marking:<\/strong> 1\/3.<\/li><li><strong>Why it\u2019s a change-maker:<\/strong> The <strong>BSE (35 Q)<\/strong> + <strong>Computers (20 Q)<\/strong> combo gives a <strong>55% technical tilt<\/strong>, so plan extra hours for fundamentals in electronics, measurements, microcontrollers, and core workshop science.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technician Grade III (Level-2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pattern:<\/strong> 100 Q in 90 min; <strong>1\/3 negative marking<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Syllabus blocks:<\/strong> <strong>Mathematics<\/strong>, <strong>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/strong>, <strong>General Science (10th level)<\/strong>, <strong>General Awareness &amp; Current Affairs<\/strong>. (Official notice lists detailed topics for each block.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation pivot for 2025 Technicians:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make <strong>BSE<\/strong> your anchor (Units, Electricity, Mechanics, Materials, Basic Electronics).<\/li><li>Build a compact <strong>Computer Applications<\/strong> notebook (OS basics, files, shortcuts, networking, office tools).<\/li><li>Keep <strong>Reasoning speed<\/strong> sharp\u2014short, repeated drills work best.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RRBs have standardised NTPC into <strong>two CBTs<\/strong>, followed by <strong>CBAT<\/strong> (SM\/TA) or <strong>TST<\/strong> (typist posts), then DV\/ME. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CBT-1 (common to all posts):<\/strong> <strong>100 Q, 90 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>GA (40), Mathematics (30), Reasoning (30). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CBT-2:<\/strong> <strong>120 Q, 90 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>GA (50), Mathematics (35), Reasoning (35).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CBAT (for Station Master \/ Traffic Assistant):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Qualify each battery with <strong>T-Score \u2265 42<\/strong>; <strong>no negative marking<\/strong>; final merit on <strong>70% CBT-2 + 30% CBAT<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TST (for typist posts):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>25 WPM (Hindi)<\/strong> or <strong>30 WPM (English)<\/strong> on PC; <strong>qualifying only<\/strong> (not added to merit).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Group_D_Syllabus_and_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>RRB Group D Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-group-d-syllabus\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB Group D Syllabus<\/strong><\/a> consists of important topics like Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. The details are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, percentages, time-work, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Reasoning:<\/strong> Series, analogies, classification, Venn diagrams, coding\/decoding, etc.<\/li><li><strong>General Science &amp; Awareness:<\/strong> Basic science concepts, current affairs, culture, polity, economy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These sections constitute the entire exam CBT pattern. The exam is conducted for 100 marks. Check out the details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Science<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness &amp; Current Affairs<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Paramedical_Syllabus_and_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must properly understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-paramedical-exam-pattern\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a> before applying for it. The details are summarized below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Ability (post-specific)<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Arithmetic, General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Science<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An overview of the RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2025 has been given below for reference. Check out the important topics and sub topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Professional Ability<\/strong>: Core post-based knowledge (e.g., Dietician, Lab Assistant, Radiographer)\u2014candidates must refer to official notification for exact topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Awareness<\/strong>: Current affairs, Indian geography, polity, economy, environment, sports, culture, science &amp; tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arithmetic\/Reasoning<\/strong>: Standard topics like number systems, ratio, percentage, time\/work\/distance, age, profit-loss, series, syllogism, coding-decoding, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Science<\/strong>: Basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to the 10th standard level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_JE_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\"><\/span>RRB JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-je-exam-pattern\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB JE Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a> for CBT 1 and 2 is divided into 4-5 sections. Check out all the details of exam pattern and syllabus given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selection Stages<\/strong>: CBT-1 \u2192 CBT-2 \u2192 Document Verification \u2192 Medical Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CBT-1 (Screening; marks not counted in final merit)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Questions<\/strong>: 100 MCQs, 1 mark each; <strong>Negative Marking<\/strong>: \u2212\u2153 per wrong.<\/li><li><strong>Breakdown<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Science<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum qualification: UR 40%, OBC\/SC 30%, ST 25%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CBT-2 (Merit-deciding stage):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Questions<\/strong>: 150; <strong>Marks<\/strong>: 150; <strong>Duration<\/strong>: 120 minutes; <strong>Negative Marking<\/strong>: \u2212\u2153.<\/li><li><strong>Sections<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physics &amp; Chemistry<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basics of Computers &amp; Applications<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basics of Environment &amp; Pollution<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technical Abilities (discipline-specific)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_the_Key_Changes_in_the_RRB_Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\"><\/span>Summary of the Key Changes in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have provided a table summarizing the key changes in the RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus. The details are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notable Focus \/ Change<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact on Preparation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paramedical<\/strong><\/td><td>Heavy emphasis on <strong>Professional Ability (70%)<\/strong><\/td><td>Drill post-specific technical\/discipline content with top priority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Group D<\/strong><\/td><td>Stable balanced pattern across four domains (Maths, Reasoning, Science, GK)<\/td><td>Balanced prep across basics and current affairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ALP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CBT-2 shifted to technical tilt<\/strong> (BSE + Computers = 45%)<\/td><td>Strengthen <strong>Basic Science &amp; Engineering<\/strong> + <strong>Computer basics<\/strong> along with reasoning &amp; maths<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Technician<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Level-5:<\/strong> Major weightage in <strong>BSE (35 Q)<\/strong> + Computers (20 Q); <strong>Level-2:<\/strong> Balanced basics<\/td><td>For Level-5, focus on <strong>technical &amp; computer fundamentals<\/strong>; for Level-2, practice all-round basics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NTPC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Awareness dominates<\/strong> (40\u201350% across CBT-1 &amp; 2)<\/td><td>Daily GK + current affairs is crucial; maintain steady practice in maths &amp; reasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>JE<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Technical-heavy CBT-2<\/strong> with <strong>Computers &amp; Environment added<\/strong><\/td><td>Cement <strong>engineering fundamentals + discipline-specific technical skills<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>c<\/strong>hanges in RRB exam pattern and syllabus for 2025 aren\u2019t about surprise overhauls; they\u2019re 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757048696146\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 What is the RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern consists of sections like Mathematics (20), General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning (25), General Science (20), and General Awareness (10).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757051092164\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 What is the RRB Group D Syllabus?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The RRB Group D Syllabus consists of important topics like Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757051197615\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 What is the total marks of the RRB Paramedical Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total marks of the RRB Paramedical Exam is 100.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757051265349\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 What is the RRB JE Syllabus for CBT 2?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The RRB JE Syllabus for CBT 2 consists of topics like General Awareness, Physics &amp; Chemistry, Basics of Computers &amp; Applications, Basics of Environment &amp; Pollution, and Technical Abilities (discipline-specific).  <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757051346711\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 What is the total marks for the RRB Technician Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total marks for the RRB Technician Exam is 100.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changes in RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025: If you\u2019re targeting Railways this year, you\u2019ve probably noticed plenty of chatter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":227007,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-226999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Latest changes in RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus, Check Details<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Candidates must know the changes in RRB Exam Pattern and Syllabus before applying. 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