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1. CBT-1 Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer
Mode: Computer Based Test
Question Type: Objective/Multiple Choice

2. Mathematics – Complete Syllabus

30 Questions | 30 Marks

A. Number System

Natural Numbers
Whole Numbers
Integers
Rational Numbers
Irrational Numbers
Real Numbers
Prime Numbers
Composite Numbers
Divisibility Rules
Factors and Multiples
LCM
HCF
Remainder
Unit Digit
Simplification

B. BODMAS

Brackets
Orders
Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction
Fractions
Decimal calculations

C. Fractions and Decimals

Proper fractions
Improper fractions
Mixed fractions
Decimal conversion
Fraction-to-decimal conversion
Decimal-to-fraction conversion
Comparison of fractions

D. Ratio and Proportion

Basic ratio
Equivalent ratio
Proportion
Direct proportion
Inverse proportion
Continued proportion
Partnership

E. Percentage

Basic percentage
Percentage increase
Percentage decrease
Successive percentage
Population problems
Marks-based problems
Price-related problems

F. Profit and Loss

Cost Price
Selling Price
Marked Price
Profit
Loss
Profit percentage
Loss percentage
Discount
Successive discounts

G. Simple Interest

Principal
Rate
Time
Simple Interest
Amount

H. Compound Interest

Compound Interest
Annual compounding
Half-yearly compounding
Difference between SI and CI

I. Time and Work

Work efficiency
Individual work
Combined work
Work and wages
Pipes and cisterns
Alternate work

J. Time, Speed and Distance

Speed
Distance
Time
Average speed
Relative speed
Trains
Boats and streams

K. Algebra

Basic algebra
Algebraic identities
Linear equations
Quadratic equations
Simplification
Polynomials
Surds and indices

L. Geometry

Lines
Angles
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Polygons
Circles
Congruence
Similarity
Theorems

M. Mensuration

Square
Rectangle
Triangle
Circle
Cuboid
Cube
Cylinder
Cone
Sphere
Surface area
Volume
Perimeter

N. Trigonometry

Basic trigonometric ratios
sin
cos
tan
cot
sec
cosec
Trigonometric identities
Heights and distances
Basic trigonometric values

O. Elementary Statistics

Mean
Median
Mode
Data interpretation
Tables
Graphs
Basic statistical calculations

P. Age Problems

Present age
Past age
Future age
Ratio of ages
Average age

Q. Calendar and Clock

Calendar
Odd days
Day/date problems
Clock angles
Time-related problems

3. General Intelligence & Reasoning

25 Questions | 25 Marks

This section tests your logical and analytical ability.

A. Analogy

Number analogy
Alphabet analogy
Word analogy
Figure analogy

B. Classification

Number classification
Alphabet classification
Word classification
Figure classification

C. Series

Number series
Alphabet series
Alphanumeric series
Missing number
Missing alphabet
Mixed series

D. Coding-Decoding

Letter coding
Number coding
Alphabet coding
Symbol coding
Substitution coding
Pattern-based coding

E. Mathematical Operations

Questions involving symbols and replacement of mathematical operations.

F. Blood Relations

Family relationships
Generation
Coded blood relations
Family tree

G. Direction Sense

North/South/East/West
Left/right turns
Distance
Shortest distance
Direction-based puzzles

H. Venn Diagrams

Classification
Group relationships
Logical relationships

I. Syllogism

Statements
Conclusions
All/Some/No
Possibility cases
Venn-based syllogism

J. Statement and Conclusion

Statement
Conclusion
Logical inference

K. Statement and Assumption

Identifying assumptions
Logical interpretation

L. Decision Making

Situation-based questions
Logical decisions
Best possible option

M. Data Sufficiency

Statement-based data
Mathematical data
Logical data

N. Puzzle

Seating arrangement
Order/ranking
Distribution
Scheduling
Grouping

O. Analytical Reasoning

Logical sequence
Arrangement
Conditions
Relationship-based reasoning

P. Non-Verbal Reasoning

Mirror image
Water image
Figure completion
Paper folding
Paper cutting
Embedded figures
Figure counting
Pattern recognition

Q. Similarities and Differences

Objects
Numbers
Words
Figures

4. General Awareness

15 Questions | 15 Marks

This section can be unpredictable, so prepare both static GK + current affairs.

A. Current Affairs

Focus particularly on the previous 6–12 months before the examination.

Important areas:

National news
International news
Government schemes
Important appointments
Awards
Sports
Science & technology
Defence
Space missions
Important days
Books and authors
Summits
International organizations
Economic developments
Railway-related news

B. Indian History

Ancient India

Indus Valley Civilization
Vedic Period
Buddhism
Jainism
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire

Medieval India

Delhi Sultanate
Mughal Empire
Bhakti Movement
Sufi Movement
Important rulers and battles

Modern India

British rule
Revolt of 1857
Indian National Congress
Social reform movements
Swadeshi Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement
Quit India Movement
Indian Independence

C. Indian Geography

Physical geography
Rivers
Mountains
Plateaus
Plains
Climate
Soil
Agriculture
Minerals
Industries
States and capitals
Important geographical locations

D. Indian Polity

Constitution of India
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles
President
Vice-President
Prime Minister
Parliament
Supreme Court
High Courts
Election Commission
CAG
Constitutional bodies
Panchayati Raj
Local government

E. Indian Economy

Basic economic concepts
GDP
Inflation
Banking
RBI
Budget
Taxation
Fiscal policy
Monetary policy
Government schemes
Financial institutions

F. Art and Culture

Indian dances
Music
Festivals
Literature
Paintings
Architecture
UNESCO heritage sites
Important cultural personalities

G. Sports

Major tournaments
Cups and trophies
Sports personalities
Olympic Games
Asian Games
Commonwealth Games
World Championships
Important records

H. General Static GK

Countries and capitals
Currencies
Important organizations
Headquarters
National parks
Wildlife sanctuaries
Important monuments
Important personalities
First in India
First in the world
Important inventions

5. General Science

30 Questions | 30 Marks

This is one of the highest-weightage sections in CBT-1.

The syllabus is broadly based on Physics, Chemistry and Biology at approximately 10th-standard level.

A. Physics

Units and Measurements

SI units
Physical quantities
Measurement
Basic instruments

Motion

Distance
Displacement
Speed
Velocity
Acceleration
Graphs
Equations of motion

Force

Force
Newton’s laws
Momentum
Inertia
Friction

Work, Energy and Power

Work
Energy
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Power
Conservation of energy

Gravitation

Gravity
Acceleration due to gravity
Mass and weight
Free fall
Escape velocity
Pressure

Heat

Temperature
Heat
Thermal expansion
Specific heat
Heat transfer
Conduction
Convection
Radiation

Sound

Sound waves
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
Speed of sound
Echo
Ultrasound

Light

Reflection
Refraction
Mirrors
Lenses
Human eye
Optical instruments
Dispersion

Electricity

Electric current
Voltage
Resistance
Ohm’s law
Electric power
Electric energy
Series/parallel circuits
Heating effect

Magnetism

Magnets
Magnetic field
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic induction
Electric motor
Generator

Modern Physics

Atom
Nucleus
Radioactivity
Nuclear energy
X-rays
Basic semiconductor concepts

6. Chemistry

Basic Chemistry

Matter
States of matter
Physical and chemical changes
Elements
Compounds
Mixtures

Atomic Structure

Atom
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Atomic number
Mass number
Isotopes

Periodic Table

Periodic classification
Groups
Periods
Metals
Non-metals
Metalloids

Chemical Reactions

Combination
Decomposition
Displacement
Double displacement
Oxidation
Reduction
Redox reactions

Acids, Bases and Salts

Acids
Bases
Indicators
pH
Neutralization
Common salts

Metals and Non-Metals

Properties
Reactivity
Alloys
Corrosion
Extraction basics

Carbon Compounds

Carbon
Hydrocarbons
Alcohols
Acids
Soaps
Detergents
Polymers

Everyday Chemistry

Fertilizers
Cement
Glass
Ceramics
Fuels
Medicines
Food preservatives

7. Biology

Cell Biology

Cell structure
Cell organelles
Plant cell
Animal cell
Cell division

Human Body

Digestive system
Respiratory system
Circulatory system
Excretory system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Reproductive system
Skeletal system
Muscular system

Nutrition

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Balanced diet
Deficiency diseases

Diseases

Communicable diseases
Non-communicable diseases
Bacterial diseases
Viral diseases
Deficiency diseases
Prevention and vaccination

Plant Biology

Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transportation
Plant tissues
Reproduction
Plant hormones

Genetics

Heredity
Genes
Chromosomes
DNA
Basic Mendelian genetics

Ecology

Ecosystem
Food chain
Food web
Biodiversity
Pollution
Environmental conservation

Evolution

Adaptation
Natural selection
Basic evolutionary concepts

8. Most Important Topics for CBT-1

If your preparation time is limited, prioritize these:

Mathematics

Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
SI & CI
Number System
LCM/HCF
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Trigonometry
Statistics

Reasoning

Series
Coding-Decoding
Analogy
Classification
Syllogism
Venn Diagram
Blood Relation
Direction
Mathematical Operations
Puzzle
Statement & Conclusion
Data Sufficiency

General Science

Physics

Electricity
Motion
Force
Work & Energy
Heat
Light
Sound

Chemistry

Chemical reactions
Acids, bases & salts
Periodic table
Metals & non-metals
Carbon compounds

Biology

Human body
Diseases
Vitamins
Cell
Nutrition
Plant biology
Genetics
Ecology

General Awareness

Focus on:

Current Affairs
Indian Polity
History
Geography
Economy
Sports
Awards
Government schemes
Science & technology
Railways-related current affairs

CBT-1 Preparation Priority

A good preparation ratio would be:

General Science → Mathematics → Reasoning → General Awareness

Why?

Because Science + Mathematics + Reasoning = 85/100 questions in the CBT-1 pattern.

So don’t spend most of your time only studying GK/current affairs.

Suggested Daily Study Plan

Subject	Daily Time
Mathematics	2 hours
General Science	2 hours
Reasoning	1.5 hours
General Awareness	1 hour
Previous Questions/Mock	1 hour
Total	7.5 hours

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