NCRTC Supervisor Civil Syllabus 2026

Subject-wise and chapter-wise NCRTC Supervisor Civil syllabus: 18 subjects, 222 chapters across Part A — Civil Engineering and Part B — General Awareness, Reasoning & Numerical Ability.

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ℹ️ NCRTC has fixed the CBT at 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, with no negative marking, in Hindi or English; the minimum qualifying score is 60% for UR/OBC/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen. It has NOT yet published the CBT syllabus — both notices say it will be hosted on ncrtc.in separately. The Civil 70 + General 30 split and the topics below are a practice guide at three-year civil diploma level, not NCRTC's document.

NCRTC Supervisor Civil Exam Pattern 2026

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Section	Questions	Marks
Part A — Civil Engineering (practice split, not official)	70	70
Part B — General Awareness, Reasoning & Numerical Ability (practice split, not official)	30	30

Duration: 90 minutes · Negative marking: None — 1 mark per correct answer, nothing deducted for a wrong one

NCRTC Supervisor Civil Syllabus — Part A — Civil Engineering (70 questions)

Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).

Building Materials

~8 Q in our full mock25 chapter tests

Building Stones
Bricks and Tiles
Building Lime
Cement
Aggregates, Mortars & Concrete
Concrete Mix Design & Admixtures
Timber and Wood Products
Paints and Varnishes
Glass and Plastic
Metals & Alloys
Insulating Materials
Modern Building Materials
Stone & Brick Masonry
Masonry and Plaster Work
Masonry & Plastering
Partition and Cavity Walls
Building Planning & Foundations
Damp Proof Course
Floors and Floorings
Arches and Lintels
Roofs and Roof Covering
Stairs
Doors, Windows and Ventilators
Scaffolding & Formwork
Construction Techniques

Engineering Mechanics

~3 Q in our full mock8 chapter tests

All standard topics of Engineering Mechanics.

Strength of Materials

~7 Q in our full mock17 chapter tests

Simple Stress & Strain
Stress and Strain
Elastic Constants
Thermal Stresses
Thermal & Compound Stress
Principal Stresses & Mohr's Circle
Bending Moment and Shear Force
Shear Force & Bending Moment
Bending Stress in Beams
Shear Stress in Beams
Bending and Shear Stress
Slope and Deflection of Beams
Slope & Deflection of Beams
Torsion of Shafts
Columns & Struts
Thin & Thick Cylinders
Cylinders and Springs

Structural Analysis

~3 Q in our full mock5 chapter tests

Statically Determinate Structures
Determinacy and Indeterminacy
Trusses
Arches & Cables
Influence Lines and Rolling Loads

RCC Design

~8 Q in our full mock22 chapter tests

Properties of Concrete
Concrete Mixing, Workability & Slump Test
Working Stress Method
Limit State Method
Singly and Doubly Reinforced Beams
Singly & Doubly Reinforced Beams
T-Beams
T-Beams & Flanged Sections
Shear, Bond & Development Length
Bond, Anchorage & Development Length
One-Way & Two-Way Slabs
RCC Slabs
Columns & Footings
Short & Long Column
Footing & Retaining Wall
Retaining Walls
Staircase
Staircases
Water Storage Tanks
Water Tank
RCC Materials, Formwork & Bar Bending
Reinforced Brickwork

Steel Structures

~4 Q in our full mock17 chapter tests

Structural Steel & IS 800 Basics
Steel as a Structural Material
Properties of Steel & Limit State Design
Rivet and Bolt Connections
Bolted Connections
Welded Connections
Connections & Welding
Bolted, Welded & Riveted Connections
Tension Members
Compression Members
Columns
Design of Beams
Column Bases & Foundations
Column Base and Foundation
Base Plates
Roof Trusses & Purlins
Plate & Gantry Girders

Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering

~8 Q in our full mock20 chapter tests

Classification of Soil
Index Properties of Soil
Index Properties & Classification
Permeability of Soil
Permeability & Seepage
Seepage Analysis
Effective Stress & Capillarity
Compaction of Soil
Compaction
Consolidation
Consolidation & Settlement
Shear Strength of Soil
Bearing Capacity
Earth Pressure Theories
Shallow Foundations
Deep Foundations
Deep / Pile Foundations
Soil Stabilization
Soil Exploration
Stress Distribution in Soil

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics

~5 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests

Fluid Properties
Fluid Statics
Buoyancy & Floatation
Kinematics of Flow
Bernoulli's Equation
Flow Through Pipes
Laminar & Turbulent Flow
Open Channel Flow
Flow Measurement
Hydraulic Machines
Pumps & Turbines
Hydraulic Structures & Spillways

Hydrology & Irrigation

~2 Q in our full mock15 chapter tests

Hydrological Cycle & Precipitation
Infiltration & Evaporation
Rainfall-Runoff Analysis
Hydrographs
Floods & Flood Routing
Water Requirement of Crops
Irrigation Methods & Drainage
Irrigation System Design
Canals & Canal Design
Cross Drainage Works
Diversion Headworks & Dams
Reservoirs & Dams
Spillways & Energy Dissipators
River Engineering & Training
Groundwater & Wells

Environmental Engineering

~4 Q in our full mock13 chapter tests

Sources of Water
Water Demand & Quality
Water Treatment
Water Supply & Treatment
Distribution Systems
Sewerage & Sanitation
Sewage & Wastewater Collection
Design of Sewers
Sewer Design
Sewage Characterization (BOD, COD, DO)
Sewage Treatment
Sewage Treatment & Disposal
Solid Waste Management

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Surveying

~7 Q in our full mock16 chapter tests

Classification of surveys
Chain Surveying
Chain & Compass Surveying
Chain & Compass Survey
Compass Surveying
Plane Table Surveying
Levelling
Contouring
Theodolite and Traversing
Tacheometry
Curves
Areas & Volumes
Planimeter & Pantograph
Total Station
instruments & analysis of measurement of distances
Map preparation

Transportation Engineering

~5 Q in our full mock13 chapter tests

Highway Engineering
Highway Alignment & Surveys
Geometric Design of Highways
Highway Materials & Tests
Pavement Materials & Design
Highway Construction & Maintenance
Traffic Engineering and Pavement Design
Traffic Signs
Railway Engineering
Railway — Permanent Way
Points, Crossings & Signalling
Tunnels & Bridges
Airports and Harbours

Estimating & Costing

~3 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests

Principles of Estimating
Detailed & Abstract Estimate
Quantity Estimation
Measurement of Works
Earthwork Calculation
Bar Bending Schedule
Building, Road and Canal Estimates
Analysis of Rates
Rate Analysis & Specifications
Specifications (General & Detailed)
Valuation of Buildings
Building Valuation and Rent Fixation

Construction Management

~3 Q in our full mock6 chapter tests

Project Management and Network Theory
PERT and CPM
Engineering Economics
Contracts & Legal Aspects
Quality Control & Safety Management
Repair & Maintenance of Buildings

NCRTC Supervisor Civil Syllabus — Part B — General Awareness, Reasoning & Numerical Ability (30 questions)

Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).

General Awareness

~7 Q in our full mock16 chapter tests

Indian History and Culture
Indian National Movement
Indian Geography
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian Economy
Art & Culture
Static GK
Important Days & Dates
Books & Authors
Awards & Honours
Sports
Science & Technology
Government Schemes
Current Affairs
Countries and Capitals
Environmental Issues (India & World)

Current Affairs

~3 Q in our full mock10 chapter tests

All standard topics of Current Affairs.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

~10 Q in our full mock19 chapter tests

All standard topics of General Intelligence & Reasoning.

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Quantitative Aptitude

~10 Q in our full mock13 chapter tests

Number System
Simplification and Approximation
HCF & LCM
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Averages
Profit, Loss & Discount
Simple and Compound Interest
Time and Work
Time, Speed and Distance
Mixtures & Alligation
Trigonometry
Data Interpretation

NCRTC Supervisor Civil Detailed Topics

Source: ncrtc.in — Vacancy Notices 32/2026 & 33/2026

🏗️ Part A — Civil Engineering (practice split: 70 questions)

Building Materials & Construction: Stones, bricks, lime, cement and its tests, aggregates, mortar and concrete · admixtures and mix design basics · timber, paints, glass and modern materials · foundations, masonry, floors, roofs, stairs, damp proofing and formwork
Engineering Mechanics: Forces, resultants and equilibrium · moments and couples · centre of gravity and moment of inertia · friction · laws of motion, work, power and energy
Strength of Materials & Structural Analysis: Stress, strain and elastic constants · shear force and bending moment diagrams · bending and shear stress · deflection of beams · columns and struts · determinate trusses, arches and influence lines
RCC Design: Properties of concrete · working stress and limit state methods · singly and doubly reinforced and T-beams · shear, bond and development length · one-way and two-way slabs · columns and footings · IS 456 basics
Steel Structures: Structural steel and IS 800 basics · bolted and welded connections · tension and compression members · beams and plate girders · column bases
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering: Soil classification and index properties · permeability and seepage · compaction and consolidation · shear strength · earth pressure · bearing capacity · shallow and pile foundations
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics: Fluid properties and hydrostatics · buoyancy · Bernoulli's equation and flow measurement · flow through pipes · open channel flow · pumps and turbines
Hydrology & Irrigation: Hydrological cycle and runoff · water requirement of crops · canals and cross-drainage works · headworks, dams and reservoirs
Environmental Engineering: Sources, demand and quality of water · water treatment and distribution · sewerage, sewer design and sewage treatment · solid waste and sanitation
Surveying: Chain, compass and plane-table surveying · levelling and contouring · theodolite and traversing · tacheometry · curves · areas and volumes · total station and GPS basics
Transportation Engineering: Highway alignment and geometric design · pavement materials and design · traffic engineering · railway permanent way, points and crossings · bridges and tunnels
Estimating & Costing: Types of estimates · measurement of works · earthwork and bar bending schedule · rate analysis and specifications · valuation
Construction Management: Planning and scheduling · bar charts, CPM and PERT · contracts and tenders · quality control and site safety · repair and maintenance of structures

🧠 Part B — General Awareness, Reasoning & Numerical Ability (practice split: 30 questions)

General Awareness & Current Affairs: Indian history, geography, polity and economy · science and technology · awards, sports, books and important days · national and international current affairs
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy, classification and series · coding-decoding · blood relations and direction sense · order and ranking · syllogism · non-verbal reasoning
Numerical Ability: Number system and simplification · percentage, ratio and averages · profit and loss, simple and compound interest · time and work, time, speed and distance · mensuration · data interpretation

NCRTC Supervisor Civil Syllabus — FAQs

What is the syllabus of NCRTC Supervisor Civil 2026?

NCRTC Supervisor Civil covers 18 subjects in 2 parts — Part A — Civil Engineering (70 questions), Part B — General Awareness, Reasoning & Numerical Ability (30 questions). The subjects are Building Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation, Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Estimating & Costing, Construction Management, General Awareness, Current Affairs, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude.

Is this the official NCRTC Supervisor Civil syllabus?

Not entirely. The conducting body has not published a complete topic list, so part of this syllabus is built from earlier papers and the standard course for this level. Check ncrtc.in — Vacancy Notices 32/2026 & 33/2026 for the board's own document.

How do I practise the NCRTC Supervisor Civil syllabus chapter by chapter?

The NCRTC Supervisor Civil test series has 259 chapter tests and 10 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.