NCERT LDC Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Topics and Study Plan
NCERT LDC Syllabus: What NCERT Publishes
The NCERT LDC syllabus covers two sections of a Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Lower Division Clerk post, followed by a computer typing test. NCERT set out the scheme and syllabus for the current cycle under Advertisement No. 01/2025, the Non-Academic Direct Quota Recruitment 2025. Section A tests English and awareness; Section B tests aptitude, reasoning and computer knowledge.
NCERT names the subjects in its scheme document but does not publish a topic-wise syllabus. The topic lists below are built from the official subject names and from the type of questions common in central government clerical exams. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list.
NCERT LDC Syllabus at a Glance
Stage | Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CBT | Section A: General English, Comprehension, General Awareness, Current Affairs | 50 | 50 | 2 hours for both sections together |
CBT | Section B: Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Computer Knowledge | 70 | 70 | Included in the 2 hours |
Typing Test | Computer typing, English or Hindi | Not applicable | Qualifying | As notified |
Key Changes to Know
Section A split is fixed: NCERT's question break-up lists General English 15, Comprehension 10, General Awareness 15 and Current Affairs 10 questions.
Section B has no fixed split: The official break-up does not give topic-wise counts for quant, reasoning and computers, and NCERT notes that weightage may vary slightly.
Different layouts elsewhere: Some pages place reasoning in Section A or list Hindi as a Section B subject. Older pages may still show these versions, so follow the official scheme document.
Section A Syllabus
Subject | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
General English (15) | Parts of speech, tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, error spotting, sentence improvement, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases, spelling | Error spotting and vocabulary |
Comprehension (10) | Unseen passages, main idea, inference, tone, vocabulary in context, cloze test | One passage a day |
General Awareness (15) | Indian history, Indian polity and Constitution, geography of India and the world, Indian economy, general science, culture, important organisations | Polity and static GK |
Current Affairs (10) | National and international events, government schemes, awards, sports, appointments, education-related news, summits and reports | Last 6 to 8 months of news |
English and comprehension together carry 25 of the 50 Section A questions, so a steady reading habit pays off twice. General awareness is broad, so focus on polity and static facts that repeat across exams, then add science basics.
Section B Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic basics: Number system, simplification, HCF and LCM, decimals and fractions, square roots.
Commercial maths: Percentage, profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest, ratio and proportion, average.
Applied arithmetic: Time and work, time, speed and distance, mixtures, ages.
Data interpretation: Tables, bar graphs and pie charts at a basic level.
Logical Reasoning
Verbal reasoning: Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, ranking and order.
Analytical reasoning: Syllogism, statement and conclusion, seating arrangement, puzzles at a basic level.
Non-verbal reasoning: Mirror and water images, paper folding, figure series, counting figures.
Computer Knowledge
Area | Topics |
|---|---|
Computer fundamentals | Hardware, software, input and output devices, memory, storage units |
Operating system | Windows basics, files and folders, keyboard shortcuts |
MS Office | Word, Excel and PowerPoint features and shortcuts |
Internet and email | Browsers, email, networking basics, abbreviations |
Security | Viruses, antivirus, passwords, safe browsing |
Section B carries 70 marks, so it shapes most merit positions. Computer knowledge is the quickest to cover and also helps with the typing test, so finish it early.
Overlap Between the CBT and the Typing Test
Area | CBT | Typing Test | How to plan |
|---|---|---|---|
English | Grammar, spelling, vocabulary | Accurate typing of English text | Type English passages to improve both spelling and speed |
Computer use | Computer Knowledge questions | Keyboard familiarity | Learn shortcuts while practising typing |
Hindi | Not a listed CBT subject | 30 wpm option | Choose Hindi typing only if you already type in Hindi |
Typing Test: Is There a Syllabus?
There is no topic syllabus for the typing test. The official requirement is 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer, which equals 10,500 or 9,000 key depressions per hour. It is a qualifying test, so the goal is to clear the speed comfortably with good accuracy.
How to Cover the NCERT LDC Syllabus
Weeks 1 to 6: Arithmetic and reasoning concepts, grammar rules, and a daily reading habit. Start typing practice for 20 to 30 minutes a day.
Weeks 3 onward: Add current affairs for 30 to 40 minutes a day and keep monthly notes.
Weeks 5 to 8: Finish computer knowledge and static GK. Begin topic tests and 20-minute sectional tests.
Weeks 9 onward: Full-length mocks in the 120-question format, same-day analysis and error-log revision.
The official scheme is in the NCERT marking scheme and syllabus PDF.
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