Previous Year Papers

RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers

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⚠️Exam patterns change every year. Always verify section marks, negative marking and eligibility from the official notification on Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) before the exam. Last verified: April 2026.
1

CBT 1 (Computer Based Test — Stage 1)

Total Marks

100

Duration

1h 30m

Negative Marking

−1/3 mark per wrong answer

SectionQuestionsMarks
Mathematics3030
General Intelligence & Reasoning3030
General Awareness4040
Total100100

📌 Shortlisting ratio for CBT 2 is approx. 20× the vacancy count — check official notification.

2

CBT 2 (Computer Based Test — Stage 2)

Total Marks

120

Duration

1h 30m

Negative Marking

−1/3 mark per wrong answer

SectionQuestionsMarks
Mathematics3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
General Awareness5050
Total120120

📌 Higher standard than CBT 1. Syllabus is same but difficulty and depth are greater.

Important Topics (based on past papers)

Number System & PercentageLCM, HCF & SimplificationBlood Relations & Direction SenseAnalytical ReasoningIndian Railways History & OrganisationCurrent Affairs & Static GKScience: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics

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