RRB NTPC — exam pattern
Railway Recruitment Boards · 12th pass · Every 2–3 years · Age 18–30 (UG) / 18–33 (Graduate) · checked 2026-10-19
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CBT 1
CBT · 90 min · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 40% |
CBT 2
CBT · 90 min · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 120 questions · 120 marks
Then typing / CBAT for specific posts.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 29.2% |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 29.2% |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 41.7% |
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Years available: 2025, 2024, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in RRB NTPC?
- CBT 1: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 min. CBT 2: 120 questions, 120 marks, 90 min.
- Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?
- CBT 1: 1/3 per wrong. CBT 2: 1/3 per wrong.
- Who can apply for RRB NTPC?
- 12th pass, age 18–30 (UG) / 18–33 (Graduate). Held every 2–3 years by Railway Recruitment Boards.