RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper Pattern
Railway Recruitment Board — Non-Technical Popular Categories
Conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Last verified: 2026-06-05. Always match this with the latest official notification before final preparation.
CBT 1 (Computer Based Test — Stage 1)
Marks
100
Time
90 min
Negative
−1/3 mark per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
Shortlisting ratio for CBT 2 is approx. 20× the vacancy count — check official notification.
CBT 2 (Computer Based Test — Stage 2)
Marks
120
Time
90 min
Negative
−1/3 mark per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Higher standard than CBT 1. Syllabus is same but difficulty and depth are greater.
Important Topics
Number System & PercentageLCM, HCF & SimplificationBlood Relations & Direction SenseAnalytical ReasoningIndian Railways History & OrganisationCurrent Affairs & Static GKScience: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics