RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025 (New Format): Check CBT 1, 2, CBAT & Typing Test

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 13, 2025 16:55 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have changed the structure of the RRB NTPC UG exam pattern. The examination authority has added section-wise marks in the pattern. Earlier, RRB NTPC exam pattern was also revised for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. The revision in exam pattern was done for 2nd stage CBT. The second stage CBT was made common for all the levels of graduate and undergraduate posts. The selection process is different for different posts. The exam for graduate and undergraduate posts is being conducted separately and the difficulty levels are also different.

Earlier, the second stage CBT was conducted separately for different posts. RRB NTPC exam pattern is such that it comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Typing Skill Test, and document verification/medical examination. The exam pattern of RRB NTPC 2025 highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, exam duration, number of sections, total marks, etc. RRB NTPC exam is conducted online and the subjects included in the test are General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. 

The total marks allotted to the CBT 1 exam are 100 whereas CBT 2 carries a total of 120 marks. The duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). For a wrong answer in CBT, 1/3 marks are deducted.

Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is conducted for the posts of Traffic Assistant and Station Master. There are no negative marks in CBAT. The Typing test is conducted for the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper. The test is qualifying in nature. Candidates are required to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates qualifying the Typing Test and CBAT are called for document verification and medical exam. Normalisation of marks is done to calculate the scores of candidates in the exam. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC exam pattern 2025.

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  • RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025
  • RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025
  • RRB NTPC Exam Pattern FAQs
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025

RRB NTPC exam pattern highlights details such as marking scheme, total marks, sections, duration of the test, section-wise weightage, etc. RRB NTPC exam pattern will help candidates to know the overall structure of the exam. The post-wise RRB NTPC exam pattern is given in the table below.

Revised Exam Pattern for Graduate Posts


Name of the post
Level in 7th CPC 1st stage CBT 2ndstage CBT Skill Test requirement

Goods Train Manager

5

 

 

 

 

Common for all Posts

 

 

 

 Common for all posts

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Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

6

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Station Master

6

Computer

Based Aptitude Test

Previous Exam Pattern for Graduate Posts

Name of the post

Level in 7th CPC

1st stage CBT

2nd stage CBT

Skill test requirement

Junior Clerk cum
Typist

2

Common for all posts

Common For all Level 2 post

Typing Skill Test

Accounts Clerk cum
Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

Junior Time Keeper

2

Typing Skill Test

Trains Clerk

2

-

Commercial cum
Ticket Clerk

3

Separate for Level 3 post

-

Traffic Assistant

4

Separate for Level 4 post

Computer
Based Aptitude
Test

Goods Guard

5

Common for all Level 5 post

-

Senior Commercial
cum Ticket Clerk

5

-

Senior Clerk cum
Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Junior Account
Assistant cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Senior Time Keeper

5

Typing Skill Test

Commercial
Apprentice

6

Common for all Level 6 post

-

Station Master

6

Computer
Based Aptitude
Test

Revised RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Posts

Sl. No.  Name of the post Level in 7th CPC 1st stage CBT 2ndstage CBT Skill Test requirement

1

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

 

Common for all Posts

 

Common for all posts

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2

AccountsClerkcumTypist

2

Typing Skill Test

3

JuniorClerkcumTypist

2

Typing Skill Test

4

TrainsClerk

2

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Highlights of RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

Some of the important highlights of RRB NTPC exam pattern are given below.

Parameters Details
Name of the exam RRB NTPC 
Stages of exam First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination
Mode of exam Online
Subjects General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning
Total marks

First Stage CBT: 100

Second Stage CBT: 120

Language of question paper

Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu

Time duration

90 minutes

Negative marks 1/3

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The first stage CBT of RRB NTPC comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test paper carries a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. The standard of questions in the first stage CBT is of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels. The first stage CBT carries 100 marks. The exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). The examination authority releases RRB NTPC Answer Key for this stage. The section-wise distribution of questions is given below.

Sections Number of questions Total Marks

General Awareness

40

40

Mathematics

30

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

30

Total

100

100

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC exam pattern for the second stage CBT is such that it is divided into three sections-General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test carries a total of 120 questions. The duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes is given to PwBD candidates). Candidates can check below the section-wise distribution of questions of RRB NTPC exam:

Sections Number of questions

General Awareness

50

Mathematics

35

General Intelligence and Reasoning

35

Total

120

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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for CBAT

The CBAT is conducted for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master. The questions and answer options will be in English and Hindi. Candidates requires a minimum T-score of 42 marks to qualify this test. Candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five to six tests as per the posts. There is no negative marking in CBAT. Candidates need to score 70 per cent in CBT 2 and 30 per cent marks in CBAT inorder to be called for document verification

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for Typing Test

The typing skill test is conducted for the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper. The typing skill test is qualifying in nature. Candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates are not allowed to use editing tools and spell check facilities. Candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi. The exam session consists of three parts-Typing practice for one minute to warm up & familiarize with key board, Break of 30 seconds and Typing Test for 10 minutes which will be taken for evaluation. Candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per option exercised by them. English will be the Typing Language for those who have not exercised their option Candidates who have opted Hindi for Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of Krutidev or Mangal font. The duration of the test is 10 minutes.

RRB NTPC Marking Scheme

RRB NTPC marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. The marks of candidates are calculated based on the marking scheme given below:

  • One mark is given to candidates for correct answers in the exam
  • The marks of each session of the test are normalised since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions
  • Normalisation of marks is done to adjust the difficulty of question papers
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Q:   What is the duration of RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam?
Q:   What is the duration of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
Q:   What is RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1?
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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2025

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC syllabus 2025 for different sections.

RRB NTPC Mathematics Syllabus

Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, etc. 

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RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

Analogies, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Similarities and Differences, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action, Decision Making, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs, etc.

RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus

Current Events of National and International Importance, Games and Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Literature, Monuments and Places of India, General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE), History of India and Freedom Struggle, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India, etc.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB NTPC syllabus?
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC exam pattern FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC?
Q:   How to prepare for RRB NTPC and which book is the best for preparation?
Q:   What is RRB NTPC CBAT?
Q:   What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam?
Q:   Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam?
Q:   What is the right time to begin with the preparation for RRB NTPC exam?
Q:   What was the difficulty level of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
Q:   Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC exam?
Q:   What is the revised RRB NTPC exam pattern for graduate posts?
Q:   Will there be any normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam?
Q:   How many words do I need to type in the RRB NTPC Typing test?
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RRB NTPC Undergraduate question paper was released on September 15, 2025. The question paper was released in PDF form for sets A, B, C, D. Candidates can download their question papers by logging with the required credentials. Candidates can even challenge the RRB NTPC question paper by paying INR 5

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Jasleen Harsha

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Answered 2 months ago

The tips and tricks to excel in RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning are given below:

  • Candidates must build logical thinking skills through daily puzzles and series
  • Candidates must practice topics such as coding-decoding, seating arrangements, syllogisms, etc.
  • To solve questions better, candidates

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC Maths are given below:

  • Candidates must master the basic concepts before learning shortcuts techniques of solving questions
  • Candidates must daily practice topics such as Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Geometry, etc.
  • Candidates must maintain notebook for jotting d

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Mani Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

The effective tips to prepare for RRB NTPC exam are given below:

  • Understand the complete RRB NTPC syllabus and exam pattern
  • Create a good study plan
  • Take a mock test and analyse the performance and focus on improving the weak areas
  • Practice the previous years' question papers

 

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Ishita Aggarwal

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Candidates should focus on RRB NTPC preparation for four to six hours daily. This also depends on the current level of preparation and familiarity with the subjects. It is with hardwork and determination that candidates will be able to crack the exam.

 

 

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Bhumika Lama

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Answered 2 months ago

Students can start preparing for RRB NTPC exam by going through the exam pattern and syllabus. It is important to make a realistic study plan an follow that dilligently. Candidates must also follow good study material. They should practice previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve th

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, each post has its own medical standard (A?2, B?2, C?2, etc.). You must meet the medical requirements for every post you prefer. The post-wise medical standard is given below.

Post NameMedical Standards

Commercial Apprentice (CA)

B2

Station Master

A2

Goods Guard

A2

Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist

C2

Senior Clerk-Cum-typist

C2

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

B2

Senior Time Keeper

C2

Traffic Assistant

A2

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

B2

Accounts Clerk Cum Typist

C2

Junior Clerk Cum Typist

C2

Junior Time Keeper

C2

Trains Clerk

A3

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The final RRB NTPC post allotment depends on the CBT 1 and 2 scores, order of post preference, availability of vacancies in chosen zones. Candidates are required to enter their RRB NTPC post preferences while filling the application form. The eligibility attached to various posts are different. 

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates change but only for the specifc zones and posts they have listed. Candidates indicating partial prefetrences are considered only for those choices and not for others.

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Raushan Pradhan

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Answered 2 months ago

RRB NTPC post preferences cannot be changed once it is exercised by candidates. The posts announced under RRB NTPC exam are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typ

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