RRB NTPC Question Papers 2025 (OUT): Download UG Level CBT 1 Question Paper PDF Here

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 15, 2025 16:34 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the shift-wise RRB NTPC UG question paper on September 15 for all sets of test booklets-A, B, C & D. Along with the question paper, RRB NTPC answer key was also made available. We have provided the direct RRB NTPC question paper download link on this page. To download RRB NTPC Undergraduate question paper PDF, candidates need to enter the required credentials. To raise objections against the question paper of RRB NTPC 2025, candidates need to pay INR 50 per question. They are also required to submit a valid reason as to why they want to challenge the RRB NTPC 2025 question paper. 

RRB NTPC question pattern is such that it carries 100 questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. To ace RRB NTPC exam, candidates should practice previous years' question papers. We have provided on this page RRB NTPC previous years' question papers so that candidates can know the weightage of topics, type of questions asked in the exam, difficulty level of questions and many more.

Practising RRB NTPC question papers is the most effective strategies to prepare for any competitive exam. Read this article below to know about the benefits of solving RRB NTPC question papers.

 

Q:   How to download RRB NTPC question papers?
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The steps to download RRB NTPC question papers are given below:

  • Visit the official website or our website
  • Click the 'RRB NTPC question paper' link on the home page
  • Enter the required credentials such as user ID and password
  • RRB NTPC question papers appear on the screen
  • Download the question paper and save it

 

 

 

Q:   When RRB NTPC UG 2025 Question Paper will be released?
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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 50. 

Q:   When RRB NTPC question paper for CBT was released?
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RRB NTPC question paper for CBT was released along with the answer key. The question paper is made available for different exam shifts. Candidates can download the question papers by logging with the required credentials. Candidates can use the question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam. Candidates can also raise objections against RRB NTPC question papers.

Table of content
  • RRB NTPC Question Paper PDFs
  • How to Download RRB NTPC Question Paper 2025?
  • RRB NTPC 2019 Question Papers
  • RRB NTPC Tier 1 Question Papers 2016
  • RRB NTPC Question Papers: Important Points
  • RRB NTPC Question Papers FAQs
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RRB NTPC Question Paper PDFs

By practising RRB NTPC question papers, candidates can understand the nature and scope of the exam very well. Besides, candidates will also get to know where they stand in terms of their preparation compared to their peers. RRB NTPC is a highly competitive exam. It is important for candidates to smartly strategize their RRB NTPC preparation to do well in the exam. Solving RRB NTPC question papers will definitely prove worthy in the preparation.

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RRB NTPC Question Weightage

The subject-wise RRB NTPC question weightage is given below.

Reasoning Ability

Topics No. of Questions
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement 3 to 4
Blood Relation 2
Syllogism 1 to 2
Analogy & Classification 3 to 4
Number Series 2 ro 3
Coding & Decoding  3
Direction Sense 1

Mathematics

Topics No. of Questions
Profit, Loss & Discount 2 to 3
SI & CI 1 to 2
Number System 2
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion 3 to 4
LCM & HCF 1
Mesuration 2
Time, Speed & Distance  2
Alegbra/Simplification 1 to 2

General Awareness

Topics Number of Questions
Static GK  2
History 5 to 6
Economics 1 to 2
Current Affairs 10
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to attempt RRB NTPC question papers?
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The ways to attempt RRB NTPC question papers are given below:

  • Set Up a Real Exam Environment
  • Gather the Necessary Materials
  • Start with a Time Management Plan
  • Attempt Questions in Sequence
  • Avoid Guesswork
  • Review Your Answers
  • Analyze Your Performance
  • Track Your Progress
  • Practice Regularly
Q:   How are RRB NTPC question papers useful?
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RRB NTPC question papers help candidates to know the types of questions asked in the exam as well the difficulty level of the questions. The question papers also give candidates an idea regarding the pattern of the exam, topic-wise distribution of questions, topics that are given maximum weightage, etc.
Q:   Is RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process revised?
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RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process has been revised for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revision in the exam pattern has been done in the second stage CBT. The second stage CBT has been made common for all the levels for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revised exam pattern is given below.

Revised Exam Pattern for Graduate Posts

Revised Exam Pattern


Name of the post
Level in 7th CPC1st stage CBT2ndstage CBTSkill 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

Revised Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Posts

Sl. No.

 

Name of the post

Level in 7th CPC

1st stage CBT

2nd

stage CBT

Skill Test requirement

1

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

 

Common for all Posts

 

Common for all posts

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2

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

3

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

4

Trains Clerk

2

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How to Download RRB NTPC Question Paper 2025?

Candidates preparing for RRB NTPC exam can download the question papers here. RRB NTPC question papers comprise three sections: General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates can check below how to download RRB NTPC 2024 question papers:

  • Visit the respective websites of RRBs or the link provided on this page
  • Click on the link titled, ‘Link for viewing of question paper under RRB NTPC'
  • Clicking the link, the login page opens
  • Enter user ID and password
  • To download RRB NTPC question paper, go to the ‘Candidate Response’ tab
  • The question paper is displayed on the screen
  • Download RRB NTPC question paper
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Why it is important to solve RRB NTPC Question Papers?

While preparing for the exam, candidates must include RRB NTPC previous years’ question papers in the preparation schedule. The benefits of solving the question papers are given below:

  • Practising RRB NTPC question papers help candidates to improve speed and improve time management skill
  • Solving question papers of RRB NTPC exam helps to gain clarity and increases the accuracy of solving the questions. This in turn reduces the chances of wrong attempts during the exam
  • Solving RRB NTPC question papers also helps candidates to identify the level of their preparation. Candidates can work on their weak sections or topics to improve their scores
  • Solving the previous years’ question papers helps candidates to get familarise with RRB NTPC exam pattern and marking scheme
  • Practising RRB NTPC question papers regularly, candidates gain confidence in solving during the exam
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I get RRB NTPC previous years' question papers?
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RRB NTPC previous year question papers are provided on this page to download. Candidates can download the question papers and practice for the exam. By practising RRB NTPC previous year question papers, candidates can know the important topics for the exam. Candidates can also know the weightage given to each and every topic prescribed in the RRB NTPC syllabus.

Q:   Which one is better RRB NTPC or RRB Group D?
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RRB Group D is the entry-level job in the Indian railway while RRB NTPC comes under the category of group C jobs, which are next to Group D posts. For RRB Group D posts, the educational qualification required is a Class 10th pass. For RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed Class 12th. The posts announced under RRB Group D are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman, etc. The posts announced under RRB NTPC are Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master.

Q:   Is it enough to solve RRB NTPC question papers or should I attempt mock tests also?
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Besides solving RRB NTPC question papers, you need to attempt mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy. After attempting mock tests, you should analyse your performance in the mock test and work on improving the weaker areas. The mock tests are like actual tests. By solving these tests, candidates can know the type of questions they can expect in the exam.

Download previous year RRB NTPC question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download RRB NTPC previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

RRB NTPC 2019 Question Papers

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Question Paper 2019 (May 10, 2022)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2019 (May 10, 2022)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2019 (Jan 11, 2021)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2019 (Jan 11, 2021)

RRB NTPC Tier 1 Question Papers 2016

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 2, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Tier-1 Exam Paper 2016 (April 2, Shift-2)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper (Apr 3, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper Tier-I (April 3, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper (Apr 5, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper (April 5, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 11, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 11, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 3, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Tier-1 Exam Paper 2016 (April 3, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper (Apr 12, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (April 12, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 6, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 6, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 11, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 11, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (Apr 16, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (April 16, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (Apr 19, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (April 19, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Tier 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 22, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Tier-I Question Paper 2016 (April 22, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 26, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 26, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper (Apr 27, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper (April 27, Shift 1)
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RRB NTPC Question Papers: Important Points

Few important points related to RRB NTPC question papers are given below:

  • RRB NTPC question paper PDF comprises details such as participant ID, participant name, test centre name, test date, test time and subject
  • Option shown in green colour with a tick icon is correct
  • Chosen option on the right of the question indicates the answer selected by candidates
  • The question paper PDF also indicates option IDs, question IDs, status of the question and chosen option
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there minimum qualifying marks in RRB NTPC exam?
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Yes, there is a minimum qualifying cut off in RRB NTPC exam. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 are below:

General, EWS: 40 per cent

OBC and SC: 30 per cent 

ST: 25 %

 

Q:   What is RRB NTPC Typing Test?
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The instructions related to RRB NTPC Typing Test are given below:

  • The candidates are required to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi
  • The candidates will have to type in English or Hindi, as per option exercised by them on RRB websites. 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 exam session consists of three parts as 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
  • As the skill test is to determine the speed, candidates who have completed the passage can retype passage from the beginning within the duration of test i.e. 10 minutes. Candidates who do not type the whole passage at least once in 10 minutes will be treated as disqualified. The transcripts of those candidates who do not type 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the prescribed time will not be evaluated
  • The evaluation of the passage typed by the candidate will be done as follows:
  • The mistakes will be classified as full mistakes and half mistakes. 5 per cent mistakes of the total words typed may be ignored. Accordingly, the total number of mistakes will be calculated as under:
  1. No. of full mistakes + No. of half mistakes/2 = Total Mistakes
  2. Number of mistakes – 5 per cent of total number of words typed = Final count of mistakes
  • The typing speed of the candidate will be worked out by the following formula:
  • Typing Speed= No. of total words typed – (Final count of mistake x 10)/Time 
  • For example: If a candidate types a total number of 400 words in 10 minutes and commits 10 final count of mistakes, his speed would be worked out as follows:
  1. 400- (10x10)/10= 300/10 = 30 w.p.m
  • The minimum speed should be 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi

 

 

 

Q:   Is RRB NTPC syllabus same for CBT 1 and 2?
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RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2 is more or less same. The CBT 1 and 2 comprises the same subjects. However, there is a difference in the difficulty level of the exam. The subjects included in the CBT 1 and 2 exams are General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. 

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RRB NTPC Question Papers FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC question paper FAQs.

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC salary?
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RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to INR 35,400. The monthly basic salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. Candidates are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), pension benefits, and medical reimbursements. The post-wise RRB NTPC salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,900

Trains Clerk

2

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25,500

Goods Guard

5

29,200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

29,200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29,200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29,200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29,200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35,400

Station Master

6

35,400

Q:   What is RRB NTPC selection process?
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RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST, document verification and medical exam. The post-wise selection process is given below: First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination. For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.
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RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 hall ticket was released on October 9. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials.

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Answered a month ago

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

Contributor-Level 7

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

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

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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