RRB NTPC Exam 2025 Analysis OUT AUG 20: Check CBT 1 UG Overall and Section-Wise Difficulty Levels

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 13, 2025 18:50 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 exam till September 9, 2025. According to the RRB NTPC UG exam analysis 2025 held on Aug 22, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate to difficult. We have provided the day-wise and shift-wise paper analysis of RRB NTPC 2025. Candidates can check RRB NTPC paper analysis to know the overall and section-wise difficulty levels. RRB NTPC exam analysis also highlights the topic-wise distribution of questions, important topics, number of good attempts, and expected RRB NTPC cutoff marks.

RRB NTPC exam pattern is such that it is divided into CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination. The level of RRB NTPC syllabus is of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels.

RRB NTPC exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of 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. Read this article below to check RRB NTPC exam analysis 2025.

Also Read: RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Analysis 2025

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  • RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025
  • RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025 FAQs
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025

Candidates can check below the RRB NTPC exam analysis for Undergraduate & Graduate Posts

RRB NTPC UG Exam Analysis 2025 (Aug 22)

Section

Difficulty Level

Maths

Moderate to difficult

Reasoning

Moderate to difficult

General Awareness

Moderate to difficult

RRB NTPC UG Exam Analysis 2025 (Aug 20)

Section

Difficulty Level

Maths

Moderate

Reasoning

Moderate

General Awareness

Moderate

RRB NTPC UG Exam Analysis 2025 (Aug 7)

The overall difficulty level of the RRB NTPC UG exam is given below.

Overall Analysis

Section

Difficulty Level

Maths

Easy

Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

Section-Wise Analysis 

General Awareness

Topic

Questions asked

Difficulty Level

History

5–6

Easy to Moderate

Geography

2–3

Easy to Moderate

Polity

2–3

Easy

Static GK

2–3

Easy to Moderate

Current Affairs

10–12

Easy

General Science

7–8

Easy to Moderate

Total

40

Moderate

Quantitative Aptitude

Topic

Questions Asked

Difficulty Level

Ratio and Proportion

2

Easy

average

3–4

Easy

Number System

2

Easy

Simplification

2–3

Easy

Time and Work

2

Easy

Speed, Distance and Time

1

Easy

SI and CI

2

Easy

Profit and Loss

2

Easy

LCM and HCF

4–5

Easy

Geometry

1

Easy to Moderate

mensuration

3

Easy

trigonometry

3–4

Easy

Percentage

2

Easy

DI

NA

Total

30

Easy to Moderate

Reasoning Ability

Topic Questions Asked Difficulty Level(

Seating Arrangement

3–4

Easy

गपशप

1-2

Easy

series

2–3

Easy

Statement and Conclusion

3–4

Easy

Direction and Distance

1

Easy

Syllogism

1

Easy

order and ranking

1

Easy

Coding-Decoding

1

Easy

Calendar

1

Easy

Blood Relation

1

Easy

Venn Diagram

1

Easy

Paper Folding

1

Easy

Missing Words

1

Easy

counting figures

2–3

Easy to Moderate

Miscellaneous

2–3

Easy

Total

30

Easy

RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Analysis 2025

The overall and section-wise RRB NTPC exam review is given below.

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025 (June 10)

Subjects Difficulty Level
General Intelligence & Reasoning  Moderate
Numerical Ability  Moderate
General Awareness Moderate to difficult
Overall  Moderate 

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025 (June 9)

Subjects Difficulty Level
General Intelligence & Reasoning  Moderate
Numerical Ability  Moderate
General Awareness Moderate
Overall  Moderate 

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025 (June 5)

The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate to difficult. Mostly questions in maximum questions in the General Awareness section were asked from Computers. The General Awareness section carried questions from topics such as Women's premiere league, Percentage of GDP on research and development, the Relation of Geographical features, etc.The GK section was difficult compared to other sections. The overall difficulty of RRB NTPC exam is given below.

Subjects Difficulty Level
General Intelligence & Reasoning  Moderate
Numerical Ability  Moderate
General Awareness Difficult
Overall  Moderate to Difficult

Section-Wise Difficulty

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:   What was the difficulty level of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
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RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC exam analysis 2025 FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the important part of RRB NTPC General Knowledge syllabus, from where the maximum number of questions are asked?
Q:   What are the important topics for RRB NTPC Mathematics?
Q:   Will I get the RRB NTPC answer key and question papers for first stage and second stage CBT exams?
Q:   What is RRB NTPC General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus?
Q:   What are the important topics for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section?
Q:   What should be my strategy to complete RRB NTPC syllabus?
Q:   What is the topic-wise difficulty level of RRB NTPC Reasoning syllabus?
Q:   What is RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus?
Q:   What is the topic-wise difficulty level of RRB NTPC General Awareness syllabus?
Q:   What are the important topics for RRB NTPC exam?
Q:   What is the topic-wise difficulty level of RRB NTPC Maths syllabus?
Q:   What is RRB NTPC Typing Test Syllabus?
Q:   Is RRB NTPC syllabus same for CBT 1 and 2?
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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

Contributor-Level 7

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

Contributor-Level 7

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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Contributor-Level 7

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