RRB NTPC 2021 question paper with solutions for CBT 1 was released on August 16 along with the answer key. RRB NTPC aspirants can practice the question paper to know the difficulty level, topic-wise distribution of questions, etc. Download here RRB NTPC question paper 2021 for free.
- RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Pattern
- Details in RRB NTPC Question Paper 2021
- Benefits of Solving RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper
- RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper FAQs
RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Pattern
The selection process of RRB NTPC comprises first stage Computer Based Test (CBT), second stage CBT, typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (as applicable), and document verification/medical examination. The structure of each stage of exam is given below:
First Stage CBT
| Sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
40 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
Second Stage CBT
| Sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
50 |
| Mathematics |
35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
| Total |
120 |
CBAT: The CBAT is conducted for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master. In this test, candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five to six tests as per the posts they have applied. The questions and answer options are available in English and Hindi. There is no negative marking in CBAT.
Typing Skill 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 are required 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.
Document Verification/Medical exam: On the basis of the performance of candidates in the second stage CBT and in both second stage CBT and CBAT/typing skill test (as applicable), candidates are called for document verification/medical exam.
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Details in RRB NTPC Question Paper 2021
RRB NTPC question paper comprises the following details:
- Participant ID
- Participant name
- Test centre name
- Exam date
- Exam time
- Subject
- Question ID
- Option ID
- Chosen option
- Options shown in green colour with a tick icon are correct
- Chosen option on the right of the question indicates the option selected by candidates
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Benefits of Solving RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper
The benefits of solving RRB NTPC question paper 2021 are given below:
- Practicing RRB NTPC question paper students get an idea of what types of questions are asked in the exam.
- Candidates get well versed with the question paper pattern and marking scheme.
- By solving the previous years’ RRB NTPC question papers, students can easily analyse their preparation level. They get to know their strong and weak points. Working on the weak areas can improve their performance and increase scores.
- Some of the questions may be repeated in the exam from the RRB NTPC previous year papers. Therefore, it helps candidates to write the answer quickly during the exam as they already know them.
RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper FAQs
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Q: When should I start my preparation for RRB NTPC exam?
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Student Forum
Answered a month ago
Candidates will be able to download the RRB NTPC admit card from the methods as mentioned below:
- Visit the RRB NTPC websites
- On the home page, you will find RRB NTPC admit card download link
- Enter the user ID (registration number) and password (date of birth)
- RRB NTPC admit card appears on the screen
- Cli
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The RRB NTPC admit card for the Graduate posts released on the regional official websites. The exam was conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The minimum qualifying marks for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 graduate posts are for UR & EWS 40%, for OBC & SC 30% and for ST it is 25%.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
After qualifying the RRB NTPC exam CBT 1 for the Graduate posts, candidates will give the CBT 2 exam which is the second stage of an exam and consists of 120 questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to check the RRB NTPC Result for the Graduate posts online by visiting the official regional RRBs websites. It will be released in the form of PDF and contains the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The RRB NTPC exam of the Graduate posts is mainly considered tough because of the large number of candidates that give an exam every year. The difficulty level of the questions depends upon the preparation level, types of questions asked and the format of an exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts difficulty level in general is considered a Moderate. The CBT 1 is basically Easy to Moderate where as CBT 2 is Moderate to Tough due to the level of the questions asked which are advanced and analytical.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Check can check below the process to download the RRB NTPC 2026 answer key for the graduate posts:
- Visit 21 RRB websites
- Click RRB NTPC answer key link
- Enter required credentials
- The answer key appears on screen
- Download and save it
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The authority will release the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts answer key for CEN No. 06/2025 within a few days after the conduction of an exam. The Graduate posts exam was conducted from March 16 to 27.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Generally, the RRB NTPC exam for the Graduate posts is considered to be Easy to Moderate in difficulty level mainly for the CBT 1 and for CBT 2, it can be considered as Moderate to Tough.
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Contributor-Level 6
