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RRB NTPC 2021 question paper with solutions for CBT 1 was released on August 16, along with the answer key. Download here RRB NTPC question paper 2021 for free.

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.

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RRB NTPC 2021 question paper with solutions for CBT 1 was released on August 16 by the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB NTPC 2021 exam was conducted from December 28, 2020, to July 31, 2021. A total of 1,25,88,524 candidates had applied for the exam. RRB NTPC 2021 question paper for CBT 1 will be beneficial for aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in future. To score well in RRB NTPC exam, candidates must have proper preparations and a thorough understanding of the basic concepts. One of the best ways to prepare well for RRB NTPC exam is to solve the previous years’ question papers. By solving RRB NTPC question paper 2021 helps candidates to understand the exam pattern, weightage of questions and difficulty level of the paper. Solving these question papers also boost the confidence level of the candidates. Here candidates can download RRB NTPC 2021 question paper PDF free.

Table of contents
  • 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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RRB NTPC Answer Key

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

Q: When RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 exam was conducted?

A: RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 exam was conducted from December 28, 2020, to July 31, 2021.

Q: What is the benefit of solving RRB NTPC sample papers?

A: Along with RRB NTPC sample papers, candidates are suggested to keep solving as many sample papers as possible just to practice. They get a lot of ideas as how to tackle the questions on the exam day.

Q: When should I start my preparation for RRB NTPC exam?

A: Ideally, aspirants must start their preparation for RRB NTPC exam one year before the release of notification.

Q: What kind of questions are asked in RRB NTPC exam?

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A: Questions asked in RRB NTPC exam are objective-type having multiple options. Questions are asked from subjects such as General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. 

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A: RRB NTPC question paper help candidates to get an idea about the type of questions asked from each subject/topic.     
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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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Manisha Singh

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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Chanchal Shekhar

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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Satyendra Garg

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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Ishita Kaur

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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Shikha Goyal

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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Virajita Shukla

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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Kritika Sharma

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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Gunjan Majumder

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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Nitesh Pruthi

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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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6