RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025 (All Shifts): June 10 Paper Review, Good Attempts, Expected Cut off
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RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025: RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is being conducted across various cities spread throughout the country. We have provided the RRB NTPC exam analysis for June 10. The overall difficulty level of the exams was moderate. RRB NTPC exam review highlights the section-wise difficulty, overall difficulty, good attempts, and expected cut off. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam analysis.
RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2025
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting RRB NTPC CBT 1 2025 exam across various cities spread throughout the country. RRB NTPC exam is being conducted in three shifts- 9:00 AM-10:30 AM, 12:45 PM-2:15 PM, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM. RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam analysis 2025 is provided on this page, shift-wise and day-wise. The overall difficulty level of the RRB NTPC June 10 was moderate.
RRB NTPC exam review will highlight the section-wise difficulty, overall difficulty, good attempts and expected cut off. RRB NTPC memory based question papers are also made available on this. According to RRB NTPC exam pattern, the test paper carries three sections- General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam analysis 2025.
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- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 10)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 9)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 8)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 7)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (Shift 1, June 6)
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 5)
- RRB NTPC Student Reaction
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Student Reaction
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Previous Years’ Analysis
- RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025
- RRB NTPC Question Paper 2025
- RRB NTPC Exam Day Guidelines 2025
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 10)
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| General Awareness | Moderate to difficult |
| Overall | Moderate |
Commonly asked questions
RRB NTPC expected cut off for CBT 1 is given below.
Category | Expected Cut off (Out of 100 marks) |
General | 82-84 |
OBC | 76-78 |
SC | 69-73 |
ST | 64-68 |
RRB NTPC cut off is calculated based on the normalised scores. This process is followed to adjust the difficulty level of questions since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions. The scores are normalised using the equi-percentile method. For eg: If the negative marking is 1/3 and candidates have answered 80 questions, out of which 12 were wrong, then the raw score will be 80-12-12 * (1/3) = 64. Therefore, 64 is the raw score.
Also Read: RRB NTPC Normalisation of Marks
RRB NTPC CBT 2 expected cut off is given below.
Category | RRB NTPC CBT 2 Expected Cut off |
UR | 75-80 |
OBC (Non-Creamy) | 70-75 |
SC | 60-65 |
ST | 55-60 |
EWS | 65-75 |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 9)
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| General Awareness | Moderate |
| Overall | Moderate |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 8)
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Easy to Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Easy to Moderate |
| General Awareness | Moderate |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate |
Commonly asked questions
RRB NTPC percentile based normalisation is done to check the performance of candidates in each exam shift. The raw score is converted to the percentile score in the range between 100 to 0.
The marks of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is calculated based on the total marks. Normalisation of marks are done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. There are also negative marking in the exam.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 cut off 2025 for Graduate Posts was released on September 19, 2025. The cut off for Undergraduate posts was released on November 21. The cut off was released category-wise and post-wise in PDF form. Candidates securing the equal to or more than the cut off marks are called for the next round of selection process.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 7)
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| General Awareness | Moderate |
| Overall | Moderate |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (Shift 1, June 6)
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Easy |
| Numerical Ability | Easy to Moderate |
| General Awareness | Moderate |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 5)
According to RRB NTPC paper analysis 2025, the overall difficulty level of the exam held on June 5 was moderate to difficult. Students observed a few changes in the question paper pattern. This year, the maximum questions in the General Awareness section were asked from Computers. The General Awareness section carried questions from topics such as Women premiere league, Percentage of GDP on research and development, the Relation of Geographical features, etc. The GK section was difficult compared to other sections.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (Shift 2)
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| General Awareness | Difficult |
| Overall | Difficult |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (June 5, Shift 1)
The overall difficulty level of the RRB NTPC Shift 1 exam is given below.
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| General Awareness | Difficult |
| Overall | Moderate to Difficult |
RRB NTPC Student Reaction
Shiksha reported live from one of the RRB NTPC exam centres in Noida to gather the feedback shared by the students regarding the overall difficulty level of the exam. Check below the feedback shared by the students.
Saraswat said, "The Reasoning questions were easy. The maximum questions was asked from Puzzles & Seating Arrangement. The General Awareness questions were asked from the recent events, such as WPL, GDP index, etc. In Maths, questions were asked from Average, Profit Loss, etc.
Loknath Pal, "Current Affairs questions were asked from the events that took in 2024-2025. In Reasoning, questions were asked from Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, etc. In Maths, questions were asked on Ratio & Proportion, Time & Distance, Speed, etc."
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Student Reaction
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Previous Years’ Analysis
The overall paper of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The General Awareness section was moderate, while General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were easy. The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics section was easy to moderate. We have provided below the previous years’ RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam analysis for the reference of candidates.
| Section | Level |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Easy-Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability |
Easy |
| General Awareness |
Moderate |
| Overall Good Attempts |
Easy-Moderate |
Also Read: RRB NTPC Shift Timings
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025
RRB NTPC CBT 1 comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test paper carries a total of 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). The standard of questions in the CBT 1 is for Class 10, 12, and Graduation levels. There are negative marks for wrong answers in the exam. 1/3 marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. There are also qualifying marks in the exam. This stage is qualifying in nature. The structure of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam pattern is given below.
| Sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
40 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
RRB NTPC Question Paper 2025
RRB NTPC memory based question papers 2025 will be provided for candidates. The memory based question paper is framed based on the feedback provided by students. Railway NTPC memory based question paper will help candidates appearing in the subsequent exam shifts to know the types of questions asked in the exam, important topics, difficulty level, etc.
Also Read: RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025
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RRB NTPC Exam Day Guidelines 2025
The exam day guidelines related to RRB NTPC 2025 exam are given below:
- Candidates must carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre
- Banned items are electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates should not carry pen/pencil inside the test centre
- Pen will be provided during the exam
- Candidates can view question papers in the language opted by them at the time of filling the RRB NTPC application form and in English Language
- During the exam, additional biometric LTI, photograph capture and attendance, including physical LTI and signature of the candidates, will be taken and no extra time will be given as this is a part of the exam process
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 week ago
The RRB NTPC admit card for the Graduate posts will be released a few days before the exam date on the regional official websites. The exam will be conducted from March 16 to March 27.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 will be conducted from March 16 to 27.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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