RRB NTPC 2022 Stage 2 exam for level 2, 3 and 5 was moderate to difficult compared to level 4 and 6. Check here RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam analysis 2022 for level 2, 3 and 5.
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Analysis Today 2022: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022 for level 2, 3 and 5 till June 17. The exam is being conducted in three shifts across multiple exam centres in the country. The overall paper of RRB NTPC stage 2 was moderate to difficult. The students who had appeared in the exam said that the overall paper of stage 2 was tough compared to the exam held for level 4 and 6. The questions in General Awareness were based on the current affairs of 2021. Most of the questions in GA were based on Art and Culture, and Geography questions were based on ports. In Reasoning, questions were asked from Puzzles, Assertion, Seating Arrangement, etc. In Quant, questions were asked from Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, etc. As the paper was tough, the cutoff will be less. A total of 7,05,446 candidates have been shortlisted for RRB NTPC 2022 Stage 2 exam.
In the article, we have RRB NTPC CBT 2 Analysis 2022 and student reaction. Going through the exam analysis, candidates can know the overall and section-wise difficulty levels. RRB NTPC stage 2 analysis also highlights the topic-wise distribution of questions, important topics, number of good attempts, and expected cutoff marks.
- RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2022
- NTPC CBT 2 Analysis for Level 2, 3 and 5
- RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2022 for Level 4 and 6
- RRB NTPC Stage 2 2022 Important Instructions
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2022
RRB NTPC exam pattern 2022 for the second stage CBT is such that it is divided into three sections-General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test carries a total of 120 questions. The duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes is given to PwBD candidates). The structure of CBT 2 exam is given below.
Commonly asked questions
The subjects included in RRB NTPC CBT 1 and 2 are the same. However, the difficulty level varies as per the stage of exam. The CBT 1 exam of RRB NTPC is conducted for 100 marks. The CBT 2 exam of RRB NTPC is held for 120 marks
Candidates score one mark in the RRB NTPC exam. 1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers. The marks obtained in the exam are normalised to adjust the difficulty level of the exam.
The important changes announced in the selection process of RRB NTPC are highlighted below:
General Instructions
In case of the shortfall in empanelment of candidates or other exigencies, RRB reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option given by them.
Recruitment Process
Candidates who are shortlisted for CBT 2 availing the reservation benefits of OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM will not continue to be considered only against OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.
Document Verification
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT 2 only or in both CBT 2 and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification in the order of merit. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
| Sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
50 |
| Mathematics |
35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
| Total |
120 |
NTPC CBT 2 Analysis for Level 2, 3 and 5
Shiksha reported live from one of the exam centres in Noida. The exam in this centre had started late after the scheduled time which caused a delay in the entry of the students in the second shift. Candidates can check below RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam analysis 2022 for level 2, 3 and 5.
Rajveer Pratap Singh said, "The paper was tough in terms of difficulty level. The GK and current affairs were of PCS level. The Reasoning and Quant questions were lengthy. In aptitude, questions were asked from profit and loss, partnership, etc. In GK, questions were asked from Art and Culture, History, World Geography, etc. From Current Affairs, around 8 to 10 questions were asked."
Shiv Mohan said, "The paper was of easy to moderate level. In Maths, questions were asked from Simplification, Time and Work, DI, etc. In GK, History, Constitution, etc. Current Affairs questions were from 2021 events. In Reasoning, questions were asked from Seating Arrangement."
Navjot said, "The paper was moderate and time taking. The Maths questions were lengthy. The GK was moderate and current affairs questions were from 2019, 2020 and 2021 events."
Kumar Shankar Yadav said, "The paper was moderate. The Maths questions were calculative and most of the questions were asked from Arithmatic, Trigonometry. GK questions were from 2021 events. In Reasoning questions were asked from Puzzles, etc."
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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Student Reaction Video
RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2022 for Level 4 and 6
RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022 was conducted on May 9 and 10 for level 4 and 6. The stage 2 exam was conducted for candidates who have qualified the CBT 1 exam. According to the feedback shared by candidates, the overall difficulty level for all the shifts held on May 9 and 10 was moderate. The General Awareness section was easy to moderate. The Maths and General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were moderate to difficult.
RRB NTPC Stage 2 2022 Important Instructions
Candidates can check below few important points related to RRB NTPC Stage 2 exam:
- Candidates had to report to the RRB NTPC exam centre well in advance of the reporting time indicated on e-call letter to complete activities such Aadhaar linked Biometric Authentication of the candidates, capture of biometric (LTI) and photo, collection of documents, announcement of instructions and logging in, etc.
- No candidates were allowed inside the test centre after the gate closed
- Candidates were not allowed to carry electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc.
- Candidates were also not allowed to carry pen/pencil inside the test centre
- Pens were provided to candidates during the exam
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Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
The RRB NTPC admit card for the Graduate posts released on the regional official websites. The exam will be conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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
Exam On - 16 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26