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.
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 can submit only one application for RRB NTPC exam. Those submitting multiple applications are rejected from the recruitment process. Online applications are accepted for the exam. The fee can be paid online.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 result 2025 (05/2024) has been announced on December 15. The result has been made available in PDF form. It contains the roll numbers of qualified candidates for CBAT/TST.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC (UG) result 2025 for the notification CEN 6/2024 on its regional portals. The regions selected the candidates based on their regional vacancies.
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Contributor-Level 6

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