RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper CBT 1: Download Question Paper PDFs Here

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RRB NTPC 2026 UG Exam Date (7/2025)

7 May '26 - 20 Jun '26

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Anangsha Patra
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RRB NTPC previous year question paper help candidates to know the question paper pattern. It also helps in improving the speed & accuracy. The CBT 1 carries 100 marks. The total marks allotted to the CBT 2 are 120. Download here RRB NTPC previous years question paper CBT 1.

RRB NTPC previous year question paper help candidates to know the question paper pattern. It also helps in improving the speed & accuracy. Download here RRB NTPC previous years question paper CBT 1. 

RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper CBT 1

RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper CBT 1

RRB NTPC previous year question paper CBT 1 is the most useful resource to prepare for the exam. It helps in understanding the question format of RRB NTPC. Also, practicing RRB NTPC previous year question paper candidates can know their strong and weak areas. Candidates also get help in revising the topics given in the RRB NTPC syllabus. They should include solving RRB NTPC previous year question paper CBT 1 in the exam preparation. Learning from mistakes helps candidates to achieve better score. Read below for more details on RRB NTPC CBT 1 previous year question paper.

Table of contents
  • How to Download RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper CBT 1?
  • RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper CBT PDFs
  • RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
  • RRB NTPC Syllabus
  • Why are RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers Useful?
  • RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers: Check Question Distribution

How to Download RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper CBT 1?

The process for downloading the Railway NTPC previous year CBT 1 question is given below.

  • Click the RRB NTPC question paper links provided on this page
  • The question paper PDFs opens
  • Download the RRB NTPC previous year question paper PDFs
  • Start practicing for the exam
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When RRB NTPC question papers are released?
A: 

RRB NTPC question papers are released by RRBs along with the answer key. To download the question papers, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. The question papers are made available for different shifts and stages of exams. The question papers help future aspirants to know the type of questions asked in the exam. Accordingly, candidates can chalk out their preparation strategy for the exam.

Q:   How are RRB NTPC question papers useful?
A: 
RRB NTPC question papers help candidates to know the types of questions asked in the exam as well the difficulty level of the questions. The question papers also give candidates an idea regarding the pattern of the exam, topic-wise distribution of questions, topics that are given maximum weightage, etc.
Q:   Is it enough to solve RRB NTPC question papers or should I attempt mock tests also?
A: 

Besides solving RRB NTPC question papers, candidates need to attempt mock tests. This helps in improving speed and accuracy. They can work upon improving weak areas. Candidaates must know the exam pattern and syllabus.

 

 

Q:   Where can I get RRB NTPC previous years' question papers?
A: 

RRB NTPC previous year question papers are provided on this page to download. Candidates can download the question papers and practice for the exam. By practising RRB NTPC previous year question papers, candidates can know the important topics for the exam. Candidates can also know the weightage given to each and every topic prescribed in the RRB NTPC syllabus.

RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper CBT PDFs

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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Previous Year Question Paper 2019 Download Here
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC paper pattern CBT 1 & 2 is common for all the posts. CBAT/Typing Tests are posts specific. The CBT 1 & 2 carries the same subjects. The CBT 1 carries 100 marks. The total marks allotted to the CBT 2 are 120. 

CBT 1

Sections Number of questions Total Marks

General Awareness

40

40

Mathematics

30

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

30

Total

100

100

CBT 2

Sections Number of questions

General Awareness

50

Mathematics

35

General Intelligence and Reasoning

35

Total

120

Also Read: RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will I get the RRB NTPC answer key and question papers for first stage and second stage CBT exams?
A: 
Yes, RRB NTPC answer keys and question papers are released by RRBs a few days after the completion of the test. Along with the answer key, the candidate response sheet is also made available. To download the question paper and answer key, candidates need to enter the required login credentials. Candidates can also raise objections against the question papers and answer keys.
Q:   How to attempt RRB NTPC mock test?
A: 

RRB NTPC mock test is released by the examination authority. Candidates can attempt the mock tests by logging with the required credentials. Attempting such tests help them to know the weak areas. 

 

 

Q:   What is RRB NTPC marking scheme?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the general instructions related to RRB NTPC mock test?
A: 
Some of the important intructions related to RRB NTPC mock test are given below.
 
All questions in RRB NTPC are objective-type
Four options 
1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers
Save the questions 

RRB NTPC Syllabus

RRB NTPC exam syllabus comprises the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. The standard of syllabus is of Graduation and Class 12 levels. 

Also Read: RRB NTPC Preparation

Why are RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers Useful?

Candidates to crack the RRB NTPC exam need to practice the previous years question papers. RRB NTPC CBT 1 previous year question papers are useful because of the following reasons.

  • Helps in knowing the question pattern
  • Improves speed and accuracy
  • Solving Railway NTPC question papers can identify their strong and weak areas
  • Candidates can learn from their mistakes
  • They can know the important subjects
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What were the important changes announced for RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the distribution of questions in RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?
A: 

The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below.

SectionsNo. of Questions
Mathematics30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 30
General Awareness40
Total100
Q:   What is the revised RRB NTPC exam pattern for graduate posts?
A: 

The revised RRB NTPC exam pattern for graduate posts is given below.


Name of the post
Level in 7th CPC1st stage CBT2ndstage CBTSkill Test requirement

Goods Train Manager

5

 

 

 

 

Common for all Posts

 

 

 

 Common for all posts

-

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

6

-

Station Master

6

Computer

Based Aptitude Test

Q:   Is RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process revised?
A: 

RRB NTPC exam pattern and selection process was revised for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revision in the exam pattern was done in the second stage CBT. The second stage CBT was made common for all the levels for graduate and undergraduate posts. The revised exam pattern is given below.

Revised Exam Pattern for Graduate Posts

Revised Exam Pattern


Name of the post
Level in 7th CPC1st stage CBT2ndstage CBTSkill Test requirement

Goods Train Manager

5

 

 

 

 

Common for all Posts

 

 

 

 Common for all posts

------

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

Typing Skill Test

Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor

6

-------

Station Master

6

Computer

Based Aptitude Test

Revised Exam Pattern for Undergraduate Posts

Sl. No.

 

Name of the post

Level in 7th CPC

1st stage CBT

2nd

stage CBT

Skill Test requirement

1

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

 

Common for all Posts

 

Common for all posts

------

2

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

3

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

Typing Skill Test

4

Trains Clerk

2

-------

 

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RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers: Check Question Distribution

The section-wise distribution of questions are given below.

General Awareness

Topic Questions asked

History

5–6

Geography

2–3

Polity

2–3

Static GK

2–3

Current Affairs

10–12

General Science

7–8

Total

40

Quantitative Aptitude

Topic Questions Asked

Ratio and Proportion

2

average

3–4

Number System

2

Simplification

2–3

Time and Work

2

Speed, Distance and Time

1

SI and CI

2

Profit and Loss

2

LCM and HCF

4–5

Geometry

1

mensuration

3

trigonometry

3–4

Percentage

2

DI

NA

Total

30

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Topic Questions Asked

Seating Arrangement

3–4

गपशप

1-2

series

2–3

Statement and Conclusion

3–4

Direction and Distance

1

Syllogism

1

order and ranking

1

Coding-Decoding

1

Calendar

1

Blood Relation

1

Venn Diagram

1

Paper Folding

1

Missing Words

1

counting figures

2–3

Miscellaneous

2–3

Total

30

 

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