RRB NTPC

To score good marks in RRB NTPC exam, firstly candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus well. The syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. This will help them to understand what topics to focus on and how to manage their time during the exam. Candidates should focus more on revision and clearing the concepts. Candidates must learn, understand and clear their concepts by referring to good books. Candidates should focus on solving past exam papers and sample papers along with practicing enough mock tests to ace the exam.

The last RRB NTPC 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. RRB NTPC exam is held for 90 minutes for general candidates while 120 minutes is given for PwBD candidates. The standard of RRB NTPC syllabus has been basically based on Class 10, 12, and graduation levels.

Yes, there is a negative marking in the RRB NTPC exam. 1/3 of the marks are deducted for wrong answers. For the correct answer, candidates score one mark. The total marks of the exam are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.

How to Calculate RRB NTPC Scores

For every correct answer, candidates receive one mark.

For every incorrect answer, a penalty of 0.25 marks is applied.

The total score is determined by subtracting the penalty for wrong answers from the total marks obtained for correct answers.

Generally, it is ideal that candidates must begin their preparation about a year to 6 months before the exam. For RRB NTPC exam preparation, candidates should practice mock tests and solve previous years' question papers to understand the syllabus, exam pattern and difficulty level of the exam. Candidates must learn, understand and clear their concepts by referring to good books. They should focus more on revision and clearing the concepts.

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe can only avail themselves of ‘Free Travel Authority’ (free Railway Pass). So, for the SC/ST candidates who opted for a free rail travel facility, the RRB NTPC call letter for CBT, CBAT/TST, and DV contains information regarding the free travel authority. To avail of the travel pass, candidates need to provide proper documents to the examination authority.

If candidates wish to modify, change or correct any details except details filled in the 'Create an Account' form (including email id and mobile number) and chosen RRB, they may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for each occasion.

RRB NTPC Qualification (Educational)- Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. Degree from recognized university or equivalent. Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on the computer is essential. 12th (+2 Stage) or it's equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.