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RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern
Dates, vacancies and fees can change. Always confirm on the official RRB NTPC website before you apply.
The RRB NTPC 2026 selection process consists of multiple stages. Candidates are shortlisted strictly based on merit in the respective recruitment stages conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
📌 Selection is made strictly on merit basis after qualifying all required stages.
RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process
- 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
- 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)
- Typing Skill Test (TST) / Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) – As applicable
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Languages of Examination
The RRB NTPC 2026 examination will be conducted in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Konkani
- Malayalam
- Manipuri
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam Pattern
CBT-1 is common for all notified posts. It is qualifying in nature and used for shortlisting candidates for CBT-2.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB NTPC CBT-2 Exam Pattern
Candidates shortlisted from CBT-1 will appear for CBT-2. This stage is crucial for final merit preparation.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
⚠️ Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2.
Important Points to Remember
- All questions are objective type (MCQs).
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Normalization of marks may be applied.
- CBT-1 is qualifying in nature.
- Final merit is based mainly on CBT-2 performance.
Free RRB NTPC PDFs
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RRB NTPC Syllabus Syllabus · 32.52 KB · 358 downloads
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RRB NTPC Exam Pattern Exam Pattern · 47.13 KB · 447 downloads
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RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 PYQ - Shift I Previous Paper · 1919.97 KB · 107 downloads
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RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 PYQ - Shift II Previous Paper · 1868.04 KB · 80 downloads
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RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 PYQ - Shift III Previous Paper · 1951.52 KB · 61 downloads