RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
RRB NTPC CBT-1 has 100 questions worth 100 marks in 90 minutes, across 3 sections: General Awareness, Mathematics and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Marking: −1/3 per wrong answer. Every PaperYodha RRB NTPC mock follows this structure.
RRB NTPC CBT-1
| Section | Questions | Marks | Negative marking | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awarenessसामान्य जागरूकता | 40 | 40 | −1/3 per wrong answer | — |
| Mathematicsगणित | 30 | 30 | −1/3 per wrong answer | — |
| General Intelligence and Reasoningसामान्य बुद्धि और तर्क | 30 | 30 | −1/3 per wrong answer | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
• CBT-1 is a screening stage; its marks are not counted in the final merit.
• Current-affairs questions are not in the bank yet; this section uses static GK and general science.
Source: RRB NTPC CBT-1 scheme (CEN 06/2025 Graduate and CEN 07/2025 Undergraduate); confirm the exact scheme in the official CEN on rrbcdg.gov.in. Patterns can change with each notification, so always check the official notice.
Selection process
- 1
CBT-1
100 questions in 90 minutes; screening only.
- 2
CBT-2
Post-specific; decides merit.
- 3
Typing skill test / CBAT
For posts that require it.
- 4
Document verification and medical