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Key Facts: RRB NTPC Exam

100 / 120

Questions in CBT 1 / CBT 2

Railway Recruitment Boards

90 min

Duration of each CBT

RRB NTPC notification

1/3

Negative Marking per Wrong Answer

Railway Recruitment Boards

40 / 30 / 30

GA / Maths / Reasoning in CBT 1

RRB NTPC syllabus

Rs 500

Application Fee (UR/OBC)

RRB NTPC notification

T-Score 42

Minimum CBAT Score per Battery

Railway Recruitment Boards

RRB NTPC is the Railway Recruitment Boards' national CBT for non-technical railway posts. CBT 1 has 100 questions (General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, Reasoning 30) in 90 minutes; CBT 2 has 120 questions. Each correct answer scores 1 mark, with 1/3 negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% (UR/EWS), 30% (OBC-NCL/SC), and 25% (ST).

Sample RRB NTPC Practice Questions

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1Who is regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Railways'?
A.Lord Dalhousie
B.Lord Curzon
C.Lord Wellesley
D.Lord Ripon
Explanation: Lord Dalhousie, Governor-General of India (1848-1856), introduced the railway system in India and is called the 'Father of the Indian Railways'. The first passenger train ran in 1853 during his tenure.
2India's first passenger railway train ran in 1853 between which two stations?
A.Bori Bunder (Mumbai) and Thane
B.Howrah and Hooghly
C.Madras and Arcot
D.Delhi and Meerut
Explanation: On 16 April 1853, India's first passenger train covered about 34 km between Bori Bunder (Mumbai) and Thane, hauled by three locomotives. This marks the start of passenger rail in India.
3How many railway zones currently operate under Indian Railways?
A.19
B.16
C.17
D.18
Explanation: Indian Railways now has 19 zones, the latest being the South Coast Railway zone (headquartered at Visakhapatnam), which became operational on 1 June 2026. Each zone is further divided into divisions.
4Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
A.Article 32
B.Article 19
C.Article 21
D.Article 14
Explanation: Article 32 guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.
5Who was the first woman President of India?
A.Pratibha Patil
B.Sonia Gandhi
C.Indira Gandhi
D.Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Pratibha Devisingh Patil served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012 and was the first woman to hold the office. She had earlier been the Governor of Rajasthan.
6The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
A.1942
B.1930
C.1920
D.1945
Explanation: The Quit India Movement (Bharat Chhodo Andolan) was launched on 8 August 1942 in Bombay, demanding an end to British rule. Gandhi gave the famous 'Do or Die' call during this movement.
7Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
A.Nitrogen
B.Oxygen
C.Carbon dioxide
D.Argon
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume, the largest share. Oxygen is second at roughly 21%, with argon, carbon dioxide and trace gases making up the rest.
8What is the chemical symbol of sodium?
A.Na
B.So
C.Sd
D.S
Explanation: Sodium has the chemical symbol Na, derived from its Latin name 'Natrium'. It is a soft, highly reactive alkali metal with atomic number 11.
9The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in which city?
A.Washington, D.C.
B.New York
C.Geneva
D.London
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. It promotes global monetary cooperation and financial stability among its member countries.
10Which river is the longest in India?
A.Ganga
B.Godavari
C.Brahmaputra
D.Yamuna
Explanation: The Ganga (Ganges) is the longest river within India, flowing about 2,525 km from the Gangotri glacier to the Bay of Bengal. It is also of great religious and economic importance.

About the RRB NTPC Exam

The RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam is a national recruitment test conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards for graduate and undergraduate non-technical posts such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Commercial Apprentice, and Junior Account Assistant. Selection is staged: a first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) with 100 questions, a second-stage CBT 2 with 120 questions, and — for specific posts — a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or Typing Skill Test, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Both CBTs cover General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning, each carrying one mark per question with a negative marking of one-third for wrong answers. CBT 1 is a screening stage and CBT 2 marks determine the merit list.

Exam sponsor: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe)

Passing Score

Minimum qualifying marks: 40% UR/EWS, 30% OBC-NCL/SC, 25% ST

Exam / Certification Fees

Rs 500 (Rs 250 for SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC); largely refunded after appearing in CBT 1

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Railway Recruitment Boards do not publish a single first-attempt pass-rate percentage; selection is merit- and vacancy-based via category-wise cut-offs. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

40%

General Awareness

Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity & constitution, economy, general science, Indian Railways, and static GK — 40 questions in CBT 1 and 50 in CBT 2

30%

Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, simplification, HCF & LCM, percentage, ratio, average, profit & loss, interest, time & work, speed-distance, mensuration, and algebra

30%

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, syllogism, Venn diagrams, direction sense, seating, calendars, and clocks

Preparing for the RRB NTPC Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum qualifying marks: 40% UR/EWS, 30% OBC-NCL/SC, 25% ST
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe)
  • Exam / certification fees: Rs 500 (Rs 250 for SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC); largely refunded after appearing in CBT 1 Official sources

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  • Work through all 100 available questions
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  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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RRB NTPC: Suggested Study Strategy

1Prioritise General Awareness — at 40 questions in CBT 1 and 50 in CBT 2 it is the highest-scoring and most time-efficient section; revise current affairs and railway GK daily.
2Master arithmetic shortcuts for percentages, ratios, interest, and time-speed-distance so you can solve Mathematics questions quickly within the 90-minute limit.
3Build a reasoning toolkit: practise coding-decoding, series, blood relations, syllogism, and direction sense until you recognise patterns instantly.
4Respect the 1/3 negative marking — attempt a question only when you can eliminate at least two options, and avoid blind guessing.
5Take full-length timed mocks for both CBT 1 and CBT 2, then analyse mistakes by section to target weak topics before the next attempt.
6If aiming for Station Master or Traffic Assistant, prepare separately for the CBAT batteries (reaction time, judgment, concentration) since a T-Score of 42 in each is mandatory.
7Track category-wise and zone-wise cut-off trends so you set a realistic target well above the minimum qualifying percentage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RRB NTPC exam?

RRB NTPC is the Non-Technical Popular Categories recruitment exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards for graduate and undergraduate non-technical posts in Indian Railways, such as Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Commercial Apprentice. It is a multi-stage computer-based test.

How many questions and sections are in CBT 1?

CBT 1 has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes: General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30). PwBD candidates using a scribe get 120 minutes.

How is CBT 2 different from CBT 1?

CBT 2 has 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes — General Awareness (50), Mathematics (35), and Reasoning (35) — and is harder. CBT 1 is a screening stage, while CBT 2 marks count toward the final merit list.

Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?

Yes. One-third (1/3) of the mark allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2. Unattempted questions carry no penalty, so guessing blindly can lower your score.

What are the minimum qualifying marks?

The minimum qualifying percentages are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST candidates. Final selection depends on category-wise and zone-wise cut-offs, which are typically much higher than the minimums.

What is the application fee for RRB NTPC?

The application fee is Rs 500 for UR/OBC candidates and Rs 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC candidates. A large part of the fee is refunded after the candidate appears in CBT 1.

What is the CBAT and who takes it?

The Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is required only for candidates opting for Station Master and Traffic Assistant posts. It has multiple test batteries, no negative marking, and requires a minimum T-Score of 42 in each battery with no relaxation; final merit uses 70% CBT 2 and 30% CBAT.

What comes after the computer-based tests?

After CBT 2 (and CBAT or Typing Skill Test where applicable), shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and a medical examination as per railway medical standards before final appointment to the chosen post.