RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers PDF for CBT 1 & 2 from 2016 to 2022

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RRB NTPC Question Paper 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) release RRB NTPC question papers separately for CBT 1 and 2 for sets A, B, C, D. The question papers are made available along with RRB NTPC answer key. The link to download RRB NTPC 2024 question paper will be made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to download the question paper. Candidates can access the RRB NTPC question paper 2024 by logging with user ID and password. In case candidates find any discrepancies against RRB NTPC question paper, they can raise objections through the challenge window. The fee to raise objections is INR 50 per question paper.

To ace RRB NTPC exam, candidates should practice previous years' question papers. We have provided on this page RRB NTPC previous years' question papers so that candidates can know the weightage of topics, type of questions asked in the exam, difficulty level of questions and many more. Practising RRB NTPC question papers are the most effective strategies to prepare for any competitive exam. Read this article below to know about the benefits of solving RRB NTPC question papers.

Q:   How to download RRB NTPC question papers?

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The steps to download RRB NTPC question papers are given below:

  • Visit the official website or our website
  • Click the 'RRB NTPC question paper' link on the home page
  • Enter the required credentials such as user ID and password
  • RRB NTPC question papers appear on the screen
  • Download the question paper and save it

 

 

 

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Q:   How to prepare for RRB NTPC and which book is the best for preparation?

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The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC exam are given below: a) Understand the exam pattern and syllabus b) Practice the previous years' question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam/li&get; c) Solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy d) Identify the strengths and weakness and work towards improving the weaker areas/li&get; e) Refer to a good book and clear the concepts of each topic Questions asked in the RRB NTPC exam are generally of the school level. Candidates can brush up on the topics prescribed for Science subjects from the NCERT books of Classes 7 to 10. The books that candidates can refer to for RRB NTPC exam are given below: Mathematics Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal Fast Track by Rajesh Verma NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav General Intelligence and Reasoning Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali Lucents General Intelligence and Reasoning General Knowledge Lucents General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook.
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Q:   What is the difficulty level of questions asked in RRB NTPC exam?

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The difficulty level of questions asked in RRB NTPC exam is of moderate level. The level of questions asked in the General Intelligence and Reasoning section is and the Mathematics sections are easy. The level of questions asked in the General Awareness section is easy to moderate. The standard of RRB NTPC syllabus has been formulated keeping in mind the nature of the job profile and is basically based on Class 10, 12, and graduation levels.
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Q:   When RRB NTPC question paper for CBT will be released?

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RRB NTPC question paper for CBT will be released along with the answer key. The question paper is made available for different exam shifts. Candidates can download the question papers by logging with the required credentials. Candidates can use the question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam. Candidates can also raise objections against RRB NTPC question papers.

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RRB NTPC Question Paper PDFs

By practising RRB NTPC question papers, candidates can understand the nature and scope of the exam very well. Besides, candidates will also get to know where they stand in terms of their preparation compared to their peers. RRB NTPC is a highly competitive exam. It is important for candidates to smartly strategize their RRB NTPC preparation to do well in the exam. Solving RRB NTPC question papers will definitely prove worthy in the preparation.

Also Read: RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper

Q:   How to attempt RRB NTPC question papers?

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The ways to attempt RRB NTPC question papers are given below:

  • Set Up a Real Exam Environment
  • Gather the Necessary Materials
  • Start with a Time Management Plan
  • Attempt Questions in Sequence
  • Avoid Guesswork
  • Review Your Answers
  • Analyze Your Performance
  • Track Your Progress
  • Practice Regularly
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Q:   How are RRB NTPC question papers useful?

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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.
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How to Download RRB NTPC Question Paper 2024?

Candidates preparing for RRB NTPC exam can download the question papers here. RRB NTPC question papers comprise three sections: General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates can check below how to download RRB NTPC 2024 question papers:

  • Visit the respective websites of RRBs or the link provided on this page
  • Click on the link titled, ‘Link for viewing of question paper under RRB NTPC'
  • Clicking the link, the login page opens
  • Enter user ID and password
  • To download RRB NTPC question paper, go to the ‘Candidate Response’ tab
  • The question paper is displayed on the screen
  • Download RRB NTPC question paper

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Why it is important to solve RRB NTPC Question Papers?

While preparing for the exam, it is important that candidates include RRB NTPC previous years’ question papers in the preparation schedule. The benefits of solving the question papers are given below:

  • Practising RRB NTPC question papers help candidates to improve speed and improve time management skill
  • Solving question papers of RRB NTPC exam helps to gain clarity and increases the accuracy of solving the questions. This in turn reduces the chances of wrong attempts during the exam
  • Solving RRB NTPC question papers also helps candidates to identify the level of their preparation. Candidates can work on their weak sections or topics to improve their scores
  • Solving the previous years’ question papers helps candidates to get familarise with RRB NTPC exam pattern and marking scheme
  • Practising RRB NTPC question papers regularly, candidates gain confidence in solving during the exam

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

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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.

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Q:   Is it enough to solve RRB NTPC question papers or should I attempt mock tests also?

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Besides solving RRB NTPC question papers, you need to attempt mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy. After attempting mock tests, you should analyse your performance in the mock test and work on improving the weaker areas. The mock tests are like actual tests. By solving these tests, candidates can know the type of questions they can expect in the exam.
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Download previous year RRB NTPC question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download RRB NTPC previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

RRB NTPC 2019 Question Papers

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Question Paper 2019 (May 10, 2022)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2019 (May 10, 2022)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2019 (Jan 11, 2021)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2019 (Jan 11, 2021)

RRB NTPC Tier 1 Question Papers 2016

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 2, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Tier-1 Exam Paper 2016 (April 2, Shift-2)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper (Apr 3, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper Tier-I (April 3, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper (Apr 5, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper (April 5, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 11, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 11, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 3, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Tier-1 Exam Paper 2016 (April 3, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper (Apr 12, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (April 12, Shift 3)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 6, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 6, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 11, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 11, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (Apr 16, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (April 16, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (Apr 19, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 (April 19, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Tier 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 22, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Tier-I Question Paper 2016 (April 22, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 (Apr 26, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016 for Tier-I (April 26, Shift 2)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper (Apr 27, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC 2016 Question Paper (April 27, Shift 1)

RRB NTPC Question Papers: Important Points

Few important points related to RRB NTPC question papers are given below:

  • RRB NTPC question paper PDF comprises details such as participant ID, participant name, test centre name, test date, test time and subject
  • Option shown in green colour with a tick icon is correct
  • Chosen option on the right of the question indicates the answer selected by candidates
  • The question paper PDF also indicates option IDs, question IDs, status of the question and chosen option

Q:   What is RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1?

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The first stage CBT of RRB NTPC comprises questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test paper carries a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature. The test carries 100 marks. The exam is held for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 1 is given below.

Sections

Number of questions

General Awareness

40

Mathematics

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

Total

100

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC syllabus?

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The Railway Recruitment Board prescribes RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2. The syllabus is mentioned in the official recruitment notification. The exam is conducted to select candidates for various posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Station Master, etc in the Indian Railways. It is highly competitive exam and the knowledge of RRB NTPC syllabus is important to crack the exam. The syllabus of RRB NTPC highlights the topics that candidates need to cover for the exam. RRB NTPC syllabus includes topics and sub-topics from three subjects-General Intelligence & Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Awareness. RRB NTPC syllabus for different subjects is given below:

  • Mathematics: Data Interpretation, Profit, Loss & Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry, Time and Work, Percentage, etc. 
  • Reasoning: Alphabet series, Number series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, etc.
  • General Awareness: Current Affairs Static GK, Polity and Constitution, History, Geography, Art and Culture, etc.

 

 

 

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RRB NTPC Preparation Tips 2024

To crack competitive exam like RRB NTPC, candidates must follow a good preparation strategy. Here are few RRB NTPC preparation tips that will help candidates to sail through the exam.

  • Candidates must be thorough about the topics given in the RRB NTPC syllabus. The subjects included in RRB NTPC exam are General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. The standard of the syllabus is of Class 10, 12 and graduation levels depending on the nature of the post.
  • Candidates must know the RRB NTPC exam pattern inorder to get an idea about the overall structure of the exam as well as the marking scheme.
  • After completing the syllabus, candidates must solve RRB NTPC mock test to improve their speed and accuracy. Candidates must analyse their performance in the mock test.
  • Candidates must refer to good RRB NTPC books to clear the concepts given in the syllabus.

Q:   What is RRB NTPC marking scheme?

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The marking scheme of RRB NTPC is given below: For the correct answer, candidates score one mark There is negative marking for wrong answers, 1/3 marks are deducted for incorrect answers The marks of each session of the test are normalised since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.
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Q:   How many questions are asked in RRB NTPC exam?

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A total of 100 questions are asked in the first stage while 120 questions are asked in the second stage of RRB NTPC exam. The questions asked in the exam are objective-type. Candidates need to choose one answer. The subjects of RRB NTPC exam include General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the first stage are 100 while 120 marks to the second stage of RRB NTPC exam. Each question in the exam carries one mark.
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RRB NTPC Question Papers FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC question paper FAQs.

Q:   What is RRB NTPC salary?

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RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to INR 35,400. The monthly basic salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. Candidates are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), pension benefits, and medical reimbursements. The post-wise RRB NTPC salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,900

Trains Clerk

2

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25,500

Goods Guard

5

29,200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

29,200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29,200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29,200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29,200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35,400

Station Master

6

35,400

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC selection process?

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RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST, document verification and medical exam. The post-wise selection process is given below: First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination. For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.
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The RRB NTPC Computer-Based Test 1 is the first step in the selection process for various non technical positions under the Indian Railways. The exam pattern and syllabus must be known well to prepare efficiently.

Exam Pattern for RRB NTPC CBT 1

Total Duration: 90 minutes; 120 minutes for PwBD candida

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Ujjwal Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRBs will announce separate exam dates for RRB NTPC graduate and undergraduate posts. RRB NTPC exam dates for graduate and undergraduate posts will be announced soon. 

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Jasleen Harsha

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC application status is released so that candidates can know whether their application forms have been rejected or accepted for the exam. Based on the application status, candidates are issued admit cards for appearing in the exam. 

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Bhumika Arora

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC syllabus is the same for graduate and undergraduate posts. However, the difficulty level vary for two posts. The syllabus for graduate posts is more comprehensive and vast. RRB NTPC syllabus for undergraduate posts is bit easier.

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Ishita Aggarwal

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam is given below.

SectionsNo. of Questions
Mathematics35
General Intelligence and Reasoning35
General Awareness50
Total120

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Bhumika Lama

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

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Chanchal Jain

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for CBT 2 is given below.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 [Stage-2]
SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Mathematics353590 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning3535
General Awareness5050
Total120120

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Indrani Thakur

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

The structure of RRB NTPC exam pattern for Stage 1 is given below.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2024 [Stage-1]
SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Mathematics303090 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning 3030
General Awareness4040
Total100100

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Raushan Pradhan

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC admit card is released four days before the exam. The admit card is released four days prior to the exam to maintain transparency in the system and to stop impersonation and cheating in the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials.

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Mani Shukla

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

RRB NTPC cut off is announced along with the result. The link to download the cut off is made available on the official website. The cut off is released region-wise for different posts in PDF form. The cut off is calculated based on the percentile based normalisation of marks.

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Jasleen Harsha

Beginner-Level 4

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