RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper; Download Free PDF

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Aug 17, 2021 15:33 IST

RRB NTPC 2021 question paper with solutions for CBT 1 was released on August 16 along with the answer key. RRB NTPC aspirants can practice the question paper to know the difficulty level, topic-wise distribution of questions, etc. Download here RRB NTPC question paper 2021 for free.

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RRB NTPC 2021 question paper with solutions for CBT 1 was released on August 16 by the Railway Recruitment Boards. RRB NTPC 2021 exam was conducted from December 28, 2020, to July 31, 2021. A total of 1,25,88,524 candidates had applied for the exam. RRB NTPC 2021 question paper for CBT 1 will be beneficial for aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in future. To score well in RRB NTPC exam, candidates must have proper preparations and a thorough understanding of the basic concepts. One of the best ways to prepare well for RRB NTPC exam is to solve the previous years’ question papers. By solving RRB NTPC question paper 2021 helps candidates to understand the exam pattern, weightage of questions and difficulty level of the paper. Solving these question papers also boost the confidence level of the candidates. Here candidates can download RRB NTPC 2021 question paper PDF free.

RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Pattern

The selection process of RRB NTPC comprises first stage Computer Based Test (CBT), second stage CBT, typing skill test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (as applicable), and document verification/medical examination. The structure of each stage of exam is given below:

First Stage CBT

Sections Number of questions

General Awareness

40

Mathematics

30

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

Total

100

Second Stage CBT

Sections Number of questions

General Awareness

50

Mathematics

35

General Intelligence and Reasoning

35

Total

120

CBAT: The CBAT is conducted for candidates who have opted for Traffic Assistant and Station Master. In this test, candidates are given different test batteries consisting of five to six tests as per the posts they have applied. The questions and answer options are available in English and Hindi. There is no negative marking in CBAT.

Typing Skill Test: The typing skill test is conducted for the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper. The typing skill test is qualifying in nature. Candidates are required to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates are not allowed to use editing tools and spell check facilities.

Document Verification/Medical exam: On the basis of the performance of candidates in the second stage CBT and in both second stage CBT and CBAT/typing skill test (as applicable), candidates are called for document verification/medical exam.

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Details in RRB NTPC Question Paper 2021

RRB NTPC question paper comprises the following details:

  • Participant ID
  • Participant name
  • Test centre name
  • Exam date
  • Exam time
  • Subject
  • Question ID
  • Option ID
  • Chosen option
  • Options shown in green colour with a tick icon are correct
  • Chosen option on the right of the question indicates the option selected by candidates

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RRB NTPC Answer Key

Benefits of Solving RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper

The benefits of solving RRB NTPC question paper 2021 are given below:

  • Practicing RRB NTPC question paper students get an idea of what types of questions are asked in the exam.
  • Candidates get well versed with the question paper pattern and marking scheme.
  • By solving the previous years’ RRB NTPC question papers, students can easily analyse their preparation level. They get to know their strong and weak points. Working on the weak areas can improve their performance and increase scores.
  • Some of the questions may be repeated in the exam from the RRB NTPC previous year papers. Therefore, it helps candidates to write the answer quickly during the exam as they already know them.

RRB NTPC 2021 Question Paper FAQs

Q: When RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 exam was conducted?

A: RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 exam was conducted from December 28, 2020, to July 31, 2021.

Q: What is the benefit of solving RRB NTPC sample papers?

A: Along with RRB NTPC sample papers, candidates are suggested to keep solving as many sample papers as possible just to practice. They get a lot of ideas as how to tackle the questions on the exam day.

Q: When should I start my preparation for RRB NTPC exam?

A: Ideally, aspirants must start their preparation for RRB NTPC exam one year before the release of notification.

Q: What kind of questions are asked in RRB NTPC exam?

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A: Questions asked in RRB NTPC exam are objective-type having multiple options. Questions are asked from subjects such as General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. 

Q: How to approach RRB NTPC question paper?

A: RRB NTPC question paper help candidates to get an idea about the type of questions asked from each subject/topic.     
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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