RRB NTPC Exam Analysis Today 2022 for Level 2, 3 & 5

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Updated on Jun 12, 2022 12:09 IST

RRB NTPC 2022 Stage 2 exam for level 2, 3 and 5 was moderate to difficult compared to level 4 and 6. Check here RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam analysis 2022 for level 2, 3 and 5.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Analysis Today 2022: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022 for level 2, 3 and 5 till June 17. The exam is being conducted in three shifts across multiple exam centres in the country. The overall paper of RRB NTPC stage 2 was moderate to difficult. The students who had appeared in the exam said that the overall paper of stage 2 was tough compared to the exam held for level 4 and 6. The questions in General Awareness were based on the current affairs of 2021. Most of the questions in GA were based on Art and Culture, and Geography questions were based on ports. In Reasoning, questions were asked from Puzzles, Assertion, Seating Arrangement, etc. In Quant, questions were asked from Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, etc. As the paper was tough, the cutoff will be less. A total of 7,05,446 candidates have been shortlisted for RRB NTPC 2022 Stage 2 exam.

In the article, we have RRB NTPC CBT 2 Analysis 2022 and student reaction. Going through the exam analysis, candidates can know the overall and section-wise difficulty levels. RRB NTPC stage 2 analysis also highlights the topic-wise distribution of questions, important topics, number of good attempts, and expected cutoff marks.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2022

RRB NTPC exam pattern 2022 for the second stage CBT is such that it is divided into three sections-General Questions Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The test carries a total of 120 questions. The duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes is given to PwBD candidates). The structure of CBT 2 exam is given below.

Q: What is the structure of RRB NTPC exam?

RRB NTPC exam comprises subjects such as Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness. The subjects included in CBT 1 and 2 are the same. However, the difficulty level varies as per the stage of exam. The CBT 1 exam of RRB NTPC is conducted for 100 marks. The CBT 2 exam of RRB NTPC is held for 120 marks. The section-wise RRB NTPC syllabus are given below:

Maths

Number system
Decimals
Fractions
LCM, HCF
Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Elementary Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics

Reasoning

Analogies
Completion of number and alphabetical series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences
Relationships
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagrams
Puzzle
Data Sufficiency
Statement-Conclusion
Statement- Courses of Action
Decision Making
Maps, Interpretation of Graphs
Alphanumeric Series

General Awareness

Current Events of National and International Importance
Games and Sports
Art and Culture of India
Indian Literature
Monuments and Places of India
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system
General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
UN and Other important World Organizations
Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Common Abbreviations
Transport Systems in India
Indian Economy
Famous Personalities of India and World
Flagship Government Programs
Flora and Fauna of India
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc

Q: What are the important topics for RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section?

RRB NTPC syllabus for Reasoning include questions from verbal and non-verbal Reasoning. The board prescribes RRB NTPC syllabus to evaluate the analytical, critical and logical reasoning skills of candidates applying for various non-technical posts. It also helps in evaluating the problem-solving ability and decision-making skills of candidates. Candidates who are well-versed in Reasoning inorder to score high marks in this section. For RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning section, candidates need to prepare Coding and Decoding, Analytical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Puzzle, etc. This section carries 30 questions in CBT 1 and 35 in CBT 2. Candidates should practice mock tests and previous years’ question papers to ace this section.

Q: What is RRB NTPC marking scheme?

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.

Sections	Number of questions
General Awareness	50
Mathematics	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35
Total	120

NTPC CBT 2 Analysis for Level 2, 3 and 5

Shiksha reported live from one of the exam centres in Noida. The exam in this centre had started late after the scheduled time which caused a delay in the entry of the students in the second shift. Candidates can check below RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam analysis 2022 for level 2, 3 and 5.

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Rajveer Pratap Singh said, "The paper was tough in terms of difficulty level. The GK and current affairs were of PCS level. The Reasoning and Quant questions were lengthy. In aptitude, questions were asked from profit and loss, partnership, etc. In GK, questions were asked from Art and Culture, History, World Geography, etc. From Current Affairs, around 8 to 10 questions were asked."

Shiv Mohan said, "The paper was of easy to moderate level. In Maths, questions were asked from Simplification, Time and Work, DI, etc. In GK, History, Constitution, etc. Current Affairs questions were from 2021 events. In Reasoning, questions were asked from Seating Arrangement."

Q: Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking in RRB NTPC exam. 1/3 of the marks are deducted for wrong answers. For the correct answer, candidates score one mark. The total marks of the exam are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The question paper of RRB NTPC is framed in 15 languages-Hindi, English Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

Q: Does RRB NTPC also conduct interviews for level 2,3,4,5 and 6?

According to government notification, there will be no interviews at the Group C and Group D level post recruitment. The RRB NTPC recruits for Group C level posts in railways; there will be no interviews for the RRB NTPC at levels 2, 3,4,5, and 6. The selection process for NTPC is as follows: 1. First Stage Computer Based Test, 2. Second-stage computer-based test 3. The third stage is a typing skill test or a computer-based aptitude test, depending on the post. 4. Finally, document verification and a medical examination will be done after shortlisting aspirants.

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

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

Q: What is RRB NTPC Job Profile?

The job profiles of undergraduate and graduate posts under RRB NTPC exam are given below.

Graduate-Level Posts	Job Profiles
Traffic Assistant	Responsible for traffic and signal. Candidates need to work in different shifts.
Goods Guard	Monitor the functioning of the vehicle, check the loose ends in the train, identify and address minor issues while the train is moving, ensure brake continuity, coordinate with the Station Master in terms of communicating information regarding arrival and departure of trains.
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	Work in ticket booking offices, commercial checking and issuing tickets, booking luggage and goods.
Senior Clerk cum Typist	Responsible for clerical works and supervising Junior Clerks.
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	Maintaining accounting records, tracking transactions, expenditures, claim settlements, making account-related reports, compiling budgets as per rules checking financial irregularities and supporting the administrative related tasks in the accounts department.
Senior Time Keeper	Working in sync with the entire railway network and keeping records of time regarding movements of trains.
Commercial Apprentice	Supervise in various commercial branches.
Station Master	Supervising the work of assigned railway station Works as the in-charge of the assigned railway station Ensure smooth and timely arrival and departure of trains Handling the issues faced by the passengers

Undergraduate-Level Posts	Job Profiles
Junior Clerk cum Typist	Assist the Senior Clerks with data entry work.
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	Works under the Accounts and Finance Department Track the monetary transactions Responsible for data entry and other works of the department Administrative activities
Junior Time Keeper	Assist the Senior Time Keeper in maintaining the records for arrival and departure of trains.
Trains Clerk	Maintaining records related to the trains and their conditions and keeping track record of the number of coaches in trains.
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	Issuing tickets through computer reservation system and unreserved ticketing system Maintaining the records related to luggage.

Q: What were the important changes announced for RRB NTPC exam?

The important changes announced in the selection process of RRB NTPC are highlighted below:

General Instructions

In case of the shortfall in empanelment of candidates or other exigencies, RRB reserves the right to utilize the candidates down the merit list if required, as per the merit and option given by them.

Recruitment Process

Candidates who are shortlisted for CBT 2 availing the reservation benefits of OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM will not continue to be considered only against OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, and ExSM for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.

Document Verification

Based on the performance of candidates in CBT 2 only or in both CBT 2 and CBAT/TST (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification in the order of merit. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.

Navjot said, "The paper was moderate and time taking. The Maths questions were lengthy. The GK was moderate and current affairs questions were from 2019, 2020 and 2021 events."

Kumar Shankar Yadav said, "The paper was moderate. The Maths questions were calculative and most of the questions were asked from Arithmatic, Trigonometry. GK questions were from 2021 events. In Reasoning questions were asked from Puzzles, etc."

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Student Reaction Video

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2022 for Level 4 and 6

RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022 was conducted on May 9 and 10 for level 4 and 6. The stage 2 exam was conducted for candidates who have qualified the CBT 1 exam. According to the feedback shared by candidates, the overall difficulty level for all the shifts held on May 9 and 10 was moderate. The General Awareness section was easy to moderate. The Maths and General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were moderate to difficult.

RRB NTPC 2022 Exam Timings for CBT 2 (Pay Level 4 and 6)

RRB NTPC Stage 2 exam was conducted in two shifts-10.30 am to 12.00 pm and 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm. The shift timings of RRB NTPC 2022 are given below.

Parameters	Shift 1	Shift 2
Reporting Time	8.30 am	1.30 pm
Gate Closing Time	10 am	3 pm
Exam Start Time	10.30 am	3.30 pm

RRB NTPC Stage 2 Exam Analysis (May 10)

RRB NTPC stage 2 exam analysis for May 10 as per candidate's feedback is given below along with the number of good attempts.

Subjects	Total Questions	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Mathematics	35	23-25	Moderate
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	23-26	East to Moderate
General Awareness	50	30-32	Moderate
Total		78-87	Moderate

RRB NTPC Stage 2 Exam Analysis (May 9)

Shiksha reported live from one of the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam centres in Noida. Check below the feedback shared by the students on the difficulty level of the exam.

Deepak Jain, who has applied for RRB NTPC Level 6 post said, "The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate as per RRB NTPC stage 2 exam analysis. Questions asked in Maths section were moderate. The General Intelligence and Reasoning questions were of banking level. The questions asked in GK were based on the national and international events that took place in 2021. Questions in GK were asked about forms of dances, ancient history and many more."

Lokesh Sharma said, "I have applied for RRB NTPC Level 6 post. According to me the paper of RRB NTPC Stage 2 was moderate. The cutoff of CBT 2 might go upto 80 percentile. In GK, questions were asked from the previous year's current affairs."

Deepak Jain said, "The difficulty level of the paper was moderate. The paper was not that difficult. All the sections were of moderate level."

Ashish Kumar said, "According to RRB NTPC exam analysis today, the level of the paper was moderate but it was lengthy. The GA questions asked in the exam were difficult. The Maths section was lengthy. RRB NTPC cutoff 2022 for stage 2 is expected to be less compared to CBT 1 exam."

Nitesh Kumar Nayar said, "I found the RRB NTPC Stage 2 paper to be tough and Maths questions were a bit calculative. Most of the questions in Maths were asked from Puzzles. The currents affairs questions were a bit tricky. I have attempted 97 questions. The questions in GK were asked from the current affairs of 2020-21. There were maximum questions from Seating Arrangement in Reasoning section."

RRB NTPC Stage 2 Student Reaction Video

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC stage 2 student reaction to know the difficulty level of the exam.

RRB NTPC Stage 2 2022 Important Instructions

Candidates can check below few important points related to RRB NTPC Stage 2 exam:

Candidates had to report to the RRB NTPC exam centre well in advance of the reporting time indicated on e-call letter to complete activities such Aadhaar linked Biometric Authentication of the candidates, capture of biometric (LTI) and photo, collection of documents, announcement of instructions and logging in, etc.
No candidates were allowed inside the test centre after the gate closed
Candidates were not allowed to carry electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc.
Candidates were also not allowed to carry pen/pencil inside the test centre
Pens were provided to candidates during the exam

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