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 Stage 2 Exam Analysis 2022
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?
| 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?
Q: Does RRB NTPC also conduct interviews for level 2,3,4,5 and 6?
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 |
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Undergraduate-Level Posts | Job Profiles |
Junior Clerk cum Typist | Assist the Senior Clerks with data entry work. |
Accounts Clerk cum Typist |
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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 |
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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 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
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
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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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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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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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam is given below.
| Sections | No. of Questions |
| Mathematics | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| Total | 120 |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
The distribution of questions in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is given below.
| Sections | No. of Questions |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
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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] | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
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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] | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
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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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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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Beginner-Level 4
What is the pattern for NTPC CBT 1 exam? What is the syllabus for this exam?