Candidates appearing for the examination can check the complete RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Analysis 2026 for all shifts here. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the CBT 1 Exam from 7th May to 21st June 2026 at various exam centres across the country.
In this article, we will provide a detailed shift-wise and section-wise exam analysis, including the overall difficulty level, good attempts, and important topics asked in the exam, based on candidates’ reviews and expert analysis.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Analysis 2026
The CBT 1 is conducted in 3 shifts each day and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions from Mathematics, General Awareness, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Candidates are given 90 minutes to complete the exam. A detailed analysis has ben updated for the 7th May exam. Candidates appearing in the upcoming shifts can check the RRB NTPC UG Exam Analysis 2026 below.
RRB NTPC UG Exam Analysis 2026 -Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
|
| Exam Name |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2026
|
| Exam Dates |
7th May to 21st June 2026
|
| Shift | Shift 1 |
| Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Sections | Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness |
RRB NTPC UG Shift 1 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts
The section-wise difficulty level and good attempts have been updated here based on candidates’ feedback.
| Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | Easy To Moderate | 32-34 |
| Mathematics | 30 | Easy To Moderate | 23-25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | Easy | 24-26 |
| Overall | 100 | Easy To Moderate | 79-85 |
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued a restriction notice regarding exam analysis coverage on any social media platform. As per that, questions that have been asked in the exam, cannot be discussed. So, we have provided the difficulty level above and the most important topics from where questions are asked below.
Subject-wise Important Topics for UG CBT 1 Exam 2026
The number of questions asked in Shift 1 of the RRB NTPC UG Exam has been shared here
General Awareness Section
| Topic |
Questions Asked
|
| Geography | 3 – 4 questions |
| Economy | 2 – 3 questions |
| Science | 5 – 6 questions |
| Polity | 2 – 3 questions |
| Current Affairs |
11 – 12 questions
|
| History | 3 – 4 questions |
| Static GK |
10 – 12 questions
|
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Reasoning Section
| Topic |
Questions
|
| Coding-Decoding | 3 – 4 questions |
| Series | 2 – 3 questions |
| Analogy | 2 – 3 questions |
| Blood Relation | 1 – 2 questions |
| Puzzles | 3 – 4 questions |
| Syllogism | 2 – 3 questions |
| Direction | 1 – 2 questions |
| Statement & Conclusion | 1 – 2 questions |
Maths Section
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Ratio and Proportion | 1-2 questions |
| Mensuration | 2-3 questions |
| Speed & Distance | 1-2 questions |
| Algebra | 1-2 questions |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 1-2 questions |
| Average | 1-2 questions |
| Simplification | 2-3 questions |
| Geometry | 1-2 questions |
| Profit & Loss | 1-2 questions |
| LCM & HCF | 1-2 questions |
| Time & Work | 1-2 questions |
| Number System | 2-3 questions |
| Percentage | 1-2 questions |
RRB NTPC UG Exam Pattern 2026 (CBT 1)
Below we have provided the detailed exam pattern for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2026:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Shift Timings 2026
Below, we have provided the upcoming shift timings for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Examination 2026:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Time |
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
|
| Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM |
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
|
| Shift 3 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
|
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