RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026 For (CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT), Marking Scheme

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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB NTPC Exam 2026 in multiple stages, each with a specific exam pattern. The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern provides the subjects, number of questions, marks distribution, and marking scheme. Understanding the exam structure for both Graduate and Undergraduate posts is important for effective preparation and better performance in the exam.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026

There will be four stages in the Railway NTPC Selection Process to select candidates based on their knowledge in the subjects mentioned in the exam pattern. The stages are:

Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1)
Computer-Based Test 2 (CBT 2)
Typing Skill Test (TST) or Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification

CBT 1 Exam Pattern

Candidates receive marks for correct answers, while a penalty is applied for wrong answers. Check the CBT 1 Pattern provided in the table below:

Sl No.	Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
1.	General Awareness	40	40	90 minutes
2.	Mathematics	30	30
3.	General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total		100	100

NOTES:

CBT 1 is just qualifying in nature.
The normalised score of CBT 1 shall be used for shortlisting of candidates for CBT 2, which will be around 20 times the vacancies.
Questions will be objective, i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
There will be a negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question wrongly attempted.
No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates can check the CBT 2 Exam Pattern in the table below.

Sr. No.	Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
1.	General Awareness	50	50	90 minutes
2.	Mathematics	35	35
3.	General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total		120	120

NOTES:

This is both a screening and scoring round, i.e. the marks of CBT 2 will be included in the final merit list.
It is the merit-deciding round.
Candidates must secure more marks to meet the required RRB NTPC Cut-Off.
The normalised Marks of CBT 2 will be considered for shortlisting candidates for the Skill Test/ Aptitude Test.
RRB NTPC Phase-II will also have MCQs.
Negative marking of 1/3 Marks for every question attempted incorrectly.
No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.

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RRB NTPC Marking Scheme

Candidates receive 1 mark for every correct answer.
One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 are conducted in multiple shifts.
Scores are normalised to account for variations in difficulty levels across different shifts.
The normalisation process ensures a fair evaluation for all candidates

RRB NTPC Computer Aptitude Test (CBAT)

Only candidates applying for the Station Master post must appear for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.

To qualify, candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery. This qualifying benchmark is the same for all categories, and no relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, or Ex-Servicemen categories.

RRB NTPC Exam Stages 2026 (Graduate Level)
Sr. No.	Name of the post	Level in 7th CPC	1st stage CBT	2nd stage CBT	Skill Test Requirement
1	Goods Train Manager	5	Common for all posts	Common For all posts	–
2	Senior Clerk cum Typist	5			Typing Skill Test
3	Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	5			Typing Skill Test
4	Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor	6			–
5	Station Master	6			Computer-Based Aptitude Test

RRB NTPC Exam Stages 2026 (Undergraduate Level)
Sr. No.	Name of the post	Level in 7th CPC	1st stage CBT	2nd stage CBT	Skill Test Requirement
1	Junior Clerk cum Typist	2	Common for all posts	Common For all posts	Typing Skill Test
2	Accounts Clerk cum Typist	2			Typing Skill Test
3	Trains Clerk	2			Typing Skill Test
4	Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	3		Separate for the Level 3 post	–

RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST)

Candidates must demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on a personal computer during the test conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. The use of editing tools, spell-check, or any assistive features is strictly not allowed. This typing requirement is an important part of the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test evaluation.

RRB NTPC 2026 Typing Skill Test (TST)
Medium of Language	Typing Speed
English	30 words per minute (w.p.m.)
Hindi	25 words per minute (w.p.m.)

Note:

Candidates must type on a personal computer without editing tools or spell-checking.
For Hindi typing, Kruti Dev and Mangal fonts are provided.
PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability due to blindness/low vision, cerebral palsy, or locomotor disability may be exempt from the typing test.
They must upload the Typing Skill Test Exemption Certificate from the Competent Medical Board on the RRBs’ website before the test.
Only those who pass the typing test or are exempted will be considered for merit, based on their 2nd Stage CBT performance.

Important Links
RRB NTPC Syllabus	RRB NTPC 2026
RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers	RRB NTPC Preparation Tips

FAQs

How many stages are there in RRB NTPC Exam?

The RRB NTPC recruitment process consists of several stages, including CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST (as applicable), document verification, and a medical examination.

Is RRB NTPC CBT 1 qualifying?

Yes, RRB NTPC has minimum qualifying marks. Candidates need 40% (General/EWS), 30% (OBC/SC), and 25% (ST) in CBT 1 and CBT 2. For CBAT, a minimum T-score of 42 is required.

Who is eligible for NTPC?

For undergraduate-level posts, candidates must be between 18 and 33 years old. For graduate-level posts, the age limit is between 18 and 36 years. The minimum age requirement for RRB NTPC is 18 years.