How many questions are in RRB NTPC CBT 1?

RRB NTPC CBT 1 has 100 questions across General Awareness (40), Mathematics (30), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (30). Total duration is 90 minutes with 1/3 negative marking per wrong answer.

What is the RRB NTPC CBT 2 pattern?

CBT 2 has 120 questions across General Awareness (50), Mathematics (35), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (35). Duration is 90 minutes with the same 1/3 negative marking rule.

Does ExamGlide cover both CBT 1 and CBT 2?

Yes. ExamGlide offers full-length mocks for both CBT 1 and CBT 2, plus chapter-wise tests and topic-wise practice for every section of the NTPC syllabus.

Are the questions available in Hindi?

Yes. RRB NTPC questions, options, and explanations are available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu at the same quality level.

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RRB NTPC CBT 1 — exam pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	40	40	90 minutes (composite)
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30

Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer. There is no penalty for unattempted questions.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 — exam pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	90 minutes (composite)
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35

CBT 2 is harder and acts as the decisive round for most candidates. Practicing full-length CBT 2 mocks on ExamGlide is the single biggest accelerator for serious aspirants.

Syllabus on ExamGlide — NTPC

Mathematics

Number system, LCM & HCF, decimals, percentages, ratio & proportion, profit and loss, SI & CI, time-work, time-speed-distance, mensuration, trigonometry, geometry, algebra, and elementary statistics.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogy, series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, syllogism, direction sense, blood relations, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, statement conclusions, and puzzles.

General Awareness

Indian history, freedom struggle, geography, polity (constitution, parliament, judiciary), economy, general science (physics, chemistry, biology basics up to Class 10), current affairs, sports, books and authors, awards, and important days.

Why ExamGlide for RRB NTPC

Real CBT interface 90-minute timer, section palette, and review-before-submit screen match the official NTPC test UI.
Correct negative marking 1/3 mark penalty is live and factored into your score without any rounding shortcuts.
Four-language papers English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu — especially valuable for regional aspirants.
Adaptive weakness detection ExamGlide flags weak chapters in Mathematics, weak topics in General Awareness, and slow-paced reasoning types so you revise what matters.
Previous-year practice Ten years of compiled NTPC questions, tagged by topic and difficulty.
Live mocks Scheduled exams with a real-time leaderboard replicate exam-day pressure.

Suggested NTPC prep timeline

Weeks 1–2: Chapter-wise practice on Mathematics and Reasoning. Use ExamGlide's topic analytics to find weak chapters fast.
Weeks 3–4: Start daily General Awareness quizzes. Revisit weak chapters from week 1–2 with harder drills.
Weeks 5–6: Begin timed full-length CBT 1 mocks (3 per week) under strict 90-minute timing.
Week 7: CBT 2 simulation. Focus on speed — CBT 2 rewards sustained accuracy over 120 questions.
Last 3 days: Review flagged questions and error reports, no new topics.

ExamGlide's adaptive study plan automates this timeline and adjusts to your day-by-day performance.

Frequently asked questions

How many free RRB NTPC mocks can I attempt?

You get free sample mocks immediately after signup. Paid plans starting at ₹99 unlock the full mock series, chapter-wise tests, and detailed solutions.

Does ExamGlide cover RRB NTPC previous year questions?

Yes. ExamGlide includes ten years of RRB NTPC previous year questions, tagged by topic, difficulty, and shift.

Can I switch language mid-test?

Yes. You can switch between English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu at any point without losing your saved progress.

How accurate is the live leaderboard?

The leaderboard ranks you against other aspirants who took the same mock in the same window, using raw scores, not percentiles. It refreshes in near real time during the event.

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