What is the RRB NTPC 2026 exam pattern?

CBT-1: 100 questions/100 marks/90 min (GA 40, Maths 30, Reasoning 30). CBT-2: 120 questions/120 marks/90 min (GA 50, Maths 35, Reasoning 35). Negative marking of 1/3 per wrong answer in both.

Which stage decides the final merit in RRB NTPC?

CBT-2. CBT-1 is only a screening test to shortlist candidates (~20x vacancies) for CBT-2.

Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC 2026?

Yes — 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.

What are the qualifying marks for RRB NTPC CBT-1?

UR/EWS: 40%, OBC/SC: 30%, ST: 25%. But the actual shortlisting cut-off is much higher.

Which subject has the highest weightage in RRB NTPC?

General Awareness — 40 marks in CBT-1 and 50 marks in CBT-2, making it the biggest rank-decider.

Is the RRB NTPC syllabus the same for graduate and UG posts?

Yes — both CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026 follow the same three subjects (GA, Maths, Reasoning) with the same CBT-1/CBT-2 structure.

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RRB NTPC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 — Subject-wise Topics, CBT-1/CBT-2 Marking Scheme, Negative Marking

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RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026: Pattern, Topics, Marking Scheme