RRB NTPC Mock Test 2026
How to practice for RRB NTPC?
What is the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern?
CBT Stage I
prelims • Weightage: 100
General Awareness
Questions
40
Duration
36 Min
Marks
40
Negative
-0.33
Mathematics
Questions
30
Duration
27 Min
Marks
30
Negative
-0.33
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Questions
30
Duration
27 Min
Marks
30
Negative
-0.33
CBT Stage II
mains • Weightage: 120
General Awareness
Questions
50
Duration
37 Min
Marks
50
Negative
-0.33
Mathematics
Questions
35
Duration
26 Min
Marks
35
Negative
-0.33
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Questions
35
Duration
27 Min
Marks
35
Negative
-0.33
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 90 Minutes with 100 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Practice RRB NTPC Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of RRB NTPC. This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
CBT Stage I · General Awareness
General Awareness
CBT Stage I · Mathematics
Quantitative Aptitude
CBT Stage I · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Reasoning
CBT Stage II · General Awareness
General Awareness
CBT Stage II · Mathematics
Quantitative Aptitude
CBT Stage II · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Reasoning
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
RRB NTPC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the RRB NTPC syllabus for 2026?
The RRB NTPC syllabus covers 7 subjects: Current Events, History, Geography, Polity, Arithmetic, Algebra, Reasoning. The exam has 100 questions across 3 sections in 90 minutes, with negative marking.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 30 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| Total | 100 | 90 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · -0.33 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the RRB NTPC Syllabus
- Current Events
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Reasoning
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?
Yes. RRB NTPC deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.33 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
RRB NTPC Cutoff Marks — Category-wise Trends
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86.2 | 82.7 | 75.4 | 71.1 |
| 2021 | 84.8 | 81.3 | 73.9 | 69.8 |
| 2019 | 82.1 | 78.6 | 71.2 | 67.4 |
Last updated: 2026-06-01
How are cutoffs determined?
Cutoff marks for RRB NTPCare set by the conducting body after each exam cycle based on the number of vacancies, the total number of candidates who appeared, and the difficulty level of that year's paper. Category-wise relaxations (OBC, SC, ST) are applied as per government reservation policy. Use the table above to gauge where you need to score to secure a call for the next stage.
Frequently Asked Questions — RRB NTPC
The RRB NTPC CBT Stage I exam consists of 100 questions divided into three sections: General Awareness (40 questions), Mathematics (30 questions), and General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions). The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
Yes, there is negative marking in RRB NTPC. For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
The syllabus for RRB NTPC covers Current Events, History, Geography, Polity, Arithmetic, Algebra, and Reasoning.
The RRB NTPC exam has a medium difficulty level, suitable for candidates who have completed their 12th grade or graduation depending on the specific post.
Regular practice with mock tests is key. On YourMockTest, you can take full-length RRB NTPC mock tests designed on a realistic CBT exam interface, allowing you to practice time management and analyze your weak topics.
