RRB NTPC Stage-1 Exam Pattern

1. The 1st Stage of CBT is of a screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards prescribed for the posts.
2. The exam duration for PWD candidates is 120 Minutes.
3. There will be negative marking and a 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
4. The total no. of candidates to be shortlisted shall be 20 times the community-wise vacancies of posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in 1st Stage CBT cum choice of posts.
5. The normalized score of 1st Stage CBT shall be used for shortlisting of candidates for 2nd Stage CBT as per their merit.

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

RRB NTPC Stage-2 Exam Pattern

Candidates who are shortlisted for 2nd Stage CBT availing the reservation benefits of OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD and ExSM shall continue to be considered only against OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD and ExSM for all subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

1. The exam duration for PWD candidates is 120 Minutes.
2. A negative marking of 1/3 is there.
3. The level of questions will be different for the different level of posts.
4. Normalization of marks will be done.

Practice Sets are Availble Only in English and Tamil Language.