RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Guide to Structure and Marking Scheme

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RRB NTPC Undergraduate & Graduate Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB NTPC exam will be conducted in multiple stages in 2026:

1. CBT Stage 1
2. CBT Stage 2
3. Document Verification and Medical Examination.

RRB NTPC Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT 1)

• Objective type questions in Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness
• Total questions: 100
• Total marks: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 Marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

RRB NTPC Stage 2: Computer Based Test (CBT 2)

• Objective type questions in Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness
• Total questions: 120
• Total marks: 120
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS- 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 Marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026: FAQs

Q1: What is the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026?
A: The pattern includes two stages - CBT 1 and CBT 2, followed by Skill Test / CBAT (as applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination.

Q2: What is the mode of the exam?
A: Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Q3: What is the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026?
A: CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks with 90 minutes duration. It is common for all posts and is a screening stage.

Q4: What is the subject-wise distribution in CBT 1?
A: General Awareness 40 questions, Mathematics 30 questions, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30 questions.

Q5: What is the RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026?
A: CBT 2 has 120 questions for 120 marks with 90 minutes duration. Eligible scribe candidates get 120 minutes.

Q6: What is the subject-wise distribution in CBT 2?
A: General Awareness 50 questions, Mathematics 35 questions, General Intelligence and Reasoning 35 questions.

Q7: Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC 2026?
A: Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.

Q8: What is the marking scheme?
A: Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

Q9: What is the duration for scribe candidates?
A: 120 minutes for both CBT 1 and CBT 2.

Q10: Has there been any latest change in 2026 pattern?
A: As per CEN 06/2026, CBAT and Typing Skill Test for typist posts have been discontinued for Graduate Level.