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RRB NTPC CBT-1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
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CBT-1 has 100 questions in 90 minutes covering general awareness, mathematics and reasoning, with one-third negative marking.
At a glance
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Questions | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 questions |
| Mathematics | 30 questions |
| Reasoning | 30 questions |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark |
Details
The stage-one test has 40 questions in General Awareness, 30 in Mathematics and 30 in General Intelligence and Reasoning. Candidates who clear the cut-off move to CBT-2, followed by skill tests where the post needs them.
A wrong answer costs one-third of a mark. Time may be longer for eligible candidates with disabilities. Check the latest notice for any change.
How to use this
- Cover static GK and current affairs.
- Practise number system, percentages and time and work.
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