RRB NTPC previous year papers
Practise past papers in real exam conditions or topic by topic, and see where you lose marks before the exam.
Two ways to practise on Gyaanify
Start with topic mode, then move to exam mode as your exam gets closer.
Exam mode
A full paper, shift by shift, with the real timer and negative marking. Use it to build speed and test where you stand.
Topic mode
Choose a topic, answer in practice mode and see the answer at once. Use it to fix weak areas before you take full papers.
Exam pattern to practise for
Match this pattern when you solve full papers.
The pattern below is from the official CEN 06/2026 (Graduate). Question split is indicative and can vary slightly in the actual paper.
| CBT 1 | CBT 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 100 | 120 |
| Duration | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 35 |
| Marks per question | 1 | 1 |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark | 1/3 mark |
PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe get 120 minutes. Questions appear in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. See the full Graduate guide for dates, fee and eligibility.
Topic-wise practice
Pick a topic, solve questions from past papers and check where you lose marks.
Mathematics
General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness
Topics follow the syllabus listed in the CEN. Tap a topic to practise it in the app.
How to use previous year papers
A paper is only useful if you learn from it.
- Finish the basics first. Cover each topic once before solving full papers.
- Practise by topic. Solve past questions topic by topic and note your accuracy.
- Take full papers in time. Use exam mode with the 90-minute timer and negative marking.
- Analyse every paper. List the wrong and skipped questions, and why: concept gap, calculation error or time.
- Repeat weak topics. Go back to topic mode for the topics that cost you marks.
- Raise the pace. In the last weeks, take a paper every day or two and track your score.
Section-wise tips
- General Awareness (40 questions): fast to answer. Revise current affairs and railway-related facts regularly.
- Mathematics (30 questions): learn shortcuts for percentage, ratio, time and work, and time and distance. Skip long calculations on the first pass.
- Reasoning (30 questions): series, coding-decoding and syllogism are quick scoring areas. Practise daily.
- Negative marking: attempt a question only when you can rule out at least one option.
Sample questions from recent shifts
Here are actual questions asked in recent RRB NTPC shifts. Click an option to test your answer instantly.
Which of the following leader is associated with the founding of the Brahmo Samaj and its emphasis on monotheism and social reform?
At what rate (in percentage, rounded off to two decimal places) per year will a sum of money become 5 times itself in 18 years on simple interest?
What kind of justice do the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution mainly aim to achieve?
Papers in the app
| Paper | Date | Shift | Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 | 16 Mar 2026 | Shift 1 | 100 MCQs | Start Test |
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 | 16 Mar 2026 | Shift 2 | 100 MCQs | Start Test |
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 | 16 Mar 2026 | Shift 3 | 100 MCQs | Start Test |
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 | 17 Mar 2026 | Shift 1 | 100 MCQs | Start Test |
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 | 17 Mar 2026 | Shift 2 | 100 MCQs | Start Test |
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 | 17 Mar 2026 | Shift 3 | 100 MCQs | Start Test |
New papers are added regularly. Open the app for the complete list and for solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Are RRB NTPC previous year papers useful?
Yes. Previous year papers show the question style, the difficulty and the topics that repeat, and they let you practise under real timing and negative marking. Solve them after you finish the basics of each topic.
What is the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam pattern?
As per CEN 06/2026, CBT 1 has 100 questions of 1 mark each in 90 minutes: General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30 and General Intelligence and Reasoning 30. Each wrong answer carries a 1/3 mark negative.
What is the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam pattern?
CBT 2 has 120 questions of 1 mark each in 90 minutes: General Awareness 50, Mathematics 35 and General Intelligence and Reasoning 35, with 1/3 negative marking.
How is negative marking calculated?
Every wrong answer deducts one-third of a mark. Your score is the number of correct answers minus one-third of the number of wrong answers. Unattempted questions carry no deduction.
What are the minimum qualifying marks?
The minimum qualifying percentage is 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST. These are only qualifying marks. The actual cut-off depends on the RRB, the category and the shift.
How many previous year papers should I solve?
Quality matters more than count. Solve each paper in full time, then spend as long analysing it as you spent solving it. Finish the topic-wise sets first and move to full papers in the last few weeks.
What is the difference between exam mode and topic mode on Gyaanify?
Exam mode gives a full paper with the real timer and negative marking. Topic mode lets you pick one topic, such as Percentages or Railway GK, and see answers instantly so you can fix weak areas.
Is there a typing test in RRB NTPC Graduate 2026?
No. The Computer Based Typing Skill Test is dispensed with for Senior Clerk cum Typist and Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist in CEN 06/2026.
Applying for NTPC Graduate 2026?
Applications close on 6 November 2026.