RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper with Answers PDF: 2026 Shift-wise
Shift-wise RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 papers in the real format: 100 questions, 90 minutes, one common timer. Each paper is the actual question set from an RRB candidate response sheet with RRB's answer key.
Official papers come from the RRB candidate response sheet (questions, options and RRB's marked key) released with the CBT 1 answer key.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 2026 Question Papers (Shift-wise)
2 papers. Attempt any shift online in a timed test, or open it with answers and save it as PDF.
| Exam date | Shift | Source | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 March 2026 · 100 Qs · 90 min | Shift 2 · 12:45 PM | Official PaperSource: RRB answer key notice, CEN 06/2025 (06.04.2026) | Sections: General Awareness · Maths · Reasoning |
| 16 March 2026 · 100 Qs · 90 min | Shift 3 · 4:30 PM | Official PaperSource: RRB answer key notice, CEN 06/2025 (06.04.2026) | Sections: General Awareness · Maths · Reasoning |
RRBs opened the CBT 1 questions, responses and answer keys of CEN 06/2025 (held 16.03.2026 to 27.03.2026) on 06.04.2026. Each paper here is one shift's response sheet with RRB's key.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | — |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | 30 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
- One 90-minute paper with no sectional timer (120 minutes for scribe-eligible PwBD candidates).
- One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- The same pattern applies to the Graduate and Undergraduate CBT 1.
Source: RRB CEN 06/2025 (NTPC Graduate)
RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers: FAQs
Can I download the RRB NTPC previous year question paper with answers as a PDF?
Yes. Open any paper's "With answers" page from the table above: it shows every question with the correct option and a worked solution, and the Save as PDF button prints it to a PDF on your phone or computer. To practise first, use "Attempt online" for the same paper in a timed test.
Where do these RRB NTPC papers come from?
Each official paper is one shift's candidate response sheet released by the Railway Recruitment Boards with its answer key (RRB answer key notice, CEN 06/2025 (06.04.2026)). The "Source" column links the Railway Recruitment Boards's own notice for that exam cycle.
Are these RRB NTPC papers the real questions asked in the exam?
Yes. Papers marked "Official Paper" are the actual questions from an RRB candidate response sheet, keyed to the answer key RRB showed with it. Where the key looks wrong, the explanation says so.
Can I attempt RRB NTPC previous year papers online for free?
Yes. Every paper opens in our timed test player with one 90-minute timer, free navigation across all 100 questions, 1/3 negative marking and full solutions after you submit.
What is the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam pattern?
CBT 1 has 100 questions: 40 General Awareness, 30 Mathematics and 30 General Intelligence and Reasoning, in 90 minutes with no sectional timer. One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer.