RRB NTPC CBT 1 Mock Tests: exam pattern, marking scheme, time per question and free mocks
RRB NTPC CBT 1 is a 90-minute computer-based test with 100 questions for 100 marks in 3 sections (General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, General Intelligence & Reasoning 30). Marking: +1 for a correct answer and −0.33 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions. MockBazaar's RRB NTPC CBT 1 mocks follow this pattern, with the same timer, question palette and negative marking, and a step-by-step solution for every question.
90 minutes, 100 questions, General Awareness carries 40. The first computer-based test for Non-Technical Popular Category posts in Indian Railways.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
Official source: Railway Recruitment Boards (rrbcdg.gov.in and regional RRB sites). Always confirm dates and vacancies in the latest notification there.
Time per question in RRB NTPC CBT 1
There is one timer for the whole paper (90 minutes for 100 questions), so on average you have about 54 seconds per question. Questions you cannot start within that time are usually better skipped and revisited.
| Section | Questions | Time | Seconds per question |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | shared | 54 |
| Mathematics | 30 | shared | 54 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | shared | 54 |
Practise section by section
- General Awareness for RRB NTPC CBT 1: 40 questions, 40 marks
- Mathematics for RRB NTPC CBT 1: 30 questions, 30 marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning for RRB NTPC CBT 1: 30 questions, 30 marks
RRB NTPC CBT 1 syllabus by section and topic
Topics asked in RRB NTPC CBT 1
- Boats and Streams
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple Interest
- Discount and Marked Price
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Problems on Ages
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance (Trains)
- LCM and HCF
- Number System (Unit Digit)
- Simplification
- Mensuration
- Alphabet Test
- Order and Ranking
- Classification (Odd One Out)
- Letter Series
- Number Series
- Calendar (Day of the Week)
- Clock (Angle Between Hands)
- Coding-Decoding
- Analogy
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy and Banking
- Environment and Ecology
- Indian History and National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- General Science
- Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts)
Posts
Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Junior Account Assistant, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk and more
Tips
- General Awareness is 40% of the paper: static GK and science pay back quickly.
- One third of a mark goes per wrong answer.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in RRB NTPC CBT 1?
RRB NTPC CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks.
What is the time limit for RRB NTPC CBT 1?
RRB NTPC CBT 1 is 90 minutes long.
Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC CBT 1?
Yes. RRB NTPC CBT 1 gives +1 for a correct answer and −0.33 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions.
What are the sections in RRB NTPC CBT 1?
RRB NTPC CBT 1 has these sections: General Awareness (40 questions, 40 marks), Mathematics (30 questions, 30 marks), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 questions, 30 marks).
What is the duration of RRB NTPC CBT 1?
90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with a scribe).