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RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF (CBT 1 & 2)

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Updated: Sep 10, 2026
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Access the complete collection of RRB NTPC previous year question papers for Graduate and Undergraduate posts. Download free PDFs with detailed solutions to master the latest exam trends and boost your preparation.

RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers: A Key to Success

The RRB NTPC recruitment process for Graduate and Undergraduate positions follows a standardized Computer-Based Test (CBT) structure. Consistent practice with previous year question papers is the most effective way to enhance your speed, refine your accuracy, and perfect your exam-day strategy. Explore our comprehensive collection of CBT 1 and CBT 2 papers, complete with official answer keys and solutions.

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Question Paper (10 July)

Question Paper PDF Link with Solutions
CBT 2 Question Paper Shift 1 (English)
CBT 2 Question Paper Shift 1 (Hindi)

RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Question Paper 2026 PDF

Solve all 32 shift-wise question papers available in both Hindi and English. These resources allow you to decode the exam pattern, gauge the difficulty level, and build the confidence required for upcoming RRB NTPC stages.

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13 June 2026 1 Click Here
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RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Question Paper 2026 PDF

Exam Date Shift English Hindi
16 March 2026 Shift 1
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17 March 2026 Shift 1
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22 March 2026 Shift 1
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24 March 2026 Shift 1
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24 March 2026 Shift 3
25 March 2026 Shift 1
25 March 2026 Shift 2
25 March 2026 Shift 3
27 March 2026 Shift 1
27 March 2026 Shift 2
27 March 2026 Shift 3

 

RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Question Paper 2025 PDF

Download the complete set of RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 question papers in English and Hindi. Use these papers to analyze question distribution and prioritize your study plan effectively.

UG CBT 1 Exam Date Shift PDF English PDF Hindi
07 August 2025 Shift 1 —
07 August 2025 Shift 2
07 August 2025 Shift 3
08 August 2025 Shift 1 —
08 August 2025 Shift 2
08 August 2025 Shift 3
11 August 2025 Shift 1
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11 August 2025 Shift 3
12 August 2025 Shift 1
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12 August 2025 Shift 3
13 August 2025 Shift 1
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13 August 2025 Shift 3
14 August 2025 Shift 1
14 August 2025 Shift 2
14 August 2025 Shift 3
18-Aug-2025 Shift 1
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19 August 2025 Shift 1
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21 August 2025 Shift 1
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22 August 2025 Shift 1
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28 August 2025 Shift 1
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29 August 2025 Shift 1
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01 September 2025 Shift 1
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02 September 2025 Shift 1
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03 September 2025 Shift 1
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04 September 2025 Shift 1
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08 September 2025 Shift 1
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09 September 2025 Shift 1
09 September 2025 Shift 2
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RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Question Paper 2025 PDF

Exam Date Shift PDF English PDF Hindi
5 June 2025 Shift 1
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6 June 2025 Shift 1
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6 June 2025 Shift 3
9 June 2025 Shift 1
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10 June 2025 Shift 1
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11 June 2025 Shift 1
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12 June 2025 Shift 1
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13 June 2025 Shift 1
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14 June 2025 Shift 1
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16 June 2025 Shift 1
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17 June 2025 Shift 1
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18 June 2025 Shift 1
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19 June 2025 Shift 1
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19 June 2025 Shift 3
20 June 2025 Shift 1
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20 June 2025 Shift 3
21 June 2025 Shift 1
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21 June 2025 Shift 3
23 June 2025 Shift 1
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23 June 2025 Shift 3
24 June 2025 Shift 1
24 June 2025 Shift 2
24 June 2025 Shift 3

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Question Paper 2025 PDF

The RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 examination was successfully conducted in October 2025. Access the authentic question papers here to evaluate your performance against the competition.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Paper 2025 English Hindi
13 Oct 2025 Shift 1
13 Oct 2025 Shift 1

RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 Question Paper 2025 PDF

Easily download all shifts of the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 question papers in Hindi and English. These documents are vital for identifying frequently asked question formats.

RRB NTPC UG 2025 CBT 2 PYP  PDF English PDF Hindi
20 Dec 2025 Shift 3

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Previous Year Paper 2022

Exam Date Shift PDF Link (English) PDF Link (Hindi)
09 May 2022 1
09 May 2022 3
10 May 2022 1
12 June 2022 1
12 June 2022 2
13 June 2022 1
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14 June 2022 1
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15 June 2022 3
15 June 2022 1
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16 June 2022 3
16 June 2022 1
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17 June 2022 3
17 June 2022 1
17 June 2022 2

RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper 2021

Exam Date and Shift Download PDF
01.04.2021 (Shift 1)
03.03.2021 (Shift 1)
05.03.2021 (Shift 2)
07.01.2021 (Shift 2)
10.01.2021 (Shift 1)
13.01.2021 (Shift 2)
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30.12.2020 (Shift 1)
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09-01-2021 (Shift 1)
09-02-2021 (Shift 1)
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10-01-2021 (Shift 3) Click Here
10-02-2021 (Shift 1)
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11-03-2021 (Shift 1)
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17-01-2021 (Shift 3)
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19-03-2021 (Shift 3)
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22-02-2021 (Shift 1)
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23-07-2021 (Shift 1)
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27-02-2021 (Shift 1)
27-02-2021 (Shift 3)
27-03-2021 (Shift 1)
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28-01-2021 (Shift 1)
28-12-2020 (Shift 1)
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29-01-2021 (Shift 1)
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2 Feb 2021 (Shift 1)
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RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper 2021 (Hindi)

Date Shift Download PDF
01.02.2021 2nd Shift
01.02.2021 1st Shift
01.03.2021 1st Shift
01.04.2021 1st Shift
02.02.2021 1st Shift
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02.03.2021 1st Shift
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09.02.2021 1st Shift
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10.02.2021 1st Shift
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12.01.2021 2nd Shift
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27.07.2021 1st Shift
28.01.2021 2nd Shift
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28.12.2020 2nd Shift
28.12.2020 1st Shift
28.12.2021 1st Shift
29.01.2021 2nd Shift
29.01.2021 1st Shift
29.12.2020 2nd Shift
30.01.2021 2nd Shift
30.01.2021 1st Shift
30.12.2021 2nd Shift
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31.07.2021 2nd Shift
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 Question Paper 2017 (Graduate)

Exam Date Shift  PDF Link (English)
17th Jan 2017 1
17th Jan 2017 2
18th Jan 2017 1
18th Jan 2017 2
18th Jan 2017 3
19th Jan 2017 1
19th Jan 2017 2
19th Jan 2017 3

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Previous Year Paper 2017

Exam Date & Shift Download Link
17 Jan 2017 Shift 1
17 Jan 2017 Shift 2
18 Jan 2017 Shift 1
18 Jan 2017 Shift 2
18 Jan 2017 Shift 3
19 Jan 2017 Shift 1
19 Jan 2017 Shift 2
19 Jan 2017 Shift 3

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Question Paper 2016 PDF

Exam Date Shift PDF Link (English)
3 Apr 2016 1
3 Apr 2016 2
5 Apr 2016 3
6 Apr 2016 1
6 Apr 2016 2
7 Apr 2016 3
9 Apr 2016 3
11 Apr 2016 1
11 Apr 2016 2
16 Apr 2016 1
18 Apr 2016 1
 19 Apr 2016 1
19 Apr 2016 2
 22 Apr 2016 2
27 Apr 2016 1
27 Apr 2016 2
27 Apr 2016 3
28 Mar 2016 1
29 Mar 2016 1
29 Mar 2016 3
30 Mar 2016 1
30 Mar 2016 3

Understanding the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern (CBT 1 & 2)

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 serves as a crucial screening stage to shortlist qualified candidates for the next round. While these marks are not included in the final merit list, clearing the cutoff—based on normalizing the scores of approximately 20 times the number of vacancies—is mandatory to advance to CBT 2.

Exam Stage Subjects No. of Questions Total Marks Time Duration
Negative Marking
CBT 1 General Awareness 40 40 90 Minutes
1/3 mark per wrong answer
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence & Reasoning 30 30
Total   100 100
CBT 2 General Awareness 50 50 90 Minutes
1/3 mark per wrong answer
Mathematics 35 35
General Intelligence & Reasoning 35 35
Total   120 120

Why Solve RRB NTPC Previous Year Questions?

Practicing with previous year papers provides significant competitive advantages, including a clearer understanding of the exam's difficulty level and time management. Other key benefits include:

  • Identifying important topics.
  • Time management and accuracy improvement.
  • Understanding frequently asked questions patterns.
  • Reducing exam anxiety.
  • You can also solve a mock test as well to acquaint mind with different patterns.

High-Yield Topics for RRB NTPC Preparation

By analyzing past trends, we have identified several high-weightage topics that frequently appear in CBT 1 and CBT 2. Focusing on these areas will maximize your scoring potential.

Subject
High-Scoring Topics
Mathematics
Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Speed, Time & Distance, etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy, Classification (Odd One Out), Number & Alphabet Series, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement
General Awareness
Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, General Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology), Indian Economy, Static GK, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Important Days, Sports, Government Schemes, Computer Awareness

How to Efficiently Practice with RRB NTPC Papers

Successful candidates use a systematic approach to solve previous year papers. Follow this strategy to ensure you are getting the most out of every practice session:

  1. Set a timer for 90 Minutes: Simulate exam conditions by timing yourself for each section. This helps improve your speed and builds the stamina needed for the actual RRB NTPC exam.
  2. Go through the Entire Paper First: Read the questions first and attempt the easy ones. Do not spend time on tough questions.
  3. Compare with the Answer Key: Once done, match your answers with a reliable answer key. Don’t just check what’s right or wrong; try to understand why an answer is correct. This deepens your conceptual clarity.
  4. Note Down Weak Areas: Maintain a notebook where you list the topics or question types you frequently get wrong. This will help you focus your revision efforts more effectively.
  5. Revise the Concepts Behind Mistakes: Don’t stop at identifying errors; revisit the theory or formulas behind them. Use your textbooks or video resources to clarify the concepts and avoid repeating the same mistakes.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I download RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers?

You can download authentic RRB NTPC previous year question papers in PDF format directly from the links provided on this page.

What are the main benefits of practicing RRB NTPC papers?

These papers are invaluable for understanding the official exam pattern, identifying question trends, improving time management, and pinpointing your relative strengths and weaknesses.

Does the RRB NTPC exam have negative marking?

Yes, there is a penalty of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer marked in the RRB NTPC examination.

Are previous year papers sufficient to pass the RRB NTPC?

While they are a foundational part of your strategy, they should be supplemented with the latest syllabus, dedicated mock tests, and consistent revision to ensure a high score.

How difficult are the RRB NTPC questions?

Historical analysis indicates an Easy-to-Moderate difficulty level, though CBT 2 typically presents a higher challenge than CBT 1 due to advanced question types.

Can I download these papers with solutions?

Absolutely. Our provided PDF files include detailed solutions, allowing you to self-evaluate, analyze your mistakes, and improve your accuracy.

Are questions repeated from previous years?

While exact questions might not repeat, the underlying concepts and question formats are frequently utilized across multiple recruitment cycles, making these papers an excellent resource for practice.

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