RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Computer-Based Test Strategy and Skill Tests Syllabus

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1. 1

   Exam Pattern and Stages

   3 topics

   • CBT Stage 1 (First Stage) Pattern
     • Section-wise distribution and marks
     • Duration and normalisation
   • CBT Stage 2 (Second Stage) Pattern
     • Post-wise marks and difficulty levels
     • Qualifying criteria
   • Negative Marking and Normalisation Process
2. 2

   Typing Skill Test and CBAT

   3 topics

   • Computer-Based Typing Skill Test
     • English and Hindi typing speed requirements
     • Qualifying nature of the test
   • Computer-Based Aptitude Test for Station Master and Traffic Assistant
   • Post-Specific Eligibility and Skill Requirements
3. 3

   Preparation and Time Management

   3 topics

   • Mock Tests and Previous Year Analysis
   • Speed and Accuracy Building Techniques
   • Document Verification and Medical Standards
     • Required documents
     • Medical fitness categories

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1. How many questions and what duration does the RRB NTPC CBT Stage 1 (First Stage) exam have?

   100 questions to be answered in 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe).

2. What is the subject-wise distribution of the 100 questions in RRB NTPC CBT Stage 1?

   General Awareness 40 questions, Mathematics 30 questions, and General Intelligence & Reasoning 30 questions.

3. What is the maximum marks of CBT Stage 1, and how many marks does each correct answer carry?

   Total 100 marks; each correct answer carries 1 mark.

4. What is the nature and purpose of RRB NTPC CBT Stage 1?

   It is a screening/qualifying-cum-shortlisting test; marks are normalised and used to shortlist candidates for CBT Stage 2 (roughly 20 times the community-wise vacancies).

5. Is CBT Stage 1 common for all RRB NTPC posts regardless of qualification level?

   Yes, CBT Stage 1 is common for all posts (both 12th-level/undergraduate and graduate-level posts) with the same pattern and difficulty.

6. How many questions and what duration does RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2 (Second Stage) have?

   120 questions in 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with a scribe).

7. What is the subject-wise distribution of the 120 questions in RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2?

   General Awareness 50 questions, Mathematics 35 questions, and General Intelligence & Reasoning 35 questions.

8. How many levels (pay levels) of CBT Stage 2 are there, and why?

   There are different CBT 2 exams as per the pay level of the post (e.g., Level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); separate CBT 2 is held for different levels because posts have different qualification requirements, but the pattern (120 questions/90 min) is the same.

9. What is the maximum marks of RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2?

   120 marks (1 mark per correct answer).

10. For which posts is a Typing Skill Test or Computer Based Aptitude Test held after CBT Stage 2?

    Typing Skill Test for typing-related clerical posts (e.g., Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Senior Time Keeper); CBAT for Station Master and Traffic Assistant.

11. What is the negative marking rule in RRB NTPC CBT Stage 1 and Stage 2?

    1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.

12. If a candidate gets 60 correct and 9 wrong in RRB NTPC CBT, what is the net score?

    60 - (9 x 1/3) = 60 - 3 = 57 marks.

13. Is there negative marking in the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test or the CBAT?

    No, the Typing Skill Test is only qualifying (pass/fail), and the CBAT has no negative marking; negative marking applies only to CBT 1 and CBT 2.

14. Why does the RRB use the normalisation of marks process in NTPC?

    Because exams are conducted in multiple shifts/sessions on different days with different question sets of varying difficulty; normalisation adjusts scores to ensure fairness across shifts.

15. What is the basic principle behind RRB's normalisation formula?

    It is based on the equipercentile/percentile method that accounts for the difference in difficulty levels of question papers across shifts, adjusting a candidate's raw score relative to the distribution of marks in their session.

16. Are CBT Stage 1 marks used for the final merit list in RRB NTPC?

    No; CBT 1 is only a screening test. The final merit is based on normalised CBT 2 marks (plus typing/aptitude where applicable).

17. What is the required typing speed in the RRB NTPC Computer Based Typing Skill Test?

    30 words per minute (WPM) in English OR 25 words per minute (WPM) in Hindi.

18. Is editing, spell-check, or other word-processor features allowed during the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test?

    No; editing tools, spell-check, thesaurus, autocomplete, and similar features are disabled. The candidate must type the passage on a computer without such aids.

19. What is the nature of the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test in the selection process?

    It is qualifying in nature only (pass/fail); marks obtained are not added to the final merit list.

20. On what basis are candidates called for the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test?

    Based on their performance (merit) in CBT Stage 2, in a ratio (usually about 8 times the number of vacancies) of the candidates shortlisted for typing posts.

21. Are PwBD candidates exempt from the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test?

    Yes; candidates with benchmark disabilities affecting typing (such as those who are blind or have certain physical disabilities) are exempted from the Typing Skill Test as per rules.

22. For which RRB NTPC posts is the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) mandatory?

    Station Master and Traffic Assistant.

23. What is the minimum qualifying score (T-score) required in each test battery of the RRB NTPC CBAT?

    A candidate must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in EACH of the test batteries to qualify; this is mandatory and there is no relaxation for any community/category.

24. How are marks combined for posts requiring the CBAT (Station Master/Traffic Assistant)?

    A weightage of 70% to CBT Stage 2 marks and 30% to CBAT marks is given to draw the final merit list.

25. What kind of abilities does the RRB NTPC CBAT (psycho/aptitude test) assess?

    Psychological aptitudes such as intelligence, perceptual speed and accuracy, selective attention, concentration, spatial scanning, memory, and reaction/response time relevant to safety-related posts.

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