Categories: RRB NTPC

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026: Check Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

📚
Crack Government Exams with Updated Current Affairs PDFs Download free current affairs eBooks for Banking, SSC, Railway, Regulatory and other exams
Download Free eBooks →
Home » RRB NTPC » RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially started conducting the RRB NTPC 2026 exams today! The RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) is one of the biggest and most popular government job exams in India. Every year, millions of students aspire to secure a stable career in the Indian Railways. For undergraduate students, this exam opens doors to excellent posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. In this blog, we have provided a detailed and complete RRB NTPC Exam Analysis for the 2026 CBT 1 exam. This includes the overall difficulty level, safe, good attempts, and the specific topics the RRB is asking about in the current shifts.

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1

The CBT 1 exam has three main sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Knowing how tough each section was will help you understand the current trend. Below is the detailed RRB NTPC Exam Analysis for Shift 1.

Overall Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

SectionNo. of QuestionsDifficulty LevelGood Attempts
General Awareness40Easy to Moderate35-36
Mathematics30Moderate26-28
General Intelligence & Reasoning30Easy27-29
Overall100Easy to Moderate88-93

Important Topics Asked in Shift 1

General Awareness

  • History: 4-5 questions
  • Budget-related questions
  • Current Affairs: 2-3 questions
  • Polity: Article 86 and 39, 4-5 questions
  • Amendment related questions
  • CA: ICC Trophy – 1 question
  • Geography: 2-3 questions
  • Computer: Shortcut key
  • Science: 2-3 questions

Mathematics

  • Ratio
  • Arithmetic
  • Profit and Loss
  • Average – 1- 2 Questions
  • Tank related question
  • Simple Interest: 1 question
  • Discount
  • Mean/ Median: 1 question

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • Sitting arrangement (circle): 5 questions
  • Mathematical operation: 2-3 questions
  • Blood Relation: 3-4 questions,
  • Syllogisms: 2-3 questions
  • Series: 3-4 questions
  • Direction: 2 questions

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 2

Here is the detailed exam analysis for the second shift of the day.

Overall Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

SectionNo. of QuestionsDifficulty LevelGood Attempts
General Awareness40[To be updated][To be updated]
Mathematics30[To be updated][To be updated]
General Intelligence & Reasoning30[To be updated][To be updated]
Overall100[To be updated][To be updated]

Important Topics Asked in Shift 2

  • General Awareness: [To be filled]
  • Mathematics: [To be filled]
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: [To be filled]

RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 3

To wrap up the day, here is the breakdown of the third shift.

Overall Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

SectionNo. of QuestionsDifficulty LevelGood Attempts
General Awareness40[To be updated][To be updated]
Mathematics30[To be updated][To be updated]
General Intelligence & Reasoning30[To be updated][To be updated]
Overall100[To be updated][To be updated]

Important Topics Asked in Shift 3

  • General Awareness: [To be filled]
  • Mathematics: [To be filled]
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: [To be filled]

Join our exclusive Telegram group for expert guidance, personalized tips, and real-time solutions to boost your SSC exam prep. [Click here to join now!]

Other Blogs Related To RRB NTPC
RRB NTPC VacancyRRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria
RRB NTPC Cut OffRRB NTPC Syllabus
RRB NTPC SalaryRRB NTPC Study Plan
RRB NTPC Preparation StrategyRRB NTPC Reasoning Preparation
RRB NTPC General Awareness PreparationRRB NTPC Mathematics Preparation

FAQs on RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026

How many sections are in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam?

There are three main sections in the CBT 1 exam: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. You must prepare well for all three.

Where can I find the reliable RRB NTPC Exam Analysis?

You can easily find the complete and accurate RRB NTPC Exam Analysis right here on this blog. We update it regularly after every exam shift.

What is a good attempt in the RRB NTPC exam?

A good attempt depends on the paper’s difficulty. Generally, attempting 88 to 93 questions with high accuracy is considered safe to clear the exam cutoff.

Is there negative marking in the RRB NTPC CBT 1?

Yes, there is negative marking. One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. It is best to avoid guessing if you are unsure.

Abhishek Jatariya

Hello Guys, I am Abhishek Jatariya (B.Tech (IT), HBTU Kanpur). At PracticeMock I am a dedicated Government Job aspirant turned passionate Content writer & Content creator. My blogs are a one-stop destination for accurate and comprehensive information on exams like SSC, Railways, and Other PSU Jobs. I am on a mission to provide you with all the details about these exams you need, conveniently in one place. I hope you will like my writing.

Recent Posts

How Many Hours Should You Study Daily for RRB NTPC? Subject-Wise Study Plan

Learn how many hours to study daily for RRB NTPC 2026, including subject-wise time allocation,…

19 minutes ago

Top 10 Mistakes RRB NTPC Aspirants Make and How to Avoid Them

Check the top 10 mistakes RRB NTPC aspirants make, along with expert tips, exam details,…

1 hour ago

Daily Current Affairs Quizzes: Attempt for Free

Want to score high in your exams? Practice our free Daily Current Affairs Quizzes. Stay…

2 hours ago

Current Affairs Free Quiz for June 17, 2026

Practice the free Current Affairs Quiz for [June 17, 2026]. Check your daily GK score…

2 hours ago

Top 5 Books for Bank & Insurance Exam Preparation 2026

Stop wasting time on random PDFs. This 2026 guide lists the top 5 books and…

3 hours ago

LIC AAO 2026 Notification, Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility, Syllabus

Check LIC AAO 2026 notification updates, expected exam date, vacancy, eligibility, salary, syllabus, exam pattern,…

16 hours ago

Take a Free Test Today

Thousands of aspirants have cleared exams using PracticeMock’s exam-level mock tests.

Take a Free Test Today
Join serious aspirants preparing smarter every day.