RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper

When preparing for the Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam or NTPC, remember to include the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper. These question papers will elevate the overall exam experience and help in a variety of ways. Also, our subject experts have solved each question and provided in Mockers.in. When candidates submit the question paper of NTPC the detailed solutions to each question will appear.

Other than this, there are some concerns NTPC candidates have regarding the previous year question papers such as what the benefits, how to use, why to use, Et cetera are answered further on this page.

RRB NTPC Exam Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board conducts Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam (NTPC) exam to select eligible candidates for various job posts. In this section, we have covered the details of RRB NTPC exam to help candidates get an overview of the exam before appearing for the NTPC exam.

RRB NTPC Exam Overview
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for RRB NTPC.
Name of the Posts	Various Posts Under Each Category
Job Category	Government Job
Vacancies	TBA
Work Location	All Over India
Mode of Application	Online
Question Paper Languages	15 Languages
Negative Marking	-1/3 for each wrong answer
Stages of Exam	Varies stages of exam according to the post
Official Website	rrbcdg.gov.in

Year-Wise NTPC Paper

We have a collection of NTPC papers from 2009-2021 in online format. The year-wise NTPC Paper can be a great study material as it can assist in practice and revision. Other than this, the year-wise RRB NTPC question papers enable a candidate to examine their preparation level for the upcoming NTPC exam.

A direct link to access the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers is provided below, and a short explanation of each year’s question paper has been described in the upcoming sections.

• RRB NTPC Question Paper 2020-21
• RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016
• RRB NTPC Question Paper 2012
• RRB NTPC Question Paper 2010
• RRB NTPC Question Paper 2009

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2009

In 2009, the RRB NTPC exam was conducted for 120 marks where 120 questions were asked. The total exam duration was for 120 minutes. Now, with the help of RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper, a candidate can try to answer the questions and learn various things such as time management. Note that, the RRB NTPC exam in 2009 was conducted on 12 and 18 April. Links to the question papers of the 2009 NTPC exam are available here on Mockers.in.

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2010

On various dates in June, September, and December 2010, the RRB exam was conducted. In 2010, the RRB NTPC exam pattern was changed a bit the exam was conducted for 100 marks for 100 questions and the total exam duration was 90 minutes. In order to solve the challenging questions of RRB NTPC question paper 2010 refer to the links provided.

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2012

The RRB NTPC 2012 exam was conducted on 2 and 9 December of 2012 in more than one shift. In the 2012 NTPC exam paper, 100 questions were asked for 90 minutes exam duration. The questions were from Aptitude, Reasoning, English, et cetera. In order to access the RRB NTPC 2012 questions in CBT exam mode use the links available on this page.

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2016

On various dates in January, March, and April 2016, the RRB NTPC exam was held in several shifts. The question format was in CBT mode where objective types of questions were asked. In order to make the preparation level of RRB NTPC more intense, refer to the links available here to solve the 2016 NTPC question papers. Solving these NTPC previous year question papers not only helps practice questions but assists in understanding the question's trends and the difficulty level.

RRB NTPC Question Paper 2020-21

The NTPC Paper of 2020 and 2021 is available at Mockers for free. Each set of question papers has 100 questions that must be answered in 90 minutes. In order to let the candidates feel the actual exam while practising, we have a timer that runs backwards from 90 minutes to 0. Here is the image that represents the question paper pattern of 2020-21 NTPC Question papers.

 

All Shifts NTPC Previous Year Question Paper

The RRB NTPC exam is conducted in various shifts; except for the question paper format and exam pattern, everything changes in all shifts. Therefore, it is vital to be thorough with all shifts NTPC's previous year question paper and improve the preparation and practice sessions.

How to Access RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper?

Either visit the official website of RRB or you can follow these simple steps to access the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper:

• Visit Mockers.in, the website using an internet browser.
• Scroll the loaded page down and tap on Railway to see more options to choose from.

 

• Click on RRB NTPC to proceed towards the next step

 

• A new page will load, and choose PYQs to access the previous year's question papers of RRB NTPC for free in online mode.

 

Note: Logging in to Mockers website is mandatory to attempt the previous year question papers of RRB NTPC.

NTPC Exam Pattern

As per the official notice, the RRB NTPC Exam Pattern consists of these -

1. Prelims (First Stage of CBT )
2. Mains (Second Stage of )
3. Typing Test (Skill Test)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination
6. Final Selection

For a glance, below is the table that includes the details of RRB NTPC post name, exam stage names and the skill test requirement.

Name of the post	Level in 7th CPC	1st stage CBT	2nd stage CBT	Skill test requirement
Junior Clerk cum Typist	2	Common for all posts	Common For all Level 2 post	Typing Skill Test
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	2			Typing Skill Test
Junior Time Keeper	2			Typing Skill Test
Trains Clerk	2			-
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	3		Separate for Level 3 post	-
Traffic Assistant	4		Separate for Level 4 post	Computer Based Aptitude Test
Goods Guard	5		Common for all Level 5 post	-
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	5			-
Senior Clerk cum Typist	5			Typing Skill Test
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	5			Typing Skill Test
Senior Time Keeper	5			Typing Skill Test
Commercial Apprentice	6		Common for all Level 6 post	-
Station Master	6			Computer Based Aptitude Test

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern

In RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam a total of 100 questions are asked where the questions are asked from General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning. A total of 90 minutes are given to solve all the MCQ questions in CBT format. The level of questions in CBT 1 has the standard of Class 10, 12, and graduation levels. Note that, other than the PwD candidates accompanied by the scribe, all candidates will be given only 90 minutes to answer the questions. Also, there is a negative marking of ⅓ for every wrong answer.

Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Awareness	40	40	90 minutes (120 minutes for PWD candidates)
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

CBT 1 qualifying candidates appear for the CBT 2 exam where they are given only 90 minutes to answer all the 120 questions asked in CBT 2 exam. However, the duration for PWD candidates is 120 minutes. The questions in the CBT 2 exam are asked from General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning. All the 120 questions have a weightage of 120 marks - one mark for each correct answer; however, for each wrong answer, ⅓ marks will be deducted.

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern CBT 2
Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	90 Minutes
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

RRB NTPC Question Paper Language and Its Preferences

The RRB NTPC question paper is prepared in a total of 15 languages - Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. Since it is a nationwide competitive examination, and knowing the regional languages is important, a candidate is given the option to choose a language to appear for the exam. However, the English language is a default and all the candidates have access to the English questions when they are appearing for the exam.

However, note that if a student chooses any language from the options given then, they can access the questions in both languages. English and preferred language.

RRB NTPC CBT Exam Analysis 2022

As per the analysis of RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2022, the difficulty level of the exam is Easy to Moderate and 74-78 questions were good attempts. Refer to the below table for more in-depth knowledge of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam analysis.

Section	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level of the exam
Mathematics	22-24	Easy to Moderate
Reasoning Ability	24-26	Easy
General Awareness	28-30	Moderate
Overall Good Attempts	74-78	Easy to Moderate

RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning Question Paper Analysis 2022

A total of 30 questions were asked in RRB NTPC General Intelligence and Reasoning. Overall, the difficulty level of the exam was easy. Statement and Conclusions and Seating Arrangement are the topics from a maximum number of questions were asked about 3-4.

Topics	No. of Questions asked in the exam	Difficulty Level of the exam
Seating Arrangement	3-4	Easy
Odd One Out	1-2	Easy
Series	2-3	Easy
Statement and Conclusions	3-4	Easy
Distance Directions	1	Easy
Syllogism	–	Easy
Oder – Ranking	–	Easy
Coding and Decoding	–	Easy
Non-Verbal	–	Easy
Calendar	–	Easy
Blood Relation	1	Easy
Venn Diagram	1	Easy
Paper Folding Image	1	Easy
Missing Term	1	Easy
Counting Figure	2-3	Easy-Moderate
Misc.	2-3	Easy
Total Questions	30	Easy

RRB NTPC Mathematics Question Paper Analysis 2022

In RRB NTPC Mathematics questions 2022 were easy to moderate, however, a total of 30 questions were asked. LCM and HCF, Average, and Simplification topics are the topics from which maximum questions were asked. 

Topics	No. Of Questions Asked	Difficulty Level of the exam
Ratio	2	Easy
Average	3-4	Easy
Number System	1-2	Easy
Simplification	2-3	Easy
Time and Work	2	Easy
Time, Speed and Distance	1	Easy
Simple and Compound Interest	2	Easy
Profit and Loss	2	Easy
LCM and HCF	4-5	Easy
Geometry	1	Easy-Moderate
Mensuration	3	Easy
Trigonometry	4	Easy
Percentage	2	Easy
Algebra	–	–
DI (Tabular)	–	–
Total	30	Easy-Moderate

RRB NTPC General Awareness Question Paper Analysis 2022

A total of 40 questions were asked in General Awareness Question Paper 2022 and the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate. The maximum number of questions were asked from Current Affairs, Science, and History. Get the detailed analysis of RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper.

Topic	Number of questions	Level
History	5-6	Easy to Moderate
Geography	2-3	Easy to Moderate
Polity	2-3	Easy to Moderate
Static GK	2-3	Easy to Moderate
Current Affairs	10-12	Easy to Moderate
Science	7-8	Easy to Moderate
Total	40	Easy to Moderate

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Analysis 2022 (Levels 6 and 4)

In the following sections, we have mentioned the RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam paper 2022 analysis where a number of questions, difficulty level and detailed information of topics are shared. Note, that the CBT 2 exam is a second-stage exam where only CBT 1 qualifying candidates are allowed to appear therefore, the difficulty level of CBT 2 questions is moderate overall.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 General Awareness Question Paper Analysis 2022

A total of 50 questions were asked from General Awareness and the difficulty level of overall GA questions was moderate. Current Affairs (Last 1 year), Biology, and Static are the topics from which 8 questions were asked.

Topic	No of Questions asked	Difficulty Level of the exam
History	4	Moderate
Geography	2	Easy
Economics	4	Easy
Polity	4	Moderate
Static	8	Moderate
Biology	8	Easy to Moderate
Chemistry	5	Moderate
Physics	3	Easy to Moderate
Computers	4	Easy
Current Affairs (Last 1 year)	8	Easy to Moderate
Total	50	Moderate

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Mathematics Question Paper Analysis 2022

35 Easy to Moderate questions were asked in the 2022 RRB NTPC CBT 2 exam. Number System and DI (Tabular) are topics from which a maximum number of questions were asked. However, there are many topics from which at least 3 questions were asked therefore, all topics are essential to cover for the upcoming NTPC exam. Referring to the below-given analysis, a candidate can better prepare for the CBT 2 exam.

Topic	No of Questions asked	Difficulty Level of the exam
SI/ CI	3	Moderate
Mensuration	1	Easy
Ratio and Proportion	3	Easy
Percentage	2	Easy to Moderate
Profit/Loss	3	Easy
Geometry	2	Easy to Moderate
Number System	5	Easy to Moderate
Simplification	3	Easy
Time and Work	3	Easy to Moderate
Statistics	2	Easy
Time, Speed and Distance	3	Easy
Average	–	–
Trigonometry	1	Easy
DI (Tabular)	4	Easy to Moderate
Total	35	Easy to Moderate

RRB NTPC CBT 2 General Intelligence and Reasoning Question Paper Analysis 2022

Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, etc… are the topics from which at least 4 questions were asked in 2022 RRB NTPC CBT 2 General Intelligence and Reasoning question paper. Overall the GI and Reasoning question paper was easy to moderate and a total of 35 questions were asked.

Topic	No of Questions asked	Difficulty Level of the exam
Coding-Decoding	4	Easy
Question & Statement	3	Easy to Moderate
Series	4	Easy to Moderate
Venn Diagram	2	Easy to Moderate
Puzzle	4	Easy
Blood Relation	3	Moderate
Statement & Assumptions	1	Moderate
Statement & Conclusion	2	Easy to Moderate
Syllogism	–	Easy to Moderate
Analogy	5	Easy
Mathematical Operations	3	Moderate
Odd one out	4	Easy to Moderate
Total	35	Easy to Moderate

NTPC CBT 2 Analysis 2022: Overall Difficulty

The overall difficulty level of RRB NTPC CBT 2 Question Paper 2022 is easy to moderate. To gather in-depth knowledge of NTPC CBT 2 analysis refer to the table below.

Section	No. of Questions asked in the exam	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level of the exam  Level
Mathematics	50	32-32	Easy
General Awareness	35	28-30	Easy to Moderate
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	25-28	Moderate
Total	120	85-90	Easy to Moderate

What to Do With NTPC Previous Year Question Paper?

The NTPC Previous year question paper is the best tool an aspirant or candidate can use while doing the exam preparation for the Railway. Here is what to do with the past years’ NTPC Papers:

• Revise Concepts: Whether it is 2009 or 2021 RRB NTPC question papers, the concepts of subjects and topics are almost similar and haven’t changed much. Therefore, the best advice for using the NTPC Previous Year Question Paper is to refer them for revising topics and concepts. The revision process will happen when a candidate solves the NTPC Paper without any external support such as the Internet or any study resource. 

• Practice an Array of Questions: There is an array of shift-wise NTPC Paper that enables a candidate to practice numerous sets of questions varying in difficulty level, so the best advice for all the Railway non-technical aspirants is to practice all the set of questions available to gain the confidence, clear doubts and to be ready for the upcoming exam.

• Understand the Difficulty Level of the Exam: More than 2 million aspirants apply for the RRB NTPC exam each year because of that, the difficulty level is increasing. Therefore, one can use the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper to understand the difficulty level of the exam much better.

• Build Confidence & Get Real Exam Experience: Other than the RRB NTPC Mock test, only the previous year question paper has such qualities that can help candidates build confidence and get real exam experience. A candidate who has self-doubt and struggling to understand the exam environment can take the help of RRB NTPC's previous year question papers.

What are the Benefits of Using the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper?

Although the Railway Recruitment Board or RRB doesn’t repeat the questions from previous years, solving the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper has several benefits:

• An Understanding of RRB NTPC Questions’ Legacy: The RRB NTPC exam has been conducted for several years to recruit eligible candidates. Since it is a competitive exam the questions vary each year and become harder as the days go on. However, there is a certain pattern that is the legacy of RRB NTPC questions that candidates will know once they attempt the previous year question papers. Knowing that pattern of legacy helps a lot in exam preparation and helps a candidate to score higher marks.

• A Collection of Questions for Practice Purpose: During the preparation, having a collection of questions helps a lot. Those candidates who get access to the NTPC previous year question papers get a chance to practice so many questions before the examination. Higher practice sessions better command of the concepts and the questions of RRB NTPC. Thus, solving the past year papers benefits a candidate in practising numerous sets of questions to become confident.

• Identification of Areas to Improve: The most important and the best advantage of solving the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper is that it helps find the weaknesses in the subject or topics to improve before the actual exam takes place.

3 Pros and Cons of RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers

There are more positive impacts on solving the RRB NTPC previous year question papers than negative, however, these are the three pros and cons worth knowing.

Pros	Cons
Boost the preparation process by providing lots of questions to practice.	It often makes candidates dependent.
It gives clues to the types of questions asked in the RRB NTPC examination.	Not even a single question is asked from the past year question papers, but candidates need to spend time on it.
Definitely, the RRB NTPC previous year question papers are not reliable for exam preparation but they help in a variety of ways such as providing an actual set of questions to practice, helping elevate conceptual grip, etc.	Can’t rely completely on the RRB NTPC Previous year question papers for the preparation.

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Old NTPC Paper to Prepare for the Railway Exam

No doubt, old question papers of RRB NTPC are a great resource for preparation, but it is only beneficial for those who use them carefully. These are 5 mistakes to avoid when using old NTPC paper to prepare for the Railway exam.

• Don’t Completely Rely on Old NTPC Paper: Several NTPC candidates have the misconception that if they solve lots of RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers then they can ace the NTPC competitive exam. However, it is a myth, because the RRB board doesn’t repeat the questions, so relying completely on the old papers isn’t worth it.

• Try Not to Answer Without Covering the Syllabus: Candidates can be thorough with the previous year question papers of RRB NTPC before starting the preparation, but it is never a good idea to start solving it without covering the syllabus. It is a mistake many candidates make and feel not worthy of the preparation or find themselves not being capable of the preparation. Hence, it is highly advised not to answer previous year NTPC questions without a proper understanding of the topic or concepts.

• Don’t Underestimate the Time Mentioned in the Past Year Papers: While practising questions from previous year question papers of RRB NTPC, always give importance to the time mentioned in the question papers. It is because competitive exams are time-sensitive. However, several candidates don’t follow the time mentioned 

• Don’t Hesitate to Seek Help: Several candidates hesitate to seek help when coming across the 8th or 10th standard questions due to being so senior; however, this silly mistake cost them a loss of marks and eventually failure in the actual Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam. Therefore, this mistake should be avoided.

• Try Not to Neglect Your Mistakes: Find all the mistakes, note them down and try to improve on them instead of ignoring them.

RRB NTPC Exam Books for Preparation

Along with the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Paper, a proper collection of textbooks can enhance a candidate’s overall exam preparation and therefore, below we have listed the names of RRB NTPC exam books for exam preparation. The names of the books are for these subjects: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning.

RRB NTPC Exam Preparation Books
Subjects	RRB NTPC Books
General Awareness	Lucent’s General Knowledge Arihant General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook
Mathematics	Quantitative Aptitude by RS Agarwal Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra Arithmetic for General Competition by Neetu Singh
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal (English) 1st Edition by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwal Logical and Analytical Reasoning (English) 1st Edition by AK Gupta