The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is yet to decide the exam dates for Non-Technical Popular Category (NTPC). Four days ahead of the examination, Indian Railways releases the exam admit card. RRB NTPC exam was supposed to be held in September to October, 2019. But it has been delayed, with the Indian Railways being silent over it. As we wait for the recruitment body to decide on the examination dates, know the paper pattern. RRB NTPC Stage I and Stage II will be a computer-based test (CBT). Below in this article, we have provided the RRB NTPC 2019-20 exam paper pattern for your benefit while you prepare for the national-level recruitment exam. RRB NTPC Exam 2019 on March 28? Fake Indian Railways’ Notification on Examination Date Goes Viral, Time Table Still Awaited Online. 

RRB NTPC Paper Pattern for CBT I

The mode of exam for CBT I will be computer-based. Students will have to answer 100 multiple-choice based questions which will be divided into three sections. They will get 90 minutes to answer the questions. RRB NTPC Paper I medium of question paper will be English and Hindi. For each correct answer, a student will be awarded one mark, and 1/3rd of the total of that particular question will be deducted for the wrong answer. The topics will be covered from Mathematics, Logical Aptitude and Reasoning and General Awareness.

RRB NTPC Paper Pattern for CBT II

For CBT II as well, candidates will be given computer-based multiple choice questions. 120 questions will be divided into three sections and candidates will get 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer. One mark is awarded to each correct answer. And for every incorrect answer, 1/3rd of the total score of that question will be deducted. The topics for CBT II will be Mathematics, Logical Aptitude and Reasoning and General Awareness. Indian Railways Hit by Unemployment Amid Economic Slowdown? Delay in RRB NTPC 2019 Recruitment Exam Triggers Concern Among Candidates. 

Those who qualify the RRB CBT I and II exams, will be qualified for the third round which is a personal interview to get shortlisted to fill in the available vacancies. While the Indian Railways take time to release the NTPC recruitment schedule, the candidates are advised to continue with their preparations.

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