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NTPC CBT 1 — real paper, 16 Mar 2026 Shift 1
Real questions from the RRB NTPC CBT 1 paper held on 16 Mar 2026 (Shift 1), official answers, original step-by-step solutions. 83 questions — a few image-based ones are left out.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 33 | 33 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 22 | 22 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 28 | 28 |
| Total | 83 | 83 |
Instructions (same as the real CBT)
- Total time: 90 minutes. The clock at the top counts down; the test submits automatically at 00:00.
- +1 for every correct answer, −0.33 for every wrong answer. No marks deducted for unattempted questions.
- Click an option, then Save & Next. An option clicked without saving is not counted — just like the real exam.
- Mark for Review & Next flags a question. A marked question that has an answer is evaluated.
- You can jump between sections and questions using the palette. Your progress is saved on this device if you close the tab.
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