RRB NTPC Graduate Level Exam Analysis: March 16, 2026 Shift-wise Difficulty & Good Attempts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has successfully conducted the CBT 1 phase of the NTPC Graduate Level examination on March 16, 2026. With the conclusion of both shifts, candidates are eager to assess their performance based on the general trends of the paper. This analysis provides a detailed breakdown of the difficulty level and expected good attempts to help aspirants gauge their standing.

Exam Overview and Difficulty Analysis

Based on candidate feedback, both shifts on March 16 were categorized as 'Easy to Moderate'. While the paper was balanced, some sections featured notably lengthy questions that required careful time management. Please note that the Railway Recruitment Board strictly prohibits the sharing of actual exam questions to maintain the integrity of the recruitment process.

Subjects	Shift 1 Difficulty Level	Shift 2 Difficulty Level
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Easy	Easy
General Awareness	Moderate	Easy to Moderate
Mathematics	Easy to Moderate	Easy to Moderate
Overall	Easy to Moderate	TBA

Shift 1 and Shift 2 Good Attempts by Section

The following checklist summarizes the optimized number of questions candidates were able to attempt effectively across the different sections:

• General Awareness (40 questions): Shift 1 (27-29), Shift 2 (28-30)
• Mathematics (30 questions): Shift 1 (23-25), Shift 2 (24-26)
• General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 questions): Shift 1 (24-26), Shift 2 (23-25)

Section-Wise Performance Data

Sections	No. of Questions	Shift 1 Good Attempts	Shift 2 Good Attempts
General Awareness	40	27-29	28-30
Mathematics	30	23-25	24-26
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	24-26	23-25
Total	100	74-80	75-81

Topic-wise Weightage

To better understand the focus of the exam, refer to the following subject-specific breakdowns for General Awareness, Mathematics, and Reasoning.

Topics	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Static GK	02 to 03	Easy to Moderate
History	05 to 06	Easy to Moderate
Geography	02 to 03	Easy to Moderate
Yojna related question	01	Easy to Moderate
Chemical Reaction-related question	01	Easy to Moderate
Indian Polity & Constitution	02-03	Easy to Moderate
Science	07 to 08	Easy to Moderate
Current Affairs	10	Moderate

Topics	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Profit & Loss	02	Easy
LCM & HCF	04 to 05	Easy to Moderate
Time & Work	02	Easy
Number System	02	Easy to Moderate
Percentage, Ratio and Proportion	03 to 04	Easy to Moderate
Mensuration	02	Easy
Time, Speed & Distance	02	Easy
Algebra/Simplification	01 to 02	Easy to Moderate
Simple & Compound Interest	01 to 02	Easy
Average	03 to 04	Easy to Moderate
Simplification	02 to 03	Easy to Moderate
Geometry	01	Easy

Next Steps for Candidates

After reviewing the analysis, candidates should prepare for the subsequent stages of the selection process. Ensure you stay updated on official notifications regarding admit cards and schedule timelines.

For those looking to assess their progress or compare with subsequent dates, please refer to the following resources:

• RRB NTPC 18 March Exam Analysis 2026 - Click to Check
• RRB NTPC Question Paper 2026 - Click to Download

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What was the overall difficulty level of the RRB NTPC CBT 1 on March 16?

The exam was categorized by candidates as 'Easy to Moderate' across both shifts.

What is the range of 'good attempts' for the March 16 exam?

For Shift 1, good attempts ranged from 74-80, while Shift 2 saw a range of 75-81.

Are actual questions from the RRB NTPC exam available?

No, the Railway Recruitment Board strictly prohibits the sharing of actual exam questions.

How many questions were in the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1?

The total number of questions in the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 exam is 100.