The first shift of the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 Exam has concluded successfully. With lakhs of aspirants appearing for this online test, candidates preparing for upcoming sessions are eager to understand potential shifts in the paper pattern. Based on direct candidate feedback, both the 1st and 2nd shifts have been categorized as "Easy to Moderate," although some sections contained lengthy questions.
If you are scheduled for a future shift, our detailed RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026 provides essential insights into the overall difficulty level, recommended good attempts, and anticipated question trends to help you refine your strategy.
RRB NTPC Graduate Exam Analysis 2026 Difficulty Level
| 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 |
The Railway Recruitment Board strictly prohibits the sharing of actual exam questions. Therefore, our RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026 focuses exclusively on the difficulty level and high-weightage topics reported by examinees.
RRB NTPC 16 March 2026 Shift 1 & 2 Good Attempts
We have compiled the expected safe scores for the March 16th (Shift 1 and 2) exams by aggregating data and insights from candidates who appeared for the RRB NTPC 2026 examination.
| 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 |
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RRB NTPC Exam Analysis 2026 [Section-wise]
Below, we have outlined the key topics covered in the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam across all three primary sections: General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
RRB NTPC General Awareness Exam Analysis and Topic-wise Questions
| 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 |
RRB NTPC Mathematics Exam Analysis and Topic-wise Questions
| 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 |
RRB NTPC Reasoning Exam Analysis and Topic-wise Questions
| Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangement | 3 to 4 | Easy |
| Blood Relations | 02 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 1 to 2 | Easy |
| Analogy & Classification | 3 to 4 | Easy |
| Number Series | 02 to 03 | Easy |
| Coding-Decoding | 03 | Easy |
| Direction Sense | 01 | Easy |
| Odd One Out | 01 to 02 | Easy |
| Paper Folding Image | 01 | Easy |
| Missing Term | 01 | Easy |
| Counting Figures | 02 to 03 | Easy to Moderate |
| Miscellaneous | 02 to 03 | Easy |
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