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PopularRRB NTPC
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories)
- Total questions
- 100 questions
- Duration
- 90 minutes duration
- Languages
- English & Hindi
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Railway Recruitment Boards — Free Mock Tests & Syllabus 2026
Recruitment for technical and non-technical posts across Indian Railways zones.
4 exams12M+ aspirantsConducted under Railways
About Railways exams
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) hire for over 1.4 million positions in Indian Railways — one of the world's largest employers. Exams span the non-technical popular categories (NTPC), Group D safety-critical posts, Assistant Loco Pilots and Junior Engineers. Papers are conducted online in 15+ regional languages.
At a glance
Conducting body
Railways
Total exams
4
Typical duration
90 min
Questions
75–100
Languages
English, Hindi
Aspirants
12M+
Exams in this category
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PopularRRB Group D
RRB Group D
- Total questions
- 100 questions
- Duration
- 90 minutes duration
- Languages
- English & Hindi
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RRB ALP
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)
- Total questions
- 75 questions
- Duration
- 60 minutes duration
- Languages
- English & Hindi
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RRB JE
RRB JE (Junior Engineer)
- Total questions
- 100 questions
- Duration
- 90 minutes duration
- Languages
- English & Hindi
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Upcoming exams
Exams in this category scheduled in the next 6 months.
Official Resources
Visit Railways official websiteHow to prepare for Railways
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Focus on basic mathematics (simplification, percentages, averages) and general intelligence — together they carry 55 of the 100 marks in NTPC CBT-1.
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For General Awareness, memorise railway-specific static GK (zones, headquarters, important trains, railway ministers) — 2-4 questions come from this every paper.
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Practice typing and reading regional language questions if you're appearing in a language other than English; the question quality can vary across translations.
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For ALP and Technician posts, solve chapter-wise previous year papers from 2018-2019 for CBT-1 — the syllabus has stayed remarkably stable.
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Attempt at least one full mock in the exam's 90-minute window each week; stamina matters more than speed for the long Railways paper.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for RRB NTPC and Group D?
RRB NTPC: 18-30 for graduate-level posts and 18-33 for undergraduate-level posts. RRB Group D: 18-33 years. Standard age relaxation applies for reserved categories.
In how many languages is the RRB exam conducted?
RRB exams are conducted in 15 languages including English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Candidates choose their preferred language at registration.
Is there negative marking in RRB exams?
Yes. One-third of a mark (approximately 0.33) is deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2 of NTPC, ALP and Group D exams.
What is PET and is it compulsory?
Physical Efficiency Test is mandatory for Group D and some NTPC posts like Commercial Apprentice. It tests running, lifting and carrying weight thresholds and is qualifying in nature.
How long is the RRB recruitment cycle?
Historically 12-24 months from notification to final joining, though the 2020-2022 NTPC cycle took longer due to the pandemic. Expect 6-9 months between CBT-1 and CBT-2 results.