Question 1

Is the RRB NTPC mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every RRB NTPC mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the RRB NTPC exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) 2026 is a cbt 1 + cbt 2 + skill test / typing test (post-specific) test with 100 questions for a total of 100 marks, conducted over 1 hour 30 minutes. The paper is divided into 3 sections — Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness. Marking scheme: +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong.

Question 3

Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RRB NTPC has negative marking. Exact scheme: +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong. Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

Can I take the RRB NTPC mock test in Hindi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TestCrux offers RRB NTPC mock tests in English and Hindi. You can toggle the question language mid-test without losing any of your answers — exactly like the real CBT interface used by NTA, SSC and IBPS.

Question 5

What is the age limit for RRB NTPC?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as of the notification's cut-off date. Age relaxation applies per the official notification for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories.

Question 6

What is the educational qualification required for RRB NTPC?

Accepted Answer

To appear for RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories), a candidate typically needs: 12th pass for undergraduate posts; Bachelor's degree for graduate-level posts. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Railway Recruitment Board for the exact cut-off.

Question 7

When will RRB NTPC 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next RRB NTPC exam is scheduled for 20 Jun 2026. Railway Recruitment Board publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 8

What is the RRB NTPC application fee?

Accepted Answer

The RRB NTPC application fee for the general category is ₹500. Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-servicemen/Minorities — refundable on appearance

Question 9

How should I prepare for RRB NTPC with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length RRB NTPC mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 10

Who conducts RRB NTPC?

Accepted Answer

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) is conducted by Railway Recruitment Board. The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Railway Recruitment Board so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories)

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Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

Mathematics

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Awareness

Application Fee

Selection Process

Multi-stage selection

Official Resources

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