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RRB NTPC 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) aims to fill a total of 8868 vacancies for FY 2025-26 for the posts of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC), including UG-level posts and graduate-level posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. The online application process for the RRB NTPC 2026 Exam has been completed, and candidates are waiting for the announcement of exam date. The official RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Date 2026 for Graduate & Undergraduate Posts will be released soon at the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. The Railway Recruitment Board conducts Railway NTPC and other railway examinations, giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfil their dream of joining the prestigious Indian Railways. The RRB NTPC 2026 Recruitment is specifically for candidates who hold a 12th pass certificate or a Graduate Degree from a recognised school board/ university. This article covers all details related to Exam Date, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria & NTPC Full Form. Through the recruitment, candidates will be recruited for UG-level posts and graduate-level posts. The detailed RRB NTPC 2026 Notification for both Graduate (CEN 06/2025) and UG (CEN 07/2025) has been released at the official website. This year, Indian Railways has announced 5810 vacancies for graduate posts and 3058 for UG level posts. Candidates who have completed their Graduation are eligible for the RRB NTPC Graduate level exam, and those with a 12th pass certificate can apply for UG level posts, which are as follows-
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Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025)
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12th Level (CEN 07/2025)
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Station Master Goods Train Manager Traffic Assistant Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA) Senior Clerk cum Typist
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Junior Clerk cum Typist Accounts Clerk cum Typist Trains Clerk
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Railway NTPC 2026- Exam Summary
Recently, RPF will release the official notification announcing the important dates for RPF Recruitment 2025 and the same will also be updated here.
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RRB NTPC Exam
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2026- Summary
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Name of the Organization
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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
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Posts
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Graduate Posts- Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Traffic Assistant, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum typist Under Graduate Posts- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, Trains Clerk
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Advt. No.
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For Graduates (CEN 06/2025) For Under Graduates (CEN-07/2025)
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Job Location
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Across India
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Total Vacancy
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Graduate Level- 5810 12th Level- 3058
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Mode of Exam
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Online
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Age Limit
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Graduate- 18 to 33 years UG- 18 to 30 years
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Selection Process
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CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test
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RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 [Post-wise]
As per the RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026, a total of 8868 vacancies will be recruited this year, comprising 5,810 for graduate-level posts and 3,058 for UG-level posts. The post-wise vacancies are tabulated below.
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Events
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For Graduates (CEN 06/2025)
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For UG Level (CEN-07/2025)
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Apply Online Start Date
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21st October 2025
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28th October 2025
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RRB NTPC Apply Online Last Date
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27th November 2025 (11:59 pm) EXTENDED
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4th December 2025 (11:59 pm)
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Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications
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29th November 2025
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6th December 2025
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Application Form Corrections
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30th November to 9th December 2025
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7th to 16th December 2025
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Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal
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10th to 14th December 2025
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17th to 21st December 2025
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Graduate Level Vacancies
5810 Graduate Posts are announced and candidates with a Minimum Educational Qualification of a University Degree or its equivalent and an Age between 18 and 33 years are eligible to apply. The following posts are relevant to the Graduate Level exam.
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Post Type
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Vacancies
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Graduate Level
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5810
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UG Level (12th Level)
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3058
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Total
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8868
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UG Level Vacancies
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Post Type
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Vacancies
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Goods Train Manager
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3416
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Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist
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921
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Senior Clerk Cum Typist
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638
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Station Master
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615
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Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor
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161
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Traffic Assistant
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59
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Total
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5810
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RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison
RRB NTPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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Education Level
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Posts
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Educational Qualification
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Graduate Level
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Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Station Master
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Graduate Degree from recognized university and equivalent
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12th Level
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Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
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12th pass from a recognized school and equivalent Typing proficiency in Hindi/English on computer
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Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
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Levels
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Age Limit
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Graduate Level
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18 to 33 years
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12th Level (12th Pass)
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18 to 30 years
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RRB NTPC 2026 Application Fees
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Category
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Fee
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For GEN/OBC
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Rs. 500/-
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For SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Sm/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward
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Rs. 250/- This fee of Rs 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in 1st Stage CBT
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RRB NTPC 2026 Selection Process
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Posts
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Selection Process
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Junior Clerk cum Typist
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CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
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Accounts Clerk cum Typis
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CBT 1, CBT 2, Typing Skill Test
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Trains Clerk
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CBT 1, CBT 2
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Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
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CBT 1, CBT 2
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RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process shall involve 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (as applicable) and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Selection is made strictly as per merit, based on the above-mentioned recruitment stages.
The languages listed are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
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Sections
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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General Awareness
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40
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40
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90 minutes
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Mathematics
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30
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30
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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30
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30
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Total
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100
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100
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RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus
Candidates preparing for the exam must go through the RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 to score well in the examination. The table below depicts the CBT 1 Syllabus for the RRB NTPC Exam.
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Mathematics
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Reasoning
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General Awareness
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Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Percentage Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Number System Decimals Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportions Elementary Algebra
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Analogies Mathematical Operations Similarities and Differences Relationships Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series Coding and Decoding Analytical Reasoning Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagrams Puzzle Data Sufficiency Statement- Conclusion, Statement- Courses of Action Decision Making Maps Interpretation of Graphs
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General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE) History of India and Freedom Struggle Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and the World Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system General Scientific and Technological Developments, including Space and Nuclear Program of India Current Events of National and International Importance (Current Affairs) Games and Sports Art and Culture of India Indian Literature Monuments and Places of India UN and Other important World Organizations Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World at Large Basics of Computers and Computer Applications Common Abbreviations Transport Systems in India Indian Economy Famous Personalities of India and the World Flagship Government Programs Flora and Fauna of India Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India Current GK
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RRB NTPC 2026 Salary
RRB NTPC posts are categorised into two categories, namely Graduate Posts and 12th Level Posts. Let us now look into the name of the posts under each category and their initial pay (initial monthly RRB NTPC salary as per the 7th CPC):
RRB NTPC Salary for 12th Level Posts
Junior Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
Accounts Clerk cum Typist: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
Trains Clerk: Rs 19,900 (Level-2)
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: Rs 21,700 (Level-3)
RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts
Goods Train Manager: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
Senior Clerk cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist: Rs. 29,200 (Level-5)
Station Master: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
The allowances and perks for all RRB NTPC Graduate and 12th Level posts are listed below:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Pension Scheme
Medical Benefits
RRB NTPC 2026 Exam Analysis
Read the mentioned below-summarised exam analysis of the last RRB NTPC Exam conducted. If you are going to prepare for the upcoming RRB NTPC Exam, then this analysis would be of great help. Let’s have a look at the section-wise & topic-wise exam analysis of RRB NTPC.
RRB NTPC Stage-1: General Awareness Section
The General Awareness section is one of the important and less time-consuming sections of any railway exams. This section has the highest number of questions & marks i.e. 40. Most of the questions are asked from current affairs, General Science and then history will comprise of more than 12 questions. The detailed exam analysis of the General Awareness section is given below:
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Topic
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No. of Questions
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Level
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History
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6-7
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Easy
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Geography
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5
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Easy
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Chemistry
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1-2
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Easy
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Biology
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3-4
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Easy
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Polity
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1-2
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Easy-Moderate
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Static GK
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8-9
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Easy
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Current Affairs
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11-12
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Easy-Moderate
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Total
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40
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Easy- Moderate
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RRB NTPC Stage-1: Mathematics Section
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Topic
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No. of Questions
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Level
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Percentage
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1
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Easy
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Number System
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3
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Easy
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LCM & HCF
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1-2
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Easy
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Time & Work
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1-2
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Easy
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CI & SI
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2-3
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Easy
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Time & Distance
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3
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Easy
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Profit & Loss
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2
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Easy
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Trigonometry
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2-3
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Easy
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Average
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1-2
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Easy
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Square- Root
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2
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Easy
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Ratio
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1-2
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Easy
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Total
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30
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Easy-Moderate
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