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The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 was conducted today, September 17, 2026, for candidates shortlisted from the CBT 1 stage. The UG CBT 2 exam was scheduled in two shifts, with Shift 1 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM and Shift 2 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 paper 2026 carries 120 marks and has a duration of 90 minutes. A total of 45,898 candidates have qualified to appear for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate-level CBT 2 exam 2026 against 3,058 UG vacancies.
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Shift 1 exam was reported to be Easy to Moderate overall based on candidate feedback. Mathematics was Easy to Moderate, with a few calculative questions, while Reasoning was relatively easy and straightforward. General Awareness was also reported as Easy to Moderate, with questions from Current Affairs, Science, and Static GK. The detailed Shift 1 analysis, including questions asked, good attempts, and section-wise topics, is provided below.
Candidates who took the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 Shift 2 exam (2:30 PM to 4:00 PM) found the paper easy to moderate in difficulty. Reasoning was the most straightforward section, with questions that could be attempted without much difficulty. Mathematics had a few time-consuming calculations but was generally manageable. In comparison, GK/GS required more effort, as the section included detailed Current Affairs along with questions from Polity, History, Science and Geography.
Candidates who took the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 Shift 2 exam (2:30 PM to 4:00 PM) found the paper easy to moderate in difficulty. Reasoning was the most straightforward section, with questions that could be attempted without much difficulty. Mathematics had a few time-consuming calculations but was generally manageable. In comparison, GK/GS required more effort, as the section included detailed Current Affairs along with questions from Polity, History, Science and Geography.
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RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 Overview
The important details of the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 are summarised below.
RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Timings 2026
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 was held on September 17, 2026, in two shifts. Candidates should follow the reporting time mentioned on their e-call letter, as entry and verification are completed before the examination begins.
Questions Asked in RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 paper contains questions from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The important areas include:
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science, static GK, and government schemes.
- Maths: Number system, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, SI and CI, time and work, time-speed-distance, geometry, mensuration, and data interpretation.
- Reasoning: Coding-decoding, series, analogy, syllogism, blood relations, mathematical operations, puzzles, and seating arrangement.
Questions reported from the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 papers across both shifts covered a wide range of topics. In General Awareness and General Studies, questions were asked from Indian Polity, History, Geography, Science, Current Affairs, Sports, Government Schemes, Computer Awareness, and Culture, including topics such as Constitutional Amendments, Article 20, Bengal Partition, Santhal Rebellion, Sher Shah Suri, PMAY, ICC Champions Trophy, World Happiness Report, Project Tiger, and the law of definite proportions. Mathematics included Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Ratio, LCM-HCF, Simplification and Statistics, while Reasoning covered Coding-Decoding, symbol-based questions, seating arrangement, circular and linear arrangement, floor-based questions and other similar patterns.
Good Attempts in RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 good attempts depend on the difficulty level of each shift, the number of questions candidates could solve accurately, and the overall paper pattern. Since the exam was conducted in two shifts on September 17, 2026, the good-attempt range is updated separately for each shift based on candidate feedback. Previous RRB NTPC CBT 2 analyses have also reported good attempts ranging between 90 and 100.
RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 Shift-wise Analysis
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 has concluded on September 17, 2026. The shift-wise analysis covers the difficulty level, questions asked, important topics, time taken, and good attempts for General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
What happens after RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026?
After the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026, candidates should wait for the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 result 2026 and cutoff. Those shortlisted will proceed to the post-specific skill test, document verification, and medical examination.
- RRB NTPC CBT 2 Result 2026 and Cutoff - RRB will declare the CBT 2 result and shortlist candidates for the applicable next stage.
- Typing Skill Test (CBTST) - Candidates shortlisted for Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist will have to appear for the prescribed typing test.
- Document Verification - Candidates shortlisted after the applicable stages will be called for verification of their original documents.
- Medical Examination - Candidates who clear the required stages and DV will undergo the railway medical exam.
- Final Appointment - Candidates meeting all applicable requirements are considered for empanelment and appointment against the notified vacancies.
RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam Analysis 2026 FAQs
What was the difficulty level of the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026?
The difficulty level of the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 will be assessed separately for each shift based on candidate reactions and section-wise analysis. The paper comprises General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning, with 50, 35, and 35 questions, respectively.
What are the good attempts for RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026?
The good attempts for RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 are analysis-based estimates and are not officially released by RRB. The range depends on the difficulty of the paper, question selection, and accuracy.
What questions were asked in the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026?
The questions in the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Exam 2026 will be asked from General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
What was the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Shift 1 analysis 2026?
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Shift 1 exam was reported as Easy to Moderate overall. Mathematics was Easy to Moderate, with around 4 to 5 questions described as calculative, while Reasoning was considered easy and largely straightforward. General Awareness was also Easy to Moderate, with approximately 12 to 15 Current Affairs questions, 5 to 10 Science questions, and the remaining questions from Static GK. One candidate reported attempting around 105 out of 120 questions, including 32 in Mathematics, 35 in Reasoning and 30+ in General Awareness.
What was the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Shift 2 analysis 2026?
The RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Shift 2 Exam 2026 was reported as Easy to moderate overall. The Reasoning section was very easy, while Mathematics was easy to moderate and included some calculation-based questions. GK/GS was comparatively more challenging, with questions reported from Polity, History, Science, Geography, Current Affairs, Sports, Government Schemes, and Computer Awareness.