RRB NTPC Shift Timings | Important Instructions and Tips Before Exam

RRB NTPC Shift Timings: RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2 for pay levels 2,3 and 5 will be conducted from 12th June to 17th June 2022. This blog contains details pertaining to various aspects of the CBT Stage 2, RRB NTPC Shift Timings, and the important related instructions. As the exam will be conducted online, candidates should carefully read instructions regarding the method of indicating answers. The instructions mentioned herein will help you in preparing for the examination better.

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RRB NTPC Shift Timings

RRB NTPC Shift Timings for Levels 2, 3 and 5

The RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2 exam for levels 2,3 and 5 will be conducted in three shifts. The first shift exam will commence at 9 am while the second shift will begin at 12:45 pm and the third shift will start at 4:30 pm. The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes for general candidates and 120 minutes for persons with disability (PWD) category candidates.

The shift timings for the RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2 (to be conducted from 12th-17th June 2022) is as follows :

Event	Shift 1 (9 am to 10.30 am)	Shift 2 (12:45 pm to 2:15 pm)	Shift 3 (4:30 pm to 6 pm)
Reporting Time	7:30 AM	11:15 AM	1:30 PM
Gate Closing Time	8:30 AM	12:15 PM	3:00 PM
Exam Start Time	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	4:30 PM

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Shift Timings for Levels 4 and 6

The shift timings for the RRB NTPC CBT Stage 2 (conducted from 9th-10th May 2022) is as follows:

Event	Shift 1 (10.30 am to 12.00 pm)	Shift 2 (3:30 pm to 5 pm)
Reporting Time	8:30 AM	1:30 PM
Gate Closing Time	10:00 AM	3:00 PM
Exam Start Time	10:30 AM	3:30 PM

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RRB NTPC 2021 Exam Pattern

The recruitment process involves – 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.

RRB NTPC 2020 CBT Stage I

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and duration is 90 minutes.

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Awareness	40	40
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30	30
Total	100	100

Note: RRB NTPC 1st Stage CBT is common for all the notified posts.

There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

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RRB NTPC 2020 CBT Stage II

Separate 2nd Stage CBT shall be taken for each of the 7th CPC Level i.e. Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 with graded difficulty level. All posts falling within the same level of 7th CPC shall have a common 2nd stage CBT. If candidates are eligible for more than one level of 7th CPC posts as per their educational qualifications, they have to give common 1st stage CBT and corresponding 2nd stage CBT for each level of 7th CPC as per the table.

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and the duration is 90 minutes.

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Note: There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

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COVID-19 guidelines for RRB NTPC

1. Following the COVID-19 guidelines, remember to carry a face mask, hand sanitiser, without it, you will not be allowed to appear in the exam
2. The candidates need to carry their photo ID at the examination venue in any case. Keep in mind that no softcopy of admit card in cell phones will be accepted for verification at the centre. You would not be allowed to appear for the paper in case you forget it.
3. There are few items which are not allowed inside the hall such as mobile phones, pagers or any other communication devices. Carrying the same will lead to disqualification of the candidates.
4. Don’t take stress too much a day before the exam. Try to be happy. Meditate or spend time with your family a night before.

Candidates will be checked for the temperature at entry using thermo guns. Candidates having temperatures more than prescribed limits will not be allowed inside the exam venue.

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How to attempt the exam?

• Current affairs is a scoring section, go through the last 6 months current affairs.
• Also focus on important facts from history, geography, and recent events
• Know the options you can first eliminate while solving questions.
• If you are completely unsure about all the four options, avoid the question.

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