{"id":217886,"date":"2026-03-06T17:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=217886"},"modified":"2026-03-06T17:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:46:12","slug":"how-to-crack-rrb-ntpc-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-rrb-ntpc-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Crack RRB NTPC Exam in First Attempt, Check Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-rrb-ntpc-exam\/#RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026_Overview\" >RRB NTPC Exam 2026 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-rrb-ntpc-exam\/#How_to_prepare_for_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\" >How to prepare for the RRB NTPC Exam 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-rrb-ntpc-exam\/#Should_I_maintain_a_study_schedule_for_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\" >Should I maintain a study schedule for RRB NTPC Exam 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-crack-rrb-ntpc-exam\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Exam aspirants must develop a proper preparation strategy to crack the RRB NTPC Exam 2026 in the first attempt. The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the computer-based examination for posts such as &nbsp;Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Typists, and others. Candidates need to cover the entire syllabus and learn about the exam pattern details properly to qualify for the test. This article provides certain ways that candidates can follow to crack the RRB NTPC Exam in the first attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB NTPC Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-exam-2026-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026_Overview\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Exam 2026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-notification\/?ref=contad-rrb-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB NTPC Notification<\/strong><\/a> 2026 has been released for the candidates. Some of the basic details of the examination are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducted By<\/td><td>Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Name of Exam<\/td><td>RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Level of Exam<\/td><td>National<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC 2026 Notification&nbsp;<\/td><td>Released&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC 2026 Vacancies<\/td><td>Graduate Level- 5810&nbsp;<br>Undergraduate Level- 3058<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Application<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-exam-date\/?ref=contad-rrbblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB NTPC Exam Date\u00a0(CBT 1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>16th March &#8211; 27th March, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam Date 2026<\/td><td>&nbsp;To be released<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC Application Dates<\/td><td>Non-Technical Popular Graduate Level Posts: Starts 21st October 2025<br>Non-Technical Popular Undergraduate Level Posts: Starts 28th October 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>Non-Technical Popular Graduate Level Posts: Last Date 27th November 2025<br>Non-Technical Popular Undergraduate Level Posts: Last Date 27th November 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC Application Fee&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs. 500 for UR &amp; OBC&nbsp;Rs. 250 for SC\/ST, Ex-serviceman, PWDs, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Online (Computer Based Test)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online (Computer-Based Test)<\/td><td>CBT 1,&nbsp;CBT 2Skill TestDocument Verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Duration<\/td><td>CBT 1 &#8211; 90 mins&nbsp;CBT 2 &#8211; 90 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC Undergraduate Result&nbsp;<\/td><td>To be released<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC Graduate Result&nbsp;<\/td><td>To be released<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website&nbsp;<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rrbapply.gov.in\/?ref=examinfo-rrb-ntpc-notification\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RRB<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contad-rrb-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RRB NTPC Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prepare-for-the-rrb-ntpc-exam-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prepare_for_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\"><\/span>How to prepare for the RRB NTPC Exam 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To know how to crack the RRB NTPC Exam 2026, candidates must follow certain guidelines like understanding the exam pattern and syllabus properly, maintaining a study schedule, and more. Given below are some strategies that candidates must follow to score well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Block<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject \/ Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics \/ Focus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Strategy \/ Tips<\/strong><\/td><td>Practice \/ Mock<\/td><td><strong>Notes \/ Revision<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Block 1 \u2013 Foundation<\/strong><\/td><td>Day 1 -13<\/td><td><strong>Mathematics &#8211; Tier 1 Core<\/strong><\/td><td>Percentage, Profit &amp; Loss, Speed, Time &amp; Distance, Simple &amp; Compound Interest, Number System, Average<\/td><td>Focus on conceptual clarity and solving PYQs of these high-weightage topics. Build basic formula knowledge.<\/td><td>Solve previous years&#8217; questions (PYQs) from these chapters.<\/td><td>Take notes of formulas and shortcuts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 1\u201313<\/td><td><strong>Reasoning \u2013 Tier 1 Core<\/strong><\/td><td>Coding\u2013Decoding, Series, Order &amp; Ranking, Blood Relations, Venn Diagram<\/td><td>Learn logic and step-by-step solving. These are scoring but time-consuming.<\/td><td>Solve 30\u201340 questions\/day from each topic.<\/td><td>Track errors in an&nbsp;Error Notebook. Write reason and solution for each mistake.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 1\u201313<\/td><td><strong>General Awareness \u2013 Tier 1 Core<\/strong><\/td><td>Modern History (Company Rule \u2192 1947), Basic Polity, Geography (Rivers, Mountains), General Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Current Affairs<\/td><td>Build conceptual clarity first. Link static GK with current affairs (cluster method).<\/td><td>Read 2\u20133 units\/day from recommended GA materials or channel playlist.<\/td><td>Create&nbsp;clusters per state\/topic&nbsp;for better memory retention.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Block 1 \u2013 Mid Stage Topics<\/strong><\/td><td>Day 14\u201330<\/td><td><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td>Fractions, Algebra, Trigonometry, Rare DI Questions<\/td><td>These are moderate-weightage topics. Attempt after foundation is strong.<\/td><td>Solve PYQs and 30 &#8211; 40 practice questions per topic.<\/td><td>Track weak areas in Error Notebook.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 14\u201330<\/td><td><strong>Reasoning \u2013 Tier 1 Supporting<\/strong><\/td><td>Statement &amp; Conclusion, Assumptions, Analytical Reasoning<\/td><td>Focus on logic practice. Start with timed sets: 30 questions in 15\u201320 minutes.<\/td><td>Daily practice of 1\u20132 sets (15\u201330 questions).<\/td><td>Revise Error Notebook daily (at least 30 min).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 14\u201330<\/td><td><strong>General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>Additional GA topics, Static GK: Important Days, Organizations, National Parks, Constitution, Amendments<\/td><td>Use linking method with news for current affairs.<\/td><td>Weekly quizzes on GA.<\/td><td>Make concise notes and revise clusters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Block 2 \u2013 PYQs + Speed Practice<\/strong><\/td><td>Day 31\u201360<\/td><td><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td>Full Tier 1 + Tier 2 Topics<\/td><td>Attempt PYQs in time-bound mode (30 questions in 20\u201325 min).<\/td><td>2 mocks\/week: 1 sectional (topic-wise), 1 full mock<\/td><td>Record mistakes in Error Notebook. Revise daily.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 31\u201360<\/td><td><strong>Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>Tier 1 + Tier 2 Logic + Data Interpretation<\/td><td>Speed practice is key. Solve 30\u201340 questions daily in timed mode.<\/td><td>Practice sectional mocks every weekend.<\/td><td>Track weak topics in Error Notebook.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 31\u201360<\/td><td><strong>General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>Core + Current Affairs (weekly\/monthly updates)<\/td><td>Focus on revision and notes from PYQs and previous quizzes.<\/td><td>1 &#8211; 2 GA quizzes\/week<\/td><td>Review notes and clusters every week.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Block 3 \u2013 Mocks + Error Analysis<\/strong><\/td><td>Day 61\u201390<\/td><td><strong>Full Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><td>All topics<\/td><td>Take alternate-day full mocks for exam simulation.<\/td><td>Full-length mock + sectional mock twice a week<\/td><td>Spend 1.5\u20132 hours analyzing each mock. Revise Error Notebook.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 61\u201390<\/td><td><strong>Mathematics &amp; Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>Weak areas from mocks<\/td><td>Focus on speed and accuracy.<\/td><td>Short practice sets for weak topics<\/td><td>Revise formulas and shortcuts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 61\u201390<\/td><td><strong>General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>Weak areas from mocks + current affairs<\/td><td>Revise clusters and notes. Focus on high-yield topics.<\/td><td>1 GA quiz\/week<\/td><td>Consolidate notes for last-minute<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-alp-pyps\/?ref=contad-rrbblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-i-maintain-a-study-schedule-for-rrb-ntpc-exam-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_maintain_a_study_schedule_for_RRB_NTPC_Exam_2026\"><\/span>Should I maintain a study schedule for RRB NTPC Exam 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, maintaining a perfect study plan according to your convenience is very important to score well in the examination. We have given below a weekly study plan for aspirants who are looking to appear for the NTPC examination in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Strategy \/ Practice<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes \/ Revision<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Math<\/td><td>Percentage<\/td><td>Learn formula + solve 10\u201315 PYQs<\/td><td>Write formula sheet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Coding\u2013Decoding<\/td><td>Solve 10\u201315 questions, note tricky patterns<\/td><td>Add shortcut methods in notebook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hr<\/td><td>GA<\/td><td>Modern History \u2013 Company Rule<\/td><td>Make notes, timeline, link with events<\/td><td>Highlight key dates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Math<\/td><td>Profit &amp; Loss<\/td><td>Solve PYQs 10\u201315 Qs, use shortcuts<\/td><td>Add notes on common mistakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Series (Number &amp; Alphabet)<\/td><td>Solve 10\u201315 questions<\/td><td>Note pattern &amp; shortcut<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><td>GA<\/td><td>Modern History \u2013 Revolt of 1857<\/td><td>Make notes, focus on causes &amp; leaders<\/td><td>Link to Company Rule events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Math<\/td><td>Speed, Time &amp; Distance<\/td><td>Solve PYQs, practice short-cuts<\/td><td>Track mistakes in notebook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Order &amp; Ranking<\/td><td>Solve 15 questions<\/td><td>Make mini-tables for rankings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hr<\/td><td>GA<\/td><td>Modern History \u2013 National Movement<\/td><td>Timeline + key leaders<\/td><td>Revise previous days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Day 4<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Math<\/td><td>Simple Interest<\/td><td>PYQs 10\u201315 questions<\/td><td>Formula sheet + notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Blood Relations<\/td><td>Solve 10\u201315 Qs<\/td><td>Diagram practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hr<\/td><td>GA<\/td><td>Modern History \u2013 Gandhi &amp; Freedom Movement<\/td><td>Notes + key events<\/td><td>Revise all history topics so far<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Day 5<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Math<\/td><td>Compound Interest<\/td><td>PYQs + problem-solving<\/td><td>Update formula sheet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Venn Diagram<\/td><td>Solve 5\u201310 diagrams<\/td><td>Add tricky cases in notebook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hr<\/td><td>GA<\/td><td>Polity \u2013 Constitution &amp; Articles<\/td><td>Notes + key points<\/td><td>Focus on important articles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Day 6<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Math<\/td><td>Number System<\/td><td>PYQs + shortcut methods<\/td><td>Track mistakes in Error Notebook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Coding\u2013Decoding (Revision)<\/td><td>10\u201315 Qs<\/td><td>Revise Day 1 notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hr<\/td><td>GA<\/td><td>Polity \u2013 Parliament &amp; States<\/td><td>Notes + key facts<\/td><td>Revise constitution basics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\"><strong>Day 7<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Math<\/td><td>Average<\/td><td>Solve 10\u201315 PYQs<\/td><td>Revise all Week 1 Math topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5 hr<\/td><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Series &amp; Ranking (Revision)<\/td><td>10\u201315 Qs<\/td><td>Revise Day 2 &amp; 3 notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hr<\/td><td>GA<\/td><td>General Science \u2013 Human Body &amp; Nutrition<\/td><td>Notes + PYQs<\/td><td>Revise all GA notes + link with history\/polity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contad-rrb-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Attempt RRB NTPC PYPs Online<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748331174033\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 How can I crack the RRB NTPC exam in the first attempt?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates need to cover the entire syllabus and learn about the exam pattern details properly to qualify for the test. Developing a perfect study plan is very important to crack the examination on the first attempt.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748331798882\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 What are some of the tips to score well in the NTPC examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some of the most useful tips include understanding the latest exam pattern, attempting mock tests, solving previous year papers, identifying weak areas, and more.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748331968520\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 How many tests are there in the RRB NTPC Examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are two computer-based tests in the RRB NTPC Examination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748332012439\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 How many hours should I study to crack the exam on the first attempt?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is recommended to study at least 8-9 hours daily to crack the RRB NTPC Exam in the first attempt.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748332051529\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 What are some of the popular NTPC posts?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the computer-based examination for posts such as \u00a0Station Master, Goods Train Manager, Typists, and others.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-pyps\/\">RRB NTPC 2025 Question Papers, Shift-Wise PYPs, Download PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-scorecard\/\">RRB NTPC Scorecard 2026, Check How to Download<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-answer-key\/\">RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2026 Out, Check Official Link for CBT 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/memory-based-questions-in-rrb-ntpc\/\">RRB NTPC Memory Based Questions, Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/general-science-mcq-questions-with-answers\/\">General Science MCQ Questions with Answers for SSC, Railways &amp; Other Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-vs-ssc-cgl-vs-ibps-clerk\/\">RRB NTPC vs SSC CGL vs IBPS Clerk, Check Complete Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exam aspirants must develop a proper preparation strategy to crack the RRB NTPC Exam 2026 in the first attempt. 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