Railway RRB NTPC CBT 2 2025: Tentative Answer Key Released
Key Examination Dates and Information
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 2 (for Pay Levels 4, 5, 6) |
| CBT 2 Exam Dates | October 10 to 18, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | November 5, 2025 (Active) |
| Objection Window Start | November 5, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Objection Window End | November 10, 2025 (11:55 PM) |
| Objection Fee | ₹50/- per question challenged (plus bank service charges) |
RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2) is common for all posts under the same pay level. The exam duration is $90$ minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) for $120$ questions, and it determines the shortlisting for the final selection stages (e.g., Typing Skill Test, Aptitude Test).
CBT 2 Exam Pattern (90 Minutes):
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness (GA) | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Marking Scheme and Score Calculation:
Use the following scheme to calculate your tentative score:
| Category | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | $-\frac{1}{3}$ Mark |
| Unattempted Question | 0 Marks |
Estimated Raw Score $= (\text{No. of Correct Answers} \times 1) - (\text{No. of Incorrect Answers} \times \frac{1}{3})$
Key Syllabus Highlights:
- **General Awareness:** Focuses on Current Events, Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, Environmental Issues, and General Science (up to 10th standard).
- **Mathematics:** Includes topics like Number System, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, and Elementary Algebra.
- **General Intelligence and Reasoning:** Covers Analogy, Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Syllogism, Jumbling, and Data Sufficiency.
Check Answer Key and Raise Objections
Steps to View Answer Key:
- Visit your respective Zonal RRB official website (e.g., RRB Kolkata, RRB Allahabad, etc.). A consolidated link for all RRBs is usually available.
- Click on the link provided for "View Question Paper, Responses and Keys" for CBT 2.
- Log in using your **Registration Number** and **Date of Birth**.
- The page displaying your attempted question paper and the official answer key will appear.
- Download your Response Sheet (in PDF format) for permanent record.
Steps to Raise Objections:
- Candidates can submit objections against the questions/options/keys by clicking on the "Raise Objection" tab on the login portal.
- A fee of **₹50/- per question challenged** is required. This fee will be refunded if the objection is found to be correct by the expert committee.
- Objections must be accompanied by **valid references** (source document/book name, page number, etc.) to support your claim.
- The last date for submitting objections and making payment is **November 10, 2025, 11:55 PM**.
Important Resources & Links:
| Direct Link to View Answer Key and Raise Objections (Active) | Click Here |
| Download Official CBT 2 Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| RRB NTPC Recruitment Notification (Detailed Syllabus) | Click Here |
| Official RRB Zonal Website (Kolkata Example) | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the last date to raise objections against the CBT 2 Answer Key?
The deadline for submitting online objections is **November 10, 2025, at 11:55 PM**. No challenges will be accepted after this cutoff time.
How much is the fee to challenge a question, and is it refundable?
The fee is **₹50/- per question challenged**. The fee will be refunded if the objection submitted by the candidate is found to be correct by the expert committee.
What is the negative marking for incorrect answers in CBT 2?
There is a negative marking of $-\frac{1}{3}$ Mark for every incorrect answer marked. One mark is awarded for each correct answer.
What is normalization in the context of the NTPC result?
Normalization is a process used to adjust the raw scores of candidates who appeared in different shifts of the exam, ensuring fairness by accounting for variations in the difficulty level across shifts.
What pay levels were covered in this specific CBT 2 exam?
This phase of CBT 2 was conducted for posts falling under **Pay Levels 4, 5, and 6** of the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission).
What is the next stage after the CBT 2 result?
Candidates who qualify in CBT 2 will be called for the next stage, which may be the **Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)**, **Typing Skill Test (TST)**, or **Document Verification (DV)**, depending on the specific post they opted for.