RRB NTPC CBT-1 2026 Answer Key & Marks Calculator
Check your RRB NTPC CBT-1 2026 Answer Key instantly using RankGuruji's free marks calculator. Paste your response sheet URL to calculate your exact marks with official negative marking, view detailed section-wise analysis, and predict your zone-wise & category-wise rank.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment through a multi-stage selection process. After CBT-1, candidates can use this tool to estimate their raw score, expected normalized marks, and probable cut-off comparison before official results are declared.
RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2026
The Computer Based Test Stage 1 (CBT-1) consists of the following subjects:
- Mathematics – 30 Questions
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Questions
- General Awareness – 40 Questions
Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes
Official Marking Scheme
- ✔ +1 mark for each correct answer
- ✘ -1/3 mark for each wrong answer
- ➖ 0 marks for unattempted questions
Our RRB NTPC marks calculator automatically applies the official negative marking formula to provide the most accurate score estimate.
How to Check RRB NTPC CBT-1 2026 Answer Key?
- Login to your official RRB regional website.
- Open your CBT-1 response sheet.
- Copy the complete Answer Key URL from your browser's address bar.
- Paste it into the RankGuruji calculator above.
- Select your category and RRB zone.
- Click Calculate to see your marks & rank prediction.
The system automatically fetches your response data and calculates your score within seconds — no manual entry required.
RRB NTPC 2026 Posts Covered
RRB NTPC 2026 covers a wide range of Non-Technical Popular Categories posts, including:
- Junior Clerk cum Typist
- Accounts Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Time Keeper
- Trains Clerk
- Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Station Master
- Goods Guard
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist
- Senior Time Keeper
- Commercial Apprentice
Zone-Wise Rank Prediction Available
RankGuruji provides RRB NTPC CBT-1 zone-wise rank estimation for all major RRB regions including:
- RRB Ahmedabad
- RRB Ajmer
- RRB Bangalore
- RRB Bhopal
- RRB Bhubaneswar
- RRB Bilaspur
- RRB Chandigarh
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Gorakhpur
- RRB Guwahati
- RRB Jammu & Srinagar
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Malda
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Muzaffarpur
- RRB Patna
- RRB Prayagraj
- RRB Ranchi
- RRB Secunderabad
- RRB Siliguri
- RRB Thiruvananthapuram
You can also check your category-wise rank for UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and applicable horizontal reservations.
RRB NTPC Selection Process 2026
- Stage 1 – CBT-1 (Preliminary)
- Stage 2 – CBT-2 (Mains)
- Skill Test / Typing Test (for applicable posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT-1 is a screening stage. Candidates qualifying CBT-1 are shortlisted for CBT-2 based on merit and zone-wise vacancies. Marks of CBT-1 are not counted in final merit — only CBT-2 marks are used for final selection.
RRB NTPC CBT-1 Expected Cut Off 2026
Based on previous year trends and difficulty analysis, the expected cut off for RRB NTPC CBT-1 2026 is:
- UR (General): 65 – 78 marks
- OBC: 60 – 72 marks
- EWS: 58 – 70 marks
- SC: 50 – 62 marks
- ST: 45 – 58 marks
Actual cut off will vary zone-wise and will be officially declared by RRB after normalization. These are indicative figures only.
Why Use RankGuruji RRB NTPC Calculator?
- ✔ Instant RRB NTPC CBT-1 score calculation
- ✔ Official negative marking applied automatically
- ✔ Zone-wise & category-wise rank prediction
- ✔ Expected cut-off comparison
- ✔ Downloadable scorecard (privacy protected)
- ✔ 100% Free & mobile-friendly tool
- ✔ No registration required