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CBT-1 is a brutal screening process where millions are rejected. Build unmatched speed in Mathematics and master General Awareness with India's most realistic TCS-pattern mocks.
If x + 1/x = 3, then find the value of x³ + 1/x³
RRB NTPC CBT-1 Structure
Essential phase-1 details based on the official Indian Railways notification.
Subject Breakdown
Total 100 questions. No sectional cut-offs or timing constraints.
- General Awareness: 40 Qs
- Mathematics: 30 Qs
- Gen Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Qs
Scoring & Qualification
CBT-1 is strictly qualifying. Marks are not added to final merit.
- Total Time: 90 Minutes
- Correct Answer: +1 Mark
- Negative Marking: -1/3 Mark
- Level: 10th/12th difficulty
Shortlisting Ratio
Candidates filter through this stage to reach the CBT-2 exam.
- Ratio: 20 times the vacancies
- Category-wise shortlisting
- Normalization will be decisively applied due to multi-shift exams.
Crucial Syllabus Areas
Master these topics to ensure you comfortably clear the high cut-offs.
Mathematics (30 Qs)
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work.
General Intelligence (30 Qs)
Analogies, Number & Alphabet series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Syllogism.
General Awareness (40 Qs)
Current Events, Indian Economy, History, Geography, General Science upto 10th CBSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is normalisation applied in CBT-1?
Yes, since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts over many months, RRB applies a strict normalization formula to calculate final scores, making accuracy very crucial.
Is there any sectional cut-off?
No, there are no sectional cut-offs or sectional timings. You can switch between Math, Reasoning, and GA anytime within the 90 minutes.
Is this qualifying in nature?
Yes, marks scored in CBT-1 are not added to the final merit list. They are only for shortlisting candidates for CBT-2 (20 times the total vacancies).
Are the mock tests available in Hindi?
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