RRB NTPC CBT 1 2025 Live Analysis: Shift-Wise Difficulty, Questions, and Student Reactions

The much-anticipated RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam 2025 has officially begun! Conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), the examination for Graduate Posts is being held nationwide in three daily shifts.

Here's your detailed live update and comprehensive analysis of the Shift 1 exam held on June 5, 2025.

Key Highlights:

Exam Date: June 5, 2025

Post Type: Graduate Level Posts

Total Marks: 100

Exam Duration: 90 minutes

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer

Overall Difficulty Level - Shift 1 (June 5)

Student Reactions - Shift 1

General Awareness: Many students found this section tougher than expected. Questions heavily focused on current events, computer awareness, and economic data.

Reasoning & Quant: These were rated as moderate, with some tricky questions in puzzles and number series.

Memory-Based Questions - Shift 1

General Awareness:

Women’s Premier League (WPL) facts

GDP spent on R&D in India

Geographical relationships between mountain ranges and rivers

Numerical Ability:

Ratio & Proportion (2-3 Questions)

Profit & Loss, SI/CI (4 Questions total)

Time, Speed & Distance (2 Questions)

LCM/HCF, Number System, Simplification (multiple questions)

Reasoning:

Blood Relation (2 Questions)

Seating Arrangement (3-4 Questions)

Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense (1-2 Questions each)

RRB NTPC CBT 1 2025 Exam Pattern

Expected Cut-Off & Good Attempts

Based on today’s difficulty level:

General/EWS: 65-72 good attempts

OBC/SC/ST: 58-66 good attempts

General Awareness: Expected to pull down scores due to difficulty

Shift Timings

Upcoming Shifts & Stay Updated

The exam will continue till June 24, 2025, across India. Bookmark this page for real-time updates, shift-wise analysis, answer keys, memory-based question papers, and expected cut-offs.

Important Reminders for Candidates:

Carry a printed copy of your admit card and one valid photo ID.

Avoid bringing any banned items like mobile phones, smartwatches, or metallic accessories.

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