Last Updated: 13 June 2026
Download Railway Previous Year Papers & Cut Off Marks 2026 and check category-wise cut off marks for RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB ALP, RRB JE and RRB Technician exams. Use this page to understand exam patterns, topic weightage and set a realistic score target for upcoming Railway Government exams.
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Railway Previous Year Question Papers
RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RRB NTPC Graduate | CBT-1 | GK, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
| 2022 | RRB NTPC Graduate | CBT-1 | GK, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
| 2022 | RRB NTPC Undergraduate | CBT-1 | GK, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
| 2021 | RRB NTPC Graduate | CBT-1 | GK, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
| 2019 | RRB NTPC | CBT-1 | GK, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
RRB Group D Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | RRB Group D | CBT | General Science, Maths, GI, GK | View / Download |
| 2019 | RRB Group D | CBT | General Science, Maths, GI, GK | View / Download |
| 2018 | RRB Group D | CBT | General Science, Maths, GI, GK | View / Download |
RRB ALP Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RRB ALP | CBT-1 | Maths, GI, GK, Science | View / Download |
| 2024 | RRB ALP | CBT-2 | Trade Specific + Basic Science | View / Download |
| 2018 | RRB ALP | CBT-1 | Maths, GI, GK, Science | View / Download |
| 2018 | RRB ALP | CBT-2 | Trade Specific + Basic Science | View / Download |
RRB JE (Junior Engineer) Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RRB JE | CBT-1 | Maths, GI, GK, Physics, Chemistry | View / Download |
| 2019 | RRB JE | CBT-1 | Maths, GI, GK, Physics, Chemistry | View / Download |
| 2019 | RRB JE | CBT-2 | Technical Subject Specific | View / Download |
RRB Technician Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RRB Technician Grade I | CBT | Maths, GI, GK, Trade Science | View / Download |
| 2024 | RRB Technician Grade III | CBT | Maths, GI, GK, Trade Science | View / Download |
| 2019 | RRB Technician | CBT | Maths, GI, GK, Trade Science | View / Download |
RRB Technician Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | Grade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Grade I | 65 | 59 | 53 | 45 | 100 |
| 2024 | Grade III | 58 | 52 | 47 | 39 | 100 |
| 2019 | Grade III | 56 | 50 | 45 | 37 | 100 |
* Previous year papers are available on official RRB zone websites. Links above redirect to the official RRB portal. Papers are released after answer key objection window closes.
Railway Exam Cut Off Marks
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | Stage | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CBT-1 | 68 | 61 | 56 | 47 | 100 |
| 2022 | CBT-1 | 65 | 59 | 54 | 45 | 100 |
| 2021 | CBT-1 | 64 | 58 | 52 | 44 | 100 |
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | Stage | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CBT-1 | 60 | 55 | 49 | 41 | 100 |
| 2022 | CBT-1 | 59 | 52 | 48 | 40 | 100 |
RRB Group D Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | Stage | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CBT | 57 | 51 | 47 | 38 | 100 |
| 2019 | CBT | 54 | 49 | 45 | 37 | 100 |
RRB ALP Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | Stage | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CBT-1 | 50 | 46 | 40 | 33 | 75 |
| 2018 | CBT-1 | 48 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 75 |
RRB JE Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | Stage | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CBT-1 | 63 | 58 | 52 | 44 | 100 |
| 2019 | CBT-1 | 61 | 56 | 50 | 42 | 100 |
* Cut off marks above are based on reported trends from previous Railway recruitment cycles. Exact figures may vary by zone, post and vacancy count. Always verify official cut offs from the respective RRB zone website after result declaration.
Expected Railway Exam Cut Off 2026
Based on previous year cut off trends and expected vacancy count, the following are estimated cut off ranges for Railway exams in 2026. These are indicative figures to help candidates set a safe score target — actual cut offs will be declared officially by RRB after result.
| Exam | UR (Expected) | OBC (Expected) | SC (Expected) | ST (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-1 2026 | 68 – 72 | 62 – 66 | 56 – 60 | 47 – 51 |
| RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2026 | 61 – 65 | 55 – 59 | 49 – 53 | 41 – 45 |
| RRB Group D CBT 2026 | 57 – 61 | 51 – 55 | 46 – 50 | 38 – 42 |
| RRB ALP CBT-1 2026 | 51 – 55 | 46 – 50 | 40 – 44 | 33 – 37 |
| RRB JE CBT-1 2026 | 64 – 68 | 58 – 62 | 52 – 56 | 44 – 48 |
* These are expected cut off ranges based on previous year trends only. Actual 2026 cut offs will be officially declared by RRB after result publication.
How to Use Previous Year Papers for Preparation
- Understand Exam Pattern: Solve at least 3 years of papers to understand question types, section-wise marks distribution and difficulty level.
- Identify Repeated Topics: Topics that repeat across years carry higher weightage — prioritise these in your preparation.
- Time Yourself: Attempt papers under real exam conditions — same time limit — to build speed and accuracy.
- Analyse Mistakes: After each paper review wrong answers and note weak areas for focused revision.
- Compare with Cut Off: Check your score against the cut off table above to assess your readiness before the exam.
Railway Exam Papers & Cut Off – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I download Railway exam previous year papers?
Railway previous year papers are available on the official RRB zone websites such as rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in and others. Papers are released officially after the answer key objection window closes for each recruitment cycle.
Q2. What is the RRB NTPC cut off for General category?
RRB NTPC Graduate level cut off for UR (General) category CBT-1 has ranged between 64 to 68 marks out of 100 in recent years. The exact cut off varies each year depending on total vacancies, difficulty level and number of candidates appeared.
Q3. What is the RRB Group D cut off marks?
RRB Group D CBT cut off for UR category has ranged between 54 to 57 marks out of 100 in recent recruitment cycles. SC and ST candidates have lower cut offs as per reservation norms. Cut offs also vary across different RRB zones.
Q4. Do Railway cut off marks vary by zone?
Yes. Railway cut off marks vary by RRB zone, post, category and total vacancy count in that zone. A zone with fewer vacancies typically has a higher cut off than a zone with more vacancies. Always check the zone-wise cut off from the official RRB website.
Q5. How many papers should I solve for RRB Group D?
Solving at least 5 years of RRB Group D previous year papers is recommended. This helps cover all recurring topics in General Science, Mathematics, GI and GK and builds the speed needed to attempt 100 questions in 90 minutes.
Q6. What subjects are in RRB NTPC CBT-1 paper?
RRB NTPC CBT-1 covers three sections: Mathematics (30 questions), General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions) and General Awareness (40 questions). Total 100 questions for 100 marks with negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers. Duration is 90 minutes.
Q7. Is there negative marking in Railway exams?
Yes. Most Railway CBT exams have negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. RRB Group D also has 1/3 negative marking. Candidates should attempt only questions they are confident about to avoid score reduction.
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