The RRB NTPC 2016 exam held on 6th April (Shift 01) is one of the most searched memory-based papers by aspirants preparing for future railway exams. This particular shift had a standard difficulty level, with a few questions in General Awareness and Mathematics that required smart thinking. Like other shifts, the paper was based on three sections—General Awareness, Reasoning, and Mathematics.
I’m writing about this paper because old RRB NTPC question papers are not just practice tools—they are actual learning resources. Going through real exam papers helps students understand the kind of logic, pattern, and questions RRB prefers. Especially for those preparing without coaching, these memory-based papers provide solid direction. Solving past shift-wise questions builds confidence and lets you practise under real exam conditions. This specific paper from Shift 1 on 6th April 2016 is ideal for checking your preparation status and spotting weak areas.
Exam Overview: RRB NTPC 6th April 2016 Shift 1
Like all other NTPC papers from 2016, this shift had 100 questions and 90 minutes to solve them. The sections included:
| Section | Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | Moderate to Tough |
| Mathematics | 30 | Moderate |
| General Intelligence/Reasoning | 30 | Easy to Moderate |
General Awareness:
This section had more static GK than current affairs. Many questions came from polity, geography, science, and Indian history. Topics like fundamental rights, famous books, international organisations, and invention-discovery based questions were seen.
Mathematics:
The maths part was formula-based. While most questions were simple, some needed conceptual clarity and faster calculations. Areas covered:
- Time and work
- Profit and loss
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Number system
- Simple interest and compound interest
Reasoning:
This was the most scoring section for many candidates. Common topics included:
- Number series
- Statement-conclusion
- Syllogism
- Analogy
- Alphabet and coding-based puzzles
Download PDF: RRB 6th April 2016 Shift 1 Question Paper
A memory-based PDF of this paper is available on various educational platforms. Since the paper isn’t officially released by RRB, it is based on students’ recollections, but still useful for practice.
Where to find the PDF:
- Telegram channels for RRB NTPC aspirants
- Websites like Adda247, Testbook, Gradeup
- YouTube channels with video solutions
- Competitive exam forums and student discussion sites
N.B: If you want to download the PDF then, CLICK HERE.
How to use the paper effectively:
- Solve it in a 90-minute timed slot
- Treat it as a full mock test
- Don’t peek at answers until done
- After checking, analyse where mistakes happened
- Make a list of topics to revise based on wrong attempts
Final Note
If you’re serious about cracking NTPC or any RRB recruitment exam, you can’t skip solving actual shift-wise papers like this one. The 6th April 2016 Shift 1 paper is a great resource to check your speed, accuracy, and familiarity with RRB-style questions. Download it, take it seriously, and you’ll definitely see improvement in your preparation.
