NCRTC Supervisor Mechanical Exam Pattern 2026: CBT Marks
NCRTC Supervisor Mechanical exam pattern 2026: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, no negative marking, Hindi or English, 22 test cities.
In short
- The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes.
- Each correct answer earns 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
- Subject Knowledge carries 60 marks. Reasoning and General Knowledge carry 20 marks each.
On this page 5 sections
The NCRTC Supervisor Mechanical exam pattern 2026 is one computer-based test (CBT) of 100 questions for 100 marks. The test lasts 90 minutes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and a wrong answer loses no marks. NCRTC published the CBT pattern on 14 October 2026. This page is part of the NCRTC Supervisor Mechanical 2026 guide.
NCRTC Supervisor Mechanical exam pattern 2026: sections and marks
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reasoning (common for all post codes D01 to D09) | 20 | 20 |
| B | General Knowledge and Current Affairs (common for all post codes) | 20 | 20 |
| C | Subject Knowledge (post specific, Mechanical for D04) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Section C carries 60% of the marks. A candidate who knows the diploma subjects well can build a large lead there. Sections A and B are the same for all nine post codes. The syllabus page lists the topics for each section.
Marking scheme and time for each question
Each question has 1 mark. There is no negative marking, so a wrong answer costs nothing. You can attempt all 100 questions. Leave no question blank.
You have about 54 seconds for each question, because 90 minutes divided by 100 questions gives 54 seconds. Practice reasoning questions for speed. This saves time for the 60 subject questions in Section C.
Qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum qualifying percentage | Marks out of 100 |
|---|---|---|
| UR, OBC (NCL), EWS | 60% | 60 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen | 50% | 50 |
Qualifying marks alone do not give selection. NCRTC selects on merit. The selection process page explains the merit step and the medical test that follows.
Language and test centers
You can take the CBT in Hindi or English. You give five test city preferences in the application form. NCRTC allows no change later. NCRTC can assign any test center and can cancel or add centers. The notice lists 22 options:
- North: Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Jaipur, and Patiala.
- West: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Mumbai, Thane, and Pune.
- Central: Bhopal, Indore, and Raipur (Chhattisgarh).
- East and Northeast: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Guwahati.
- South: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Harohalli.
Rules for the exam hall
- Download the admit card from www.ncrtc.in only. NCRTC also sends the access link to your registered email.
- Do not bring a mobile phone or any communication device into the exam hall. NCRTC treats this as misconduct and can expel you at once.
- Appear for one post only when several CBTs fall at the same date and time.
- Remember that an admit card does not prove eligibility. Your candidature stays provisional until NCRTC verifies your documents.
Next, read the syllabus page for the full topic list of Section A, B, and C.
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