RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Out Today: Check Your CBT-1 Score and Raise Objections

Great news for all railway job aspirants! If you recently gave the RRB NTPC Graduate Level (CEN No 06/2025) exam, your wait is over. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 for the CBT-1 exam today. The computer-based test was conducted all over India from 16th March 2026 to 27th March 2026. Now, the board has activated the link for all students to view their exact question papers, the answers they marked, and the correct answers given by the railway board. In this blog, we will tell you the exact dates, how to download your answer key, and what to do if you find a wrong answer in the official key.

Important Dates You Must Remember

You only have a few days to check your paper. Do not wait for the last day because the website server might get slow. Here is the official time schedule released by RRB:

Event Name	Date and Time
CBT-1 Exam Dates	16 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
Answer Key Link Opens	06 April 2026 (From 4:00 PM onwards)
Last Date to View Key & Raise Objection	12 April 2026 (Till 11:55 PM)

Note: After 11:55 PM on 12th April 2026, the link will be permanently closed. RRB will not listen to any complaints after this deadline.

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How to Calculate Marks Using the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key

• Award 1 mark for every correct answer.
• Deduct 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
• First, calculate the total marks obtained from correct answers.
• Then, calculate the total negative marks from incorrect answers.
• Finally, subtract the negative marks from the positive marks to get your estimated score.

Formula:

Raw Score = Total Correct Answers − (Total Incorrect Answers × 1/3)

Example:

If you attempted 80 questions, out of which:

• 70 are correct
• 10 are incorrect

Then:

• Positive Marks = 70
• Negative Marks = 10 × 0.33 = 3.3
• Raw Score = 70 − 3.3 = 66.7

RRB NTPC Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying percentage for different categories is:

• UR (General): 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 30%

How to Check Your RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026?

Checking your paper is very easy. You do not need to visit an internet cafe; you can do it right on your mobile phone or laptop. Just follow these basic steps:

1. Visit the Website: Open the official website of your regional RRB (for example, RRB Allahabad, RRB Mumbai, etc.).
2. Find the Link: Look for the latest notice that says “CEN No 06/2025 CBT-1 Answer Key and Objection Tracker.” Click on it.
3. Log In: Enter your Registration Number and your Date of Birth (as your password).
4. View Your Paper: Click on the “Candidate Response” tab. Your full question paper will open on the screen.
5. Match Your Answers: The answer you selected will be shown on the right side. The correct answer chosen by RRB will be marked with a green tick.

What is “Raising an Objection”?

Sometimes, the official answer given by the railway board might be wrong. Or, a question might have two correct options. If you are 100% sure that your answer is right and the board’s answer is wrong, you can challenge it. This is called “raising an objection.” Here are the simple rules for raising an objection:

1. What is the Fee?

To challenge one question, you have to pay Rs. 50/- (plus basic bank charges). If you want to challenge two questions, you have to pay Rs. 100/-, and so on.

2. Will I Get My Money Back?

Yes! If your objection is correct and the board accepts their mistake, your Rs. 50 per question will be refunded to your bank account safely. But if your objection is wrong, the fee will not be refunded.

3. How Can I Pay the Fee?

The online payment process is very simple. You can use:

• Debit Cards or Credit Cards
• UPI (Like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm)
• Net Banking

Raise Objection Direct Link

Conclusion

Download your answer key immediately and save it as a PDF on your phone. Match all your correct and incorrect answers to calculate your raw score. Remember, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd for every wrong answer. If your score is good, do not waste time and start your preparation for the CBT-2 mains exam right now.

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