RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: CBT 1 Response Sheet, Objection Link & Score Calculator

RRB will release the RRB NTPC answer key 2026 on its official website after conducting the exam. The exam date has not been released. They will first conduct the CBT 1 2026 exam. Once the exams are over, RRB will first release the Provisional Answer Key along with the Candidate Response Sheet. This is an important document because it lets you see exactly which questions you have attempted correctly or incorrectly. According to past trends, RRB mostly releases the answer key within a month after conducting the exam. In this article, we will provide the direct link to the answer key, and you can check the details related to it.

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 - [Link Inactive]

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: Key Dates & Overview

Here is a quick timeline so you don't miss any important deadlines regarding the answer key and objection window.

How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key?

Downloading the answer key is a very easy task; you are advised to follow the steps given below to avoid silly mistakes.

1. Visit the Official RRB Website: Go to the website of the region you applied for (e.g., RRB Mumbai, RRB Chennai).
2. Find the Link: Look for a notification that says "CEN 06/2025 or CEN 07/2025: Link to View Question Paper, Responses & Keys".
3. Login: Click the link. You will be asked for your:
   • Registration Number
   • Password (Date of Birth)
4. View Response Sheet: Once logged in, you will see a tab called "Candidate Response". Click on it to generate the PDF.
5. Save the PDF: This file contains the question paper, the correct answer (marked in green by RRB), and the option you selected.

How to Calculate Your Score?

Once you have your response sheet, you don't need to wait for the result. You can calculate your raw score immediately using the official marking scheme.

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Wrong Answer: -1/3 Mark (0.33)
• Unattempted: 0 Marks

Formula: (Total Correct × 1) – (Total Wrong × 0.33) = Your Raw Score

Example: Suppose you attempted 80 questions.

• You got 60 Correct.
• You got 20 Wrong.
• Calculation: (60 × 1) – (20 × 0.33) = 60 – 6.66 = 53.33 Marks.

Raise Objection Against Answer Key

Sometimes, the official answer marked by RRB might be wrong. In such cases, you have the right to challenge it.

• Objection Fee: You have to pay ₹50 for every question you challenge.
• Refund Policy: If your objection is found to be correct, the ₹50 fee will be refunded to your bank account. If your objection is invalid, the money is forfeited.
• How to Raise?
  1. Log in to the same answer key portal.
  2. Click on the "Objection" tab.
  3. Select the Question ID you want to challenge.
  4. Select the Reason (e.g., "All options are incorrect" or "Translation error").
  5. Upload proof (photo of a standard book) and pay the fee.