Candidates who appeared in the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Computer-Based Examination from 16th to 27th March 2026 can now download their answer key and cross-check their attempted responses. The answer key is now live, along with the candidate response sheet and the question paper for the CBT 1 exam. Download the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer key and raise objections (if any) by 12th April 2026.
RRB NTPC Graduate Answer Key 2026 Out
Railway Recruitment Board has released the answer key with the correct responses to all questions asked in the CBT 1 examination, and candidates can now log in to the official portal using their Registration Number and Date of Birth to download their individual answer key. The official answer key helps candidates to verify their attempted answers against the correct responses and calculate their estimated/probable score before the official result.
| Events | Dates |
| Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | NTPC Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Vacancies | 5810 |
| Advt No. | CEN 06/2025 |
| Exam Dates | 16th to 27th March 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 6th April 2026 |
| Last Date to download answer key | 12th April 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Raise objection dates | 6th to 12th April 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test |
| Official website | 21 regional websites |
The RRB NTPC Graduate Level answer key download window is open only from 6th to 12th April 2026 (11:55 pm). Candidates are advised not to delay and download their response sheets within the stipulated timeframe and also raise objections.
Step by Step Guide to Download RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key
Follow the step-by-step guide below to download your RRB NTPC Answer Key and response sheet from the official RRB website:
- Visit the official website of your respective regional Railway Recruitment Board (e.g., www.rrbcdg.gov.in).
- On the homepage, click on the “CEN 06/2025 (NTPC-Graduate)” notification displayed in red on the top bar.
- Look for the link reading — “CEN-06/2025 (NTPC Categories) — Link for viewing of Tentative CBT 1 Graduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet” — and click on it.
- You will be redirected to a login page.
- Enter your Registration Number / Username and Date of Birth / Password in the respective fields.
- Enter the captcha as displayed on the screen.
- Click the “Login” or “Submit” button.
- Your answer key and response sheet will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2026 Link (Official)
Visit your respective regional RRB website (e.g., www.rrbcdg.gov.in) and click on the notification: “CEN-06/2025 (NTPC Categories): Link for viewing of Tentative CBT 1 Graduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet” or you can directly access your individual answer key and response sheet from the direct link shared below.
RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2026 PDF
Candidates who are planning for next year’s RRB NTPC Graduate level exam can also download the answer key pdfs which will be shared below shortly for all days and shifts. Stay tuned.
| RRB NTPC CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 PDF (Day-wise) |
|
| Exam Date | Answer Key PDF |
| 16th March (Shift 1) | Click to Download |
| 25th March (Shift 1) | Click to Download |
List of Regional Websites
| Zones | Official website |
| RRB Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| RRB Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| RRB Allahabad | rrbald.gov.in |
| RRB Bangalore | rrbbnc.gov.in |
| RRB Bhopal | rrbbpl.nic.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| RRB Bilaspur | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| RRB Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| RRB Gorakhpur | rrbgkp.gov.in |
| RRB Guwahati | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | rrbjammu.nic.in |
| RRB Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| RRB Malda | rrbmalda.gov.in |
| RRB Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| RRB Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| RRB Ranchi | rrbranchi.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.nic.in |
| RRB Siliguri | rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
Raise Objection Process
The officials have also facilitated the candidates to raise objections/challenge the provisional answer key by submitting a valid proof and a fee of Rs. 50 per objection. As mentioned, the candidates can raise objections against the answer key from 6th o 12th April 2026 (11:55 pm).
How to Raise Objections Against the RRB NTPC Graduate Answer Key 2026?
If candidates find any discrepancy or incorrect answer in the provisional answer key, they have the right to raise an objection. Here’s how:
- Log in to the answer key link and go to the ‘Objection’ tracker.
- Candidates need to select the question ID against which they want to raise the objections.
- Select the desired language.
- Candidates are also required to mention the reason why they want to raise objections, along with documentary proof.
- Objections without a valid reason are rejected.
- To save the objections, click on the “Submit” button.
How to Calculate Your Scores Using RRB NTPC CBT 1 Answer Key 2026?
The marking scheme for RRB NTPC CBT 1 is straightforward and uniform across all candidates.
- Every question carries 1 mark, and a correct answer earns a full +1 mark.
- For every incorrect answer, 1/3 mark (0.33) is deducted as a penalty.
- Questions left unattempted carry no marks and attract no negative marking either.
To calculate marks using the RRB NTPC CBT 1 Answer Key, candidates need to download their official answer key or response sheet and total the number of questions marked correctly and incorrectly. Then, using the formula, calculate your approximate marks.
Raw Score = (Total Correct Answers) – (Total Incorrect Answers × 1/3)
What Are RRB NTPC Graduate Minimum Qualifying Marks?
These are minimum qualifying marks and NOT cut-off marks. The actual cut-off will depend on the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the paper, and the number of candidates who appeared. Candidates must secure the following minimum qualifying percentages in CBT 1 to be eligible for CBT 2:
- UR (General)- 40%
- EWS- 40%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)- 30%
- SC- 30%
- ST- 30%
What’s After the release of RRB NTPC Graduate Answer Key 2026?
After the provisional answer key is released and the objection window closes, the following steps will be undertaken by the board:
- Review of Objections: RRB’s panel of subject experts will evaluate all objections raised by candidates.
- Final Answer Key: Based on valid objections, the board will revise and release the Final Answer Key.
- Score Normalisation: Since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts, RRB will apply a normalisation process to ensure fairness across all shifts.
- RRB NTPC Result 2026: The result will be declared along with the roll numbers of qualified candidates, individual scorecards, and zone-wise cut-off marks. As per past trends, the result is expected in May or June 2026.
- CBT 2 (Stage 2): Candidates who clear CBT 1 will be shortlisted for the second stage. RRB shortlists candidates at 20 times the total post-wise vacancy in each zone for CBT 2.
Posts Covered Under RRB NTPC CEN 06/2025
The RRB NTPC recruitment drive under CEN 06/2025 covers a total of 5,810 vacancies across various Graduate Level posts, including:
- Station Master
- Goods Train Manager
- Traffic Assistant
- Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CC&TS)
- Senior Clerk cum Typist
- Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (JAA)
| Important Links | |
| RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers | RRB NTPC Salary Structure |
| RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2026 | RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Cut Off | RRB NTPC Preparation Tips |


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