RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Out at rrb.digialm.com, Graduate CBT 1 Response Sheet PDFs

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducted the Graduate Level CBT for around 40 lakhs of candidates from 16th to 27th March 2026 and now the officials have released the individual answer key, response sheets and the raise objection window. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download their RRB NTPC Answer key for CBT 1 Graduate Level exam and raise objections (if any) by 12th April 2026.

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Out

The board has released the official CBT 1 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 is declared.

NTPC Graduate Answer Key 2026- Overview

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.

RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 Answer Key Notice

With the release of the answer key, the officials have also released the notice with complete details for the answer key download dates, raise objection dates and procedure for challenging the answer key.

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Official Download Link

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.

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RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2026 PDF (English & Hindi)

Candidates who are planning for next year’s RRB NTPC Graduate level exam can also download the answer key pdfs which have been shared below for all days and shifts.

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How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026?

To access the answer key, candidates must enter their registration number and date of birth. Without valid login credentials, candidates cannot view their response sheet or answer key details. Follow the step-by-step guide below to download your RRB NTPC Answer Key and response sheet from the official RRB website:

1. Visit the official website of your respective regional Railway Recruitment Board (e.g., www.rrbcdg.gov.in).
2. On the homepage, click on the “CEN 06/2025 (NTPC-Graduate)” notification displayed in red on the top bar.
3. 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.
4. You will be redirected to a login page.
5. Enter your Registration Number / Username and Date of Birth / Password in the respective fields.
6. Enter the captcha as displayed on the screen.
7. Click the “Login” or “Submit” button.
8. Your answer key and response sheet will be displayed on the screen.
9. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

NTPC Answer Key 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).

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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 objections. Here’s how:

1. Log in to the answer key link and go to the ‘Objection’ tracker.
2. Candidates need to select the question ID against which they want to raise the objections.
3. Select the desired language.
4. Candidates are also required to mention the reason why they want to raise objections, along with documentary proof.
5. Objections without a valid reason are rejected.
6. To save the objections, click on the “Submit” button.

Refund Policy- The fee is refundable if the objection is found valid. This process ensures only genuine challenges are submitted and reviewed by the Railway Recruitment Board.

How to Calculate Your Scores Using RRB NTPC 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 Answer Key 2026?

After the provisional answer key is released and the objection window closes, the following steps will be undertaken by the board:

1. Review of Objections: RRB’s panel of subject experts will evaluate all objections raised by candidates.
2. Final Answer Key: Based on valid objections, the board will revise and release the Final Answer Key.
3. Score Normalisation: Since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts, RRB will apply a normalisation process to ensure fairness across all shifts.
4. 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.
5. 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)

RRB NTPC Graduate Result Date 2026

Now after the release of RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026, candidates are now waiting for the release of the result and cut-off marks. As per past trends, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) declares the result within 1 to 2 months of the release of answer key. So it can be expected in May or June 2026. Stay tuned.

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