The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 for CEN 01/2026. The link has been active at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ and all regional websites. The objection window is open until 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 Out

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 for the CBT 1 exam on 12 November 2026. Candidates who took the exam from 3 to 5 November 2026 can log in with their registration number and date of birth to view the question paper, their marked responses, and the provisional answer key.

Candidates can raise objections against any answer until 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM) by paying Rs. 50 per question plus bank charges. The key is provisional and the final answer key will be released along with the CBT 1 result. The correct marking scheme to calculate the tentative score is plus 1 mark for each correct answer and minus ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer.

Railway ALP Answer Key 2026- Highlights
BoardRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
PostAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Vacancies14627
Advt No. CEN 01/2026
Mode of Answer KeyOnline
Answer Key12 November 2026 (7:00 pm)
Raise Objection Dates12 to 19 November 2026 (11:59 pm)
Objection FeeRs. 50 per question + applicable bank charges
Exam Date3 to 5 November 2026
Marking SchemeCorrect Answer: +1 Mark
Negative Marking: -⅓rd mark
Details Required to DownloadRegistration Number and Date of Birth

RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Download Link 

Candidates can access the answer key and response sheet through the official login portal of the RRBs. Use the button below, or log in through your own regional RRB website. 

RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Download

Important- The link is available only until 19 November 2026. Download and save your response sheet and question paper well before the deadline.

RRB ALP Answer Key PDFs (English & Hindi)

We have compiled the shift-wise answer keys for CEN 01/2026 CBT 1 in both mediums.

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HindiClick to Download

How to Download RRB ALP Answer Key 2026?

Candidates who want to check the ALP Answer Key & Response Sheet from the official website can follow the steps. 

  1. Visit the official website of your respective regional Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
  2. Look for the link related to the "Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 Answer Key" under "Latest Announcements".
  3. Click on the link, and a new login page appears on the screen.
  4. Enter the required login credentials, and after clicking “Login,” your RRB ALP Answer Key appears.
  5. Download the answer key and response sheet PDF and cross-check the questions you attempted.

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Raise Objection Process

Along with the release of the RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026, the officials will also provide an opportunity for candidates to raise an objection if they are not satisfied with any answer. The objection window is active from 12 to 19 November 2026 (11:59 pm). Candidates will also be required to provide valid proof to justify their objections and can use the link provided below to raise an objection. 

Click to Raise Objection Against RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026

RRB ALP Answer Key Objection Fee

ParticularsDetails
Objection FeeRs. 50 per question
Bank ChargesApplicable additional charges
Payment ModeOnline
Fee RefundRefundable if the objection is found correct, after applicable bank charges
Last Date for Payment19th November 2026, 11:59 PM

Steps to Raise an Objection

  1. Visit the official RRB website.
  2. Open the CEN 01/2026 ALP CBT 1 Answer Key objection link.
  3. Log in using your registration number and password/date of birth.
  4. Select the question against which you want to raise an objection.
  5. Select the appropriate answer or option as per your claim.
  6. Upload supporting documents or valid proof wherever required.
  7. Pay the prescribed objection fee.
  8. Submit the objection form and save the acknowledgement receipt.

Tips for a valid objection:

  • Challenge only questions where you hold verifiable proof, because each one costs Rs. 50.
  • Cite the exact page or source and mention it clearly in the upload.
  • Check both the English and Hindi versions of the question, since translation errors can change the answer.

Payment methods: Debit card, credit card, UPI and net banking.
Helpdesk number: 7996342666
Timings: Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–6 PM.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Marking Scheme 2026

While calculating their tentative score using the answer key, candidates must use the correct marking scheme followed in the exam. The correct marking scheme for the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam is as follows.

  • Correct Answer: +1 Mark
  • Incorrect Answer: -⅓ Mark
  • Unattempted Answer: 0 Mark

How to Calculate Marks Using RRB ALP Answer Key?

Use your response sheet and the answer key to estimate your CBT 1 score.

Formula:

Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Wrong Answers × ⅓)

Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Step by step:

  1. Count the answers that match the answer key (C).
  2. Count the answers you marked that don’t match (W).
  3. Divide W by 3 and subtract the result from C.
  4. Ignore unattempted questions.
  5. Round to two decimal places.

What Happens After RRB ALP Answer Key 2026?

After the release of the provisional answer key, the Railway Recruitment Boards will review the objections submitted by candidates. The recruitment process will proceed as follows:

  1. Review of Objections: RRBs will examine the objections submitted by candidates against the provisional answer key.
  2. Final Answer Key: After reviewing the objections, the boards will prepare the final answer key.
  3. CBT 1 Result: The CBT 1 result and cut-off marks will be announced after the evaluation process.
  4. Shortlisting for CBT 2: Candidates who qualify for CBT 1 will be shortlisted for the next stage.
  5. CBT 2 Examination: Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the second-stage Computer-Based Test.

Region-wise RRB Websites

Open the website of the RRB you applied to. The official answer key notice is on each board’s homepage.

SNo.RRB RegionsWebsite (Verify before publishing)
1RRB Ahmedabadrrbahmedabad.gov.in
2RRB Ajmerrrbajmer.gov.in
3RRB Bangalorerrbbnc.gov.in
4RRB Bhopalrrbbhopal.gov.in
5RRB Bhubaneswarrrbbbs.gov.in
6RRB Bilaspurrrbbilaspur.gov.in
7RRB Chandigarhrrbcdg.gov.in
8RRB Chennairrbchennai.gov.in
9RRB Gorakhpurrrbgkp.gov.in
10RRB Guwahatirrbguwahati.gov.in
11RRB Jammu-Srinagarrrbjammu.nic.in
12RRB Kolkatarrbkolkata.gov.in
13RRB Maldarrbmalda.gov.in
14RRB Mumbairrbmumbai.gov.in
15RRB Muzaffarpurrrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
16RRB Patnarrbpatna.gov.in
17RRB Prayagrajrrbald.gov.in
18RRB Ranchirrbranchi.gov.in
19RRB Secunderabadrrbsecunderabad.gov.in
20RRB Siligurirrbsiliguri.gov.in
21RRB Thiruvananthapuramrrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in
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FAQs

Yes, RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 for the CBT 1 Exam has been released on 12 November 2026.

The raise objections window will remain active from 12 to 19 November 2026 (11:59 pm).

No. Candidates need to log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password on the official RRB regional website to access and download the answer key.

Use this simple formula: Expected Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) – (Number of Wrong Answers × 1/3) RRB ALP follows negative marking of 1/3rd for each wrong answer.

No. The official response sheet and answer key are accessible only through the candidate login on the RRB portal.

No. The final answer key is released with the CBT 1 result, after the RRBs review all objections.