RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026 Out: Download CBT 1 Response Sheet & Raise Objections

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 06:44 AM IST
Updated: Aug 16, 2026 02:54 PM IST
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The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025) CBT 1 Answer Key. Over 63 lakh aspirants participated in the examination held from 7th May to 20th June 2026 across various shifts. Candidates can now view their individual response sheets, check question papers, calculate estimated scores, and submit objections if discrepancies are found.

This recruitment drive fills 3,058 vacancies across posts such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk. To access the portal, candidates should visit the official RRB website or use the direct link: Click Here to Download RRB NTPC Undergraduate Answer Key 2026.

RRB NTPC UG Answer Key Release

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2026 Schedule & Timeline

Applicants must take note of critical timelines to ensure they do not miss out on downloading documents or filing objections. The complete schedule is detailed below:

Activities Dates
RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Exam Date 7th May to 20th June 2026
Answer Key Release Date 27th June 2026
Last Date to download the answer key 5th July 2026 (11:55 pm)
Raise Objection Dates 27th June to 5th July 2026 (11:55 pm)
RRB NTPC Result August 2026
CBT 2 Exam Date (Tentative) 17th September 2026

Why Review the Official Answer Key and Response Sheet?

Reviewing your response sheets carries significant advantages for candidates tracking their progress through the RRB NTPC process:

  • Verify individual responses against official correct answers.
  • Estimate potential scores ahead of the official results.
  • Submit valid objections if any inaccuracies are identified.

RRB NTPC CBT 1 Marking Scheme

To compute your marks accurately using the question paper and response sheet, apply the following evaluation criteria established for the 100-question paper:

Type of Answers Marks Allotted
No. of Questions 100
Correct Answer +1
Wrong/Incorrect Answer -β…“ mark
Blank Answer 0

Historically, achieving a normalized score between 75 and 90 marks is regarded as a safe zone for qualifying toward the next stage.

Steps to Download the RRB NTPC UG Answer Key

  1. Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board, i.e., https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, or your respective regional website.
  2. On the homepage, click on β€œCEN 07/2025 (NTPC-Undergraduate)” appearing red on the top bar.
  3. Click on the notification reading 'CEN-07/2025 (NTPC Undergraduate Categories) - Link for viewing of Tentative CBT 1 Undergraduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet.'
  4. Click on the Link, and you are redirected to a login page
  5. Enter your Username/Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth in the login window.
  6. Enter the characters appearing on the screen.
  7. After clicking on 'login', your answer key appears on the screen.

How to Recover Forgotten Registration Number

  1. Navigate to the official login page
  2. Click on the 'Forgot Registration Number' link
  3. Provide your registered name, date of birth, and email ID or mobile number to display or receive your credentials.

Previous Year Question Papers & Shift-wise PDFs

For additional preparation resources, check out the RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers Page. Specific shift question papers are linked below for review:

Exam Dates English Paper PDF Hindi Paper PDF
7th May 2026 Shift 1- Download PDF
Shift 2- Download PDF
Shift 3- Download PDF
Shift 1- Download PDF
Shift 2- Download PDF
Shift 3- Download PDF
8th May 2026 Shift 1- Download PDF
Shift 2- Download PDF
Shift 3- Download PDF
Shift 1- Download PDF
Shift 2- Download PDF
Shift 3- Download PDF

What Next After the Answer Key?

Once you calculate your estimates and finish submitting objections before the 5th July deadline, monitor updates regarding the official RRB NTPC Result slated for release in August 2026. Successful candidates must prepare intensely for the upcoming CBT 2 stage scheduled tentatively for 17th September 2026.

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