RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Released at rrb.digialm.com: Download Graduate CBT 1 Response Sheet PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) successfully conducted the Graduate Level CBT 1 for approximately 40 lakh aspirants from March 16 to March 27, 2026. Officials have now activated the portal for individual answer keys, response sheets, and the objection window. Candidates who appeared for the examination can download their RRB NTPC Answer Key for CBT 1 and submit challenges regarding any discrepancies by April 12, 2026.

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Out

The board has published the official CBT 1 answer key, mapping the correct responses to all exam questions. Candidates should log in to the official portal using their Registration Number and Date of Birth to retrieve their specific answer key. Reviewing this document allows participants to verify their responses against the official key and calculate an estimated score ahead of the final results.

NTPC Graduate Answer Key 2026- Overview

The RRB NTPC Graduate Level answer key download and objection window is active only from April 6 to April 12, 2026 (11:55 PM). Candidates are strongly encouraged to download their response sheets and file any necessary objections well before the deadline.

RRB NTPC 2026 CBT 1 Answer Key Notice

Alongside the release of the answer keys, the RRB has issued a comprehensive notification detailing the schedule for downloading response sheets, the window for raising objections, and the formal procedure for challenging any questions.

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Official Download Link

To access your portal, visit your respective regional RRB website (e.g., www.rrbcdg.gov.in) and click the link titled: “CEN-06/2025 (NTPC Categories): Link for viewing of Tentative CBT 1 Graduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet.” Alternatively, use the direct link provided below to access your individual results.

Download RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2026 (Link Active)

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

Aspirants preparing for upcoming RRB recruitment cycles can utilize these archived answer key PDFs, which cover all exam days and shifts, for study purposes.

Access RRB NTPC Answer Keys for all shifts and dates here: Click Here to Download

How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026?

To view your response sheet, you must provide your valid registration number and date of birth. Access is restricted to authorized candidates only. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the official RRB portal to securely download your documents.

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 RRB has provided a mechanism for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key. A fee of Rs. 50 is required per objection, accompanied by valid supporting evidence. The objection window remains open until April 12, 2026 (11:55 PM).

Raise Objection: RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2026 (Active)

How to Raise Objections Against the RRB NTPC Graduate Answer Key 2026?

If you identify any discrepancies or inaccuracies in the provisional answer key, you have the formal right to file an objection through the official portal.

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 objection fee is refundable if the challenge is deemed valid. This policy ensures that only well-founded grievances are submitted to the Railway Recruitment Board for review.

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

The marking criteria for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is standardized and applies equally to 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 your estimated score, download your response sheet, tally your correct and incorrect answers, and apply the standardized marking formula provided by the board.

Raw Score = (Total Correct Answers) – (Total Incorrect Answers × 1/3)

What Are RRB NTPC Graduate Minimum Qualifying Marks?

Please note that these are minimum qualifying benchmarks, not final cut-off marks. The actual cut-off will be influenced by vacancy counts, paper difficulty, and overall test-taker performance. Candidates must achieve the following minimum percentages in CBT 1 to qualify for the next stage (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?

Following the conclusion of the objection window, the board will initiate the final answer key revision and results processing phase.

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 (CEN 06/2025) encompasses 5,810 vacancies across various Graduate Level positions.

• 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

With the answer keys now public, candidates are awaiting the official results and cut-off declarations. Based on historical data, the RRB typically releases final results within one to two months after the answer key publication. We anticipate the announcement by May or June 2026. Stay tuned for further updates.

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