RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
Current Status: The answer key has not yet been released as of today (April 6, 2026), but is expected imminently.
The RRB NTPC Graduate Level Computer-Based Examination concluded on March 27, 2026, with more than 40 lakh candidates appearing over 9 days. The answer key for Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) is expected to be released in the 1st week of April 2026.
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Official Websites to Check
Visit https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ or your respective regional RRB website. On the homepage, click on “CEN 06/2025 (NTPC-Graduate)” and look for the notification reading “CEN-06/2025 (NTPC Categories) – Link for viewing of Tentative CBT 1 Graduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet.”
How to Download the Answer Key
Follow these steps:
- Go to the official regional RRB website
- Locate and click the “RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026” link
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password
- Click login/submit to proceed
- The answer key along with your response sheet will be displayed
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference
How to Calculate Your Score
The marking scheme is:
- +1 mark for every correct answer
- −1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
- No marks added or deducted for unanswered questions
Formula: Raw Score = Total Correct − (Total Incorrect × ⅓)
For example, if you attempted 90 questions with 72 correct and 18 incorrect, your raw score would be 72 − (18 × ⅓) = 66 marks.
How to Raise an Objection
To raise an objection, go to the ‘Objection’ tab on your regional RRB portal. The team of experts examines all objections before processing results. If an objection is found correct, RRB revises the answer key and publishes a final answer key. The decision of RRBs is final and binding.
The objection fee is Rs. 50/- per objection, which is refundable only if the objection is accepted.
What’s Next After the Answer Key?
Based on historical trends, the RRB NTPC Result and Cut-Off marks for 2026 are expected in May/June 2026, published separately on all regional RRB websites.
Note that CBT-1 is only a qualifying/screening stage. Candidates are shortlisted for CBT-2 at 20 times the total post-wise vacancy in each zone, but the final merit is based on CBT-2 marks only.
⚠️ Important: Always download from official RRB regional websites only. The answer key link is available only for a limited time, so act quickly once it goes live.