RRB has released the NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 Answer Key, including correct responses to all questions from the CBT 1 exam conducted between 16 and 27 March 2026. Candidates who appeared for the CBT 1 Exam can download the Answer Key 2026 and Response Sheet from the official website. Candidates can access their answer key by logging in with their Registration Number and Password.
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Released
The answer key download portal is active from 6th to 12th April 2026, candidates can log in to download their answer key, response sheet, and question paper, and also submit objections if required. The last date to raise objection (if any) is 12th April 2026. It is important to thoroughly compare responses with the RRB NTPC response sheet to ensure accurate score estimation.
Railway RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Answer Key- Highlights
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RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 Direct Link
The direct link to download the NTPC Graduate Answer Key using registration credentials is provided below. Candidates should ensure they access and download the answer key before the deadline of 12 April 2026 to prevent any last-minute inconvenience.
Detailed Steps to Download the Railway NTPC Answer Key 2026
- Visit www.rrbcdg.gov.in or the official RRB website through which you submitted your application.
- On the homepage, go to the Latest Updates section and click on “CEN 06/2025 (NTPC-Graduate) – Tentative CBT 1 Answer Key & Response Sheet.”
- You will be redirected to the login page. Enter your Registration Number, Password, and the Captcha Code, then click on Submit/Login.
- After logging in successfully, you will be able to view your NTPC Graduate Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Question Paper.
- You can also use the same portal to raise objections against the answer key, if required.
Details Mentioned on RRB NTPC CBT 1 Answer Key 2026
When you log in, you will see the following options:
- Your Name
- Organisation Name
- Your Reg. Number and Roll Number
- Exam Date and Shift Timing
- Your question paper (same as exam day)
- Your marked responses
- The official correct answers
- The link to raise objections
RRB NTPC Answer Key Objection Link 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board has activated the objection window for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer key 2026. Candidates who are confident that any official answer is incorrect and possess valid supporting evidence can submit objections by paying a fee of ₹50 per question challenged.
Note: The last date to raise objection against the answer key is 12th April 2026 till 11:55 PM.
Steps to Challenge the Official Answer Key
- Use the same steps to download the answer key (as mentioned above).
- Click on the “Objection/Challenge Tracker” link.
- Now, from the question paper, select the question number and answer key that you want to raise objection against.
- Upload the required documents and the reasons for your objection.
- Pay the objection fee through debit/credit card, UPI or Net Banking.
What After downloading the RRB NTPC Exam Answer Key?
After downloading the answer key and response sheet, candidates should calculate their scores using the prescribed marking scheme (provided below). The calculation must be based on the official answer key. In case of any discrepancy, objections should be submitted promptly through the same link mentioned above.
Candidates scoring in the range of 75 to 90 are considered to be in a safe zone and should begin preparation for the CBT 2 stage. The CBT 1 result is expected to be announced between May and June 2026.
RRB NTPC Marks Calculation
The RRB NTPC Score calculator gives you a quick estimate using the official marking scheme. To calculate your marks using the answer key, follow this official marking scheme for CBT 1:
- +1 for correct answer
- -0.25 for wrong answer
- No negative marking of unanswered questions
Use the formula to arrive at total marks: Correct Answers × 1- (Wrong Answers × 0.33)
Important Tip: Combine the ntpc score calculator and rank predictor for better clarity.
What next step after the NTPC Answer Key PDF release?
After the release of the answer key by RRB, the following stages take place in sequence:
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Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key (if required)
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| CBT 1 Result |
CBT 1 Result will be declared in May-June 2026.
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| CBT 2 Exam |
Shortlisted candidates appear for the post-specific second-stage CBT.
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| CBAT/CBTST |
TST or CBAT will be conducted
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| Document Verification |
Qualified candidates are called for document verification.
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| Medical Examination |
Conducted as per railway medical standards.
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RRB NTPC Graduate Result 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards will soon release the RRB NTPC Graduate Result 2026. The CBT was held from 16 to 27 March 2026, and the answer key has already been released. Candidates will be able to view their marks, qualifying status, and cutoff through the official website.
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