Quick Summary
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 for Graduate Level posts (CEN 06/2025) is expected to be released by early April 2026. Download the response sheet and calculate marks at rrbcdg.gov.in.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is the central recruitment agency under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, responsible for hiring technical and non-technical staff for various zones. Its official central portal for updates is rrbcdg.gov.in.
RRB NTPC 2026 – Overview
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) 2026 answer key release has been announced by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for the Graduate Level posts under CEN 06/2025. Following the conclusion of CBT 1 exams on 27 March 2026, the official response sheet is expected to be available between 31 March and 03 April 2026 at rrbcdg.gov.in. Candidates can calculate their raw scores using the official marking scheme of 1 mark for correct answers and a 1/3 negative marking penalty. The qualifying status will be determined after normalization of marks across multiple shifts.
In the CEN 05/2024 recruitment cycle, the answer key was released exactly 7 days after the exam — the 2026 timeline indicates a faster processing window of approximately 4–5 days.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification No. | CEN 06/2025 |
| Post Category | NTPC Graduate Level |
| Exam Stage | Computer Based Test (CBT 1) |
| Exam End Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Expected Key Release | 01 April 2026 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd (0.33 marks) |
| Official Portal | rrbcdg.gov.in |
Source: Official RRB Exam Schedule Analysis, March 2026. Visit Official RRB Site
RRB NTPC 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule
Lakhs of candidates who appeared for the CEN 06/2025 examination are awaiting the objection tracker. Below is the historical and expected schedule for the answer key release.
| Recruitment Cycle | Exam End Date | Answer Key Release | Gap (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN 05/2024 (Graduate) | 24 June 2025 | 01 July 2025 | 7 Days |
| CEN 06/2024 (UG CBT 2) | 20 December 2025 | 24 December 2025 | 4 Days |
| CEN 06/2025 (Graduate) | 27 March 2026 | 01 April 2026 (Expected) | ~5 Days |
RRB NTPC 2026 – Exam Marking Scheme
The CBT 1 examination was conducted for a total of 100 marks. Candidates must use the following formula to calculate their raw scores before normalization.
| Response Type | Marks Awarded/Deducted |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.33 Mark (Negative marking) |
| Unattempted Question | 0 Marks |
How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 – Step by Step
Once the download link is activated by the Railway Recruitment Board, follow these instructions to access your individual response sheet.
- Visit Portal: Navigate to the central official website rrbcdg.gov.in or your respective regional RRB site.
- Find Link: Under the 'Active Notice Board', click on the link titled "Objection Tracker for CEN 06/2025 (NTPC Graduate)".
- Login Credentials: Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) as per your admit card.
- View Sheet: Click 'Submit' to display your question paper along with your marked responses and the correct keys.
- Download PDF: Save the answer key and response sheet PDF for future reference and score calculation.
CBT 1 Ended: 27 March 2026 | Expected Link: April 2026
RRB NTPC 2026 – Raising Objections
If candidates find any discrepancy in the official answer key, RRB provides a window to raise objections. For every objection raised, a fee of ₹50 plus applicable bank charges must be paid. If the objection is found valid, the fee is refunded to the candidate's account.
RRB NTPC 2026 – Official Regional Links
| RRB Region | Official Website Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Chandigarh (Central) | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Allahabad / Prayagraj | rrbald.gov.in |
| RRB Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.nic.in |