RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 is set to release in the 4th week of June 2026 on the official RRB regional websites under rrb.digialm.com. Candidates who appeared for the CBT 1 exam between 7th May and 20th June 2026 can download their response sheet and provisional answer key using their registration number and date of birth. This article covers the direct download process, marking scheme, objection procedure, and score calculation for the RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026. This information is based on the official notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
A total of 63,27,474 candidates appeared for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate exam conducted across three shifts. The answer key release allows candidates to self-assess their performance and plan preparation for CBT 2, with an objection window to challenge any answers they believe are incorrect.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) |
| Posts | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 3,058 |
| Exam Dates | 7th May to 20th June 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 4th week of June 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Objection Window | June 2026 (as per official notification) |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 per question |
| Official Website | https://rrb.digialm.com |
How to Download the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Answer Key 2026
- Open the official RRB regional website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in for RRB Chandigarh, or your respective zone portal).
- Navigate to the Latest Notifications or Candidate’s Corner section.
- Locate and click the link titled “CEN 07/2025 (RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level): CBT Exam – Responses & Objection Tracker.”
- Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth (in DDMMYYYY format).
- Your response sheet and the provisional answer key will display on screen, showing each question with options and your recorded response.
- Download and save the PDF file immediately for future reference and offline verification.
Calculate Your Probable Score
The RRB NTPC CBT 1 uses a standardised marking scheme across all candidates:
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Wrong answer: −0.33 mark
- Unattempted question: 0 marks
Example: If you attempted 100 questions with 75 correct and 15 wrong:
Score = (75 × +1) − (15 × 0.33) = 75 − 4.95 = 70.05 marks
Compare your calculated score against expected category-wise cutoffs to assess your likelihood of qualifying for CBT 2.
Should You Raise an Objection?
Raise an objection if:
- The official answer appears incorrect based on the full question text in your response sheet
- You have a reference from an authoritative source (NCERT, Indian Railway official publications, or a recognised textbook)
- Multiple credible sources agree that the given answer is wrong
- The question itself contains a printing error or shows two defensible correct options
Do NOT raise an objection if:
- You are unsure or guessing – the ₹50 fee per question is non-refundable regardless of the objection outcome
- You saw a different answer on social media, coaching forums, or YouTube without a published reference
- A coaching institute disagrees, but has not provided textbook citations
- You attempted the question and got it wrong, but cannot find supporting documentation
Objections are reviewed by RRB subject experts; only those supported by credible published sources are accepted.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
- Visit your respective RRB regional website (based on the zone where you appeared).
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Click on the “Answer Key Objection” link displayed on your dashboard.
- Select the specific question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Attach or upload supporting documents (a scanned reference page from the official source text, if applicable).
- Pay the objection fee of ₹50 per question through the portal (online payment only).
- Review all submitted details carefully before final submission.
- Click Submit and save your acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Important: The objection fee of ₹50 per question is non-refundable, even if your objection is rejected. Raise objections only when you have a clear reference from the official question paper or a standard textbook.
What Happens Next
- The objection window closes as per the official notification date in June 2026.
- RRB reviews all submitted objections with subject matter experts.
- Revised/Final Answer Key is released – typically within 1-2 weeks after the objection window closes.
- Result for CBT 1 is declared with zone-wise and category-wise cutoff marks (expected 4th week of July 2026).
- Shortlisted candidates are notified to proceed to the CBT 2-stage.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates (CBT 1) | 7th May to 20th June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 4th week of June 2026 |
| Objection Window | June 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Publication | As per the official notification |
| CBT 1 Result Declaration | 4th week of July 2026 |
What Appears on Your Response Sheet
When you download the RRB NTPC UG Response Sheet, you will see:
- Your name, registration number, and exam details (date, shift, RRB zone)
- Full question paper for your exam session
- All four options for each question
- Your recorded response for every question
- The official correct answer alongside your response
- Status indicator (Correct/Incorrect/Unattempted) for verification
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Provisional Answer Key | Visit Portal |
| Official RRB Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 be released?
Ans. The provisional answer key is expected in the 4th week of June 2026 on rrb.digialm.com and official regional RRB websites. Candidates will be able to log in using their registration number and date of birth to access the key.
Q2. What is the difference between the provisional and final RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026?
Ans. The provisional answer key is released first and allows candidates to raise objections within a set timeframe. After reviewing objections, RRB publishes the final answer key, which is used to calculate CBT 1 results. No objections are accepted against the final answer key.
Q3. How much is the objection fee, and is it refundable?
Ans. The objection fee is ₹50 per question challenged. This fee is non-refundable – it applies regardless of whether your objection is accepted or rejected.
Q4. What happens if my objection to the RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026 is accepted?
Ans. If RRB subject experts agree your objection is valid, the official answer for that question is revised in the final answer key. All candidates’ scores are recalculated with the corrected answer, and a revised merit list is published. Candidates who previously lost marks on that question receive adjusted marks.
Q5. Can I calculate my score before the official result is declared?
Ans. Yes. Compare your response sheet against the provisional answer key and apply the marking scheme: +1 for correct, −0.33 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted. Your calculated score is an estimate; the official result may vary slightly due to answer key revisions and normalized scoring across shifts.
Q6. How many objections should I raise to the RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026?
Ans. Raise objections only for questions where you have a credible reference source and are confident the given answer is incorrect. Raising multiple frivolous objections wastes money (₹50 per question) and time. Quality matters more than quantity.
Q7. What credentials do I need to log in and download the RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026?
Ans. You need your Registration Number and Date of Birth (in DDMMYYYY format) or your Password to log in to rrb.digialm.com and access your response sheet and the provisional answer key.
Q8. When will the RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 Result 2026 be declared?
Ans. The official CBT 1 result is expected in the 4th week of July 2026 and will include zone-wise and category-wise cutoff marks. RRB applies normalization rules to balance difficulty variations across different exam dates and shifts.
Your Next Step
Download the answer key before the objection window closes, and cross-check every answer against your response sheet using the marking scheme provided in this article. Raise objections only for answers you can back with a clear reference from the official question paper or a standard textbook – each objection fee of ₹50 is non-refundable. Follow our free job alert service on MyNaukriAlert.com to receive notifications about the final answer key, result declaration, and CBT 2 exam schedule as soon as they are announced.
