RRB Group D 2026 Answer Key (CEN 08/2024): Response Sheet PDF Link & Objection Window Dates

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2026 ( RRB Group D )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on May 19, 2026 16:37 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

RRB Group D Answer Key 2026: The authority released the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 for CEN 08/2024 on February 17. It was released on the official and regional websites of RRB. The RRB CBT exam was held on February 10. Candidates could download their response sheets and raise an objection by paying INR 50 per question plus applicable bank service charges per question untill February 23

To download the answer key candidates required login credentials including the user ID and password. Scroll down for more details about the answer key for the RRB Group D exam.

 

 

 

Table of contents
  • How to Download RRB Group D Answer Key 2026?
  • RRB Group D 2026 Exam Schedule
  • How to Raise Objection Against RRB Group D Answer Key 2026
  • How to Calculate Expected Marks in RRB Group D Exam?
  • RRB Group D Question Papers
  • RRB Group D Cut off 2026
  • RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 FAQs
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How to Download RRB Group D Answer Key 2026?

The RRB Group D Answer Key was released on the official regional website of railways. Initially provisional answer key for CEN No. 08/24 was released.  Candidates can check below the methods to download the Railway Group D answer key.

  • Go to official regional websites
  • On homepage, click on CEN 08/2024
  • Click on RRB Group D Answer Key, Response Sheet, Objection Tracker, and Question Paper link
  • In login tab enter User ID and Password
  • RRB Group D Question ID, selected responses and correct answer will be displayed 
  • Download RRB Group D answer key

RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 Download Link

The RRB Group D answer key download link for CEN No. 08/2024 is provided on the Railways regional websites on February 17. The exam was ended on February 10 and started on November 27. The exam was held to fill 32,438 Level 1 posts. The provisional answer key was announced to help candidates to cross-check their responses, calculate their expected scores and evaluate their performances. The direct link to download it is also provided below:

Download RRB Group D (08/2024) Provisional Answer Key

RRB Group D Answer Key PDF Download 2026

Candidates can check below the regional websites links of the RRBs to check the answer key for CEN No. 08/2024.

RRB Ahmedabad www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
RRB Ajmer www.rrbajmer.gov.in
RRB Allahabad www.rrballahabad.gov.in
RRB Bangalore www.rrbbnc.gov.in
RRB Bhopal www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
RRB Bhubaneshwar www.rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Bilaspur www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
RRB Chandigarh www.rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Chennai www.rrbchennai.gov.in
RRB Gorakhpur www.rrbgkp.gov.in
RRB Guwahati www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
RRB Jammu-Srinagar www.rrbjammu.nic.in
RRB Kolkata www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
RRB Malda www.rrbmalda.gov.in
RRB Mumbai www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Muzaffarpur www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
RRB Patna www.rrbpatna.gov.in
RRB Ranchi www.rrbranchi.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad www.rrbsecunderabad.nic.in
RRB Siliguri www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
RRB Trivandrum www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

Also Read: RRB Group D Result

What are the details mentioned on the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026?

After downloading the RRB Group D Answer Key, candidates can check the details as mentioned below on the response sheet.

  • Name of a candidate
  • Registration or roll number
  • Date of an exam and shift
  • RRB Zone
  • Question Paper
  • Answer Options
  • Candidates' Response
  • Correct Answer
  • Question Status
  • Section-Wise Details
  • Objection instructions, etc.

Also Read: RRB Group D Preparation Tips

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is good score in RRB Group D exam?
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As per the experts, in RRB Group D exam, good score can be considered as 75+. Candidates can aim 85+ which is considered safe due to high competition. It is important for the candidate to pass the CBT and then qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Also, the final cut-off varies as per zone, category and year.    

 

Q:   Where will the RRB Group D Answer Key be released 2026?
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The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 on the regional websites of Railways. Candidates can download it by using their user ID and password. Along with the answer key, RRB Group D response sheet and question papers also released.

Q:   When will the RRB Group D 2026 Answer Key be released?
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The Board released the RRB Group D Answer Key for CEN No. 08/2024 on the Raiwalys regional websites on Feb 17. Also, along with the response sheet question papers also released along with RRB Group D provisional answer key. 

Q:   What is the last date to raise objection against the RRB Group D Answer Key (08/2024)?
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The authority released the RRB Group D Answer Key (08/2024) on Feb 17 on the regional websites of RRBs. The CBT exam was concluded on February 10. The last date to raise an objection was February 23.

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RRB Group D 2026 Exam Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB Group D 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26

RRB Group D 2025 Result (08/2024)

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
17 Feb ' 26

RRB Group D 2025 Answer Key (08/2024)

14 Mar ' 23

RRB Group D Final Result 2023

30 Jan ' 23 - 07 Feb ' 23

RRB Group D PET for Eastern Railways

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How to Raise Objection Against RRB Group D Answer Key 2026

Candidates can raise objections in answer key of RRB Group D. They have given opportunity to challenge RRB Group D answer key online at official website. They also need to pay INR 50 per objection raised. If the objection is accepted then the fee will be refunded. Once objections window closes for RRB Group D, officials will review it. Based on that, final answer key and result will be released. Candidates can check below the methods to challenge the answer key.

  • Visit the official portal of RRB
  • Log in using registration number and password or date of birth
  • Click on the link of RRB Group D Answer Key/Response Sheet
  • Select the question for which candidate want to raise an objection
  • Choose the correct answer option and upload valid supporting proof
  • Submit it within the deadline given
  • Save or download it
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the last date to raise objection against the RRB Group D Answer Key (08/2024)?
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The authority released the RRB Group D Answer Key (08/2024) on Feb 17 on the regional websites of RRBs. The CBT exam was concluded on February 10. The last date to raise an objection was February 23.

Q:   What are the methods of raising objection in the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026?
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Candidates can challenge their RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 in the below mentioned methods:

  • Visit the official portal of RRB
  • Log in using registration number and password or date of birth
  • Click on the link of RRB Group D Answer Key/Response Sheet
  • Select the question for which candidate want to raise an objection
  • Choose the correct answer option and upload valid supporting proof
  • Submit it within the deadline given
  • Save or download it
Q:   Can I submit the challenges against RRB Group D offline?
A: 
No, the challenges against RRB Group D answer key are accepted online only. To challenge the answer key, candidates need to pay INR 50 per answer. The objection fee needs to be paid online. In case the objection against RRB Group D answer key is found to be correct, then the fee paid per challenge is refunded to candidates. The refund is made to the account from where candidates have made the payment.
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How to Calculate Expected Marks in RRB Group D Exam?

Candidates can calculate the RRB Group D Marks by using the official marking scheme, including 1 mark will be assigned to every correct answer and 1/3 of a mark will be deducted for marking a wrong answer. If suppose a candidate attempted 85 questions, where 70 are correct and 15 are wrong, then total marks will be calculated as mentioned below:
Total Marks = (70 * 1) - (15 * 1/3) = 70 - 5 = 65

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When RRB Group D answer key is released?
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RRB Group D answer key online is released by RRBs after the exam is over.  To download it, candidates need to enter the required credentials. Total marks allotted to the CBT are 100.

Q:   What are benefits of RRB Group D answer key?
A: 

RRB Group D answer key is released by RRBs. Candidates can get the same by entering the required credentials. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The test carries four sections.

Q:   What is RRB Group D negative marking?
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There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below.

Total Marks

100 marks

Marks Awarded for Correct Answer

1 mark

Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer

0.33 marks

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RRB Group D Question Papers

RRB Group D question papers are released along with the answer key. Candidates can download the question papers by logging with the required credentials. Candidates can use RRB Group D question papers to check the answer key. Candidates can even challenge RRB Group D question papers. The question papers help candidates check the types of questions asked in the exam. Practising the question papers help candidates to improve the speed and accuracy of solving questions.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find RRB Group D question paper PDF?
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Attempting RRB Group D previous year paper PDF help candidates to know the types of questions asked in the exam. Solving the question papers helps candidates to get good marks in the exam. Solving RRB Group D previous year question paper PDF is the most efficient way of preparing the syllabus for the exam. Candidates can download RRB Group D question paper PDFs and start practising for the exam.

Q:   In how many language questions are asked in the RRB Group D exam?
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The question paper of RRB Group D will be available in 15 languages besides English and Hindi. The question paper is framed in languages such as Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. Candidates can select the language of the question paper from the option available in the exam login panel. RRB Group D question paper carries objective-type multiple choice questions. The structure of RRB Group D question paper is given below.

Sections

Number of questions

General Science

25

Mathematics

25

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

General Awareness and Current Affairs

20

Total

100

Q:   When RRB Group D question papers are released?
A: 

RRB Group D question papers are released four days after the exam is conducted. The question papers are released along with the answer key. Candidates can download the question papers by logging with the required credentials. Candidates can even challenge the RRB Group D question papers. Going through the question papers, candidates can know the topics from where questions are asked in the exam. Besides, practising RRB Group D question papers can improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions.

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RRB Group D Cut off 2026

The authority will release the RRB Group D 2026 Cut off after the announcement of the result. It wil lbe released region and category-wise. The cut off marks depends upon several factors including the exam difficulty, number of applicants and category-wise reservations. Candidates will be able to check their cut off scores on the RRBs official websites. 

Also Read: RRB Group D Cut off

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB Group D cut off?
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RRB  Group D cut off is the minimum qualifying marks which candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. RRB Group D cut off is released in PDF form and comprises the category-wise cut off marks. There are no sectional cut off marks in the exam. The examination authority releases overall cut off marks for the exam. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are selected for the exam. RRB Group D cut off marks are calculated out of 100 marks. There are various factors based on which the cut off marks are calculated. These factors are number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam and number of test takers. RRB Group D cut off is calculated after the normalisation of marks.

Q:   How tough is the General Intelligence & Reasoning section of RRB Group D exam?
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The section on logic is long and covers a wide range of topics. The only way to succeed in this section is to understand the topics well and practice again and again. The important topics for RRB Group D General Intelligence and Reasoning are given below:

  • Analogy.
  • Classification.
  • Blood Relation.
  • Direction.
  • Analytical.
  • Syllogism.
  • Statement.
  • Argument Assumption.
Q:   What are the factors that determine RRB Group D cutoff?
A: 

The factors that determine RRB Group D cut off are given below:

  1. Total no. of Candidates appearing for the RRB Group D exam.
  2. Category-based and Zone Wise RRB Group D Cut off is always decided by the Indian Railways Authority.
  3. The RRB Group D exam difficulty level as the exam is conducted on multiple days in multiple shifts.
  4. The minimum cut-off score is fixed by the RRB Indian Railways Authority according to the norms.
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RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB Group D answer key FAQs.

Q:   How to challenge RRB Group D Answer Key?
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The process to challenge RRB Group D answer key is given below:
 
Visit RRBs
Click on ‘Viewing of Question Paper, Responses and Keys & raising of Objections for Level 1 Posts’
Enter the login credentials 
Candidates need to enter details 
Make fee payment 
Submit the objections
Q:   What if candidates have any doubt with regard to RRB Group D answer key?
A: 

Candidates can raise objections against the RRB Group D answer key by paying certain amout. If the objctions are found to be correct, the money is refunded. Candidates can raise the objections online only., 

Q:   What is RRB Group D normalisation?
A: 
RRBs follow percentile-based normalisation in the RRB Group D exam. The percentile score of each candidate is converted into normalised marks by inserting the raw marks into the base shift. The calculation of base shift is done by using the standard mathematical formula of interpolation. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination.
Q:   Which RRB Group D books to refer to for Maths?
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RRB Group D Maths comprises topics such as HCF and LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Calculations. The standard of questions is of Class 10 level. For Maths candidates can refer to the following books: Practice Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra and K Kundan Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma.

Q:   Which are the important topics for RRB Group D General Intelligence and Reasoning?
A: 
The important topics for RRB Group D General Intelligence and Reasoning are Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions, etc. This section carries 30 questions and one mark is awarded for every correct answer and 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers.
Q:   How to prepare for RRB Group D General Science section?
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RRB Group D General Science section covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of Class 10 level (CBSE). This section tests candidates' knowledge of observation from everyday to scientific aspects. The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB Group D General Science section are given below:

  • Candidates must learn the concepts of Class 9 and Class 10 Science thoroughly
  • They should memorise the formulas and practice more formulas
  • Candidates must revise the concepts given in the syllabus throughly
  • Candidates must solve mock tests and previous years' question papers
Q:   In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?
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RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can choose the exam language while filling out the application form.

Q:   How useful is solving RRB Group D previous year question papers?
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Solve RRB Group D previous year paper like appearing in the actual exam. They should analyse the level of preparation for the exam. Also, identify the strong and weak areas. Solving the question papers also help candidates in improving speed and accuracy. 

Q:   How do I prepare for General Awareness section in RRB Group D exam?
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The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB Group D General Awareness are given below.

  • Candidates must stay updated with current events for this you should read the newspaper daily and keep an eye on daily current affairs.
  • Candidates can watch our daily Current Affairs Class by Bhunesh Sir on our YouTube channel to keep themselves updated with the latest news and cases.
  • Candidates should make notes of daily current affairs to recall anytime.
Q:   How tough is the General Awareness section of RRB Group D exam?
A: 
The General Awareness section carries questions from science, sports, culture, people, and other subjects. Candidates can prepare this section by reading newspaper and staying updated with the current affairs. The GA section carries the maximum weightage.
Q:   Where can I find RRB Group D answer key download link?
A: 

RRB Group D answer keyhas been released online. Candidates can download the answer key by logging with the user ID and password. Objections can be raised against the answer key by paying INR 50.

 
Q:   Can I download RRB Group D answer key offline?
A: 

RRB Group D answer key is released online within few days after the exam is conducted. Candidates can download their answer keys by logging with the reqquired credentials. Candidates can also raise objections against the answer keys. The answer keys are not made available offline. Candidates need to download it online only.

Q:   What is percentile base calculation in RRB Group D exam?
A: 

Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination. The marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each shift of examinees. The percentile score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination. Therefore, the topper (the highest score) of each shift will get the same percentile of 100 which is desirable. The marks obtained in between the highest and the lowest scores are also converted to appropriate percentiles. According to the revised marking scheme, the boards have decided to interpolate the raw marks into the base shift. 

Q:   What is RRB Group D exam pattern?
A: 

The CBT of RRB Group D exam comprises four sections-General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Total marks allotted to CBT are 100. Based on the marks obtained in CBT, candidates are called for PET. The PET is qualifying in nature. Those who qualify the PET are called for document verification. Final empanellment of candidates is done based on the performance in CBT subject to their qualifying the document verification and medical exam. The structure of RRB Group D exam pattern is given below.

Sections

Number of questions

General Science

25

Mathematics

25

General Intelligence and Reasoning

30

General Awareness and Current Affairs

20

Total

100

Q:   How can I download the RRB Group D answer key?
A: 

Candidates need to download RRB Group D answer key online. They can download their answer keys by logging with the user ID and password. Objections against the answer key can be raised online by paying INR 50. The final answer key is released after the declaration of the result.

 

Q:   What details are mentioned in RRB Group D answer key?
A: 

RRB Group D answer key comprises details such as the correct answers for each question, question ID, status of the questions. The answer key also displays the option chosen by candidates and whether it is correct or incorrect. Candidates can use the answer key to calculate the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam.

Q:   I am not able to download RRB Group D answer key. What to do?
A: 

At times due to the heavy load at the server, candidates may not be able to access the RRB Group D answer key page. In such a  case, candidates should keep calm and try downloading the answer key within an interval of five minutes.

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Answered a month ago

No. Candidates are not allowed to submit the RRB Group D application form more than once. As multiple application form may lead to the rejection of all forms.

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Candidates are required to pay the application fee for the RRB group D exam. Without paying the fee, the application proces is incomplete.

CategoryFee
Gen/ OBC/ EWSRs. 500/-
SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ TransgenderRs. 250/- 

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The RRB Group D Vacancies for CEN No. "09/2025" are mentioned below:

The vacancy break-up is given below.

Railway ZoneTotalURSCSTOBCEWS
Western Railway (Mumbai)31481160407178698288
North Western Railway (Jaipur)97448315248188104
North Central Railway (Allahabad)11835701568927197
South Western Railway (Hubli)9051148146
West Central Railway (WCR-Jabalpur)114758117489157145
East Coast Railway (Bhubaneswar)8033291205720691
South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)119951618476281142
Northern Railway (New Delhi)35371437530266956348
Southern Railway (Chennai)103643015596247108
North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur)1196537178109271101
Northeast Frontier Railway (Guwahati)1776718266133480179
Eastern Railway (Kolkata)/Metro Kolkata1180468157129297129
Central Railway (Mumbai) 2012914318171407202
East Central Railway (Hajipur)9764051485926698
South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)95536415884245104
South Central Railway (Secunderabad)1016376151130258101
Total22195

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 months ago

The RRB extended the last date to apply for the RRB Group D exam CEN no. 09/2025. Earlier, the last date was March 2. It was extended to March 9. The fee payment last date was March 11, 2026.

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 7

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