RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 OUT: Download NTPC Graduate Answer Key PDFs Here

RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2025 ( RRB NTPC )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Apr 7, 2026 12:00 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 for the CBT 1 Graduate Level exam for CEN No. 06/2025 on the official and regional websites of RRBs. The RRB NTPC exam was conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026. Candidates can download their answer key along with the questions and responses from the direct link provided below. The answer key objection raising dates are April 6 to April 12. The prescribed fee for raising objection against the RRB NTPC answer key 2026 is INR 50 plus applicable Bank Service Charges per question. Mode of payment of fee is debit cards/ credit cards, UPI and net banking. 
Further, if the objection raised by the candidate is found correct, the fee paid against the valid objection shall be refunded to the candidate after deduction of applicable bank charges. Read below for more details RRB NTPC answer key.

 

Table of contents
  • How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026?
  • RRB NTPC 2026 Dates
  • How to Raise Objections against RRB NTPC Answer Key?
  • RRB NTPC Marking Scheme
  • RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern
  • RRB NTPC Question Papers
  • RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 FAQs
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How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026?

The RRB NTPC recruitment process consists of both Graduate and Under Graduate posts. The exam is conducted at national level to select the Non-Technical Posts in Indian Railways. More than 40 lakh candidates appeared in the exam from March 16 to 27. The qualification for the RRB NTPC is class 12th or graduation. RRB NTPC answer key is made available online as per the exam stages. To download the provisional answer key candidates required registration number and date of birth.  Check below how to download answer key of RRB NTPC.

  • Visit 21 RRB websites
  • Click RRB NTPC answer key link
  • Enter required credentials
  • The answer key appears on screen
  • Download and save it

Direct link to download the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 (06/2025)

Also Read: RRB NTPC Dates

RRB NTPC 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB NTPC 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
13 Oct ' 25

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam 2025

19 Sep ' 25

RRB NTPC Graduate Result 2025

01 Jul ' 25

RRB NTPC Answer Key for Graduate Posts

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How to Raise Objections against RRB NTPC Answer Key?

Objections against the question papers and answer keys of RRBs can be raised online. The team of experts examines the objections raised before processing RRB NTPC result. The decision of RRBs in this regard is final and binding. If the objections submitted by the candidates are found to be correct, RRBs revise the answer key and publish the final answer key. Candidates can follow the methods below to raise objections:

  1. Go to the ‘Objection’ tab.
  2. Candidates need to select the question ID against which they want to raise the objections
  3. Select the desired language
  4. Candidates are also required to mention the reason why they want to raise objections along with the documentary proof 
  5. Objections without a valid reason will be rejected
  6. Pay the RRB NTPC Answer Key Objection Fee
  7. To save the objections, click on the ‘Submit’ button

Check Here How to Calculate RRB NTPC Marks  

 

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RRB NTPC Marking Scheme

RRB NTPC Marking Scheme is given below:

  • For a wrong answer in CBT, 1/3 marks are deducted
  • For correct answers, one mark is allotted

Also Read: RRB NTPC Syllabus

 

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RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC exam pattern is same for all the posts. The CBT 1 & 2 carries three sections. The total marks allotted to CBT 1 are 100. The CBT 2 carries 120 marks. We have provided below RRB NTPC exam pattern

Sections Number of questions

General Awareness

50

Mathematics

35

General Intelligence and Reasoning

35

Total

120

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RRB NTPC Question Papers

RRB NTPC question papers are released along with the answer key. Candidates can download it by logging with the user ID and password. RRB NTPC question papers are made available in PDF form. This help candidates to know the types of questions asked in the exam.

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RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Check below RRB NTPC answer key FAQs.

Q:   Is the RRB NTPC result prepared based on the answer key?
A: 

RRB NTPC result is based on the final answer key. The answer key is released after the declaration of the result. The result PDF consists of roll numbers of qualified candidates.

Q:   Is RRB NTPC syllabus same for CBT 1 and 2?
A: 

RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2 is more or less same. However, there is a variation in the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates should check the syllabus thoroughly inorder to crack the exam. 

Q:   What is the full form of RRB NTPC?
A: 

RRB NTPC Full Form is Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories. RRBs conduct the exam to recruit candidates as Commercial Apprentice, Goods Guard, Station Master, and many other posts across India. The exam is conducted in 15 languages which are English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Q:   Till when can I submit objections against RRB NTPC answer key?
A: 

You can submit objections against RRB NTPC answer key with the deadline prescribed by the examination authority by paying INR 50. Candidates are also required to mention the reason as to why they wanted to raise objections against the answer key along with the documentary evidence. The fee for raising objections is INR 50 per question/answer.

Q:   Will there be any normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

Yes, there is normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam. This is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers held across various sessions. Result is announced based on the normalised marks.

Q:   What are the important topics for RRB NTPC exam?
A: 

The important topics in RRB NTPC syllabus are those from where maximum number of questions are asked in the exam. Focusing on these topics can help candidates to score good marks in the exam. While preparing according to RRB NTPC syllabus, candidates must be thorough with the following given below:

  • Mathematics: Data Interpretation, Profit, Loss & Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry, Time and Work, Percentage, etc.
  • Reasoning: Alphabet series, Number series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, etc.
  • General Awareness: Current affairs, Static GK, Polity and Constitution, History, Geography, Art and Culture, etc.
Q:   What details do I need to enter in the RRB NTPC application form?
A: 

Candidates in the registration form are required to enter the basic details.The registration details once entered cannot be edited later.

Q:   What are the important highlights of RRB NTPC answer key?
A: 

Some of the important highlights of RRB NTPC answer key are given below:

  • RRBs release the provisional answer keys along with the response sheet and question papers
  • Candidates can cross-check the answers from the response sheet
  • In case of any issue with the answer key, candidates can challenge it by paying the fee as prescribed by the board
  • RRBs will release the final answer keys after scrutinising the challenges received against the provisional answer key
Q:   How is RRB NTPC score calculated?
A: 

The marks of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam is calculated based on the total marks. Normalisation of marks are done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. There are also negative marking in the exam.

Q:   How to prepare for RRB NTPC exam using the syllabus?
A: 

Candidates must go through RRB NTPC syllabus. They must focus on preparing those topics. Solving previous years question papers help candidates to know the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates must also attempt mock tests.

Q:   When RRB NTPC question papers are released?
A: 

RRB NTPC question papers are released by RRBs along with the answer key. To download the question papers, candidates are required to enter user ID and password. The question papers are made available for different shifts and stages of exams. The question papers help future aspirants to know the type of questions asked in the exam. Accordingly, candidates can chalk out their preparation strategy for the exam.

Q:   What should be my strategy to complete RRB NTPC syllabus?
A: 

Candidates can prepare for the exam in the following manner:

Read the entire RRB NTPC syllabus 
Make a list of topics prescribed in the syllabus 
Divide time between sections

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