RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: Download NTPC G & UG Answer Key PDFs Here

RRB Non Technical Popular Categories 2025 ( RRB NTPC )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Feb 25, 2026 16:51 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards will publish the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 a few days after the conduction of an exam. It will be released on the regional websites of RRBs. The direct link to download the answer key will also be provided here once it is released. The authority will also release the response sheet, question paper & challenge tracker along with the answer key of the RRB NTPC exam. Candidates required their login credentials to download the answer key. The RRB NTPC 2026 exam for the Graduate posts (06/2025) will be conducted from March 16 to March 27. 

The challenges for the answer key can be raised within the prescribed time period. The fee to raise challenges against the RRB NTPC answer key 2026 is INR 50. Read below for more details on the answer key of RRB NTPC exam. 

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. The qualification for the RRB NTPC is class 12th or graduation. RRB NTPC answer key is made available online as per the exam stages. Candidates can download it by logging with the required details. 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

Also Read: RRB NTPC Dates

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC answer key objection fee?
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RRB NTPC answer key objection fee is INR 50. The objection fee can be paid only and is refunded if the same is found to be correct.

 

Q:   When will the RRB NTPC 2026 Answer Key for Graduate posts (06/2025) be released?
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The authority will release the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts answer key for CEN No. 06/2025 within a few days after the conduction of an exam. The Graduate posts exam will be conducted from March 16 to 27. 

Q:   Where will I get the region-wise RRB NTPC answer key links?
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RRB NTPC answer key will be released online on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. We will also provide the region-wise RRB NTPC answer key links after it is released. To download the answer key, candidates need to enter user ID and password. Candidates can use the answer keys to check the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Using the answer key, candidates can calculate the probable scores asked in the exam by knowing the correct and incorrect answers.

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 steps 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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Q:   What is the process to raise objections against RRB NTPC Answer key?
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In case candidates find any issue related to the RRB NTPC answer key, they can raise objections by paying INR 50 per answer/question along with the reason.

 

 

Q:   What are the steps to raise objections against RRB NTPC answer key?
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The process to raise objections against RRB NTPC answer key is given below.

  • Visit RRBs
  • Click on the 'Objection Tracker Link'
  • Enter the question ID and answer key IDs for raising objections
  • Submit valid reason for raising objections
  • Pay the fees 
  • Submit the details

 

Q:   How to check the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts answer key?
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Check can check below the process to download the RRB NTPC 2026 answer key for the graduate posts:

  • Visit 21 RRB websites
  • Click RRB NTPC answer key link
  • Enter required credentials
  • The answer key appears on screen
  • Download and save it
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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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Q:   What is RRB NTPC percentile score?
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RRB NTPC percentile based normalisation is done to check the performance of candidates in each exam shift. The raw score is converted to the percentile score in the range between 100 to 0.

 

Q:   What is the formula for RRB NTPC normalisation?
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Normalisation of marks are done to adjust difficulty level of question papers.Normalisation formula is Xn= (S2/S1) (X-Xav) + Yav, Xn= Normalized Score of a Candidate. S2= Standard Deviation of raw marks of Base Session. S1= Standard Deviation of raw marks.

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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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Q:   What is RRB NTPC Typing Test?
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The candidates are required to type certain words in English or Hindi. Candidates are given passage for the typing test. This test is qualifying in nature. Those qualifying this stage are called for the next round.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam?
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There is no negative marking in RRB NTPC CBAT exam. qualifying marks in the exam are 42. Candidates are required to qualify this test. Those qualifying the exam are called for next round of selection.

 

 

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts exam?
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The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts difficulty level in general is considered a Moderate. The CBT 1 is basically Easy to Moderate where as CBT 2 is Moderate to Tough due to the level of the questions asked which are advanced and analytical.

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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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to have question papers to check RRB NTPC answer key?
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Candidates must refer to the quesion paper inorder to check RRB NTPC answer key. Going through the answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score. Candidates can even raise objections against RRB NTPC answer key.

Q:   What is RRB NTPC response sheet?
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Railway NTPC response sheet is released along with the answer key. It have the answers marked by the candidates during the test. Using this, candidates can compare their answers with the provisional answer key. They can also calculate the probable marks. 

Q:   Is the RRB NTPC Graduate post exam easy or tough?
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The RRB NTPC exam of the Graduate posts is mainly considered tough because of the large number of candidates that give an exam every year. The difficulty level of the questions depends upon the preparation level, types of questions asked and the format of an exam.

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RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Check below RRB NTPC answer key FAQs.

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Q:   Till when can I submit objections against RRB NTPC answer key?
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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:   Is the RRB NTPC result prepared based on the answer key?
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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:   Will there be any normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam?
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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 highlights of RRB NTPC answer key?
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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 to prepare for RRB NTPC exam using the syllabus?
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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?
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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:   How is RRB NTPC score calculated?
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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:   What is the full form of RRB NTPC?
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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:   What should be my strategy to complete RRB NTPC syllabus?
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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

Q:   What are the important topics for RRB NTPC exam?
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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:   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 details do I need to enter in the RRB NTPC application form?
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Candidates in the registration form are required to enter the basic details.The registration details once entered cannot be edited later.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates will be able to download the RRB NTPC admit card from the methods as mentioned below:

  • Visit the RRB NTPC websites
  • On the home page, you will find RRB NTPC admit card download link
  • Enter the user ID (registration number) and password (date of birth)
  • RRB NTPC admit card appears on the screen
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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The RRB NTPC admit card for the Graduate posts released on the regional official websites. The exam will be conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026.

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The minimum qualifying marks for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 graduate posts are for UR & EWS 40%, for OBC & SC 30% and for ST it is 25%. 

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Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

After qualifying the RRB NTPC exam CBT 1 for the Graduate posts, candidates will give the CBT 2 exam which is the second stage of an exam and consists of 120 questions.

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Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to check the RRB NTPC Result for the Graduate posts online by visiting the official regional RRBs websites. It will be released in the form of PDF and contains the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The RRB NTPC exam of the Graduate posts is mainly considered tough because of the large number of candidates that give an exam every year. The difficulty level of the questions depends upon the preparation level, types of questions asked and the format of an exam.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts difficulty level in general is considered a Moderate. The CBT 1 is basically Easy to Moderate where as CBT 2 is Moderate to Tough due to the level of the questions asked which are advanced and analytical.

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Check can check below the process to download the RRB NTPC 2026 answer key for the graduate posts:

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

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The authority will release the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts answer key for CEN No. 06/2025 within a few days after the conduction of an exam. The Graduate posts exam will be conducted from March 16 to 27. 

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Generally, the RRB NTPC exam for the Graduate posts is considered to be Easy to Moderate in difficulty level mainly for the CBT 1 and for CBT 2, it can be considered as Moderate to Tough.

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

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