
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Answer Key 2025 on 24 December 2025 at 4:00 PM for candidates who appeared in the CBT 2 exam held on 20 December 2025. Along with the answer key, the response sheet has also been made available on official regional RRB websites. Using the official marking scheme, candidates can calculate their probable scores and evaluate their performance before the declaration of the final result. This process helps aspirants understand their chances of qualifying and decide on raising objections, if required.
The RRB follows a standardized marking pattern for CBT 2 to ensure fair evaluation. Candidates must apply negative marking carefully while calculating their scores.
Correct Answer: +1 mark
Incorrect Answer: –0.33 mark
Unattempted Question: No negative marking
Maximum Marks: 120
By matching the responses with the official answer key, candidates can easily estimate their expected marks before the final result announcement.
Download the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Answer Key 2025 and response sheet from the official RRB website.
Compare each answer in your response sheet with the official answer key.
Count the total number of correct answers and incorrect answers.
Apply the official formula:
Final Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Incorrect Answers × 0.33)
The calculated score will give an estimate of your probable marks out of 120.
After reviewing the answer key, candidates can raise objections if they find any discrepancies within the prescribed period. The objection window remains open from 24 to 30 December 2025.
Once all challenges are examined, RRB will release the final answer key, followed by the RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 Result 2025. Candidates who qualify will be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process, as per RRB guidelines. Aspirants are advised to regularly check official RRB websites for updates.