RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 has been released on September 7, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the RRB Group D CBT 2026 under CEN 09/2025 can now check their provisional answer key, question paper and response sheet through the official RRB portal. RRB Group D CBT was conducted on 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25 August 2026.
The answer key will help candidates verify their responses, calculate their probable scores and identify any discrepancies in the provisional key. Candidates can also raise objections against the answers within the prescribed objection window. The RRB Group D Result 2026 is expected in October 2026, but the official date has not been announced.
The RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 Highlights provide important details about the provisional answer key, response sheet, exam and release date. Candidates can refer to the table below for a quick overview of the key information.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | RRB Group D CBT 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Recruitment | CEN 09/2025 |
| Post | Group D / Level 1 Posts |
| CBT Exam Date | 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 25 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Answer Key Release Date | September 7, 2026 |
| Mode of Release | Online |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth |
| Official Portal | RRB Regional Websites / RRB Digialm Portal |
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 and response sheet:
Visit the official website of the respective Railway Recruitment Board.
Go to the CEN 09/2025 section on the homepage.
Click on the link for “RRB Group D Answer Key 2026” or the link for viewing questions, responses and keys.
Enter the required login credentials, such as Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Submit the details.
The RRB Group D Question Paper, Response Sheet and Answer Key will appear on the screen.
Check the answers marked in the response sheet against the official provisional answers.
Download and save the response sheet and answer key for future reference.
The answer key and response sheet are provided through the RRB's online candidate login system, where candidates can also access the objection facility when available.
The RRB Group D response sheet and answer key allow candidates to check:
Questions asked in their examination shift
Answers marked by the candidate
Correct answers according to the provisional key
Question status
Marks awarded for correct responses
Questions attempted or not attempted
Objection/challenge option, wherever applicable
Candidates can use the provisional answer key to calculate their estimated score. The RRB Group D CBT generally follows a negative marking scheme, so candidates should consider both correct and incorrect responses while calculating their probable marks.
Expected Score = Marks for Correct Answers − Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answers
Candidates should use the marking scheme mentioned in the official examination instructions while calculating their scores.
If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, they can submit an objection through the online objection tracker, subject to the instructions and deadline specified by RRB.
The general process is:
Log in to the RRB answer key/response sheet portal.
Open the Objection Tracker.
Select the question against which the objection is being raised.
Choose the appropriate objection reason.
Upload supporting documents, if required.
Pay the prescribed objection fee, if applicable.
Submit the objection and save the acknowledgement.
Candidates should carefully check the official objection notice for the last date, objection fee and required supporting documents before submitting a challenge.
