The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 on September 7, 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted under CEN 09/2025.
Candidates can now access the RRB Group D Response Sheet 2026, question paper and provisional answer key through the candidate login portal. The answer key is useful for checking recorded responses and estimating marks before the RRB Group D Result 2026.
The CBT was conducted on August 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25, 2026, across multiple shifts. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 22,195 Level 1 vacancies.
Candidates who find an incorrect answer in the provisional key can submit objections within the notified objection window.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Recruitment | RRB Group D 2026 |
| CEN Number | CEN 09/2025 |
| Post | Group D / Level 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 22,195 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| CBT Exam Dates | August 3 to 25, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Answer Key Release Date | September 7, 2026 |
| Response Sheet | Available |
| Objection Window | To be announced |
| Selection Process | CBT, PET, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
The RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 download link is active at the candidate login portal. Candidates need their registration details and date of birth/password to access the provisional answer key and response sheet.
RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 Direct Link (Active)

Candidates should download and save their response sheet after logging in, as it can be useful while checking their answers and submitting objections.
Candidates can follow these steps to download the Railway RRB Group D Response Sheet 2026:
Visit the official RRB regional website or the candidate login portal.
Open the CEN 09/2025 Group D Answer Key/Response Sheet link.
Enter the registration number and date of birth/password.
Submit the login details.
The RRB Group D answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
Compare the recorded responses with the official provisional answers.
Download the answer key and response sheet.
Keep a copy saved for calculating marks and raising objections, if required.
The response sheet contains question-wise information that allows candidates to review their performance. The following details can be checked:
Candidate's name
Registration number/roll number
Examination date
Exam shift
RRB zone
Question ID
Question paper
Options displayed in the exam
Candidate's selected response
Correct answer as per the provisional key
Status of the response
Instructions for raising objections
The answer key released on September 7 is provisional. Candidates should check every question carefully before submitting an objection.
If a candidate believes that an answer provided in the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 is incorrect, they can challenge it through the objection facility. The objection window details, including the last date and applicable fee, should be checked in the official notification/login portal.
The general process to challenge the provisional answer key is as follows:
Visit the official RRB candidate portal.
Open the CEN 09/2025 Answer Key/Objection link.
Log in using the registration number and password/date of birth.
Select the question that needs to be challenged.
Choose the appropriate objection option.
Upload supporting documentary proof, if required.
Pay the applicable objection fee.
Submit the objection.
Download the acknowledgement or confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should raise objections only after checking the question, selected response and supporting reference carefully.
Candidates can use the response sheet to estimate their expected score. As per the supplied marking scheme, the CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks. One mark is awarded for every correct answer, while one-third mark is deducted for an incorrect response.
| Response | Marks |
| Correct answer | +1 |
| Incorrect answer | -1/3 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
For example, a candidate with 70 correct and 15 incorrect responses would have an estimated score of 65 marks before considering any changes resulting from objections or the final answer key.
After the objection process closes, the Railway Recruitment Board will review the challenges received from candidates. The RRB Group D Final Answer Key 2026 will be issued after the objections are considered.
The final answer key is important because the written exam result and subsequent shortlisting are based on the final evaluation. Candidates should therefore retain their response sheet and objection acknowledgement until the recruitment process is completed.
The RRB Group D result will be released after completion of the answer key and evaluation process. The supplied reference data indicates that the result is expected in November 2026.
Candidates shortlisted through the CBT will move to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by document verification and medical examination as applicable.
Candidates should not wait for the result to start reviewing their performance. After downloading the response sheet, they should:
Check every response against the provisional answer key.
Calculate the expected marks using the marking scheme.
Identify questions where an objection may be justified.
Keep supporting evidence ready before challenging an answer.
Submit objections within the prescribed deadline.
Save the response sheet and acknowledgement for future reference.
Start preparing for the next stage if their estimated score is competitive.