RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026 will be released by the Railway Recruitment Board after the completion of the CBT 1 exam conducted from May 7 to June 21, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Undergraduate Level exam (CEN 07/2025) will be able to download their answer key and response sheet by the end of June 2026 from the official website.
To access it, candidates must log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth. The answer key will also include an objection window, allowing candidates to challenge discrepancies before final results are declared.
| Event | Date |
| CBT 1 Exam Dates | May 7 – June 21, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | April 27, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 4 days before exam |
| Answer Key Release | By end of June 2026 |
| Objection Window | To be notified |
| Result Date | July 2026 |
The RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026 download link will be activated on the official regional websites such as:
rrbcdg.gov.in
Other regional RRB portals
Candidates must download their answer key within the given timeline as the link remains active for a limited period.
Follow these simple steps:
Visit the official website of Railway Recruitment Board
Click on “CEN 07/2025 NTPC UG Answer Key” link
Enter your Registration Number & Date of Birth
Fill captcha and log in
View your answer key & response sheet
Download and save for future use
The answer key is important because it helps candidates to:
Verify their answers
Estimate probable scores
Identify mistakes
Raise objections if needed
Analyze chances for CBT 2
| Type of Answer | Marks |
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Wrong Answer | -1/3 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
To estimate your score:
Add +1 mark for each correct answer
Deduct 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
Formula:
Raw Score = Correct Answers – (Incorrect Answers × 1/3)
Example:
Correct Answers: 72
Incorrect Answers: 18
Score = 72 – (18 × 0.33) = 66 (approx.)
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General / EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 30% |
If you find any discrepancy, follow these steps:
Log in to your RRB account
Click on “Objection Tracker”
Select the question ID
Provide valid explanation with proof
Pay ₹50 per question
Submit your objection
Only valid objections will be considered by the board.
After reviewing objections:
Final answer key will be released
Result will be prepared based on revised answers
RRB NTPC Result 2026 will be announced in July 2026
Qualified candidates will move to CBT 2 stage
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