RRB NTPC Undergraduate Answer Key 2026 Out — CEN 07/2025 CBT-1 Provisional Answer Key + Response Sheet + Question Paper Released 27 June 2026 • Login at rrb.digialm.com • Objection Window: 27 June – 5 July 2026 (23:55 hrs) • Fee: ₹50/question • 3058 Posts • CBT-2: 17 September 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) — Ministry of Railways, Government of India Official Common Website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| CEN Number | CEN 07/2025 — Non Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate / 10+2 Level) |
| Posts Covered | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Junior Clerk cum Typist | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Trains Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 3,058 |
| CBT-1 Exam Dates | 07, 08, 09 May 2026 and 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 June 2026 |
| Exam Centres | Approximately 200 centres across India — 3 shifts daily (9:00–10:30 AM | 12:45–2:15 PM | 4:30–6:00 PM) |
| Total Candidates Appeared | Over 63 lakh (6.3 million) candidates |
| Answer Key Released On | 27 June 2026 at 7:00 PM |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional Answer Key — subject to revision based on valid objections received |
| What Is Available to Download | (1) Individual Question Paper (2) Recorded Responses (candidate’s answers) (3) Provisional Answer Key (correct answers per RRB) |
| Answer Key Portal — Direct Link | https://rrb.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/33128/100181/login.html Also accessible via: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and all regional RRB websites |
| Login Credentials Required | Registration Number + Password OR Date of Birth + Captcha |
| Viewing & Objection Window Opens | 27 June 2026 at 19:00 hrs |
| Viewing & Objection Window Closes | 05 July 2026 at 23:55 hrs — absolute deadline, no extension |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 per question + applicable bank service charges |
| Objection Fee Refund | Fee refunded to original payment account if RRB accepts the objection as valid (after deducting bank charges) |
| Fee Payment Modes | Debit Card | Credit Card | UPI | Net Banking |
| Negative Marking (CBT-1) | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| CBT-2 for UG Posts | Scheduled for 17 September 2026 |
| Notice Signed By | Chairpersons, Railway Recruitment Boards — Dated 27 June 2026 |
| Post Name | Pay Level | Qualification | Typing/Skill Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100) | 12th Pass (10+2) | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200) | 12th Pass (10+2) | Typing Skill Test (TST) — 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200) | 12th Pass (10+2) | Typing Skill Test (TST) — 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi |
| Trains Clerk | Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200) | 12th Pass (10+2) | No typing test — only CBT-1 + CBT-2 |
| Total Vacancies: 3,058 — Minimum Qualification: 12th Pass (10+2) from recognised board — Salary (in-hand): ~₹28,000–₹35,000/month | |||
Visit the Official Answer Key Portal
Go to https://rrb.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/33128/100181/login.html (direct link) OR visit your regional RRB website (e.g., rrbahmedabad.gov.in, rrbcdg.gov.in, etc.) OR the common portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and click on the link titled “CEN-07/2025 (NTPC Undergraduate Categories) — Link for viewing of Tentative CBT-1 Undergraduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet”.
Log in with Your Credentials
On the login page, enter your Registration Number and either your Password or Date of Birth. Enter the Captcha code shown on screen. Click Login. If you have forgotten your Registration Number, click “Forgot Registration Number” and enter your Name, Date of Birth, and Email ID or Mobile Number — the system will display or send your Registration Number.
View Your Question Paper, Responses & Answer Key
After logging in, your individual question paper (questions asked in your shift), your recorded responses (answers you submitted), and the provisional answer key (correct answers per RRB) will be displayed on the screen. Carefully compare your answers against the key to estimate your score.
Download and Save the Answer Key
Download the answer key, response sheet, and question paper as PDF files. Save them for future reference — these documents will not remain accessible after 5 July 2026 at 23:55 hrs when the portal closes. Keep these documents until the final result is declared and your candidature is confirmed.
Raise Objection (if any) Before 5 July 2026
If you find an error in the answer key, select the question you want to challenge. Upload supporting documents or evidence (if required). Pay ₹50 per question (plus applicable bank charges) via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Submit within the deadline of 5 July 2026 at 23:55 hrs. The RRB’s decision on all objections will be final and binding — no further correspondence will be entertained.
On the login page, click “Forgot Registration Number” → Enter your Name + Date of Birth + Email ID or Registered Mobile Number → Your Registration Number will be displayed or sent to your registered contact. If mobile number or email has changed, contact your regional RRB immediately.
📊 How to Calculate Your Expected CBT-1 Score
Example 1: 72 correct, 18 wrong, 10 unattempted → Score = (72 × 1) − (18 × 0.333) = 72 − 6 = 66.00 marks
Example 2: 80 correct, 15 wrong, 5 unattempted → Score = (80 × 1) − (15 × 0.333) = 80 − 5 = 75.00 marks
Example 3: 60 correct, 30 wrong, 10 unattempted → Score = (60 × 1) − (30 × 0.333) = 60 − 10 = 50.00 marks
Note: Unattempted questions carry zero marks and zero penalty. Only compare your recorded responses (from response sheet) with the provisional key — not from memory.
| Aspect | CBT-1 (Stage 1) | CBT-2 (Stage 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs | 120 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 marks | 120 marks |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Subjects | General Awareness (40) + Mathematics (30) + General Intelligence & Reasoning (30) | General Awareness (50) + Mathematics (35) + General Intelligence & Reasoning (35) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Medium | English + Hindi (bilingual) | English + Hindi (bilingual) |
| Purpose | Screening — marks used only for CBT-2 shortlisting (not added to merit) | Merit — marks used for final merit list and selection |
| Normalisation | Yes — Equi-Percentile Method across shifts | Yes — Equi-Percentile Method across shifts |
| CBT-1 Date (UG) | 07–09 May & 13–20 June 2026 (conducted) | — |
| CBT-2 Date (UG) | — | 17 September 2026 |
| PwBD candidates eligible for compensatory time as per GoI norms — scribe allowed where applicable | ||
Based on past RRB NTPC recruitment practice, candidates equal to approximately 20 times the number of vacancies in each category are shortlisted from CBT-1 for CBT-2, in merit order after normalisation. For 3,058 UG vacancies, approximately 60,000–70,000 candidates may be shortlisted for CBT-2. The exact shortlisting ratio is at RRB’s discretion and will be announced with the CBT-1 result.
Login to the Objection Portal
Visit https://rrb.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/33128/100181/login.html and log in with your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
View Answer Key & Identify Discrepancy
Compare your recorded responses with the provisional answer key. Identify the specific question number(s) where you believe the answer provided by RRB is incorrect or the question itself is flawed.
Select the Question & Upload Evidence
Click on the objection option for the specific question number. Provide your objection reason clearly. If supporting evidence is required (e.g., reference from a standard textbook or authoritative source), upload it in the prescribed format. Make sure your objection is specific, factual, and well-supported.
Pay ₹50 Per Question
Pay ₹50 per question challenged, plus applicable bank service charges, via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. If you are challenging 3 questions, you pay ₹150 (+ bank charges). If RRB accepts your objection as valid, the fee for that question will be refunded to your original payment account after deducting bank charges.
Submit Before 5 July 2026 at 23:55 hrs
Submit all objections well before the deadline. The objection portal closes permanently at 23:55 hrs on 5 July 2026. After that, no representation regarding questions, options, or answer keys will be entertained by the RRBs under any circumstances. RRB’s final decision on objections is final and binding.
The Railway Recruitment Board’s decision on objections raised is final and binding. No further correspondence from candidates on the subject of questions, options, or keys will be entertained after RRB reviews the objections and releases the Final Answer Key. The Final Answer Key will form the basis for CBT-1 result computation.
Use the website of the RRB region where you applied for the exam. Your Registration Number will indicate your RRB region. If unsure, the common portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in links to all regional RRBs and also hosts the common answer key portal at rrb.digialm.com.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Educational Qualification | 12th Pass (10+2) from a recognised Board/University — or equivalent |
| Minimum Age | 18 years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Maximum Age — General/UR | 30 years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Age Relaxation — OBC (NCL) | +3 years → up to 33 years |
| Age Relaxation — SC/ST | +5 years → up to 35 years |
| Age Relaxation — PwBD (Gen) | +10 years → up to 40 years |
| Age Relaxation — PwBD (OBC) | +13 years → up to 43 years |
| Age Relaxation — PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years → up to 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per GoI rules (actual service + 3 years) |
| Age Determination Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen / Subject of Nepal or Bhutan / Tibetan refugee / Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries |
Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, GoI
CEN: 07/2025 | Level: Undergraduate / 10+2 Level
Posts: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Junior Clerk cum Typist | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Trains Clerk
Total Vacancies: 3,058
Minimum Qualification: 12th Pass (10+2) | Age: 18–30 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)
CBT-1 Conducted: 07 May – 20 June 2026 | Candidates appeared: 63 lakh+
Answer Key Released: 27 June 2026 at 7:00 PM | Type: Provisional
Answer Key Portal: rrb.digialm.com
Objection Window: 27 June (19:00 hrs) to 05 July 2026 (23:55 hrs)
Objection Fee: ₹50/question + bank charges (refunded if upheld)
CBT-1 Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
CBT-2 for UG: 17 September 2026
Selection Process: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → TST/CBAT (post-wise) → Document Verification → Medical
- Objection portal closes permanently at 23:55 hrs on 5 July 2026 — raise objections well before the deadline, do not wait until the last hour
- Download and save your question paper, response sheet, and answer key before 5 July 2026 — the link goes offline after that
- Only the recorded response matters — not what you remember answering. Objections on recorded responses are not entertained
- RRB’s final decision on all objections is final and binding — no further correspondence will be entertained
- CBT-1 marks do NOT count for final merit — only CBT-2 marks are used for the final selection merit list
- Start preparing for CBT-2 (17 September 2026) without waiting for CBT-1 results — CBT-2 syllabus is more detailed and marks-focused
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