The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026 for graduate-level candidates on 6 April 2026, on its official regional websites. The answer key provides the correct responses to the questions asked in the examination, enabling candidates to check their performance and get an idea of their expected scores. The objection window has also been activated and will remain open until 12 April 2026.
According to the board, the released answer key is provisional, giving candidates the opportunity to challenge any discrepancies by paying a fee of INR 50 per question. Once all objections are reviewed, RRB will release the final answer key, which will be binding and cannot be challenged further. The results will be prepared based on this final version. The RRB NTPC graduate-level exams were held from 16 to 27 March 2026 and separate answer keys are issued for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 stages.
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: How to Check?
Candidates who appeared for the RRB NTPC 2026 exam can easily access the answer key online by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) of your respective region.
Step 2: On the homepage, look for the link that says “RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026” and click on it.
Step 3: Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password to log in.
Step 4: After logging in, the answer key along with your response sheet will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Download the answer key and compare your responses to calculate your expected score.
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: Steps to Raise Objections
Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key can follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of your respective Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) region.
Step 2: Click on the link for “RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026” available on the homepage.
Step 3: Log in using your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Step 4: Open the answer key and response sheet displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Select the question(s) you want to challenge.
Step 6: Upload valid supporting documents or explanation for your objection.
Step 7: Pay the required fee of INR 50 per question through the available payment mode.
Step 8: Submit the objection form and download the confirmation for future reference.
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2026: Marking Scheme
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) follows a standardised marking scheme for the NTPC examination, allowing candidates to estimate their probable scores using the released answer key. As per the official pattern, candidates are awarded +1 mark for every correct answer.
However, the exam also includes a negative marking system, where 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect response. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions. This marking structure enables candidates to calculate their expected scores more accurately by comparing their responses with the provisional answer key.
