RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 to Be Released on 20 March, Check CBT 1 Response Sheet

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Answer Key 2026 (CEN 01/2025) for CBT 1 on 20 March 2026. Alongside the answer key, candidates’ individual response sheets (answer responses) will also be made available for download.

When Will RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 Be Released?

According to the latest official notice, the provisional answer key and response sheet for RRB ALP CBT 1 will be published on 20 March 2026 (around 5 PM) on the respective regional RRB websites. Candidates who took the ALP CBT 1 exam can access these documents using their registration number and date of birth. The CBT 1 exam for ALP was conducted across multiple shifts in February 2026, and this step is part of the post‑exam process before results are declared.

How to Download RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key & Response Sheet?

Once released, candidates can follow these steps to download the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 and response sheet:

1. Visit the official regional RRB website where the exam was applied.
2. Click on the link titled “RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 (CEN 01/2025) – CBT 1”.
3. Enter your registration number and date of birth.
4. Submit details and view the answer key and response sheet.
5. Download the PDF files for future reference.

These documents help candidates examine their answers, estimate tentative scores, and prepare for subsequent stages like CBT 2.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Objection Window and Procedure

After the provisional release of the answer key, RRB will open a short objection window for candidates to raise challenges against any discrepancies. The objection portal will remain active from 20 to 26 March 2026. To raise an objection:

• Log in to the regional RRB portal.
• Click on “Challenge Answer Key”.
• Select the question(s) to challenge.
• Upload supporting proof if applicable.
• Pay the requisite objection fee per question (refundable if the objection is upheld).

This process ensures transparency in evaluation before the final answer key is published.

What Next After Answer Key Release?

Once the objection window closes and responses are reviewed by the RRB, the final answer key will be released. Based on the final key, the RRB will prepare and announce the RRB ALP CBT 1 result. Candidates who qualify in CBT 1 will be eligible for CBT 2, the next stage in the ALP selection process. A separate notification regarding cut‑off marks and qualifying criteria for RRB ALP 2026 will be published along with the results. Candidates must regularly check the official RRB regional websites to access the answer key, response sheet, objection link, and further updates regarding RRB ALP 2026 exam results.