The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is gearing up to publish the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held for Level-1 posts under CEN 08/2024, following the conclusion of the exam on 10 February 2026. Aspirants can soon access the provisional answer key on regional RRB portals and initiate challenges if required.
Expected Answer Key Release & Official Source
The provisional RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 is anticipated to go live in the coming days on the official regional websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates should visit the designated zones (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in and other RRB portals) to check for live updates and the download link once released. This key will allow candidates to compare their responses and estimate probable scores ahead of the final answer key and result announcement.
How to Download RRB Group D Answer Key 2026?
Once available, candidates can download the provisional answer key and response sheet by following these steps:
- Visit the official RRB regional website where you appeared for the exam (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in).
- Navigate to the section showing “CEN 08/2024 Answer Key, Response Sheet & Question Paper”.
- Click the relevant link for the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password to log in.
- View and download the answer key and response sheet in PDF format for future reference.
There is no offline or hard-copy distribution of the answer key; all downloads are online only.
RRB Group D Objection Window & Fee Details
After the provisional answer key is released, RRB will open an objection window allowing candidates to challenge specific answers they believe are incorrect.
- Objections must be submitted only through the official portal.
- A nominal objection fee of INR 50 per question is expected, usually refundable if the objection is accepted.
- The deadline to raise objections will be specified on the portal once the key is live.
Errors cannot be challenged after the objection period closes.
RRB Group D Response Sheet & Score Estimation Tips
Along with the answer key, candidates can also download their response sheet, which shows the answers they marked in the CBT. Using this with the answer key:
- Compare correct answers as per the key.
- Use the marking scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer and -1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- Apply this formula to estimate your probable score before the results are officially announced.
What Happens After the RRB Group D Answer Key?
Once objections are reviewed, RRB will release the final answer key, followed by the RRB Group D Result 2026 and detailed cut-off marks. Qualified candidates will then proceed to subsequent stages like Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and document verification as per recruitment norms.
Quick Facts: RRB Group D CBT 2026
- The CBT was conducted for Level-1 posts across Indian Railways.
- The exam pattern included sections on General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness & Current Affairs.
- Normalisation of marks may be applied if exams were conducted in multiple shifts.