The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the release of the answer key for the Computer Based Test (CBT-I) conducted for Non Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts under CEN No 06/2025. This significant update allows candidates who participated in the exam to review their recorded responses alongside the answer keys. The CBT-I was held from March 16, 2026 to March 27, 2026, across various examination centers.
To facilitate a transparent evaluation process, candidates can access their question papers, recorded answers, and the corresponding answer keys through a dedicated web portal. This portal became operational on April 6, 2026, at 16:00 hrs and will remain available until April 12, 2026, at 23:55 hrs. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official websites of their respective RRBs to retrieve this information.
RRB NTPC CBT-I Procedure for Raising Objections
In the event that candidates identify discrepancies in the questions or answers, they have the opportunity to submit objections during the same period that the answer key is accessible. The deadline for filing objections is set for April 12, 2026, at 23:55 hrs. It is crucial for candidates to submit their objections promptly, as no submissions will be accepted after this deadline.
| Event | Date |
| CBT-I Exam Dates | March 16 - March 27, 2026 |
| Portal Open for Answer Key Access | April 6, 2026, 16:00 hrs |
| Objection Submission Deadline | April 12, 2026, 23:55 hrs |
RRB NTPC CBT-I Objection Fee Structure
To file an objection, candidates must pay a fee of Rs. 50 per question, in addition to any applicable bank charges. Payments can be made online using debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI. If a candidate's objection is deemed valid, the fee will be refunded, minus any bank charges, to the same account used for the original payment.
RRB NTPC CBT-I Finality of Decisions
The RRBs have emphasized that all objections will be thoroughly reviewed, and the decisions made regarding these objections will be final and binding. Candidates are advised to ensure that their submissions are accurate and well-founded to avoid any issues.
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RRB NTPC CBT-I Implications for Candidates
The release of the CBT-I answer key and the opportunity to raise objections is a critical phase for candidates aspiring to secure positions in the railway sector. It allows them to verify their performance and challenge any inaccuracies they may find in the evaluation process. Candidates must act swiftly and strategically to ensure their objections are lodged correctly and within the stipulated timeframe.