The wider picture
The RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam for graduate-level posts was successfully conducted across multiple test centres nationwide from March 16 to March 27, 2026. With the examination now behind them, candidates are eager to assess their performance.
In a significant development, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the provisional answer key and candidate response sheets for the NTPC CBT 1 Graduate-level examination. Candidates can access and download their answer key from their respective official RRB regional websites starting from April 6, 2026, at 4 PM.
As part of the process, candidates who identify discrepancies in the answers can challenge them until 11:55 PM on April 12, 2026. A fee of Rs 50 per question is required to submit a challenge against the answer key. Payments can be made through various methods, including RuPay cards, credit cards, UPI, or net banking.
The RRB strictly advises candidates to submit their challenges before the deadline, as no requests will be entertained post-April 12. If an objection is verified and found correct, the fee will be refunded to the candidate’s original payment account.
The final answer key will be prepared after reviewing all submitted objections. The decision taken by the RRBs after considering the objections will be final. The final answer key will be used to prepare the results for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Candidates must also ensure they carry the original Aadhaar card or a printed e-verified Aadhaar for biometric verification at exam centres. The complete procedure for raising objections has been published on the official websites, providing clear guidance for candidates.
As the deadline approaches, candidates are urged to act swiftly if they believe there are errors in the answer key. Observers note that this is a crucial step in the recruitment process, and timely action could impact many candidates’ futures.
