[LIVE] RRB Group D Answer Key 2026: Download CBT Response Sheet PDF - Direct Link Shortly

The revised post-wise vacancy information lists 5,343 vacancies for Pointsman B under the Traffic department. Pointsman B is among the significant Level-1 categories included in CEN 09/2025. Candidates who selected this post as part of their preferences should remember that final allotment will depend on merit, vacancies, category and the preferences submitted in the application. The answer key itself does not determine post allotment. It only helps candidates estimate their CBT performance. Candidates who qualify the CBT stage and are shortlisted will have to fulfil the requirements of the subsequent recruitment stages applicable to Level-1 posts.

Among the posts included in the revised vacancy details, Track Maintainer Grade IV accounts for the largest share with 10,443 vacancies, according to the official notification. Other major categories include Pointsman-B with 5,343 vacancies and Assistant (S&T) with 1,716 vacancies. The post-wise distribution is important for candidates because vacancies are spread across different departments and posts. Candidates should not assume that the total vacancy figure represents the number of openings available for every post or every RRB zone. The final selection and allotment will depend on applicable preferences, vacancies, merit and recruitment rules.

The CEN 09/2025 recruitment originally notified 22,195 Level-1 vacancies. Subsequent notice revised the vacancy position, with the updated figure reported in the recruitment details as 22,082 vacancies. Candidates should therefore refer to the latest official vacancy notification rather than relying on the original number alone. The vacancies cover several Level-1 posts across different railway departments. The number of vacancies is an important factor when candidates assess the competitiveness of the recruitment and potential cut-off. However, vacancy numbers should not be used alone to predict selection because category-wise, railway-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution also affects the recruitment process.

The official CEN 09/2025 notification specifies minimum percentages for eligibility. The minimum percentage is 40% for UR and EWS candidates and 30% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC and ST candidates. The notification also provides for relaxation of 2 percentage points for PwBD candidates in certain circumstances involving a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies. These percentages are minimum eligibility criteria and should not be confused with the eventual cut-off marks for shortlisting. The actual cut-off may vary depending on factors such as vacancies, candidate performance, category and other applicable recruitment conditions. Candidates should therefore use the answer key to estimate their score but wait for the official cut-off.

The answer key released initially by RRB will be a provisional answer key. Candidates will receive an opportunity to challenge discrepancies within the specified objection period. After considering the objections and relevant evidence, RRB may modify one or more answers where necessary. The resulting key is generally treated as the final answer key for evaluation purposes. Candidates should therefore avoid treating the provisional key as the absolute final version of their score. A candidate's estimated marks may change if any challenged question is revised, deleted or awarded differently. The final answer key and subsequent result will be based on the decisions taken by RRB.

Candidates who identify an incorrect question or answer in the provisional key will be able to raise objections through the designated RRB online facility. After logging in, candidates will have to select the relevant question and indicate the nature of the objection according to the options provided. Supporting evidence may also be required. Candidates should make sure that their objection is specific and supported by a credible source. They should also complete the fee payment before the deadline. RRB may not entertain objections submitted after the closing date and time. Candidates are therefore advised not to wait until the last few hours, particularly because heavy traffic on the website may cause technical difficulties.

Candidates should wait for the official CEN 09/2025 answer key notice for the exact objection fee applicable to this recruitment. In previous RRB answer key objection notices, the Board has prescribed a fee of Rs 50 plus applicable bank service charges per question, with the fee for a valid objection refundable after applicable deductions. However, candidates should not assume that the same fee automatically applies to CEN 09/2025 until the official notice confirms it. The RRB Chandigarh notice for another 2026 CBT illustrates the earlier procedure, but the Group D objection notice will be the authoritative source for this recruitment. Candidates should therefore check the official instructions before making any payment.

The Railway Recruitment Board will open an objection window after releasing the provisional answer key. Candidates who believe that a question, option or official answer contains an error can raise an objection through the prescribed process. Candidates should carefully read the official objection notice because it will specify the opening and closing date, fee per objection, payment method and evidence requirements. The objection facility is not to file general complaints about the examination. Candidates should challenge only those questions for which they have a genuine and supportable reason. The final decision regarding objections will be taken by RRB after examining the representations received from candidates.

The official CEN 09/2025 notification clearly provides for negative marking in the CBT. One-third mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Therefore, candidates should not simply count the number of correct responses to estimate their score. For example, a candidate with 75 correct and 15 incorrect responses would have a raw score of 70 marks after applying the negative-marking rule. Similarly, 60 correct and 20 incorrect answers would result in approximately 53.33 marks. Candidates should check the recorded response for every question before calculating their final estimate. This calculation can provide an early indication of performance, but it should not be treated as the official RRB result.

The RRB Group D CBT is conducted for 100 marks, with 100 objective-type questions. The examination duration is 90 minutes for most candidates. Candidates eligible for the use of a scribe receive 120 minutes as per the official notification. The 100 questions cover four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Since each question carries one mark, candidates can quickly calculate their raw marks by counting correct and incorrect responses. However, the raw score should not automatically be treated as the final qualifying score because RRB's selection process and applicable shortlisting criteria must also be considered.

Candidates can use the official RRB marking scheme to calculate their probable score after downloading the response sheet. Each correct answer carries one mark, while one-third of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions do not attract negative marking. The basic formula is:

Estimated Score = Correct Answers × 1 – Incorrect Answers × 1/3.

For example, if a candidate answers 70 questions correctly and 15 incorrectly, the estimated raw score would be 70 – 5 = 65 marks. Candidates should calculate the score carefully and retain their calculation for comparison with the final result.

The RRB Group D CBT consists of questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. According to the official CEN, the indicative distribution is 25 questions from Mathematics, 30 from General Intelligence and Reasoning, 25 from General Science and 20 from General Awareness and Current Affairs. This makes a total of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates calculating their expected score should therefore focus on the responses actually recorded in their individual response sheet rather than assuming a particular section-wise distribution.

Once the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 link is activated, candidates can follow a simple process to access it. First, visit the official RRB website. Next, select the relevant link for CEN 09/2025 Level-1 Answer Key/Response Sheet. Enter the required registration details and submit the information. After successful login, the candidate's question paper, recorded responses and provisional answers should appear on the screen. Candidates should carefully check all the details and download the available document or save screenshots/PDFs for reference.

Candidates waiting for the RRB Group D answer key should keep their registration number and password/date of birth credentials ready. The individual response sheet is expected to be accessible only after candidate authentication. Applicants should avoid repeatedly entering incorrect login credentials because technical problems may occur when a large number of candidates try to access the portal simultaneously. It is advisable to use the registration details mentioned on the application form or admit card. Candidates should also make sure they are accessing the official RRB website or the designated answer key portal instead of an unauthorised website. Once the official link is active, candidates should log in and download their question paper, responses and answer key for future reference.

Candidates should expect the RRB Group D response sheet to be made available along with answer key. The response sheet is different from the answer key. It contains the answers actually selected by an individual candidate during the CBT, while the answer key indicates the answer considered correct by the examination authority. By comparing the two, candidates can calculate their probable score. Candidates should download or save a copy of their response sheet after it becomes available. It can be useful later if a candidate wants to raise an objection against a particular question or answer. The response sheet is also useful for checking whether a particular response has been recorded correctly before calculating the expected marks.

The current Railway Group D recruitment is being conducted under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 09/2025 for various Level-1 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates checking the answer key should ensure that the notification number mentioned on the official notice is CEN 09/2025. This is important because several Railway Recruitment Board examinations are conducted simultaneously under different CEN numbers. The official RRB Chandigarh page lists CEN 09/2025 as the recruitment notification for various Level-1 posts. Candidates should therefore avoid downloading answer keys or objection notices belonging to another recruitment cycle. The answer key and response sheet for this examination will relate specifically to the CBT conducted under CEN 09/2025.

The RRB Group D 2026 CBT under CEN 09/2025 was conducted from August 3 to August 25, 2026, in multiple shifts at examination centres across the country. Candidates who appeared in the CBT can now expect the next major recruitment-stage update in the form of the provisional answer key and response sheet. The answer key is important because it enables candidates to calculate their probable marks before the official result is announced. Candidates should carefully compare their recorded responses with the provisional key rather than relying only on unofficial answer keys circulating on social media. RRB will provide link for candidates to view their questions, responses and the corresponding answers. Any discrepancy in the provisional key can be challenged during the objection window announced by the Board.

The Railway Recruitment Board is expected to release the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Computer Based Test under CEN 09/2025. The CBT was conducted from August 3 to August 25, 2026, across multiple shifts. Candidates have been waiting for the provisional answer key, response sheet and question paper after the completion of the examination. The provisional key will allow candidates to compare the answers they marked in the examination with the answers considered correct by RRB.  Once activated, the answer key link is expected to be available through the official RRB portal and regional RRB websites. Candidates should keep their registration number and password ready to avoid delays while accessing their individual response sheet.