The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 for the Graduate Level Posts (CBT-1 & CBT-2) on its regional websites. Candidates who appeared for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) examination can now check their provisional answer keys and raise objections, if any, before the final answer key is published.
This blog provides a step-by-step guide to download the answer key, important dates, objection submission process, and expected cutoff marks.
RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025: Key Details
Detail | Information |
Exam Conducted | CBT-1: March 15-30, 2025
CBT-2: June 10-25, 2025 |
Answer Key Release Date | July 20, 2025 (For CBT-1 & CBT-2) |
Official Website | RRB Regional Websites |
Objection Window | July 20-25, 2025 (11:59 PM last date) |
Final Answer Key | August 5, 2025 |
Result Declaration | Expected by September 2025 |
How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025?
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the Official RRB Website
- Go to https://www.rrb.gov.in or your regional RRB site (e.g., RRB Mumbai, RRB Chennai).
- Find the Answer Key Link
- Look for “RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 – Graduate Posts” under the Latest Notifications section.
- Enter Login Details
- Provide your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Download & Verify
- The answer key will be in PDF format (subject-wise).
- Match your responses with the official key.
- Raise Objections (If Any)
- Submit discrepancies via the Objection Portal before July 25, 2025.
Direct Links to RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025
RRB Region | Direct Link |
RRB Mumbai | Click Here |
RRB Chennai | Click Here |
RRB Delhi | Click Here |
RRB Kolkata | Click Here |
(Links will be active from July 20, 2025, 10:00 AM)
How to Calculate Expected Score?
- Total Questions: 120 (CBT-1) / 150 (CBT-2)
- Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for wrong answers
- Formula:
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- Expected Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Wrong Answers × 0.25)
How to Raise Objections?
- Visit the RRB Objection Portal (via official website).
- Select Question ID and provide supporting proof (e.g., NCERT/standard book reference).
- Pay ₹50 per objection (refundable if valid).
- Last Date: July 25, 2025 (11:59 PM).
Expected Cutoff Marks (Graduate Posts)
Category | CBT-1 (Out of 120) | CBT-2 (Out of 150) |
General | 85-92 | 105-115 |
OBC | 78-85 | 95-105 |
SC | 70-78 | 85-95 |
ST | 65-72 | 80-90 |
(Based on previous year trends and difficulty level)
Important Notes
✔ Provisional vs. Final Key: The final key (August 5) will include corrections.
✔ Result Delay: If objections are high, results may take longer.
✔ No Individual Notifications: Check the website regularly.
Conclusion: Next Steps After Answer Key
- Calculate your tentative score.
- File objections (if required) before July 25.
- Wait for the final answer key (August 5).
- Prepare for further stages (Skill Test/DV).
For updates, visit RRB’s official website.
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