Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has officially released the Computer Based Test (CBT) Question Paper, Candidate Responses, and Provisional Answer Key along with the Online Objection window on 07 September 2026 (08:00 PM) for the Level-1 Posts (Group ‘D’) recruitment under Centralized Employment Notice CEN 09/2025. Candidates who appeared in the CBT examination held from 03 August 2026 to 25 August 2026 can view their response sheets and submit online challenges against incorrect questions/options up to 17 September 2026 (23:55 Hrs) by paying an objection fee of ₹50/- per question (refundable if objection is valid). Check direct answer key links, response sheet login, and objection steps below.
Important Dates
| CBT Written Exam Dates | 03 August to 25 August 2026 |
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| Notice Issued Date | 07 September 2026 |
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| Answer Key & Response Sheet Live | 07 September 2026 (08:00 PM) |
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| Online Objection Start | 07 September 2026 (08:00 PM) |
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| Last Date for Objection & Fee Payment | 17 September 2026 (23:55 Hrs) |
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| Final Answer Key & CBT Result | To Be Announced |
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Fee for Raising Objections
| Per Question Challenge Fee | ₹50/- (+ Bank Service Charges) |
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| Fee Refund Policy | If the objection raised is found to be valid/correct by subject experts, the fee will be refunded to the candidate’s source bank account after deducting bank charges. |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Debit/Credit Cards (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), Net Banking & UPI / QR Code |
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CEN 09/2025 Level-1 Overview
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
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| Employment Notice | CEN 09/2025 |
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| Post Level | Level-1 (Group ‘D’ Posts) |
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| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) - Multiple Shifts |
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| Official Portal | rrbapply.gov.in & Regional RRB Websites |
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Candidate Login Credentials
- Registration Number / Roll Number
- Date of Birth / Password (DD-MM-YYYY)
- Security Captcha Code
RRB Level-1 CEN 09/2025: Answer Key & Objection Schedule
| Sr. No. | Activity / Event | Start Date & Time | Closing Date & Time |
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| 1 | Viewing of Questions, Responses, Answer Keys & Raising of Objections with Online Fee Payment | 07.09.2026 (20:00 Hrs / 08:00 PM onwards) | 17.09.2026 (upto 23:55 Hrs / 11:55 PM) |
| Objection Window Duration | 10 Days Window |
How to Check & Download Railway RRB Group D Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website of your respective Regional RRB or direct portal: www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the link “CEN 09/2025 (Level-1 Posts) - Link for viewing CBT Question Paper, Responses & Keys and Raising Objections”.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Click on the “Candidate Response” tab on your dashboard.
- Click on “To download your question paper for Railway Level-1 Exam CEN 09/2025, click here to generate it”.
- Your complete question paper with marked answers and correct answer options will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the response sheet PDF to calculate your raw score.
Procedure for Raising Online Objections & Fee Details
- After reviewing your question paper, click on the “Objection” tab within the candidate login.
- Select the Question ID and the nature of objection (e.g., Incorrect Answer Key, Ambiguous Question, Multiple Correct Options, Translation Error).
- Enter your detailed explanation/justification in English and upload authentic reference proof/document if required.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹50/- per question using UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit the objection on or before 17 September 2026 (23:55 Hrs).
- Important Note: If the objection is found correct by the panel of subject experts, the ₹50/- fee will be refunded back to the account used for payment.
- The final decision of the RRB regarding answer keys will be final and binding.
Important Links
Before Checking Answer Key
Please verify the official website, objection window, fee rules, and question paper details before submitting any challenge.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
