The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released a notice on 23 September 2026 for the viewing of CBT-II questions, responses and provisional answer key for CEN No. 07/2025, the Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) recruitment. The CBT-II was conducted on 17 September 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can view their individual question paper, their responses and the provisional answer key by logging into the official RRB website. The viewing and objection window opens on 24 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs and closes on 30 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs. Objections can be raised for Rs. 50 per question (plus bank charges), and the fee is refundable if the objection is found to be correct.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must act on immediately. First, the window opens at 23:55 hrs on 24 September 2026 – that is just five minutes before midnight – so candidates should be ready to log in from that time. The window closes at 23:55 hrs on 30 September 2026, giving exactly 6 days. Do not wait until the last day as high traffic near the deadline may cause access issues. Second, the objection fee of Rs. 50 per question is charged per question challenged, not per category of objection. Candidates challenging multiple questions must pay the cumulative amount plus bank service charges. The fee is refunded (minus bank charges) only if the objection is upheld. Third, no representations will be entertained after 30 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs. The RRB’s decision on all objections will be final and binding, and no further correspondence will be accepted.
RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Recruitment Notice | CEN No. 07/2025 |
| Post Category | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) – NTPC UG |
| Exam Stage | CBT-II (Computer Based Test, Second Stage) |
| CBT-II Exam Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Notice Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Viewing and Objection Window Opens | 24 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs |
| Viewing and Objection Window Closes | 30 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50 per question + applicable bank service charges |
| Fee Refund | Refunded (minus bank charges) if objection is found correct |
| Accepted Payment Modes | UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| CBT-II Conducted | 17 September 2026 |
| Official Notice Released | 23 September 2026 |
| Viewing of Questions, Responses and Answer Key – Opens | 24 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs |
| Objection Raising and Fee Payment – Opens | 24 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs |
| Viewing, Objection Raising and Fee Payment -Closes | 30 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs |
About RRB NTPC UG CEN 07/2025
The RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) Under Graduate recruitment under CEN No. 07/2025 covers various Group C posts in the Indian Railways for which a 12th class pass or equivalent qualification is the minimum requirement. The CBT-II is the second computer-based test in the selection process and is subject-specific, testing candidates’ technical and trade knowledge relevant to the posts they applied for. Candidates who cleared CBT-I were shortlisted for CBT-II. The provisional answer key now made available allows candidates to verify their responses and challenge answers they believe are incorrect, before the final key is used for score calculation.
What Can Candidates View During the Window?
During the active window (24 September to 30 September 2026), candidates can view all of the following by logging in through the official RRB website:
- Their individual question paper as it appeared during the CBT-II
- Their own responses (answers they marked for each question)
- The provisional answer key (the correct answers as per RRB’s initial evaluation)
By comparing their responses with the provisional key, candidates can identify any questions where they believe the marked answer is incorrect and decide whether to raise an objection.
Objection Fee: Full Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee per question challenged | Rs. 50 |
| Additional charges | Applicable bank service charges per transaction |
| Refund condition | Fee refunded (minus bank charges) if the objection is upheld as correct |
| Refund method | Credited back to the same account/card/UPI used for payment |
| Accepted payment modes | UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card |
How to View the RRB NTPC UG CBT-II Answer Key 2026
- Open the official RRB common website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in from 24 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs onwards.
- Look for the active link related to CEN No. 07/2025 CBT-II answer key or objection window.
- Log in using your registered credentials (registration number, date of birth or password as applicable).
- Once logged in, you can view your question paper, your responses and the provisional answer key side by side.
- Note the question numbers where your response does not match the provisional key, or where you believe the key is wrong.
- Download or note down the specific question numbers and the answer you believe is correct before raising objections.
How to Raise Objections on the RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026
The official RRB notice states that the detailed step-by-step procedure and guidelines for raising objections will be published separately as a link on the official RRB website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates must visit the site after 23:55 hrs on 24 September 2026 to access the objection link and follow the instructions provided there.
General process based on the official notice:
- Log in to the RRB NTPC UG portal via rrb.indianrailways.gov.in after the window opens at 23:55 hrs on 24 September 2026.
- Access the objection link published on the website alongside the answer key viewing option.
- Select the question number(s) you wish to challenge.
- Enter or select the answer you believe is correct, along with your justification or supporting reference.
- Pay the objection fee of Rs. 50 per question plus applicable bank service charges using UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.
- The payment receipt/confirmation serves as your submission confirmation.
- Submit all objections well before 30 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs to avoid the last-minute rush.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The objection window opens at 23:55 hrs on 24 September 2026 – candidates should be ready to log in from that time and not wait until closer to the deadline.
- No objections will be entertained after 30 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs. The RRB’s decision on all objections will be final and binding.
- Objection fee is charged per question, so if you challenge multiple questions, total fee = Rs. 50 × number of questions challenged, plus bank service charges.
- The fee is refunded (minus bank charges) only if the objection is found to be correct. Fees for rejected objections are not refunded.
- The detailed objection guidelines and step-by-step instructions will be published on the official RRB website as a separate link – candidates must follow those instructions.
- No correspondence will be entertained on objection decisions after the window closes.
RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official RRB Website (Answer Key / Objection Link) | Click Here |
| RRB NTPC UG Answer Key Notice PDF | Click Here |
RRB NTPC UG Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the RRB NTPC UG CBT-II Answer Key 2026 been released?
✅ Yes. RRB released the notice for the CBT-II answer key and objection window for CEN 07/2025 on 23 September 2026. The actual viewing and objection link goes live at 23:55 hrs on 24 September 2026 on the official RRB website.
Q2. What is the last date to view the RRB NTPC UG answer key and raise objections?
✅ The viewing and objection window closes on 30 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs. No objections will be entertained after this time.
Q3. What is the objection fee for the RRB NTPC UG answer key 2026?
✅ The fee is Rs. 50 per question challenged, plus applicable bank service charges. The fee is refunded (minus bank charges) if the objection is upheld.
Q4. What payment modes are accepted for the RRB NTPC UG objection fee?
✅ UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card are accepted modes.
Q5. Where can candidates view the RRB NTPC UG CBT-II answer key?
✅ On the official RRB common website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, after logging in with registered credentials. The link will be active from 24 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs.
Q6. Will the objection fee be refunded if the objection is rejected?
✅ No. The fee is refunded (minus bank charges) only if the objection is found to be correct. Rejected objections do not get a refund.
Q7. What is CEN 07/2025 for RRB NTPC UG?
✅ CEN No. 07/2025 is the recruitment notification for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) posts in the Indian Railways, for which a 12th pass or equivalent qualification is required. The CBT-II was conducted on 17 September 2026 for candidates who cleared CBT-I.
Q8. Where can I find the detailed step-by-step objection process?
✅ The RRB will publish the detailed objection guidelines and procedure as a separate link on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates must visit the site after the window opens at 23:55 hrs on 24 September 2026 to find and follow these instructions.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official RRB notice dated 23 September 2026 for CEN No. 07/2025 CBT-II answer key and objection window, published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates must visit the official RRB website for the actual answer key link, detailed objection instructions and fee payment process, which will be live from 24 September 2026 at 23:55 hrs. The RRB’s decision on all objections is final and binding. JobShouter is not associated with the Railway Recruitment Boards or the Ministry of Railways. This article is for informational purposes only.
