🎯RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 Released – Check Now, Raise Objections Before Deadline!
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the provisional answer key and response sheet for the RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam 2025 (CEN 05/2024) on 1st July 2025 at 6:00 PM. This key enables candidates to verify their responses, estimate their scores, and challenge any incorrect answers through a limited-time objection process.
📅 The objection window is open until 6th July 2025 (11:55 PM) — make sure you respond in time to ensure fairness in evaluation!
🧾 RRB NTPC 2025 Overview – Key Highlights
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Exam Dates | 5th to 24th June 2025 |
| 🗓️ Answer Key Release | 1st July 2025 (after 6:00 PM) |
| 📬 Objection Period | 1st to 6th July 2025 |
| 💰 Objection Fee | ₹50 per question (+ bank charges) |
| 📌 Posts Covered | Graduate-level (Clerk, Station Master, etc.) |
| 👥 Candidates Appeared | Around 2.6 Lakh |
| ⏭️ Next Stage | CBT-2 shortlist after final answer key |
🛠️ How to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 & Calculate Your Score
Follow these simple steps to access your response sheet and estimate your score:
- ✅ Go to your regional RRB portal (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in).
- 🔍 Find and click on “RRB NTPC CBT‑1 Answer Key / Response Sheet“.
- 🔐 Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- 📥 Download your Answer Key and Response Sheet in PDF format.
- 🧮 Score Calculation:
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- –⅓ mark for every wrong answer
✍️ How to Raise Objections – Step-by-Step Guide
Think there’s a wrong answer in the key? Here’s how you can challenge it:
- 🔗 Visit the Objection Tracker on the official RRB site.
- 🖊️ Select the question(s) you want to object to.
- 📑 Upload valid proof or supporting documents (e.g., textbook references).
- 💳 Pay the ₹50 per-question objection fee.
- 📤 Submit your objection before 6th July 2025 (11:55 PM).
💡 Note: If your objection is accepted, your fee will be refunded (excluding bank charges).
📅 What Happens After This?
Once all objections are reviewed:
- 📌 Final Answer Key will be published.
- 🧾 RRB will prepare and release the CBT-2 shortlist.
- 📢 Results Expected: Mid-July 2025
✅ Why You Should Check the Answer Key Now
- 🕵️ Verify Accuracy: Make sure your performance is fairly assessed.
- 🎯 Plan Strategically: Estimate your chance for CBT-2.
- ✍️ Challenge Errors: Don’t let a wrong key impact your score.
- 📊 Stay Ahead: Get clarity on your next move in the recruitment process.
🔗 Important Links – KDJobUpdates.in Exclusive
| 📌 Link | 🔗 Status |
|---|---|
| Answer Key Link – 1 | Download |
| Answer Key Link – 2 | Click Here |
| 🌐 Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 released?
🗓️ The provisional answer key was released on 1st July 2025 (evening).
Q2. How much is the fee for raising an objection?
💰 ₹50 per question, plus applicable bank charges.
Q3. How do I calculate my estimated score?
✅ Use the marking scheme:
+1 for every correct answer, –⅓ for each wrong one.
Q4. What is the last date to raise objections?
📌 6th July 2025 by 11:55 PM.
Q5. When will CBT-2 results be announced?
📝 The final answer key and CBT-2 shortlist are expected mid-July 2025.
🔔 Stay updated with KDJobUpdates.in for instant alerts, direct links, and expert coverage on RRB NTPC 2025 and all other government job exams.