Railway RRB NTPC 10+2 UG Level CBT II Answer Key 2026 | CEN 07/2025
CEN: 07/2025. CBT II Exam: 17/09/2026. Answer Key: 24/09/2026. Vacancies: 3,050.
The RRB NTPC CBT II Answer Key 2026 was published on 24 September 2026 for the 10+2 Under Graduate level recruitment conducted under CEN 07/2025. The Railway Recruitment Board held the CBT II examination on 17 September 2026, and the answer key notice allows candidates to verify their response sheets before the result is declared. This article covers the recruitment details, the CBT II schedule, vacancy break-up, and how to check the key.
RRB NTPC CBT II Answer Key 2026 – Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment across railway zones. This cycle covers the 10+2 undergraduate level posts under CEN 07/2025.
| Detail | Information |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| CEN Number | 07/2025 |
| Exam Level | 10+2 Under Graduate |
| Total Vacancies | 3,050 Posts |
| CBT II Exam Date | 17/09/2026 |
| CBT II Answer Key | 24/09/2026 |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Note: This article covers the 10+2 Under Graduate clerk posts under CEN 07/2025. A separate NTPC UG recruitment under CEN 07/2026 for 1,688 posts is also in progress, with its application form opening on 15 October 2026. The two notifications are different recruitments and should not be confused.
Vacancy Details for UG Posts
The recruitment covers 3,050 posts across four clerk-level designations. The post-wise break-up is as follows.
| Post Name | No of Posts |
| Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk (CCT) | 2,424 |
| Accounts Clerk Cum Typist (ACT) | 394 |
| Junior Clerk Cum Typist (JCT) | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
Note: The post-wise figures as published total 3,058, while the overall vacancy count is stated as 3,050. This is a rounding or revision difference in the published notice. Confirm the final post-wise count in the official notification.
Recruitment Timeline and CBT Stages
The NTPC UG selection is conducted through a Computer Based Test in two stages. The key dates are given below.
| Event | Date |
| Application Begin | 28/10/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04/12/2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 06/12/2025 |
| Modified Form Window | 07–16 December 2025 |
| Application Status | 06/02/2026 |
| CBT I Answer Key | 27/06/2026 |
| CBT I Result | 24/08/2026 |
| CBT I Score Card | 26/08/2026 |
| CBT II Exam City | 07/09/2026 |
| CBT II Admit Card | 13/09/2026 |
| CBT II Exam Date | 17/09/2026 |
| CBT II Answer Key | 24/09/2026 |
Two-Stage Selection
Candidates first appeared for CBT I, whose result was declared on 24 August 2026. Qualified candidates were then called for CBT II, held on 17 September 2026. The CBT II answer key published on 24 September 2026 is the current milestone, following which the CBT II result and score card will be released.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Intermediate examination from a recognized board in India.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)
- Minimum age: 18 Years
- Maximum age: 30 Years
- Relaxation applies as per the applicable railway rules for eligible reserved categories.
Application Fee
| Category | Before Stage I | After Stage I |
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 500 | Rs 400 |
| SC, ST, Female | Rs 250 | Rs 250 |
| PH (Divyang) | Rs 250 | Rs 250 |
The fee could be paid through cash at e-challan, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
How to Check the CBT II Answer Key
Candidates who appeared for the CBT II on 17 September 2026 should verify their response sheets using the official key. The process is:
- Visit the official RRB website: Go to the CEN 07/2025 section on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or log in through the RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Open the CBT II answer key notice: Locate the answer key link for CEN 07/2025 and download the key PDF.
- Download your response sheet: View the marked answers recorded for your roll number during the exam.
- Compare marked answers: Match your roll number and check the answers you marked against the published key.
- Note discrepancies: Record any question where your marked answer differs from the key.
- Raise objections: Submit objections through the official objection link within the published window and pay the objection fee per question.
Note: The objection window dates, the number of objection days, and the per-question fee are published with the official answer key notice. Check the RRB website for the exact deadline, as they are not listed on aggregator pages.
How to Calculate Your Score
Your CBT II score is calculated from the response sheet as follows:
- Count the number of correct answers marked in the response sheet.
- Multiply the correct answers by the marks per correct answer.
- Subtract the negative marking for each wrong answer, as applicable under the CBT II scheme.
- Compare the final score with the cut-off, announced after the objection window closes.
Confirm the exact marks, question count, duration, and negative-marking rule in the official notice, as the CBT II pattern is specified by the Railway Recruitment Board for each cycle.
Important Notes for Candidates
A few operational points apply to this recruitment.
- The official answer key is published by the Railway Recruitment Board on its own portals. Third-party pages provide links but do not reproduce the key data.
- Keep your registration number and password secure, as they are needed to access the admit card, response sheet, and score card.
- Answer key objections are accepted only through the official portal within the published window.
- Shortlisting for the next stage is based on the revised key published after objections are resolved.
FAQs on RRB NTPC CBT II Answer Key 2026
When was the RRB NTPC CBT II Answer Key 2026 published?
The CBT II answer key was published on 24 September 2026 for CEN 07/2025.
When was the CBT II exam conducted?
The CBT II exam was held on 17 September 2026.
How many vacancies are covered under CEN 07/2025?
There are 3,050 posts across Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk Cum Typist, Junior Clerk Cum Typist, and Trains Clerk designations.
What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Intermediate examination from a recognized board in India.
Where can I check the answer key?
Check the official key on the RRB portals at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or rrbapply.gov.in.
Conclusion
The RRB NTPC CBT II Answer Key 2026 was published on 24 September 2026 for the 10+2 Under Graduate recruitment under CEN 07/2025, covering 3,050 clerk posts. Candidates who appeared for the CBT II on 17 September 2026 should download the official key from the RRB portals at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, compare it with their response sheets, and raise objections within the published window. Note that this article covers CEN 07/2025, which is separate from the newer CEN 07/2026 recruitment for 1,688 posts. Verify the key, objection window, and per-question objection fee on the official RRB portal, as aggregator pages do not list them.