RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2025 Released Today
Ayush Sharma
Published On - Oct 16, 2025 04:47PM IST
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the much-awaited RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2025 for the Computer Based Test (CBT 1) conducted from 5 June to 24 June 2025. The answer key is now available for download on the official RRB regional websites, and candidates can access their response sheets, question papers, and the objection tracker by logging in with their registration credentials.
How to Download the RRB NTPC Answer Key
Candidates need to follow these steps to download the RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2025:
Visit the official RRB website or their respective regional portal.
Click on the notification link for “CEN-05/2024 on the Home Tab.
Log in using their registration credentials.
Access the “Candidate’s response†tab to view both the answer key and their marked responses.
Download the answer key PDF for future reference.
RRB NTPC Answer Key Objection Process, and Fee Structure
Candidates who identify errors or discrepancies in the answer key can raise objections through the online objection tracker. Each objection requires a payment of INR 100 per question, which is refundable if the objection is upheld. The process involves selecting the specific question, providing a valid reason and supporting documents, and submitting the objection before the 6 July deadline. Objections without valid justification will be rejected. After reviewing all challenges, RRB will release the final answer key.
RRB NTPC 2025 Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, and Cut-off Insights
Aspect
CBT 1
CBT 2
Total Questions
100
120
Total Marks
100
120
Duration
90 minutes
90 minutes
Subjects/Sections
- General Awareness (40 marks)
- Mathematics (30 marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 marks)
- General Awareness (50 marks)
- Mathematics (35 marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 marks)
Question Type
Objective (MCQ)
Objective (MCQ)
Negative Marking
1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General/EWS: 40%
OBC/SC: 30%
ST: 25%
General/EWS: 40%
OBC/SC: 30%
ST: 25%
Expected Cut-off (Marks)
General: 70–85
OBC: 65–80
SC: 55–75
ST: 50–70
EWS: 60–80
General: 80–95
OBC: 75–90
SC: 65–85
ST: 60–80
EWS: 70–90
Selection Process
Qualify for CBT 2
Qualify for Skill Test/CBAT, then Document Verification & Medical
Next Steps in the RRB NTPC Selection Process
After the answer key challenge window, RRB will review all objections and publish the final answer key. The results will be declared after the review of the objections raised by candidates. Qualifying candidates will proceed to the second stage of CBT, followed by skill tests or aptitude tests as per the post applied for. The selection process for posts such as Station Master, Senior Clerk cum Typist, and Goods Train Manager includes further assessments like typing skill tests or computer-based aptitude tests.
Candidates should visit the official website regularly for updates on the final answer key, results, and subsequent stages of the recruitment process.
