Published on July 2, 2025 | By Aditya Kumar Singh | Linkedin
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the answer key for the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 exam 2025. This highly anticipated release allows candidates to check their responses, estimate their scores, and raise objections if they find any discrepancies.
Key Dates to Remember:
- CBT 1 Exam Dates: June 5 to June 24, 2025
- Answer Key Release Date: July 1, 2025
- Last Date to Raise Objection: July 6, 2025 (until 11:55 PM)
How to Download RRB NTPC 2025 Answer Key Graduate Level ?
Follow these simple steps to download your RRB NTPC CBT 1 Graduate Level answer key:
- Visit the official website of your regional RRB or click on the direct answer key link provided on the respective RRB websites.
- Look for the notification link titled: “CEN-05/2024 (NTPC-G Categories) – Link for viewing of Tentative CBT 1 Graduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet.”
- Click on the link. You will be redirected to the Railway NTPC answer key login page.
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and the displayed captcha code.
- After logging in, you will see two tabs: “Candidate Details” and “Candidate’s Responses.”
- Click on the ‘Candidate’s response’ tab to view your Answer Key and the responses you marked during the exam.
- To download your question paper for the assessment, click on “To download your question paper for the Assessment RRB NTPC exam. Click here to generate it.”
- The RRB NTPC answer key will appear on your screen, showing the questions, your answers, and the correct answers.
- To save the answer key for future reference, click on the ‘Save PDF’ button.
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Direct Link to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025
The direct link to download the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 has been activated on the official websites of the respective Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates need to log in with their User ID, password, and captcha code to access their response sheets and the answer key.
If rrb.digialm.com is not opening: Don’t panic! The server might be busy due to high traffic. Wait for a while and try again. You can also try accessing the answer key through the official website of your regional RRB.
Calculate Your Estimated Score Using the Answer Key
Once you have downloaded your answer key, you can calculate your estimated score using the following marking scheme:
- Total Number of Questions: 100
- For every correct answer: 1 mark will be added.
- For every incorrect/wrong answer: 1/3rd mark will be deducted.
- For blank/unattempted answers: No marks will be added or deducted.
Formula for Estimated Score: (Number of Correct Answers 1) – (Number of Incorrect Answers 1/3)
Raise Objections Against the RRB NTPC Answer Key
The Railway Recruitment Boards provide a facility to raise objections against the provisional answer key if candidates find any errors.
- To raise challenges, you need to use the RRB NTPC answer key objection tracker, which is available through the login portal.
- A fee of INR 50 per question/answer needs to be paid for raising objections.
- If your objection is found to be valid, the fee paid for that specific question will be refunded to the account from which the payment was made (after deducting applicable bank charges).
- The last date to submit objections is July 6, 2025. Candidates are advised to submit their challenges well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
- The RRB NTPC final answer key will be released after examining all the challenges submitted by candidates.
RRB NTPC CBT 1 Expected Cut-Off Marks
While the final cut-off will be released with the results, here’s an expected cut-off range based on previous trends and the exam’s difficulty level:
| Post | RRB NTPC Expected Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 70 – 85 marks |
| OBC | 65 – 80 marks |
| SC | 55 – 75 marks |
| ST | 50 – 70 marks |
| EWS | 60 – 80 marks |
FAQs: RRB NTPC Graduate Level Answer Key 2025
Q1. What is the last date to raise objections?
Late Date to raise objection is July 6, 2025
Q2. Where can I download the RRB NTPC answer key?
From rrb.digialm.com or your respective RRB regional site.
Q3. How much is the objection fee per question?
₹100 per question.
Q4. Is the answer key final?
No, it’s provisional. Final key will be released after objections are reviewed.
Q5. What are the expected cut-offs?
For General category, it ranges between 70 – 85 marks (varies by zone).