RRB Group D answer key 2026 expected to be released soon: Check when and where to check

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has not yet released the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 on the official website. The candidates can assess their performance in one of the country’s largest recruitment drives. The provisional answer key, once issued, will be made available on the official websites of the respective regional RRBs. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based test (CBT) will be able to log in and review their responses.

Exam conducted over two and a half months

The computer-based examination was conducted from November 27 to February 10, 2026. The scale of the examination reflected the size of the recruitment exercise itself.

The paper consisted of:

• 25 questions from General Science and Mathematics
• 30 questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning
• 20 questions from General Awareness and Current Affairs

The remaining questions were divided among the prescribed sections according to the official format.

There is a negative marking system in the exam. For each incorrect response, one-third of a mark will be deducted. This aspect is very important for candidates to estimate their expected marks after the release of the answer key.

This recruitment process is intended to fill 32,438 vacancies for various posts in the Indian Railways. The large number of vacancies has attracted enormous response from all over the country, and hence the competition is very stiff. The shortlisting for the next level will be strictly based on performance in the CBT.

RRB Group D exam 2026: Minimum qualifying marks

The Railway Recruitment Board has fixed the minimum qualifying percentages for different categories:

• UR: 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 30%

Only those who achieve these criteria will be in the running for the next level of the selection procedure.

PET to follow CBT merit

The shortlisting for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be done on the basis of merit in the CBT.

RRB Group D answer key 2026: Steps to check

Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to check the RRB Group D answer key 2026 from the official website:

• Move to the official website of the respective RRB region.
• On the homepage, click on the “RRB Group D Answer Key 2026” link on the home page.
• Enter the required login credentials.
• Submit the details.
• The provisional answer key will appear on the screen.
• Download and save it.
• Keep a printed copy for future reference.

Candidates are advised to carefully verify their responses and watch for any notification regarding objections or challenges to the provisional key.

What happens next

The answer key is more than a document, it is the first indication of who stays in the race. After objections are reviewed, a final answer key and results will follow.

For now, candidates remain on alert, refreshing regional RRB portals and awaiting the official release that will determine their next step in the journey towards securing a railway job.
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