The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has successfully conducted the RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam 2025 from June 5 to June 24, 2025, under CEN 05/2024 for various graduate and undergraduate posts. With lakhs of candidates appearing for positions like Clerk, Station Master, Goods Guard, and Traffic Assistant, all eyes are now on the RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 release. The provisional answer key is expected to be released in the second week of July 2025, along with response sheets and an objection submission window.

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025

How to Check RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025

Once released, candidates can download the answer key by following these steps:

1. Visit the official RRB regional website (e.g., RRB Chennai, RRB Mumbai).
2. Click on “RRB NTPC CBT-1 Answer Key 2025” link.
3. Log in using Registration Number & Date of Birth.
4. Download the answer key PDF (subject-wise).
5. Match responses with the official key to calculate expected score.

How to Calculate Expected Score

The RRB NTPC CBT-1 exam follows a normalized scoring system with:
1 mark for each correct answer
-0.25 negative marking for wrong answers

Example Calculation:

• Total Questions Attempted: 100
• Correct Answers: 80
• Wrong Answers: 20
• Final Score = (80 × 1) – (20 × 0.25) = 80 – 5 = 75 marks

How to Raise Objections

If candidates find discrepancies in the provisional answer key:

1. Visit the RRB objection portal (link activated with answer key).
2. Select the question ID and provide correct answer with supporting proof (NCERT/standard books).
3. Pay objection fee:
   • ₹50 per question (refundable if valid).
4. Submit before the deadline (usually 3-4 days after key release).

RRB NTPC Cut-Off 2025 (Expected)

Based on previous trends, the expected category-wise cut-off for CBT-1 is:

FAQs on RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025

1. When will RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 be released?

Ans: Second week of July 2025 (Expected).

2. How many days are given to raise objections?

Ans: Usually 3-4 days from release.