Published: 12:58 pm | 18 February 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have officially released the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 for recruitment under CEN 08/2024. The Computer Based Test (CBT) was conducted from 27 November 2025 to 10 February 2026 (including revised exam dates).
Candidates who appeared in the examination can now check and download their Provisional Answer Key along with the Response Sheet by logging into the official portal using their Registration Number / Date of Birth.
The direct download link is provided below.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
RRB Group D Level-1 Recruitment 2024 (CEN 08/2024) – Answer Key 2026
📅 Important DatesNotification Released: 28 December 2024 Online Apply Start: 23 January 2025 Last Date to Apply: 01 March 2025 Last Date for Fee Payment: 03 March 2025 Correction Window: 04–13 March 2025 CBT Exam Date: 27 November 2025 – 16 January 2026 Revised Exam Dates: 08, 09 January 2026 & 02–10 February 2026 Exam City Details: 19 November 2025 Admit Card: 24 November 2025 Answer Key Released: 17 February 2026 (Available Now) Result Date: To Be Announced |
💰 Application FeeGeneral / OBC: ₹500/- SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender: ₹250/- Refund (On Appearing in CBT): General / OBC: ₹400/- SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender: ₹250/- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallet |
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 36 Years Note: Age relaxation applicable as per RRB rules. |
📌 Total VacanciesTotal Posts: 32,438 |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Pointsman-B | 5058 |
| Assistant (Track Machine) | 799 |
| Assistant (Bridge) | 301 |
| Track Maintainer Grade IV | 13187 |
| Assistant P-Way | 247 |
| Assistant (C&W) | 2587 |
| Assistant TRD | 1381 |
| Assistant (S&T) | 2012 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 420 |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 950 |
| Assistant Operations (Electrical) | 744 |
| Assistant TL & AC | 1041 |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | 624 |
| Assistant (Workshop) (Mech) | 3077 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board (NCVT/SCVT)
OR Possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT |
📝 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
Marking Scheme:
✔ Correct Answer: +1 Mark
✖ Wrong Answer: -1/3 Mark
📝 How To Check RRB Group D Answer Key 2026
| Step 1: Visit the official RRB regional website.
Step 2: Go to Latest Notifications / Candidate Login Section. Step 3: Click on “RRB Group D Answer Key 2026”. Step 4: Login using Registration Number / Roll Number & Date of Birth. Step 5: View your Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet. Step 6: Download and calculate expected marks. |
📋 Mode of Selection
- Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🔗 Important Links
| Download Answer Key | Link-I | Link-II |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Hindi | English |
| Check Revised Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Link-I | Link-II |
| New Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Check Exam City | Link-I | Link-II |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
| ResultJano.com | Click Here |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| Q1. When was RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 released? Ans: The answer key was released on 17 February 2026.Q2. How many vacancies are available in RRB Group D 2024? Ans: A total of 32,438 posts were announced.Q3. What is the marking scheme for CBT? Ans: +1 mark for correct answer and -1/3 mark for wrong answer. Q4. What is the age limit for RRB Group D? Q5. When will the RRB Group D Result 2026 be declared? |