RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Response Sheet PDF & Objection Portal

Railway Recruitment Boards CEN 01/2026 Release Provisional Response Sheet & Objection Link Active 📅 Posted Date: 14 November 2026 | 12:46 PM 🌐 SarakariHub.com

Railway Recruitment Boards (Ministry of Railways, Government of India)
Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 01/2026) for Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) - CBT 1 Tentative Answer Key Release

Executive Editorial Overview & Railway Recruitment Boards Answer Key Announcement

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the CBT-1 Tentative Answer Key, Question Paper, and Candidate Response Sheets for recruitment to 14,627 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026. The Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) was administered across nationwide testing centers in multiple shifts from 03 November to 05 November 2026 for millions of technical aspirants across 21 regional RRBs.

Examinees can now review their recorded responses alongside the provisional keys by authenticating with their Registration Number and User Password (Date of Birth). The online objection window is active from 12 November 2026 (07:00 PM) to 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates can submit formal representations against any contested question upon remitting an objection fee of Rs 50/- per challenged question (plus applicable payment gateway charges), which will be refunded directly to the originating bank account if the objection is sustained by the subject expert committee. Aspirants must download and preserve their official response sheet PDF right away, as the link will be permanently terminated post-deadline.

Recruiting Authority:
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

Exam Cadre:
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP CEN 01/2026)

Revised Vacancies:
14,627 Locomotive Pilot Posts

Objection Deadline:
19 November 2026 (11:59 PM)

Important Dates

CBT-1 Examination Conducted	03 November to 05 November 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release Date	12 November 2026 (07:00 PM)
Candidate Response Sheet Live	12 November 2026
Online Objection Window Commenced	12 November 2026 (07:00 PM)
Closing Date for Objections & Response Download	19 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Final Evaluated Answer Key Announcement	December 2026
CBT-1 Scorecard & Cut-Off Marks Declaration	December 2026
CBT-2 Examination Schedule	January / February 2027

Application Fee

Response Sheet & Tentative Key Download	Rs 0/- (Free for all registered examinees)
Objection / Representation Fee	Rs 50/- per challenged question (plus bank charges)
Refund Policy	100% Fee Refunded if the objection is accepted by the RRB Expert Board
Payment Mode	Online via SBI Multi-Option Payment Gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI)

Age Limit Details

Examination Stage Classification: CBT-1 Screening Examination (Screening for CBT-2)
CBT-1 Exam Duration: 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for eligible PwBD scribe candidates)
Total Test Questions: 75 Multiple Choice Questions (75 Total Marks)
Marking Scheme: +1 Mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking Penalty: -0.33 (1/3rd) Mark deducted for each wrong answer
Qualifying Benchmark (Minimum): UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, OBC: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : 14,627 Revised Posts across 21 Regional RRBs

Test Section / Subject Discipline	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Evaluation Benchmark & Negative Marking
Mathematics	20 Questions	20 Marks	+1 Mark for correct; -1/3rd (0.33) Mark for incorrect response.
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25 Questions	25 Marks	+1 Mark for correct; -1/3rd (0.33) Mark for incorrect response.
General Science (Physics, Chem, Biology)	20 Questions	20 Marks	+1 Mark for correct; -1/3rd (0.33) Mark for incorrect response.
General Awareness on Current Affairs	10 Questions	10 Marks	+1 Mark for correct; -1/3rd (0.33) Mark for incorrect response.
Consolidated CBT-1 Examination Pattern	75 Questions	75 Marks	Duration: 60 Minutes (Negative: -0.33 per wrong answer)

Candidates can compute their exact raw CBT-1 marks using the official Railway formula:

        Raw Score = (Total Correct Responses × 1) − (Total Wrong Responses × 0.333)
      

Example Calculation: If an aspirant attempted 60 questions, with 51 correct and 9 wrong:
• Marks for Correct Answers: 51 × 1 = 51 Marks
• Deduction for Wrong Answers: 9 × 0.333 = 3.00 Marks
• Final Raw Score: 51 − 3.00 = 48.00 Marks out of 75.

Multi-Shift Normalization: Since CBT-1 was administered across three consecutive days with morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, the Railway Board will apply standard percentile-based mathematical normalization to determine final qualifying ranks for CBT-2 (shortlisted in 1:15 ratio of vacancies).

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Some Useful Important Links

Link Description	Action / Direct Link
Download RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key & Response Sheet	Download Answer Key & Response Sheet
Submit Online Objections & Representations	Submit Objection Online
Official RRB ALP Answer Key Notice Circular PDF	Download Notice PDF
Railway Recruitment Official Portal (rrbapply.gov.in)	rrbapply.gov.in

Career Guidance: Expected Safe Cut-Off Marks & CBT-2 Preparation Blueprint

1. Expected Category-Wise Safe Raw Score Range (Out of 75 Marks)

Accounting for the substantial increase in vacancies to 14,627 posts and the 1:15 candidate shortlisting ratio for CBT-2, the estimated safe raw score ranges required to qualify CBT-1 are evaluated below:

Candidate Reservation Category	Expected Safe Raw Score Range (Out of 75)	Expected Normalized Score Range	Preparation Recommendation
Unreserved (UR / General)	46 - 52 Marks	52 - 58 Marks	Commence CBT-2 Technical & Non-Tech Prep Immediately
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	43 - 48 Marks	48 - 54 Marks	Commence CBT-2 Technical & Non-Tech Prep Immediately
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	40 - 45 Marks	45 - 50 Marks	High Likelihood of CBT-2 Shortlisting
Scheduled Caste (SC)	36 - 41 Marks	40 - 46 Marks	Focus Rigorously on Part B Trade Syllabus
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	32 - 37 Marks	36 - 42 Marks	Focus Rigorously on Part B Trade Syllabus

2. CBT-2 Examination Structure & Trade Qualification Importance

Candidates qualifying CBT-1 will sit for CBT-2, which comprises two distinct segments:
• Part A (Decisive Merit Test): 100 Questions (90 Minutes) covering Mathematics, Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering. Marks obtained in Part A exclusively decide the merit ranking for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT / Psycho Test).
• Part B (Trade Qualification): 75 Questions (60 Minutes) specific to your ITI / Engineering trade discipline. Candidates MUST score at least 35% marks (26.25 marks) to qualify. Failure in Part B leads to immediate disqualification regardless of high scores in Part A.

3. Top 3 Guidelines for Filing Objections

1. Upload Authentic Government Technical Literature: Only standard reference textbooks (NCERT, Railway technical manuals, Indian Standards codes) are recognized as valid supporting evidence. Hand-written coaching notes are rejected.
2. Strict Deadline Adherence: Representations submitted after 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM) will not be accepted.
3. Save Your Response Sheet: Save a PDF copy immediately. The candidate response sheet link will be closed permanently post the challenge window.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When was the RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 released?

Ans. The Railway Recruitment Boards officially released the RRB ALP CBT-1 provisional answer key and response sheets on 12 November 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in.

Q. What is the fee for raising an objection against RRB ALP Answer Key 2026?

Ans. Candidates must pay Rs 50/- per challenged question through online payment mode. If the objection is found correct by the Railway Expert Committee, the fee will be refunded to the candidate's account.

Q. What is the last date to download the response sheet and submit objections?

Ans. The response sheet download and objection window remains open until 19 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Q. What is the negative marking in RRB ALP CBT 1 examination?

Ans. Each correct answer awards +1 mark, while 1/3rd (0.33) mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q. What is the qualifying benchmark for CBT-1 to appear in CBT-2?

Ans. CBT-1 is a screening test. Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT-2 in a 1:15 ratio of vacancies based on normalized marks, subject to meeting minimum qualifying percentages (UR/EWS: 40%, OBC/SC: 30%, ST: 25%).

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