The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the answer key for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) CBT 2 Undergraduate (UG) posts soon. Students who appeared for the exam can likely download their answer keys from the official regional RRB websites by **December 25, 2025**. This answer key will help candidates check their answers and estimate their scores.
As of now, the RRB has not announced an exact date for the answer key release. However, candidates should regularly check the official websites of their respective Railway Recruitment Boards for the latest updates.
What is RRB NTPC?
The RRB NTPC exam is a national-level test conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to select candidates for various non-technical posts in Indian Railways. These posts include Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, and more. The undergraduate posts are specifically for candidates who have completed their 12th standard education.
About the CBT 2 Exam
The CBT 2, or Computer-Based Test Stage 2, is the second phase of the RRB NTPC recruitment process. Candidates who successfully cleared the first stage (CBT 1) were eligible to appear for the CBT 2 exam for undergraduate level posts.
Understanding the Provisional Answer Key
The answer key released first will be a provisional one. This means it is a temporary version. Candidates will get a chance to challenge any answer they believe is wrong. After reviewing all objections, RRB will release a final answer key. The final answer key will be used to calculate the actual scores and prepare the results.
How to Download the RRB NTPC CBT 2 UG Answer Key 2025
Once the answer key is released, candidates can follow these simple steps to download it:
- Visit the official regional website of the Railway Recruitment Board you applied to (e.g., RRB Mumbai, RRB Allahabad, etc.).
- Look for a link titled "RRB NTPC Answer Key, Response Sheet, Objection Tracker, and Question Paper" for CBT 2 UG posts.
- Click on this link.
- A login page will appear. Enter your User ID and Password in the required fields.
- After logging in, your question paper, your chosen answers (responses), and the correct answers will be displayed on the screen.
- You can then download the RRB NTPC answer key for undergraduate posts as a PDF file.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
If you find any incorrect answers in the provisional answer key, you will be able to challenge them. The dates and specific steps for raising objections will be announced by the RRB along with the answer key release. There might be a small fee for each objection raised. Make sure to provide clear proof for your challenge.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score
Candidates can use the provisional answer key and the official marking scheme to calculate their estimated scores. Here is the marking scheme for RRB NTPC CBT 2:
| For every correct answer | 1 mark is given |
| For every wrong answer | 1/3 mark is deducted |
By comparing your responses with the correct answers in the key, you can get an idea of how well you performed in the exam. Remember to subtract marks for wrong answers correctly.
What Happens Next?
After the final answer key is released and all calculations are done, the RRB will announce the results for the CBT 2 exam. Candidates who clear CBT 2 may need to appear for further stages, such as a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or Typing Skill Test (TST), followed by Document Verification. Keep an eye on the official RRB websites for all future updates and notifications.
