RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 Released for CEN 08/2024 CBT

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted under CEN 08/2024. Candidates who appeared for the Level-1 posts can now access their question papers, response sheets, and official answer keys through their respective regional RRB websites.

RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 Released

The answer key link is active from February 17, 2026 (5:00 PM) to February 23, 2026 (5:00 PM).

RRB Group D CBT 2026 - Key Highlights

The recruitment drive aims to fill various Level-1 posts in Indian Railways.

What Has Been Released?

Candidates can now check:

• Provisional Answer Key
• Question Paper
• Candidate Response Sheet
• Objection Submission Link

The provisional answer key allows candidates to evaluate their performance before the declaration of results.

How to Download RRB Group D Answer Key 2026?

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of your respective RRB region.

2. Click on the link "CEN 08/2024 - Level-1 Answer Key 2026."

3. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password.

4. Log in to access your response sheet and answer key.

5. Download and save the documents for reference.

Candidates should download their response sheet before the objection window closes.

RRB Group D Marking Scheme

To calculate expected scores:

• +1 mark for each correct answer
• 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
• No penalty for unanswered questions

Using this marking scheme along with the response sheet, candidates can estimate their probable scores.

How to Raise Objections?

If candidates find discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they can raise objections by following these steps:

1. Log in to the RRB portal using credentials.

2. Select the question ID you wish to challenge.

3. Upload valid supporting documents.

4. Pay the prescribed objection fee (if applicable).

5. Submit the challenge before February 23, 2026 (5:00 PM).

After reviewing all objections, RRB will release the final answer key, which will be used for preparing the result.

What Happens Next?

After the objection review process:

• Final Answer Key will be published.
• RRB Group D Result 2026 will be declared region-wise.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
• Document Verification and Medical Examination will follow.

The CBT was conducted in multiple phases from November 27, 2025 to February 10, 2026, covering lakhs of candidates across the country.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Download the answer key before the deadline.
• Carefully compare answers with your response sheet.
• Submit objections only with valid proof.
• Keep login credentials secure.

Failure to raise objections within the specified timeline will result in automatic acceptance of the provisional key.

Conclusion

The release of the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 under CEN 08/2024 is a significant step in the recruitment process for Level-1 posts in Indian Railways. Candidates can now review their performance and raise objections, if necessary, before February 23, 2026 (5:00 PM).