RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Answer Key Released – Check RRB NTPC Answer Key, Raise Objections by July 6

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 19:00 [IST]

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Answer Key for Graduate-level posts under CEN 05/2024. Candidates who appeared for the first stage of the Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) can now check their response sheets and the provisional answer key through the official regional RRB websites, including the central portal rrbcdg.gov.in.

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RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 Out: Download CBT 1 Response Sheet at rrbcdg.gov.in

The answer key was published on July 1, 2025, and will remain accessible until July 6, 2025 (11:55 PM). During this window, candidates can review their answers and raise objections if any discrepancies are found.

Overview of RRB NTPC CBT 1 (Graduate Level)

Exam Name: RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 (Graduate Level)

Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

Notification Code: CEN 05/2024

Exam Dates: June 5 to June 24, 2025

Posts Offered: Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Assistant, Station Master & more

Total Vacancies: 8,113 (Graduate-level posts)

RRB NTPC 2025 - Important Dates:

Event	Date
Answer Key Released	July 1, 2025
Objection Window Closes	July 6, 2025
Final Answer Key Releases	Mid-July (Expected)
CBT 1 Result Announcement	End of July 2025

Steps to Download RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025

Visit your regional RRB website or rrbcdg.gov.in
Click on the link for CBT 1 Answer Key - CEN 05/2024
Enter your User ID (Registration Number) and Date of Birth
View your response sheet, official key, and question paper
Download and save for reference

How to Raise Objections

If a candidate finds any error in the answer key:

Click the 'Raise Objection' option available after login
Select the question ID and mention the correct answer
Provide a valid documentary proof/reference
Pay the objection fee of ₹50 per question
Last date to submit objections: July 6, 2025, by 11:55 PM

Refund will be processed if the objection is valid and accepted after review.

Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: +1 mark
Incorrect Answer: -0.33 mark
Unattempted Question: 0 mark

This allows candidates to calculate their expected score using the response sheet and provisional answer key.

Why This Matters

The RRB NTPC CBT 1 Answer Key 2025 enables candidates to:

Assess their performance before results are declared
File objections if official answers appear incorrect
Predict their chances of selection for CBT 2, the next stage of the recruitment process

This step adds transparency to the selection process and empowers candidates with a fair evaluation.

What's Next?

Wait for the final answer key (after objections are reviewed)
RRB NTPC CBT 1 results will be declared shortly after
Qualified candidates will be eligible to appear for CBT 2

Keep checking the official portal rrbcdg.gov.in and your regional RRB websites for result updates and cut-off lists.

Final Note

The release of the RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 Graduate Level Answer Key marks a crucial step in the recruitment cycle. Candidates are advised to promptly download their response sheets, verify the key, and raise any objections before the deadline. This ensures accuracy in evaluation and boosts fairness in recruitment. Stay alert for final result announcements in the coming weeks.