Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the provisional answer key for the NTPC Graduate Level (CEN‑05/2024) CBT‑1 exam. Candidates can now access and download it from 6 PM today, July 1, 2025, on the official RRB websites, including the central portal at rrbcdg.gov.in and regional sites.
Key Highlights: What You Need to Know
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Release timing: Today, July 1, 2025, at 6 PM. The link remains active until July 6, 2025, at 11:55 PM
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What’s included: Download your question paper, your responses, and the correct answers (provisional key).
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Raise objections: If you disagree with any answer, you can file an objection from July 1 (6 PM) to July 6 (11:55 PM). Fee is ₹50 per question, refundable if your challenge is upheld.
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Exam details:
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Conducted between June 5 and June 24, 2025
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For 8,113 graduate-level vacancies (Goods Train Manager, Station Master, etc.)
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Approximately 2.6 lakh candidates appeared out of 5.84 lakh registered.
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How to Download Your Answer Key
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Visit rrbcdg.gov.in (or your regional RRB site)
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Click on “CEN‑05/2024 (NTPC‑Grad)” then “Tentative CBT‑1 Answer Key & Response Sheet”.
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Log in with your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha .
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View/download your response sheet, question paper, and provisional answer key.
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Save the PDF for self-evaluation and objection submission.
Estimate Your Scores
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For every correct answer: +1 mark
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For every incorrect answer: –⅓ mark.
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Calculate your estimated score by checking your answers against the key.
Why Timely Action Matters
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The objection window closes July 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM — no exceptions.
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Challenging any discrepancies requires supportive proof; the ₹50 fee per challenge is refunded only if the objection is accepted.
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Raising issues promptly ensures your concerns are considered before the final key is released.
Next Steps for Candidates
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Download your answer key and response sheet today after 6 PM.
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Review all answers carefully and calculate your expected score.
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Raise objections, if any, before July 6 at 11:55 PM, using official channels.
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Expect the final key and results in mid to late July 2025 — after objections are processed.
Final Takeaway
The RRB’s timely release of the provisional answer key, along with a proper process to challenge discrepancies, helps you assess your performance and act before the deadline.
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