RRB ALP Answer Key 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the provisional answer key for the CBT-1 exam of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. The RRB ALP CBT-1 exam was held from 3 to 5 November 2026 for a total of 14,627 vacancies (revised from 11,127). Candidates who appeared in the exam can now view their question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key from 12 November 2026 (07:00 PM) to 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates can also raise objections, if any, against the questions, options and answer keys during the same window by paying an objection fee of Rs. 50 plus applicable bank service charges per question. The fee paid for objections found correct will be refunded (after deduction of bank charges) to the same account from which the payment was made. For any queries, candidates can contact the RRB helpdesk at 7996342666 (Monday to Saturday, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM). After considering the objections, the RRBs will release the CBT-1 result, and the qualified candidates will be shortlisted for the CBT-2 exam. Candidates can calculate their expected score using the marking scheme given below.
RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Railways |
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 14627 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 3-5 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released (12.11.2026) |
| Objection Window | 12.11.2026 (07:00 PM) to 19.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50/- per Question + Bank Charges |
| Category | RRB ALP CBT-1 Answer Key 2026 |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 30 October 2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 3-5 November 2026 |
| Vacancy Increase Corrigendum | 10 November 2026 |
| Answer Key & Objection Start Date | 12 November 2026 (07:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT-1 Result Date | Notify Soon |
RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 Objection Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (Per Question) | Rs. 50/- + Bank Service Charges (Refundable if the objection is found correct) |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / RuPay / UPI / Net Banking) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RRB ALP Recruitment CEN 01/2026 is 18-30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per government rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 14627 | ITI / Engg. Diploma / Degree in Related Field |
| Total | 14627 | – |
RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Pattern and Qualifying Marks
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 75 |
| Marks | 75 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS 40%, OBC 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% |
Note: CBT-1 is a screening test, and its marks are not counted in the final merit. Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT-2 on the basis of normalized CBT-1 marks.
RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment CEN 01/2026 includes the following stages:
- CBT-1 (Screening)
- CBT-2 (Part-A & Part-B)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Check RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 and Raise Objection
Follow these steps to check the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 for CBT-1:
- Click on the RRB ALP Answer Key link given in the Important Links section below, or visit the official website of your RRB.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- View your question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key.
- Calculate your score: +1 for each correct answer and -1/3 for each wrong answer.
- To raise an objection, select the question, choose the correct option, add your justification and pay the objection fee of Rs. 50 per question online.
- Submit the objection before 19.11.2026 (11:59 PM) and download your response sheet for future reference.
Important Links
| RRB ALP CBT-1 2026 Answer Key Notice | Notice PDF |
| RRB ALP CBT-1 2026 Answer Key & Objection Link (Active from 12.11.2026, 7 PM) | Answer Key |
| RRB ALP CBT-1 2026 Marks Calculator (First Copy Answer Key URL) | Marks Calculator |
| RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Increase Corrigendum | Corrigendum |
| RRB ALP 2026 Official Notification PDF | Notification |
| Official RRB Websites | RRBs |