Railway Recruitment Boards are expected to release the RRB ALP CBT-2 Answer Key 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN No. 01/2025. The CBT-2 examination was conducted on 28 July 2026. Candidates who appeared in the examination will be able to view their question paper, recorded responses and provisional answer keys through the official RRB login link. Candidates will also be allowed to raise online objections against questions, options or answer keys within the prescribed period. The official CBT-2 answer key release date and objection schedule have not yet been announced.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 10970 | Recruitment under Pay Level-2 with Initial Pay of Rs. 19,900 and Medical Standard A-1 |
Important Information
- The RRB ALP CBT-2 examination under CEN 01/2025 was held on 28 July 2026.
- The CBT-2 answer key, question paper and candidate response sheet have not been officially released as of the preparation of this post.
- After release, candidates will be able to view the questions, their recorded responses and the provisional answer keys through the official login portal.
- Candidates should use their Registration Number, Date of Birth or Password and the required captcha details to access the response sheet.
- Objections can be submitted only during the official objection window.
- Candidates must select the correct Question ID and Option ID while raising an objection.
- A clear explanation and valid supporting reference should be uploaded or entered for every objection.
- Objections submitted without the prescribed fee or after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
- The decision of the Railway Recruitment Boards on submitted objections will be final and binding.
- Part-A contains 100 questions to be completed in 90 minutes.
- Part-B contains 75 questions to be completed in 60 minutes and is qualifying in nature.
- Candidates must secure at least 35 percent marks in Part-B irrespective of category.
- Only Part-A marks will be considered for shortlisting to the next recruitment stage, subject to qualifying Part-B.
- There is a negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer in CBT-2.
- Part-A minimum eligibility marks are 40 percent for UR and EWS, 30 percent for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25 percent for ST candidates.
- Candidates should download and save the response sheet because the login link may remain active only for a limited period.
- Candidates are advised to rely only on the official websites of Railway Recruitment Boards for answer key updates.
- [HOW TO CHECK]
- Open the official RRB website or the CEN 01/2025 ALP update page.
- Click on the link for viewing CBT-2 Questions, Responses and Answer Keys.
- Enter the Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password.
- Fill in the captcha code and submit the login form.
- Open the Question Paper and Response Sheet section.
- Check the candidate response and provisional answer displayed for every question.
- Download or print the response sheet for score calculation and future reference.
- Use the objection option only when a question, option or answer key appears incorrect.
- Select the relevant Question ID, enter the reason and attach valid supporting evidence.
- Pay the prescribed objection fee and save the final objection acknowledgement.
- [HOW TO CALCULATE SCORE]
- Count the correct, incorrect and unattempted questions separately for Part-A and Part-B.
- Add 1 mark for every correct answer, subject to the marks shown in the official response sheet.
- Deduct one-third mark for every incorrect answer.
- Do not deduct marks for unattempted questions.
- Calculate the Part-A score separately because Part-A marks are used for further shortlisting.
- Check whether at least 35 percent marks have been secured in Part-B.
- The calculated score is provisional and may change after the final answer key, normalization and official result.
Some Useful Important Links
| Score Calculation | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Check CBT-2 Answer Key / Response Sheet | Available Soon |
| Official CEN 01/2025 ALP Updates | Click Here |
| Unified Railway Recruitment Board Website | Click Here |
| Detailed CEN 01/2025 Notification | Click Here |
| CBT-2 Exam Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Revised Vacancy Corrigendum | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the RRB ALP CBT-2 Answer Key 2026 be released?
The official release date has not yet been announced. The question paper, response sheet and provisional answer key are expected to be made available soon on the official RRB websites.
When was the RRB ALP CBT-2 examination conducted?
The CBT-2 examination for CEN 01/2025 was conducted on 28 July 2026.
How can I download the RRB ALP CBT-2 response sheet?
Open the official answer key login link, enter your Registration Number and login details, and download the question paper and recorded response sheet.
Can candidates challenge the provisional answer key?
Yes. Candidates will be able to raise objections online during the official objection period after paying the prescribed fee and providing valid supporting evidence.
What is the expected objection fee?
Based on the official CBT-1 process, the fee is Rs. 50 per question plus applicable bank service charges. Candidates must confirm the fee from the CBT-2 answer key notice after release.
Will the objection fee be refunded?
The fee paid for an objection found to be valid is generally refunded after deduction of applicable bank charges, as per the official notice.
What is the negative marking in RRB ALP CBT-2?
One-third mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
How many questions are asked in CBT-2?
CBT-2 contains 175 questions in total: 100 questions in Part-A and 75 questions in Part-B.
Is Part-B qualifying in nature?
Yes. Part-B is qualifying, and every candidate must secure at least 35 percent marks irrespective of category.
How many vacancies are available under CEN 01/2025?
The revised total number of Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies is 10,970.