RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 – Download PDF & Raise Objections

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 for the Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 examination held under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2026. According to the published information, the provisional answer key and the candidate response sheet are now available online, and candidates who appeared in the CBT 1 examination can check their recorded answers against the official key and work out their likely score.

The CBT 1 examination was held from 3 to 5 November 2026 for 14,627 revised vacancies. The answer key link was activated on 12 November 2026 at 7:00 PM, and candidates can raise objections against the provisional key till 19 November 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination should download the response sheet early, since the objection window closes at 11:59 PM on the last date and late objections are not accepted. Those who appeared for the test can also revisit our RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card 2026 page for the hall ticket details of this examination.

Overview

The RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 covers the first stage Computer Based Test for the Assistant Loco Pilot post. The key is provisional in nature, which means candidates can challenge any answer they believe is incorrect by paying the prescribed fee within the objection window. The boards will review all objections and then prepare the final answer key, on the basis of which the CBT 1 result will be declared.

Important Dates

How to Download the Answer Key

Candidates can download the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 and their response sheet from the official answer key portal. Follow the steps given below.

1. Visit the official RRB portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Open the CEN 01/2026 (ALP) section on the homepage.
3. Click the link for the CBT 1 question paper, responses and answer key.
4. Log in with your registration number and password or date of birth.
5. View your response sheet and compare your recorded answers with the provisional answer key.
6. Download and save the question paper and response sheet for your records.

The answer key portal is hosted at rrb.digialm.com, and the link is also available on the regional RRB websites. Candidates should keep their registration number and login details ready before opening the portal, and they should verify every detail on the official site before relying on the key for any decision.

Response Sheet Details

The response sheet issued along with the provisional answer key shows the complete record of a candidate’s CBT 1 attempt. Candidates should check each entry carefully before deciding whether to raise an objection.

• Candidate name and registration number
• Exam date and shift
• Question paper and question IDs
• Options shown for each question
• Recorded responses of the candidate
• Correct answers as per the provisional answer key

If the recorded response shown on the sheet does not match what the candidate actually marked in the examination, or if the correct answer given in the key appears wrong, the candidate should raise an objection through the official portal within the window. A screenshot or a saved copy of the response sheet is useful for reference while preparing the objection.

Objection Process

The objection window for the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 is open from 12 November 2026 at 7:00 PM to 19 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Objections raised after this deadline will not be accepted, so candidates should not wait till the last hours. The objection fee is Rs 50 per question plus applicable bank charges, and it must be paid online while submitting the objection.

If an objection is found valid after review, the fee for that question is refunded after deducting the applicable bank charges. The decision of the Railway Recruitment Boards on objections is final, and no further representation is entertained once the final answer key is prepared.

Steps to Raise an Objection

1. Log in to the official answer key portal.
2. Open the objection section.
3. Select the question ID you want to challenge.
4. Enter the objection details with supporting evidence as required.
5. Pay the fee online.
6. Submit the objection and save the confirmation for your records.

Candidates should raise objections only for questions where they have a clear reason and supporting evidence. Random or unsupported challenges cost the fee without any benefit, since only objections found valid lead to a correction in the final key and a refund of the fee.

Negative Marking and Marks Calculation

The RRB ALP CBT 1 examination had 75 questions carrying 75 marks in total. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. There is no penalty for questions left unanswered.

The score is calculated with the formula: Total = Correct Answers – (Incorrect Answers x 1/3). For example, a candidate with 60 correct answers and 12 incorrect answers would score 60 – 4 = 56. Candidates should note that the score worked out from the provisional key is only an estimate. The final scores may change after objections are reviewed and normalisation is applied across shifts.

RRB ALP Result 2026

The RRB ALP CBT 1 Result 2026 will be announced after all objections are reviewed and the final answer key is prepared. According to the published information, the result date is not yet confirmed, and candidates should check the official RRB websites regularly for the announcement. The result will be published in the form of a shortlist, and candidates shortlisted through CBT 1 will be eligible to appear for CBT 2, the next stage of the selection process.

Railway aspirants can also track other ongoing RRB processes. The RRB Group D CBT 1 Result 2026 has already been declared for Level 1 posts, and candidates waiting for another railway opportunity can read our RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026 page, where online applications remain open. Once the ALP result is out, this page will be updated with the result link and the CBT 2 schedule as announced by the boards.

Important Links

• Download Answer Key
• Official Website

FAQs

Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on the published notice for the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026. Candidates should verify every detail, including the answer key link, objection window and fee, on the official website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in before taking any action. Dates and procedures are subject to change as per the official announcements of the Railway Recruitment Boards.