Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will release the RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026 for candidates appearing under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across different railway zones, and the provisional key will allow candidates to review their responses, estimate scores and raise objections within the prescribed period.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB portals |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | April 12, 2025 |
| Last Date | May 11, 2025 |
| Exam Date | CBT 2 in 2026 — exact date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The provisional answer key, response sheet and objection window are generally activated together after the examination. Candidates should rely on the date and time displayed in their regional RRB notice because objections submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates were required to possess one of the following qualifications for the ALP recruitment:
- Class 10/Matriculation pass along with an ITI certificate in a notified trade from an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT.
- Class 10 pass with completed Course Act Apprenticeship in an eligible trade.
- Class 10 pass with a three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering, subject to the disciplines specified in the notification.
- A relevant engineering degree is also accepted in place of the prescribed diploma, where applicable.
- Eligibility must be supported by valid certificates during document verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date prescribed in CEN 01/2025.
- Upper-age relaxation is available to reserved categories under central government rules, including three years for OBC-NCL and five years for SC/ST candidates.
- Additional relaxation may apply to eligible ex-servicemen, persons with specified service backgrounds and other notified categories.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs 500.
- SC, ST, ex-servicemen, female, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: Rs 250.
- Eligible candidates who appeared in CBT 1 are entitled to a fee refund after deduction of applicable bank charges, in line with RRB rules.
- A separate objection fee may be charged for every question challenged in the CBT 2 provisional answer key. The exact amount and refund conditions will be stated in the answer-key notice.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Tests: Candidates must clear CBT 1 followed by CBT 2. CBT 2 consists of Part A and the qualifying Part B. The usual negative-marking rule provides for a deduction of one-third mark for each incorrect answer.
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted from CBT 2 must appear for the CBAT. There is normally no negative marking in this stage, and candidates must meet the prescribed qualifying standard in each test battery.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final shortlisting is followed by verification of original documents and the mandatory railway medical fitness examination applicable to the ALP post.
The CBT 2 answer key will help candidates calculate a tentative score. They should award marks for correct responses and deduct one-third of the allotted marks for each wrong response in the sections where negative marking applies. Part B is qualifying in nature and must be cleared as specified by the RRB.
How to Apply
The application window for CEN 01/2025 has closed. Candidates who took CBT 2 can follow these steps to access the answer key and submit objections:
- Visit the RRB application portal or the official website of the regional RRB selected during registration.
- Open the link titled “CEN 01/2025 ALP CBT 2 Answer Key, Responses and Objection Tracker.”
- Sign in using the registration number and password or date of birth, as requested on the login page.
- Download the candidate response sheet, question paper and provisional answer key. Save copies for future reference.
- Compare each recorded response with the answer marked as correct by the RRB and calculate the probable score using the applicable marking scheme.
- To challenge an answer, select the relevant question ID, choose the proposed option and upload a clear supporting reference from an authoritative source.
- Pay the prescribed objection fee online, if applicable, and submit the challenge before the displayed deadline.
- Download the acknowledgement or transaction receipt. Objections sent through email, post or after the closing time are unlikely to be accepted.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026 be released?
The exact release date is TBA. RRBs will publish the provisional key and objection schedule through their official regional websites.
2. What details are needed to download the CBT 2 response sheet?
Candidates will generally need their registration number and password or date of birth to access the login portal.
3. Is there negative marking in RRB ALP CBT 2?
Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is generally deducted for every incorrect response in the applicable CBT 2 section.
