RRB ALP Answer Key 2026: Response Sheet, Objection Tracker and Qualifying Marks
RRB is set to release the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 for 9,970 vacancies by February 28. After the CBT 1 exams conducted between Feb 13 and 18, the answer key will allow candidates to calculate their score and challenge discrepancies. Shortlisted candidates will move to CBT 2 based on normalised qualifying marks.
RRB ALP Answer Key 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) successfully completed the Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs) under CEN 01/2026. The RRB ALP Exam 2026 was conducted in multiple shifts on February 13, 16, 17, and 18, 2026. Now the RRB will release the RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 in the last week of February.
The answer key is an important document that allows candidates to cross-verify their responses and calculate their estimated marks so that candidates can start preparing for the next stage of the recruitment process.
RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 Date
RRB will release the answer key on its centralised portal, rrb.digitalm.com. Candidates will be able to check their response sheet by logging with their registration number and password. Check table below for expected as per historical trends
| Exam Name (CEN No.) | Last Exam Date | Answer Key Release Date | Gap (In Days) |
| RRB ALP (01/2024) | November 29, 2024 | December 5, 2024 | 6 Days |
| RRB Group D (08/2024) | February 10, 2026 | February 17, 2026 | 7 Days |
| RRB NTPC (01/2019) | July 31, 2021 | August 16, 2021 | 16 Days |
| RRB ALP (01/2026) | February 18, 2026 | Expected: Feb 25–28, 2026 | 7–10 Days |
RRB ALP Answer Key 2026: Overview
RRB will activate the link to RRB ALP Responses on its centralised portal and its official regional website. The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot exam was conducted to recruit eligible candidates for 9970 vacancies. Check the table below for key highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| CEN Number | 01/2025 & 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 Posts |
| Exam Dates (CBT 1) | February 13, 16, 17, & 18, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Expected 4th Week of February 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs 50 Per Question |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, DV, & Medical |
| Official Portal | rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026
The RRB ALP CBT 1 exam is a screening test and the marks secured by candidates in this will not be considered while preparing the final merit list. Candidates who will score above the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed for their category will get shortlisted for CBT 2.
RRB will shortlist candidates for CBT 2. Check the table below for minimum qualifying marks.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Minimum Marks (Out of 75) |
| UR / EWS | 40% | 30 Marks |
| OBC (NCL) / SC | 30% | 22.5 Marks |
| ST | 25% | 18.75 Marks |
What After the RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key?
After closing the objection window, RRB will review all the challenges raised by candidates and release an RRB ALP Final Answer Key along with the CBT 1 Result 2026. The result will get released in the PDF format containing the roll number of the candidate shortlisted for the CBT 2.
The CBT 2 will consist of two parts:
Part A: General Aptitude (Determines Merit).
Part B: Relevant Trade Test (Qualifying in Nature – 35% required for all).
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