The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducted the RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam 2026 for CEN 01/2025 on 28th July 2026. As of now, the official RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026 has not been released. Based on the release pattern RRB generally follows (5 to 10 days after the exam), the answer key is expected in the first week of August 2026. This page will be updated with the confirmed date, direct download link, and objection window as soon as RRB makes an official announcement.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | 28th July 2026 |
| CBT 2 Answer Key Status | Expected First Week of August 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in and respective regional RRB websites |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam | 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th February 2026 (Re-exam: 11th March 2026) |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key | 20th March 2026 |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Objection Window | 20th to 26th March 2026 (5 PM) |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam | 28th July 2026 |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key | Expected first week of August 2026 |
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RRB ALP CBT 2 Vacancy Details
The RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam 2026 was conducted for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots against CEN 01/2025. As per the official notification, RRB announced 9,970 vacancies for this recruitment cycle across various Railway zones.
- Advertisement Number: CEN 01/2025
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Total Vacancies: 9,970
- Pay Level: Level 2 of the 7th CPC
How to Download RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026
The steps below are based on the process RRB used for the CBT 1 answer key and are expected to be similar for CBT 2. This section will be updated once RRB officially activates the CBT 2 answer key link.
- Visit the official website of your respective regional RRB or rrbcdg.gov.in.
- Look for the "RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key CEN 01/2025" link under Latest Announcements.
- Click the link a login page will open.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password to log in.
- Your provisional answer key and response sheet will be displayed.
- Download and save the PDF for your records.
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RRB ALP CBT 2 Marking Scheme
RRB has not published a separate confirmed marking scheme specifically for CBT 2 in the sources currently available. For reference, the marking scheme used for RRB ALP CBT 1 was as follows:
- Correct Answer: +1 Mark
- Incorrect Answer: −⅓ Mark (negative marking)
- Total Marks (CBT 1): 75
Note: RRB has historically applied the same +1/−⅓ negative marking pattern across CBT stages, but this has not been separately confirmed for CBT 2 in the current notification. Candidates should verify the exact CBT 2 marking scheme from the official answer key notice once released.
How to Calculate Your Tentative CBT 2 Score
Once the answer key is out, candidates can estimate their score using this formula:
Tentative Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) − (Number of Incorrect Answers × ⅓)
Required Documents to Check the Answer Key
- RRB ALP CBT 2 Registration Number
- Date of Birth or Login Password
- Roll Number (if applicable, as mentioned on the admit card)
Important Instructions
- The CBT 2 answer key link will be activated only on the official RRB regional websites avoid unofficial or third-party download links.
- Candidates who appeared in the CBT 2 exam on 28th July 2026 will be able to check their individual response sheet along with the answer key.
- If RRB opens an objection window, a nominal fee per question is typically charged, and valid supporting proof is usually required exact fee and dates for CBT 2 are not officially announced yet.
- After the objection window closes, RRB will review challenges and release the final answer key before declaring the CBT 2 result.
- Keep checking the official RRB website regularly, since answer key links are often active for a limited period.
What Happens After the RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key?
After the release of the provisional CBT 2 answer key, candidates will typically be able to raise objections within a fixed window. Once RRB reviews all objections, it will release the final answer key, followed by the RRB ALP CBT 2 Result. Candidates who qualify CBT 2 will then be shortlisted for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by Document Verification. Exact dates for these stages have not been officially announced yet.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Answer Key 2026 Download Link | Not active yet expected first week of August 2026 |
| RRB Official Regional Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
