RRB NTPC Answer Key 2024: CBT 1 & 2 Answer Key for Level 5, 3 & 2 Posts

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Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 00:50 IST

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) release RRB NTPC answer key 2024 for the objective tests, i.e., CBT 1 and 2. The answer key of RRB NTPC 2024 is released within three to four days after the exam is conducted. Along with the answer key, the candidate response sheet, objection tracker and question papers are also released. To access the RRB NTPC 2024 answer key, candidate response sheet, question paper, and objection tracker, candidates need to enter user ID and password. Candidates can also raise objections against RRB NTPC answer key and question paper by paying INR 50 per question/answer. 

RRB NTPC answer key helps candidates to check the question paper, answers marked by them, the correct answers for each question. The final answer key is released after the declaration of RRB NTPC result. Using the RRB NTPC answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score of the exam. RRB NTPC exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. Read this article to know how to download RRB NTPC answer key, the formula to calculate marks, region-wise links to download the answer key of RRB NTPC, etc. 

Q:   Is the RRB NTPC result prepared based on the answer key?

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Yes, RRB NTPC result is prepared based on the final answer key. The objections submitted by the candidates are reviewed by the subject matter experts and if the responses are found to be valid and correct, the examination authority revises the answers and publishes the final answer key.
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Q:   What is RRB NTPC response sheet?

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RRBs also release the response sheets of candidates who appear in the exam. The response sheets consist of the answers marked by the candidates during the computer-based test. Using the response sheet, candidates can compare their marked answers with the provisional answer key to calculate the probable score. 

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Q:   Some answers are wrong in RRB NTPC answer key. Can I raise objections against it?

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If you find any discrepancies in the answers, you can raise that to the examination authority by filling the objection form along with the documentary proof of the correct answer. To raise objections, candidates need to INR 50 for per answer/question.
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RRB NTPC Answer Key 2024

RRB NTPC answer keys, question papers, and response sheets are made available online. The answer key highlights the number of questions attempted, number of questions unattempted, number of questions attempted wrong, number of correct answers, answers marked for review, positive marks, negative marks, bonus marks, and total marks. Using the answer key, candidates can check the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. 

Also Read: RRB NTPC dates 

Q:   How to check RRB NTPC answer key?

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Candidates can check RRB NTPC answer key online by visiting this page or the respective official websites of RRBs. To download the answer key, candidates need to enter the required login credentials. The steps to check the answer key are given below: Visit the respective websites of RRBs Click on the link-'RRB NTPC answer key' Clicking the link, the login page opens Enter user ID and password The question ID, status, and option chosen by candidates are displayed on the screen Download RRB NTPC answer key and question papers.
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Q:   Till when can I submit objections against RRB NTPC answer key 2024?

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You can submit objections against RRB NTPC answer key with the deadline prescribed by the examination authority by paying INR 50. Candidates are also required to mention the reason as to why they wanted to raise objections against the answer key along with the documentary evidence. The fee for raising objections is INR 50 per question/answer.
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Q:   Where will I get the region-wise RRB NTPC answer key links?

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RRB NTPC answer key will be released online on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. We will also provide the region-wise RRB NTPC answer key links after it is released. To download the answer key, candidates need to enter user ID and password. Candidates can use the answer keys to check the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Using the answer key, candidates can calculate the probable scores asked in the exam by knowing the correct and incorrect answers.

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RRB NTPC 2024 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB NTPC 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

Sep '23

RRB NTPC 2024 Short Notice

Mar '23

Final empanelment for Level 2 post

Feb '23

Document verification & medical exam for Level 2

How to Download RRB NTPC 2024 Answer Key?

The steps to download the RRB NTPC answer key are explained below:

RRB_NTPC_Answer_Key_Login_Page

Step 1: Visit the respective websites of RRBs

Step 2: Click on the link-'RRB NTPC answer key'

Step 3: Clicking the link, the login page opens

Step 4: Enter user ID and password

Step 5:: The question ID, status, and option chosen by candidates are displayed on the screen

Step 6: Download RRB NTPC answer key and question papers

Q:   How to calculate marks using RRB NTPC answer key?

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Using RRB NTPC answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score. For calculating the marks, candidates need to follow the marking scheme. For the correct answers, candidates score one mark while 1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers. Explained below is the process to calculate the tentative score using the answer key.

  • Download RRB NTPC answer key that has questions, answer marked candidates and correct answers as well
  • For the correct answers, add one mark. If any answer is wrong then deduct 1/3 marks
  • Add all the marks for correct answers 
  • Add all the marks for incorrect answers
  • In the end, deduct total marks for correct answers with the incorrect answers. This will give the probable score
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Q:   What are the important highlights of RRB NTPC answer key?

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Some of the important highlights of RRB NTPC answer key 2024 are given below:

  • RRBs release the provisional answer keys along with the response sheet and question papers
  • Candidates can cross-check the answers from the response sheet
  • In case of any issue with the answer key, candidates can challenge it by paying the fee as prescribed by the board
  • RRBs will release the final answer keys after scrutinising the challenges received against the provisional answer key
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Q:   What are the important points related to RRB NTPC answer key?

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Few important points related to the answer key are given below:

  • The correct answers in RRB NTPC answer key 2023 are marked with a green tick
  • The question ID is mentioned on the right-hand side of the question
  • The status of the question is mentioned on the right-hand side of the question
  • The correct option chosen by candidates is displayed at the right of the question
  • Objections can be raised in English
  • Candidates can raise objections against the questions and their respective alternative
  • The objections once submitted cannot be edited later
  • Objections can be raised online only
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How to Raise Objections Against RRB NTPC Answer Key?

Objections against the question papers and answer keys can be raised online through the official websites of RRBs. The team of experts examines the objections raised before processing RRB NTPC result. The decision of RRBs in this regard is final and binding. If the objections submitted by the candidates are found to be correct, RRBs revise the answer key and publish the final answer key. Candidates can follow the steps below to raise objections:

  • Go to the ‘Objection’ tab.
  • Candidates need to select the question ID against which they want to raise the objections
  • Select the desired language
  • Candidates are also required to mention the reason why they want to raise objections along with the documentary proof
  • Objections without a valid reason will be rejected
  • To save the objections click on the ‘Submit’ button

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Q:   What are the details mentioned on RRB Group D answer key?

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The answer key displays the following details:

Roll Number Participant's name
Test centre nameTest date
Test timeSubject
Correct options in green colourStatus of question
Question IDOption marked by candidates
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Q:   What is the fee for submitting objections against RRB Group D answer key?

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The prescribed fee for raising objections is INR 50 plus the applicable bank service charges per question. In case the objections raised by candidates are found to be correct, the fee paid against valid objections are refunded to the candidate's account. The fee for raising objections should be paid through debit cards. RRBs will accept all bank Rupay debit cards and SBI VISA/Master debit cards. Whereas, other bank VISA/Master debit cards are not allowed.

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Q:   Are there any charges for raising objections against RRB NTPC answer key?

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Yes, there are charges for raising objections against RRB NTPC answer key. You need to pay INR 50 online per answer/question. This fee will be refunded if the objections are found to be correct. If any answer in the official RRB NTPC answer key of a particular shift is found to incorrect, candidates who have appeared in that shift will get the benefit of marks. The marks of the candidates will be calculated accordingly.
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Why RRB NTPC Answer Key is Important?

The importance of RRB NTPC answer key is given below:

  • With the help of the answer key, candidates can calculate the probable score even before the declaration of RRB NTPC result
  • By calculating the probable score, candidates can know their chances of selection for the next round of the selection process by comparing it with the previous years' RRB NTPC cutoff marks
  • RRB NTPC answer key helps candidates to check the responses marked by them in the exam. In case of any error in the answer key, candidates can raise objections

RRB NTPC Answer Key 2024 FAQs

Check below RRB NTPC answer key FAQs.

Q:   What is RRB NTPC syllabus?

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The Railway Recruitment Board prescribes RRB NTPC syllabus for CBT 1 and 2. The syllabus is mentioned in the official recruitment notification. The exam is conducted to select candidates for various posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, Station Master, etc in the Indian Railways. It is highly competitive exam and the knowledge of RRB NTPC syllabus is important to crack the exam. The syllabus of RRB NTPC highlights the topics that candidates need to cover for the exam. RRB NTPC syllabus includes topics and sub-topics from three subjects-General Intelligence & Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Awareness. RRB NTPC syllabus for different subjects is given below:

  • Mathematics: Data Interpretation, Profit, Loss & Discount, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Geometry, Time and Work, Percentage, etc. 
  • Reasoning: Alphabet series, Number series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, etc.
  • General Awareness: Current Affairs Static GK, Polity and Constitution, History, Geography, Art and Culture, etc.

 

 

 

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Q:   What is RRB NTPC salary?

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RRB NTPC salary is different for different posts. The starting basic salary range offered to undergraduate posts is INR 19,900 to 21,700. While, the graduate post employees are offered RRB NTPC salary in the range of INR 25,500 to INR 35,400. The monthly basic salary for Junior Clerk cum Typist is INR 19,900 while it is INR 35,400 for Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. Candidates are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), pension benefits, and medical reimbursements. The post-wise RRB NTPC salary is given below:

RRB NTPC Salary for Undergraduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,900

Trains Clerk

2

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Posts

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25,500

Goods Guard

5

29,200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

29,200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29,200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29,200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29,200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35,400

Station Master

6

35,400

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Q:   How to prepare for RRB NTPC and which book is the best for preparation?

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The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC exam are given below: a) Understand the exam pattern and syllabus b) Practice the previous years' question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam/li&get; c) Solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy d) Identify the strengths and weakness and work towards improving the weaker areas/li&get; e) Refer to a good book and clear the concepts of each topic Questions asked in the RRB NTPC exam are generally of the school level. Candidates can brush up on the topics prescribed for Science subjects from the NCERT books of Classes 7 to 10. The books that candidates can refer to for RRB NTPC exam are given below: Mathematics Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal Fast Track by Rajesh Verma NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav General Intelligence and Reasoning Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali Lucents General Intelligence and Reasoning General Knowledge Lucents General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook.
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Q:   What is RRB NTPC selection process?

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RRB NTPC selection process comprises various stages such as CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT/CBTST, document verification and medical exam. The post-wise selection process is given below: First stage CBT, second stage CBT & Computer-based Aptitude Test is conducted for the posts of Station Master and Traffic Assistant. Subsequently, there will be document verification and medical examination. First stage CBT, Second stage CBT and Typing Skill Test are conducted for Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates need to appear for document verification and medical examination. For Trains Clerk, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice, two-stage CBT is conducted, followed by document verification and medical examination.
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Q:   What was the educational qualification prescribed for RRB NTPC exam?

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The educational qualification for Undergraduate level posts was Class 12. For Graduate-level posts, educational qualification was Graduation. Provided below is the eligibility criteria for few posts: Commercial Apprentice: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent. Senior Clerk Cum Typist: Degree from recognised University or its equivalent Typing proficiency in English/Hindi on Computer is essential Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate. 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12. Junior Clerk Cum Typist: Class 12 or its equivalent with not less than 50 per cent marks in the aggregate 50 per cent marks are not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Ex-servicemen and the candidates who possess qualifications higher than Class 12 Typing proficiency in English / Hindi on Computer is essential. Read more on RRB NTPC eligibility-https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/railway/articles/rrb-ntpc-eligibility-blogId-108551.
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Answered 2 days ago

The last date to apply for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam is January 4, 2024. Ensure to complete your application before this deadline. It is important to double-check all details and documents to avoid any last-minute issues while applying for the exam.

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Akshat Goel

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 6 days ago

I can suggest few general strategies for finding important questions for the RRB Non-Technical UG 2024 exam:

  1. Official RRB Resources: Check the official Railway Recruitment Board website for any updates or mock exams related to the Non-Technical exam.

  2. Books and Study Material: Many publishers offer boo

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Veerraj Sen

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

RRB NTPC 2024 vacancies for undergraduate posts are given below.

Name of PostVacancy
Accounts Clerk cum Typist361
Comm. Cum Ticket Clerk2022
Jr. Clerk cum Typist990
Trains Clerk72
Total3445

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates should make their own travel arrangements. Train tickets are provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. Candidate availing free train tickets are required to download free travelling authority. They are required to  show the free travelling authority while going for the exam.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The reporting timings for RRB NTPC exam are given below.,

ParametersShift 1Shift 2

Reporting Time

8.30 am

1.30 pm

Gate Closing Time

10 am

3 pm

Exam Start Time

10.30 am

3.30 pm

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

RRB NTPC city intimation and admit card are two separate things. RRB NTPC city intimation slip is released 10 days before the exam whereas the admit card released four days before the exam. Candidates can download the city slip to check the allotted test city. The details regarding the exam centres

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates can check their allotted exam centres through the official RRB websites. Visit the Official Website for your region. Navigate to view your exam centre details. Your exam centre details will be mentioned on your admit card. 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

In the RRB NTPC ( Railway Recruitment Board Non- Technical Popular Categories) exam, candidates have the option to choose the medium of examination at the time of application. However once you have selected Bengali or any local language you cannot change the medium of examination to English it is no

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Ashish Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

RRB NTPC 2024 application status 2024 will be released soon. Candidates can check their application status by logging with the required credentials. The application status will show whether the candidate's online form has been accepted or rejected. If the form gets rejected, the examination authorit

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