The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the provisional answer key, response sheet and question paper for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT 1 Examination 2026. The answer key link went live on 12 November 2026 at 7:00 PM on the official portal, rrb.digialm.com, and on the regional RRB websites. Candidates who appeared for the CBT 1 held from 3 to 5 November 2026 can now check their recorded responses and the official key. Objections can be raised till 19 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The recruitment is being conducted under CEN 01/2026 for 14,627 revised Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies. Read the notice for the objection process and all other information.
Some Useful Important Links
| Check Answer Key / Raise Objection | Click Here |
| Regional RRB Websites | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The answer key is available only after login — there is no public PDF of the key. Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth on the portal above.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 Examination | 3 to 5 November 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 12 November 2026 (7:00 PM) |
| Objection Window Opens | 12 November 2026 (7:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50 per question + bank charges |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced |
| CBT 1 Result | To be announced |
The facility to view the question paper, recorded responses and provisional key, and to raise objections, will remain active only till 19 November 2026, 11:59 PM. After that the link will close and no objection will be accepted.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 14,627 (Revised) |
| Total | 14,627 |
The Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment is conducted under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 across the Railway Recruitment Boards. The vacancy figure of 14,627 posts is the revised total for this recruitment.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Objection Fee
Candidates who find any answer in the provisional key incorrect can raise an objection by paying Rs. 50 per question, plus applicable bank charges. The fee is payable online through the objection portal. Objections without the prescribed fee will not be considered. The boards will examine all valid objections before preparing the final answer key, and the CBT 1 result will be prepared on the basis of the final key.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Age Limit
The age limit and relaxation rules for the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment are given in CEN 01/2026. This post covers only the release of the provisional answer key, so no age figure is repeated here — candidates should refer to the recruitment notification for the age limit and relaxation rules.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Selection Process
- CBT 1 — First stage Computer Based Test, held from 3 to 5 November 2026. Marks of CBT 1 are used for shortlisting to CBT 2.
- CBT 2 — Second stage Computer Based Test for candidates shortlisted from CBT 1.
- CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test for Assistant Loco Pilot candidates qualifying in CBT 2.
- Document Verification — Verification of certificates and eligibility of shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Examination — Medical fitness test as per the prescribed standard for the post.
The final merit will be prepared on the basis of the stages prescribed in CEN 01/2026. The provisional answer key is not final — objections raised by candidates will be examined before the final key is published.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | ||
| General Science | ||
| General Awareness on Current Affairs |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. The CBT 1 paper was conducted in Computer Based Test mode from 3 to 5 November 2026.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Documents Required
- Registration Number (as given in the application form)
- Date of Birth (as given in the application form)
- Printed copy of the response sheet for reference
- Supporting reference for any objection raised (question number and the correct answer with basis)
Candidates need only their Registration Number and Date of Birth to log in and view the question paper, recorded responses and provisional key. Keep the login details ready before opening the portal.
How to Check RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official answer key portal at rrb.digialm.com, or open the website of the RRB region you applied to.
- Find the link titled “CEN 01/2026 — Viewing of Question Paper, Responses and Keys & Raising of Objections”.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- View your question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key.
- Compare your responses with the official key and estimate your score.
- To raise an objection, select the question, choose the correct answer, and pay Rs. 50 per question plus bank charges.
- Submit the objection before 19 November 2026, 11:59 PM, and save the acknowledgement for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notice before checking their answer key.
You may also like: RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam City Details 2026 — the exam city intimation for the same CEN 01/2026 examination; and RRB JE Admit Card 2026 Out: CBT 1 on 27-28 Oct — another Railway Recruitment Board examination update.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 FAQs
Q1. Is the RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 released?
Yes. The Railway Recruitment Boards released the provisional answer key, response sheet and question paper for ALP CBT 1 on 12 November 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections against the RRB ALP answer key?
The objection window closes on 19 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. No objection will be accepted after this time.
Q3. What is the objection fee for the RRB ALP answer key?
Rs. 50 per question, plus applicable bank charges, payable online through the objection portal.
Q4. How many vacancies are there in RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
There are 14,627 revised Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies under CEN 01/2026.
Q5. Where can I check the RRB ALP CBT 1 answer key?
On the official portal rrb.digialm.com, or on the website of the RRB region you applied to, by logging in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
Q6. When was the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam held?
The CBT 1 was held from 3 to 5 November 2026.
Q7. Is the provisional answer key final?
No. It is provisional. The boards will examine the objections received and then publish the final answer key, on the basis of which the CBT 1 result will be prepared.
Sources: Railway Recruitment Boards, Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026; Times of India, JagranJosh, Testbook, Prepp, PracticeMock
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What is the answer key date?
The provisional answer key was released on 12 November 2026, as stated in this post. Check the answer key link given in this post for the paper codes and the official notice, and keep a copy of the key with your response sheet for comparison.
How to download the answer key?
Open the official answer key link given in this post, choose the paper code that matches your paper, and download the key from rrb.digialm.com. Save the file and compare each answer with your own responses, so you can work out which answers need an objection.
How to raise objections?
Submit the objection through the online objection route given in this post, using the steps and link shown there. The stated fee is Rs. 50. Where this post gives an objection window, follow that window, because objections sent after the window may not be considered.
Answers on this page are taken from this post. Where this post does not state a date or fee, that question is omitted rather than guessed.