RRB Group D Provisional Answer Key 2026 Released; Objection Window Open for CEN 08/2024

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the provisional answer key for RRB Group D 2026 (CEN 08/2024) Level 1 posts. Candidates who appeared in the CBT held from November 27, 2025, to February 10, 2026, can now access their question papers, recorded responses, and raise objections through the official DigiLMS portal.

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Group D 2026 provisional answer key for Level 1 posts under CEN 08/2024 on February 13, 2026. The answer key has been published after the completion of the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which was conducted from November 27, 2025, to February 10, 2026 across multiple phases.

Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access their question papers, recorded responses, and provisional answer keys and raise objections through the official DigiLMS portal within the specified deadline.

Provisional Answer Key: Key Highlights

Recruitment Notification: CEN 08/2024 (Level 1 / Group D posts)
CBT Exam Dates: November 27, 2025 – February 10, 2026
Answer Key Release Date: February 13, 2026
Objection Window: Activated with the release of the answer key
Mode of Access: Online only via DigiLMS portal

The provisional key allows candidates to calculate their tentative scores before the final answer key is released after reviewing valid objections.

How to Download RRB Group D Answer Key 2026

Candidates must access the centralized DigiLMS platform or their respective regional RRB websites.

Steps to Check Answer Key:

Visit the official RRB DigiLMS portal.
Log in using registration number/user ID and date of birth.
Click on the link titled “Viewing of Question Paper, Responses & Keys and Raising of Objections – CEN 08/2024”.
View question IDs, recorded responses, and provisional answers.
Select questions to challenge and submit objections (if applicable).

No offline copies will be issued; all processes are conducted online.

Objection Submission Guidelines

Fee per question: ₹50 (plus applicable bank charges)
Payment modes: Debit/Credit card, UPI, Net Banking, RuPay
If an objection is found valid, the fee will be refunded (excluding bank charges).
Candidates must provide proper justification and supporting remarks while raising objections.

The objection deadline is mentioned on the login portal, and candidates must adhere strictly to the specified timeline.

Marking Scheme & Qualifying Criteria

Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- 40% – UR & EWS
- 30% – OBC (NCL), SC, ST
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Normalization: Applied across shifts to ensure fairness

Next Stage: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates qualifying in CBT will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

For Male Candidates:

Lift and carry 35 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes
Run 1000 meters in 4 minutes 15 seconds

For Female Candidates:

Lift and carry 20 kg for 100 meters in 2 minutes
Run 1000 meters in 5 minutes 40 seconds

The PET is qualifying in nature, followed by Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.

Expected Result Timeline

As per trends and updates, the RRB Group D 2026 result is expected in March or April 2026, likely in PDF format listing roll numbers of provisionally shortlisted candidates.

Written by Shreoshree Chakrabarty

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