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RRB Railway Group Answer Key 2026 CEN 09/2025

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)

Answer Key Released

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Answer Key Released

Indian Railways (RRB/RRC) has officially announced the Answer Key Released for RRB Railway Group Answer Key 2026 CEN 09/2025. Eligible candidates possessing Bachelor's Degree in any discipline / Relevant Qualification are advised to review the official schedule and eligibility conditions.

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Official Gazette Overview & Key Specifications

Railway Recruitment

Important Dates

Official schedule & deadlines

Application Begin:31 January 2026

Last Date to Apply:9 March 2026

Fee Payment Last Date:11 March 2026

Exam Date:3 August 2026 – 21 August 2026

Application Fee

Category-wise prescribed charges

General / OBC / EWS:₹500/-

SC / ST / PH (PwBD):₹250/-

All Female Candidates:₹250/-

Payment Gateway Options:

Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI, or State E-Challan

Correction Charge:As per Commission Policy

Age Limit & Eligibility

Minimum requirements as on cutoff date

Prescribed Age Limit:18 - 33 Years (as on 1 January 2026)

SC / ST Age Relaxation:+5 Years (Standard)

OBC (Non-Creamy):+3 Years

PwBD Candidates:+10 to 15 Years

Quick Recruitment Overview

Age Bracket

18 - 33 Years (as on 1 January 2026)

Application Start

31 January 2026

Last Date

9 March 2026

Location

All India

Organization

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)

Application Mode

Online (Official Portal)

Important Dates & Schedule

Official chronological timeline · 5 events

Gazette Verified

Event	Date	Status
Application Begin	31 January 2026	Opens
Last Date to Apply	9 March 2026	Closed
Fee Payment Last Date	11 March 2026	Fee
Exam City Slip Release	17 August 2026	City Slip
Written Exam / CBT Date	3 August 2026 – 21 August 2026	Exam

Application Fee Structure

Prescribed fee by candidate category

Official Rates

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500/-
SC / ST / PH (PwBD)	₹250/-
All Female Candidates	₹250/-

Mode: UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances except as per specific commission refund notifications.

Age Limit & Relaxation

As calculated on the official cutoff date

Min Age

18 Years

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Max Age

33 Years

Category RelaxationUpper age relaxation admissible for SC/ST (5 Yrs), OBC (3 Yrs), and PwD candidates as per Govt rules.

Recruitment Selection Process & Stages

Prescribed assessment phases to qualify for final appointment

4 Stages

Stage 1

Written Examination / Computer Based Test (CBT)

Stage 2

Skill Test / Physical Efficiency Test (if applicable)

Stage 3

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Stage 4

Final Merit List & Appointment

Documents Required for Online Application

Keep these original certificates and scanned copies ready before starting registration

7 Items

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph (with clear white background, taken within last 3 months).

Scanned signature in black or blue ink on white paper within prescribed dimensions.

Valid Government Photo ID Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License).

Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate & Marksheet for Date of Birth verification.

Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets (Intermediate / Degree / Diploma as applicable).

Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Central/State Government prescribed format (if seeking reservation).

Active personal Mobile Number and Email ID for receiving registration OTP and official communications.

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply Online

Official application procedure for Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)

5 Steps

Step 1: Visit the official commission portal at https://rrbapply.gov.in or click the direct verified link below.

Step 2: On the candidate portal homepage, locate and click 'RRB Railway Group Answer Key 2026 CEN 09/2025 Answer Key / Objection Tracker'.

Step 3: Enter your verified credentials (Roll Number / Registration Number & Date of Birth) if required, or download the question paper booklet.

Step 4: Cross-check your attempted responses against the official provisional answer keys.

Step 5: If you detect any discrepancy, submit an online objection with standard proof before the prescribed deadline.

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Candidate Advisory & Official Guidelines

Differentiating statutory commission rules from HireOrbitAI practical advice

Statutory Commission Directives (Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB))

•One Candidate, One Application: Submission of multiple application forms for the same post may lead to summary cancellation of all submissions.
•Name & DOB Match: Candidate Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth must match strictly with the Class 10th (Matriculation) certificate.
•Category Certificate Validity: OBC-NCL, EWS, and SC/ST certificates must be issued on or before the cutoff date in the prescribed format.
•Non-Refundable Fee: Application fees once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any normal circumstances.

HireOrbitAI Practical Recommendations

•Beat the Server Rush: Over 70% of payment failures occur during the final 48 hours. Submit your application at least 5 days prior to the last date.
•Preserve Application PDF & Fee Challan: Keep at least 3 printed copies of your final confirmation page and save the digital PDF in Google Drive.
•Safe Photo Guidelines: Use a recent photograph (under 3 months old) with a white background, without caps, spectacles, or masks. Keep 10 extra copies for exam day.
•Active Email & Phone: Retain the same registered mobile number and email ID until the final appointment order is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions (RRB Railway Group Answer Key 2026 CEN 09/2025)

Common candidate queries verified against the official recruitment notification

The last date to submit the online application for RRB Railway Group Answer Key 2026 CEN 09/2025 is 9 March 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to apply well in advance to avoid last-minute portal rush.

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