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Candidates should be careful with social media posts claiming that the Group D answer key will definitely come on a particular date. Unless the date appears in an official RRB notice, it should be treated only as an unconfirmed claim.
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The latest official pages checked do not show a confirmed CEN 09/2025 Group D answer-key release yet. Candidates should keep checking the RRB official website and their regional RRB page, as the answer-key notice will be the final confirmation. However, the previous year's trend suggests that the RRB Group D answer key can be released anytime soon.
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After the official RRB Group D Answer Key is released, candidates should check each question and their recorded response carefully. A difference between the candidate's answer and the official answer can affect the estimated score.
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RRB Group D employees are eligible for several perks and allowances that enhance their overall pay package. Below is the complete list of allowances offered under RRB Group D Salary 2026:
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Night Duty Allowance
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Overtime Allowance (OTA)
Holiday Compensation Allowance
Fixed Conveyance Allowance
Allowance for Women Employees with Disabilities
Pension Scheme Benefits
Medical Facilities for Employees and Dependents
Special Allowance for Railway School Teachers
Child Care Special Allowance
Travel Allowance for distances beyond 8 km
Conveyance Allowance for Railway Doctors
Special Compensatory Allowance for Employees posted in Tribal and Scheduled Areas
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The RRB Group D salary for 2026 is based on the 7th Pay Commission. The starting basic pay is Rs. 18,000 per month. The total monthly salary ranges between Rs. 22,500 and Rs. 25,380 with allowances included. The exact amount depends on the post, job location, and other benefits.
Salary Component
Details
Pay Level
Level-1
Pay Matrix
7th CPC
Pay Scale
Rs. 5,200 – 20,200
Basic Pay
Rs. 18,000
Grade Pay
Rs. 1,800
8% to 24%
Rs. 3,060
Travel Allowances
Depends on location
Gross Salary
Rs. 22,500 – Rs. 25,380
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The RRB Group D 2026 provisional answer keys, along with the response sheet, are likely to be released within 8-10 days after the exam is conducted. So it is expected that the board will release the official RRB Group D answer key anytime soon.
Stay connected with us for the latest updates about the RRB Group D 2026 response sheet and answer key release.
Exam
Exam Date
Answer Key Date
Gap
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (CEN 01/2025 )
13th February to 11th March 2026
20 March 2026
9
RRB NTPC Undergraduate (CEN 07/2025)
7 to 9 May 2026 and 13 to 20 June 2026
June 27, 2026
7
RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025)
3 August to 25 August 2026
September 5, 2026 (Expected)
11 (Expected)
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Candidates should keep their registration details and password ready to download the RRB Group D answer key. The official response sheet and answer key will require candidates to log in before they can see their individual responses.
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Several RRB examinations are active at the same time, so candidates may see answer-key notices for other CEN numbers. Make sure the notice clearly mentions CEN 09/2025, Level-1, before using it for RRB Group D.
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The detailed RRB Group D CEN 09/2025 recruitment notice was published at the start of 2026. The official RRB Chandigarh page shows January 31, 2026, this is the date for the Centralised Employment Notice.
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The current RRB Group D recruitment is being conducted under CEN 09/2025. The notice is for various posts in Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates should use CEN 09/2025 while checking the answer key update.
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Once the official answer key is available, candidates can compare their recorded responses with the official answers. They can then calculate an expected score before the result and cut-off are announced. Candidates can use the following RRB Group D 2026 marking scheme to calculate their probable scores:
For every correct answer, add 1 mark.
For every incorrect answer opted for in an MCQ, there shall be a negative marking.
There shall be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for a wrong answer.
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The RRB Group D answer key link may be displayed on the concerned RRB website or the common RRB recruitment system. Candidates should therefore check their regional RRB page regularly instead of depending only on coaching websites or social media.
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Candidates are advised to follow official RRB websites for recruitment updates. This is especially important for the RRB Group D answer key because many unofficial websites may publish expected dates before RRB makes an announcement.
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RRB has not given a confirmed date for the CEN 09/2025 RRB Group D answer key in the official updates checked so far. Therefore, candidates should not trust social media posts that give a fixed release date without an official notice.
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The RRB Group D 2026 answer key is still awaited from the Railway Recruitment Boards. As of September 4, 2026, no official answer-key notice for CEN 09/2025 is visible on the RRB pages checked. Candidates should wait for the official link.
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The RRB Group D CBT 2026 was conducted from August 3 to August 25, 2026. Candidates are now waiting for the provisional answer key and response sheet. The official release date is yet to be announced. It is expected that the answer key would be released anytime this week. Keep checking this live blog for more updates.
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A clear idea of the RRB Group D Paper Patter and Marking Scheme helps candidates calculate their estimated score easily. The following are the key points about RRB Group D CBT:
The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
The total marks are 100.
+1 mark is awarded for every correct answer.
Negative marking: ⅓ mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
The exam duration is 90 minutes, while PwD candidates get 120 minutes.
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There are a total of 22,195 Group D vacancies were announced in the official notification which was revised to 22,082. These vacancies are spread across various departments and include positions such as Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and other assistant roles. Check the post-wise vacancy details provided below:
Group D Post Name
Department
Vacancies
Assistant (Track Machine)
Engineering
605
Assistant (Bridge)
640
Track Maintainer Gr. IV
10,443
Assistant (P-Way)
325
Assistant (TRD)
Electrical
1,021
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)
232
Assistant Operations (Electrical)
486
Assistant (TL & AC)
600
Assistant (C & W)
Mechanical
918
Pointsman-B
Traffic
5,343
Assistant (S & T)
S & T
1,716
Total
22,082
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After releasing the RRB Group D provisional answer key, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will also open the objection window. Candidates who find any discrepancy can submit objections along with valid proof within the given time frame. Usually the RRB charges Rs 50 per question objection fee.
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The RRB Group D paper contains 100 questions in 90 minutes, which include Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Knowledge & Current Affairs. The exam is conducted in CBT mode:
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the provisional answer key first. Candidates will be able to compare their responses with the official answers. The board will also provide the opportunity to raise objections against any incorrect answer.
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Candidates will be able to download the RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 on the official website of the regional RRBs. They are advised to keep their registration details ready for quick access.
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The RRB Group D 2026 examination was conducted successfully on multiple dates in August and at designated exam centers across country.
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The RRB Group D Answer Key 2026 is expected to be released today on the official website of RRBs. Candidates who appeared in the exam held from August 3 to 25 can check and verify their responses once it is released officially.