RRB ALP CBT 2 answer key 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the provisional answer key, question papers and recorded responses for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT 2 examination conducted under CEN 01/2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on July 28, 2026, can now access the documents by logging in through the official RRB candidate login or DigiALM portal.Candidates are required to enter their registration number along with their date of birth or password to access the response sheet. The release of the provisional key enables candidates to compare their responses, estimate their scores and submit objections, if required, within the stipulated period. The CBT 1 answer key for the same recruitment cycle had earlier been released on March 20, 2026.
Objection window and score calculation
The objection window will remain open from August 5 to August 11, 2026. Candidates can challenge any answer in the provisional key by paying an objection fee of Rs 50 per question. The fee will be refunded if the objection is accepted as valid after scrutiny.Candidates can estimate their scores using the prescribed marking scheme by awarding one mark for every correct response and deducting one-third mark for every incorrect answer. The final score will depend on the revised answer key issued after the objection review process.
Steps to download the answer key
To access the response sheet, candidates should visit the regional RRB website or the DigiALM portal and click on the link for CEN 01/2025 – Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 2 Answer Key. After entering the required login credentials and completing the security verification, candidates can download their question paper, recorded responses and provisional answer key for future reference.
Upcoming recruitment schedule
According to the recruitment timeline, the last date to submit objections is August 11, 2026. The final answer key, CBT 2 scorecards and cut-offs are expected in September 2026. The Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) schedule is likely to be announced during September or October 2026.• Direct link to download the RRB ALP CBT 2 answer key 2026 | Official WebsiteMeanwhile, the RRB ALP 2026 recruitment cycle under CEN 01/2026 has already concluded its application process. Registrations closed on June 14, 2026, while the application correction window remained open from June 17 to June 26, 2026. CBT 1 examination dates, city intimation slips and admit cards for the new recruitment cycle are expected to be released during August 2026.
Vacancy details and selection process
The current CEN 01/2025 recruitment is being conducted for 10,970 revised vacancies, while CEN 01/2026 has been notified for 11,127 vacancies. Both recruitment cycles offer Level 2 posts under the Seventh Central Pay Commission with an initial pay of Rs 19,900.The minimum qualifying percentage remains 40 per cent for UR and EWS candidates, 30 per cent for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and SC candidates, and 25 per cent for ST candidates. For final merit preparation, CBT 2 Part A carries 70 per cent weightage, while the CBAT contributes the remaining 30 per cent. CBT 2 Part B is qualifying in nature and is not included in the final merit calculation.
