Candidates who appeared for the examination on July 28 can access these documents by logging in through the official RRB candidate portal or the DigiALM portal.

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 on July 28 can access these documents by logging in through the official RRB candidate portal or the DigiALM portal.

Candidates need to enter their registration number along with their date of birth or password to view their response sheet. The provisional answer key allows candidates to compare their responses, calculate their probable scores and raise objections, if required. Earlier, RRB had released the CBT 1 answer key for the same recruitment cycle on March 20.

RRB ALP CBT 2 answer key 2026: Objection window

Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key from August 5 to August 11, 2026. They must pay an objection fee of Rs 50 for each question they challenge. RRB will refund the fee if it accepts the objection after scrutiny.

Candidates can estimate their scores by awarding one mark for every correct answer and deducting one-third mark for every incorrect response. The board will prepare the final result using the revised answer key after reviewing all objections.

How to download the RRB ALP CBT 2 answer key

  • Visit the regional RRB website or the DigiALM portal.

  • Click on the link for CEN 01/2025 – Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 2 Answer Key.

  • Enter the registration number and date of birth or password.

  • Complete the security verification.

  • Download the question paper, recorded responses and provisional answer key for future reference.

The last date to submit objections is August 11, 2026. RRB is expected to release the final answer key, CBT 2 scorecards and cut-offs in September 2026. The Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) schedule is likely to be announced in September or October 2026.

Meanwhile, the application process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 under CEN 01/2026 has already concluded. Registrations closed on June 14, while the application correction window remained open from June 17 to June 26. RRB is expected to release the CBT 1 examination dates, city intimation slips and admit cards for the new recruitment cycle during August 2026.

RRB is conducting the CEN 01/2025 recruitment for 10,970 revised vacancies. The CEN 01/2026 recruitment has notified 11,127 vacancies. Both recruitment drives offer Level 2 posts under the Seventh Central Pay Commission with an initial pay of Rs 19,900.

The minimum qualifying marks are 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 the final merit list, CBT 2 Part A carries 70 per cent weightage, while the CBAT accounts for the remaining 30 per cent. CBT 2 Part B is qualifying in nature and does not contribute to the final merit.