The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 for the Computer Based Test conducted under CEN 03/2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam on 12 and 13 October can now match their recorded responses against the official provisional key.
The answer key window opened at 4 pm on 16 October 2026 on the official RRB websites. Along with the key, candidates can view their question paper and individual response sheet, and raise objections online till 25 October 2026.
RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | RRB Section Controller (CEN 03/2026) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Total Vacancies | 119 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 12 and 13 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 16 October 2026 (4:00 pm) |
| Objection Window | 16 to 25 October 2026 (till 11:55 pm) |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 per question + bank charges |
| Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
What the Answer Key and Response Sheet Contain
When you log in, you will see the complete record of your exam attempt. Check every section carefully before deciding whether to raise an objection.
- Your question paper exactly as it appeared in the CBT
- Your recorded response for every question
- The official correct answer as per the provisional key
- Question IDs, your exam date and shift, and your RRB zone
RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| CBT held | 12 to 13 October 2026 |
| Answer key, questions and response sheet live | 16 October 2026, 4:00 pm onwards |
| Objection window and fee payment close | 25 October 2026, 11:55 pm |
| Result expected | November–December 2026 |
Objection Fee and Refund Rules
Raising an objection costs ₹50 per question, plus applicable bank charges. The fee is paid online through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
If your objection is found correct, the fee for that question is refunded after deducting bank charges. The refund goes back to the same account you paid from. Do not wait for the last day — heavy traffic near the deadline can cause payment failures.
Marking Scheme – How to Estimate Your Score
Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and ⅓ mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Questions you did not attempt carry no marks. Since the exam ran in multiple shifts, marks will be normalised before the result.
The minimum qualifying marks in the CBT are 40% for UR and EWS candidates, 30% for OBC and SC candidates, and 25% for ST candidates.
Selection Process After the Answer Key
The CBT is only the screening stage. Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies in each community are shortlisted for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by document verification and medical examination.
The final merit list gives 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks. This recruitment fills 119 Section Controller posts, and the required qualification is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
How to Download the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website of the RRB region you applied to, or the central portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the “CEN 03/2026 (Section Controller)” answer key and objection link.
- Log in with your registration number and password (or date of birth).
- Your question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key will appear on screen.
- Download the PDF, cross-check your answers, and keep a saved copy.
- To challenge a key, select the question, submit your objection, and pay the fee before 25 October 2026, 11:55 pm.
Important Links
- Download Answer Key & Response Sheet (CEN 03/2026)
- RRB Official Website
- RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 – Our Earlier Coverage
FAQs – RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026
Q1: When was the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 released?
A: The provisional answer key, along with the question paper and individual response sheets, was released on 16 October 2026 at 4 pm.
Q2: What is the last date to raise objections against the answer key?
A: Objections can be raised online till 25 October 2026, 11:55 pm. No challenges are accepted after the window closes.
Q3: What is the fee for raising an objection?
A: ₹50 per question plus bank charges, payable online. The fee is refunded (after deducting bank charges) if your objection is found correct.
Q4: What login details are needed to download the answer key?
A: Your registration number and password (or date of birth), the same credentials used for the e-call letter.
Q5: When will the RRB Section Controller result be declared?
A: The result is expected in November–December 2026, after the objections are reviewed and the final key is prepared.
