The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted on 12 and 13 October 2026. Candidates who appeared for this recruitment exam (CEN 03/2026) can now access their question papers, individual response sheets, and the provisional answer key through their respective regional RRB portals.
RRB Section Controller Answer Key: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Post | Section Controller |
| Advt. no. | CEN 03/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 119 |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| CBT dates | 12 and 13 October 2026 |
| Answer key status | Released |
| Released on | 16 October 2026 |
| Objection window | 16 to 25 October 2026 (11:55 pm) |
Steps to Download Railway Section Controller Answer Key 2026 PDF
To view your performance and verify your answers, follow these instructions:
- Visit the official regional website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) you applied to.
- Locate and click the link for CEN 03/2026 (Section Controller) – View Questions, Responses and Answer Key.
- Log in using the required credentials.
- View your question paper, recorded responses, and provisional answer key.
- Verify the answers according to your exam date and shift.
- Download and save the response sheet as a PDF for future reference.
Details Mentioned on Railway Section Controller Answer Key
- Candidate’s Name
- Registration Number
- Exam Date
- Question ID
- Correct Answer
- Candidate’s Response
Understanding the Marking Scheme
Calculate your estimated scores using the official marking scheme provided by the RRB:
- Each correct answer: +1 mark
- Each wrong answer: -1/3 mark (negative marking)
- No marks deducted for unattempted questions
How to Raise an Objection Against the Answer Key?
If you find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, you can challenge it until 25 October 2026, 11:55 PM.
- Log in through the official RRB link.
- Open your question paper and compare each response with the key.
- Note the question IDs you want to challenge.
- Select the objection option for each question and give your reason.
- Pay the fee online (Rs. 50 per question).
- Save the payment confirmation and a record of the questions you challenged.
Next Steps for Candidates
Once the objection window closes, the RRB will review all submissions. If an objection is found valid, the fee is refunded after deducting bank charges. Following the final answer key, the results are expected in November 2026. Successful candidates will then move forward to the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification, and medical examination phases.