Comprehensive Overview & Notification Background
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the provisional Answer Key and Candidate Response Sheet for the Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted for the post of Section Controller under Centralized Employment Notice CEN 03/2026. Candidates who appeared for this crucial competitive examination across various test centers nationwide can now access their response sheets directly through the official regional portals of RRB starting from 26th October 2026.
This release allows candidates to carefully evaluate their recorded responses against the official answer keys provided by the board. In order to ensure utmost transparency and fairness in the selection process, RRB has also opened an online portal for raising objections. Candidates who identify discrepancies or incorrect answer options in the official answer key can challenge them online until 3rd November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Important Dates & Timeline Overview
Candidates participating in the RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 examination must strictly adhere to the schedule announced for the challenge process. Late representations will not be entertained under any circumstances.
| Event / Milestone | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Conducted | As per CEN 03/2026 Schedule |
| Answer Key & Response Sheet Display Date | 26th October 2026 |
| Objection Portal Activation | 26th October 2026 |
| Last Date & Time for Submitting Objections | 3rd November 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Final Answer Key & Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
Detailed Procedure for Raising Objections & Applicable Fees
Candidates wishing to challenge any question or option provided in the official answer key must follow the mandatory guidelines specified by the Railway Recruitment Board:
- Objection Fee: A fee of Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty Only) plus applicable bank service charges must be paid for each question challenged.
- Refund Policy: If the objection raised by the candidate is found to be valid and accepted by the subject expert committee, the fee of Rs. 50/- per correct objection will be refunded to the bank account from which the payment was originally made.
- Modes of Payment: Payments can be completed using All Bank RuPay Debit Cards, SBI VISA/Master Debit Cards, or via UPI/Net Banking channels.
- Supporting Documentation: Candidates must provide authentic references, documentary proof, or detailed solution logic while submitting an objection to ensure the challenge is considered valid during review.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Download Answer Key & File Objections
Follow these simple instructions to access your CBT response sheet and submit challenges:
- Visit the official website of your respective Railway Recruitment Board (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Mumbai, RRB Kolkata, etc.).
- Locate and click on the link titled "Link for viewing Question Paper, Responses, Keys, and Raising Objections for CEN 03/2026 Section Controller".
- Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth (Password).
- Once logged in, your individual CBT response sheet along with the correct answers will be displayed on the screen.
- Carefully cross-check your attempted questions with the official key to compute your raw score.
- If you find any discrepancies, click on the "Raise Objection" tab next to the specific question ID.
- Select the type of objection (e.g., Incorrect Key, All Options Wrong, Multiple Correct Answers, Question Framing Error).
- Upload supporting documentary evidence or enter an explanation in the text box.
- Pay the required fee of Rs. 50/- per objection via the secure online payment portal and submit your challenge.
Score Calculation & Marking Scheme
To accurately estimate your raw marks obtained in the RRB Section Controller CBT exam, follow the official marking scheme outlined in CEN 03/2026:
- Correct Answer: Award +1 Mark for every correct response.
- Incorrect Answer: Deduct 1/3rd Mark (0.33) for every incorrect attempt (Negative Marking).
- Unattempted Questions: Zero marks awarded or deducted.
Formula for Raw Marks Calculation:
Raw Score = (Total Correct Answers × 1) - (Total Incorrect Answers × 0.33)
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?
After the closing of the objection window on 3rd November 2026 at 5:00 PM, all challenges submitted by candidates will be thoroughly scrutinized by a panel of subject experts appointed by the Railway Recruitment Board. If any objection is accepted as valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly for all candidates, and marks will be re-calculated based on the Final Answer Key. The decision of the RRB Expert Panel regarding objections shall be final and binding. Subsequently, the normalized cut-off marks and shortlist for Document Verification / further rounds will be published on the official RRB websites.