The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (ER), Kolkata, has officially released the Question Paper and Provisional Answer Key for the Written Examination (Stage-I CBT) conducted against the Scouts & Guides Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2025-26. The examination for these Erstwhile Group ‘D’ (Level-1) posts was held on 28th January 2026.
Via Notice No. RRC/ER/Scouts & Guides Quota/2025-2026/(Open Advt.) (439), dated 30th January 2026, the RRC has activated the link for candidates to view their response sheets and raise objections against any incorrect answers. The objection window is open from 31st January 2026 (10:00 Hrs) to 06th February 2026 (18:00 Hrs).
Quick Highlights: RRC ER Scouts & Guides Answer Key
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | RRC Eastern Railway (ER) |
| Recruitment Type | Scouts & Guides Quota 2025-26 |
| Exam Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Notice Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Objection Start Date | 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Objection End Date | 06 February 2026 (06:00 PM) |
Details of the Answer Key Notice
The notification clarifies that the released data pertains exclusively to the Objective-Type (MCQ) questions of the Stage-I CBT. The Essay-Type (Subjective) questions are outside the scope of this notice.
Candidates can now view the Question Paper containing:
- Question IDs
- Option IDs
- Indicated Provisional Answers (Circled in Green)
This transparency measure allows aspirants to verify their performance before the final Results are declared. If a candidate believes an indicated answer is incorrect, they must submit a valid justification within the stipulated timeline.
Important: Objections submitted through email, post, or after the deadline of 06/02/2026 will not be entertained.
How to Raise Objections?
- Click the Link: Use the direct objection link provided below.
- Login: Enter your credentials (usually Registration Number and Date of Birth).
- Review: Go through the Question Paper and the Green-circled answers.
- Select Question: If you find an error, select the specific Question ID.
- Submit Proof: Upload or type your supporting explanation/reference for the correct answer.
- Submit: Finalize your objection.
How to Calculate Negative Marking
To estimate your score accurately using the Answer Key, you must apply the standard negative marking formula used in Railway examinations.
- Correct Answer: +1 Mark
- Incorrect Answer: -1/3 Mark (Deduction)
- Unattempted: 0 Marks
Formula to Calculate Score:
(Total Correct Answers × 1) – (Total Wrong Answers × 1/3) = Estimated Score
Example: If you attempted 50 questions, got 42 correct and 8 wrong:
- Marks for Correct: 42
- Negative Marks: 8 × 0.33 = 2.66
- Final Score: 42 – 2.66 = 39.34
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Important Links
- Download Official Notice & Question Paper: Click Here
- Direct Link to Raise Objections: Objection Link
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