Attention Aspirants: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (Kolkata) has officially released the Question Paper and Provisional Answer Key for the Cultural Quota (Level-2) Written Examination. The computer-based test (CBT) was conducted recently on 28 January 2026.
The official notice (No. RRC/ER/Cultural Quota/2025-26/(Open Advt.) (438)) dated 30 January 2026 confirms that candidates can now view the Master Question Paper along with the provisional answers (indicated by green circles). If you appeared for this exam, you must review the answer key immediately and raise objections if you find any discrepancies before the deadline on 06 February 2026.
RRC ER Cultural Quota Answer Key 2025: Quick Highlights
Here is the urgent summary of the update released by RRC Eastern Railway.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway |
| Exam Name | Cultural Quota Recruitment (Open Advt.) 2025-26 |
| Post Level | Group ‘C’ (Level-2) |
| Exam Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Notice Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Objection Start Date | 31 January 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Objection Last Date | 06 February 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
| Category | Answer Key |
Understanding the Update
RRC Kolkata has adopted a transparent approach by publishing the full Question Paper PDF. In the document, the Question IDs and Option IDs are clearly listed. The correct answer, as per the provisional key, is highlighted with a Green Circle.
This document is provisional. This means the answers are subject to change based on the valid objections raised by candidates. If you believe an answer marked in green is incorrect, you have the right to challenge it with valid proof.
How to Check RRC ER Cultural Quota Answer Key & Raise Objections
Candidates are advised to follow these steps to review their paper and submit challenges.
- Download the Question Paper: Use the official link provided at the bottom of this page to download the Master Question Paper PDF.
- Verify Answers: Compare your responses with the answers circled in green.
- Visit the Objection Link: Go to the official objection portal
- Login: Enter your credentials (usually Application Number and Date of Birth).
- Select Question ID: Choose the specific Question ID you wish to challenge.
- Upload Proof: You must attach supporting justification or explanation (e.g., a photo from a standard textbook) to prove the official answer is wrong.
- Submit: Finalize your objection before 18:00 Hrs on 06 February 2026.
Note: Objections submitted through email or post will NOT be entertained. You must use the online link only.
How to Calculate Negative Marking in Railway Exams
Since the Official Answer Key is out, you can now calculate your tentative score. For Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) exams, the standard marking scheme generally follows these rules:
- Correct Answer: +1 Mark
- Incorrect Answer: -1/3 Mark (0.33 marks deducted)
- Unattempted Question: 0 Marks
Formula to Calculate Score:
(Total Correct Answers × 1) - (Total Wrong Answers × 0.33) = Final Raw Score
Example: If you attempted 90 questions, got 75 correct and 15 wrong:
- Positive Score: 75 × 1 = 75
- Negative Penalty: 15 × 0.33 = 4.95
- Final Score: 75 – 4.95 = 70.05
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