📢 RRC NWR Jaipur Cultural Quota 2025-26 – CBT Answer Key Released, Objections Portal Now Live
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) North Western Region (NWR), Jaipur has released the CBT Answer Key for the Cultural Quota Level-02 recruitment examination. Candidates who appeared for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held on February 13, 2026, can now access the answer key and submit their objections if they identify any errors. The objection portal is now live, allowing candidates to raise their grievances within the specified timeframe.
✅ RRC NWR Jaipur Cultural Quota 2025-26 – Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | RRC North Western Region (NWR), Jaipur |
| Employment Notice | No. 03/2025 (dated September 12, 2025) |
| Position Category | Cultural Quota Level-02 Posts |
| CBT Exam Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Objection Portal | cbt.iroams.com/cbt-objections/ |
| Official Website | rrcjaipur.in |
| Total Candidates Tested | 1000+ (across all shifts) |
📋 Detailed Context
About the Examination
RRC NWR Jaipur conducted the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Cultural Quota Level-02 positions on February 13, 2026, at multiple centers in Jaipur. The examination was conducted in a single shift with the following schedule:
- Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
- Gate Closure: 10:30 AM
- Exam Start Time: 11:00 AM
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Total Candidates: Over 1,000 candidates appeared for the examination
Answer Key Release
The Answer Key has been uploaded to the official RRC NWR Jaipur website and the centralized objection portal. Candidates are advised to:
- Visit the Official Portal: Access the objection portal at objection portal
- Download the Answer Key: Review the official answer key released by RRC
- Cross-Check Your Responses: Match your answers with the provided key
- Calculate Your Score: Use the marking scheme provided below to estimate your performance
- Raise Objections (if applicable): Submit detailed objections with justifications through the portal if you believe any answer is incorrect
Why This Recruitment Matters
The Cultural Quota recruitment under Employment Notice 03/2025 is a key opportunity for candidates from cultural backgrounds seeking employment with Indian Railways. This Level-02 post offers job security, competitive salaries, and career progression opportunities within the Indian Railways system.
🧮 How to Calculate Marks & Negative Marking
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect Answer: -0.25 marks (negative marking)
- Unanswered Question: 0 marks
- Total Questions: 100 (typical for Level-02 CBT)
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Typically 40% (General Category) and 30% (SC/ST categories) — Note: Check official notification for exact cutoff
Sample Calculation
Let’s assume you answered:
– 75 questions correctly
– 15 questions incorrectly
– Left 10 questions unanswered
Your Score Calculation:
– Correct answers: 75 × 1 = 75 marks
– Incorrect answers: 15 × (-0.25) = -3.75 marks
– Unanswered: 10 × 0 = 0 marks
– Total Score: 75 – 3.75 = 71.25 marks
Important Notes
- Candidates are encouraged to recalculate their scores using the official answer key
- The final answer key may be revised after considering valid objections
- Marks are normalized if multiple shifts are conducted for the same post
- Cut-off marks are determined based on the number of vacancies and candidate performance
✍️ How to Raise Objections
Step-by-Step Process to File Objections
If you believe any answer in the official answer key is incorrect, you can raise an objection through the centralized objection portal. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Access the Objection Portal
- Visit **objection portal
- Use your login credentials (typically your registration number and password provided during application)
Step 2: Navigate to Your Examination
- Select “RRC NWR Jaipur” from the list
- Choose “Cultural Quota Level-02 — CBT Exam (February 13, 2026)”
- Select your shift and center details
Step 3: Identify the Contested Question
- Browse through the answer key
- Locate the question number where you believe the answer is incorrect
- Click on the question to open the objection form
Step 4: Provide Detailed Justification
In your objection, include:
– Question Number: Clearly mention the question number
– Your Answer: State what you marked
– Official Answer: Note the provided answer
– Justification: Provide a detailed explanation with:
– Relevant reference materials or sources
– Logical reasoning or calculations
– Authoritative citations (if applicable)
– Supporting Evidence: Attach scanned documents if necessary (optional but recommended)
Step 5: Submit Your Objection
- Review all details carefully
- Click the “Submit Objection” button
- Save your confirmation receipt with reference number
- Screenshot or download the confirmation for your records
Important Guidelines for Objections
- Tone & Language: Keep your objection professional, polite, and focused on the subject matter
- Avoid Generic Objections: Vague objections like “answer is wrong” will not be considered
- One Objection Per Question: Submit separate objections for multiple questions, not combined objections
- Supporting Materials: Provide credible sources (textbooks, government documents, official standards)
- Timeframe: Strictly adhere to the objection submission deadline (typically 5-7 days from answer key release)
- No Fees: Objection submission is completely free; avoid any unofficial channels claiming to charge fees
What Happens After Objection Submission?
- Review Period: RRC will review all received objections within 2-3 weeks
- Expert Evaluation: Subject matter experts will assess the validity of each objection
- Final Answer Key: An updated final answer key will be released incorporating valid objections
- Merit List: Results and merit lists will be prepared based on the final answer key
- Notification: Candidates will be notified of changes, if any, in their examination details
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment Notice Released | September 12, 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | February 13, 2026 |
| E-Call Letter Available | February 6, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | February 13, 2026 (Evening/Next Day) |
| Objection Submission Deadline | February 20, 2026 (Estimated – 7 days) |
| Final Answer Key Release | March 10, 2026 (Estimated) |
| Merit List Publication | March 20, 2026 (Estimated) |
| Document Verification | April 2026 onwards (Estimated) |
Note: Exact dates will be notified on the official RRC NWR Jaipur website. Candidates should regularly check for updates.
🔗 Important Links / Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key | Click Here to Download |
| Objection Portal | Click Here to Submit |
| Official Website | Click Here to Visit |
| Cultural Quota Information | Click Here to Visit |
| Answer Key Archive | Click Here to Visit |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here to Join |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here to Join |