The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) recently released the Stage I Answer Key for the recruitment of Multiple Technical and Non-Technical posts, including Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Executive, and Junior Manager. All candidates who appeared in the first stage of the selection process—conducted in mid-2025—can now download the official provisional answer keys.

This article guides you through the significance of this release, how to access the answer key, calculate your estimated score, and raise objections if required.

Why the DFCCIL Answer Key Matters

1. Self-Evaluation
   Allows candidates to assess their performance by comparing their responses to the official answer key.

2. Transparency in Recruitment
   Conducting a fair process, DFCCIL allows candidates to challenge any questionable answers.

3. Score Estimation Before Results
   Helps aspirants calculate rough scores and determine their likelihood of qualifying for Stage II.

4. Opportunity to Raise Objections
   Candidates can contest incorrect answers through a formal objection mechanism.

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Age Limit:

Note: Age Relaxation as per recruitment rules

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Steps to Download the DFCCIL Stage I Answer Key

Follow these simple steps to download the answer key:

1. Visit DFCCIL’s Official Website
   Go to the DFCCIL recruitment section at dfccil.com or dedicated recruitment portal.

2. Find the "Recruitment" or "Career" Tab
   Look for the link titled “Stage I CBT Answer Key 2025 for various posts.”

3. Select Your Post and Exam Shift
   The answer key is released for each post category and exam shift; choose the file that corresponds to your specific attempted slot.

4. Click on Download Link
   A PDF file will open or download directly—save it to your device.

5. Open and Review the Answers
   Compare your responses with the correct options given in the key.

Retain a copy of the answer key for record-keeping and future reference.

How to Calculate Your Estimated Score

DFCCIL applies the following marking scheme:

• Each correct answer fetches +1 mark

• Each incorrect answer carries -0.25 negative marking

• Unanswered questions receive 0 marks

Steps to calculate your score:

• Count the number of correct responses.

• Multiply by +1 to add marks.

• Count the number of incorrect answers and subtract 0.25 for each.

• Add the positive and negative components to arrive at a net score.

This approximate score helps gauge your chances of clearing Stage I.

How to Raise Objections

If you believe any answer provided in the Stage I key is incorrect, DFCCIL offers a transparent objection process:

Objection Submission Process

1. Login to the Objection Window
   Use your DFCCIL registration number and password.

2. Select the Question(s)
   Identify the question(s) you wish to challenge.

3. Provide Justification
   Explain clearly why you believe the answer is wrong, with reference to standard sources or subject knowledge.

4. Upload Supporting Documents
   Attach evidence or PDF references to support your claim.

5. Pay the Objection Fee
   A nominal fee (typically ₹100 per objection) may be charged and refunded if your objection is upheld.

6. Submit Before Deadline
   Objections must be lodged within the given timeframe, usually 3–5 days from the answer key release.

After the deadline, no objections will be accepted.

What Happens After the Objection Period?

After reviewing objections, DFCCIL will:

1. Finalize and publish the Final Stage I Answer Key

2. Conduct normalization (if multiple shifts)

3. Prepare and publish the Stage I results and cut-off marks

4. Shortlist eligible candidates for Stage II (Computer-Based Aptitude Test for non-technical posts and Documentation Verification for technical or based on merit)

Keep checking the DFCCIL portal for the final answer key, result dates, and detailed cut-off information.

Understanding Expected Cut-Offs

Cut-off marks depend on several factors:

• Number of candidates appearing in each post

• Relative difficulty of the exam

• Number of vacancies for each category

• Reservation rules for UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories

Historical data and expert predictions suggest that cut-offs for technical Junior Manager roles might be higher than for MTS or Executive roles due to competition and job profile demand.