The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has officially released the answer keys for its major recruitment drive.
If you appeared for the CCRAS Group A, B, or C examinations held in late 2025, you can now check your response sheet. The answer key was uploaded on January 16, 2026, and the link is currently active on the official website.
This recruitment drive covers popular posts like LDC (Lower Division Clerk), UDC (Upper Division Clerk), Staff Nurse, and Research Officers.
Here is a complete guide on how to download your key, calculate your marks, and raise objections if you find any errors.
Important Dates at a Glance
The exam for these 394 vacancies was conducted online from November 24 to December 4, 2025. After a wait of over a month, the council has moved to the next stage.
- Answer Key Release Date: January 16, 2026 (Already Out).
- Objection Window Opens: January 19, 2026 (11:00 AM).
- Last Date to Raise Objection: January 21, 2026 (11:59 PM).
Note: The objection window is very short—only three days. If you find a mistake in the official answer key, you must act quickly starting tomorrow.
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How to Download CCRAS Answer Key 2026?
The answer key is not available as a public PDF for everyone. It is a login-based document, meaning you can only see your own question paper and responses. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to
ccras.nic.inor the direct online registration portalccras25.onlineregistrationform.org. - Find the Link: Look for the notification titled “CCRAS Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026.”
- Login: Enter your User ID (Application Number) and Password (Date of Birth).
- View Response Sheet: Once logged in, click on the “Candidate Response” tab.
- Download: Save the PDF file to your phone or computer.
We strongly recommend printing this PDF because it might not be available after the result is declared.
How to Raise an Objection?
If you believe a question is wrong or the answer marked by the officials is incorrect, you can challenge it. However, there are strict rules for this process.
- Fee: You have to pay ₹300 per question to raise an objection.
- Refund Policy: If your objection is found to be correct by the subject experts, the fee will be refunded to you. If your objection is rejected, the money will not be returned.
- Supporting Proof: You cannot just say an answer is wrong; you must upload a photo or screenshot from a standard textbook as proof.
The link to submit objections will be active only from January 19 to January 21.
Marking Scheme for Calculation
Before the official result is announced, you can calculate your expected score using the response sheet.
- Correct Answer: +1 Mark.
- Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark (Negative Marking).
- Unattempted: 0 Marks.
Count your total correct answers and subtract the penalty marks for the wrong ones to get your raw score.
What Happens Next?
After the objection window closes on January 21, the council will review all claims. Based on this, a Final Answer Key will be prepared. The final result (Merit List) will be based on this final key.
We expect the CCRAS Result 2026 to be announced by mid-February 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the CCRAS Answer Key released for all posts?
Yes, the answer keys for all Group A, B, and C posts (including LDC, UDC, and Staff Nurse) were released simultaneously on January 16, 2026.
2. I cannot login to check my answer key. What should I do?
Please check if you are entering the correct User ID and Password. Your password is usually your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. If you still face issues, use the “Forgot Password” option on the login page.
3. Can I raise an objection via email?
No. CCRAS will not accept objections sent via email or post. You must use the online objection tracker link inside your candidate login dashboard.
4. When will the final result be declared
While there is no official date yet, results are typically declared 3-4 weeks after the answer key process is completed. Expect it in February 2026.
5. Is the objection fee refundable?
Yes, but only if your objection is accepted as valid by the experts. If your claim is wrong, the fee is forfeited.