The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Junior Engineer CBT-1 examination. The examination was conducted from 19 February to 25 February 2026, and the official answer key was released on 5 March 2026 for candidates to check their responses and estimate their scores. For your convenience, we have also provided a direct link below, which you can use to easily access and download your answer key.
Railway JE Vacancy 2025
Railway RRB JE Answer Key 2026
Short Details of Notification
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Date: 28 October 2025 • Application Begins: 31 October 2025 • Apply Last Date: 30 November 2025 • Last Date for Fee: 02 December 2025 • Corrections in Application: 03 December 2025 to 12 December 2025 • Admit Card Date: 16 February 2026 • Answer Key: 05 March 2026 Available On 04 PM • Exam Date: 19-20 February & 25 February 2026 • Result: Will Be Updated Here Soon • Candidates are advised to verify the details from the official website of the Railway RRB. | • For General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 500/- • For SC, ST, PH: ₹ 250/- • For All Category Female: ₹ 250/- Fee Refund (After Appearing in Stage I Exam) • For General: ₹ 400/- • For OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PH: ₹ 250/- • For All Categories of Female: ₹ 250/- • Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: • Debit Card • Credit Card • Internet Banking • IMPS • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
| Age limit as of 01 January 2026 | Total Post |
| • Minimum Age: 18 Years • Maximum Age: 33 Years • For detailed information, please refer to the Railway RRB official website. | 2569 Posts |
| Railway RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | RRB Name | Railway Zone / PU | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | RRB Ahmedabad | Western Railway (WR) | 151 |
| 2 | RRB Ajmer | North Western Railway (NWR) | 40 |
| 3 | RRB Bengaluru | South Western Railway (SWR) / Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) | 80 |
| 4 | RRB Bhopal | West Central Railway (WCR) | 58 |
| 5 | RRB Bhubaneswar | East Coast Railway (ECoR) | 50 |
| 6 | RRB Chandigarh | Northern Railway (NR) | 108 |
| 7 | RRB Chennai | Southern Railway (SR) | 106 |
| 8 | RRB Guwahati | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 07 |
| 9 | RRB Jammu–Srinagar | Northern Railway (NR) / RCF / DMW | 42 |
| 10 | RRB Kolkata | Eastern Railway (ER) / South Eastern Railway (SER) | 628 |
| 11 | RRB Malda | Eastern Railway (ER) / South Eastern Railway (SER) | 45 |
| 12 | RRB Mumbai | Western Railway (WR) / Central Railway (CR) | 129 |
| 13 | RRB Muzaffarpur | East Central Railway (ECR) | 55 |
| 14 | RRB Patna | East Central Railway (ECR) | 65 |
| 15 | RRB Prayagraj (Allahabad) | North Central Railway (NCR) / DLW | 84 |
| 16 | RRB Ranchi | East Central Railway (ECR) / South Eastern Railway (SER) | 109 |
| 17 | RRB Secunderabad | South Central Railway (SCR) | 103 |
| 18 | RRB Siliguri | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 14 |
| 19 | RRB Thiruvananthapuram | Southern Railway (SR) | 32 |
| 20 | RRB Bilaspur | South East Central Railway (SECR) | 127 |
| 21 | RRB Gorakhpur | North Eastern Railway (NER) / MCF / RDSO | 98 |
| Total | 2569 | ||
Railway RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Education Qualification
- Junior Engineer (JE)—Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, S&T
- Candidate must have a three-year diploma or B.E./B. Tech in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university/institute.
- JE (Electrical / Design / Drawing & Production)
- Candidate must have a three-year diploma in mechanical/electrical/electronics engineering or a combination of these from a recognised university/institute.
- JE (Civil / P-Way / Bridge / Works / Design Drawing & Estimation)
- Candidate must have a three-year diploma in civil engineering or a B.Sc. in civil engineering (3 years) or a combination of civil sub-streams from a recognised university/institute.
- JE (Mechanical / Workshop / Power / Carriage & Wagon / Diesel)
- Candidate must have a three-year diploma in mechanical/electrical/electronics/production/automobile/industrial/mechatronics/tools & machining engineering or a combination of sub-streams from a recognised university/institute.
- JE (S&T / Signal / Telecommunication / Research)
- Candidate must have a three-year diploma in electrical/electronics/information technology/communication/computer science/computer engineering or related sub-streams.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
- Candidate must have a three-year diploma in engineering in any discipline from a recognized university/institution. (Higher qualification like B.E./B. Tech is also acceptable.)
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
- Candidate must have a B.Sc. degree with physics and chemistry from a recognized university/institution.
How to Download and Check Railway RRB JE Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website of the RRB: rrbcdg.gov.in
- On the homepage, find and click on the “RRB JE Answer Key 2026” link.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth. Fill in the Captcha Code and click on the Login button.
- Your Answer Key, Question Paper, and Response Sheet will appear on the screen.
- You can match your marked answers with the official answer key to estimate your expected score.
- After checking, download or print the answer key and keep it safe for future reference.
Railway RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Selection Process Stages
🔹 Selection Stages
Stage 1 – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Objective-type online exam with negative marking (–1/3) for each wrong answer.
• Normalization of marks will be applied if the exam is held in multiple shifts.
Stage 2 – Document Verification (DV)
• Shortlisted candidates (1:1 ratio) must verify original certificates & documents.
Stage 3 – Medical Examination
• Candidates must pass the Railway-prescribed medical fitness test as per post standards (A-3, B-1, or C-1).
Final Merit List
• Based on CBT performance + medical fitness + document verification results.
Note: All communication via official RRB websites, SMS & email only.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Application Status | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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Railway RRB JE Answer Key 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the Railway RRB JE Answer Key 2026 released?
Ans. The Railway RRB JE Answer Key 2026 was released on 5 March 2026 by the Railway Recruitment Board.
Q2. Where can I download the RRB JE Answer Key 2026?
Ans. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board.
Q3. What login details are required to check the RRB JE Answer Key 2026?
Ans. You need your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth to log in and check the answer key.
Q4. Can I raise objections to the RRB JE Answer Key 2026?
Ans. Yes, candidates can raise objections if they find any incorrect answers within the given objection period.
Q5. Is the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 final?
Ans. No, this is a provisional answer key. The final answer key will be released after reviewing all objections.
Q6. Why is the RRB JE Answer Key important?
Ans. It helps candidates check their answers and calculate their expected marks before the result.
Q7. Will the response sheet be released with the answer key?
Ans. Yes, the response sheet and question paper are usually released along with the answer key.
Q8. What is the marking scheme for RRB JE CBT-1?
Ans. Each correct answer gives 1 mark, and 0.33 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Q9. When will the RRB JE Result 2026 be declared?
Ans. The result is expected to be released a few weeks after the final answer key is published.
Q10. What happens after the CBT-1 result?
Ans. Candidates who qualify CBT-1 will be eligible to appear for the CBT-2 examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.
