New Delhi/Patna : Candidates who appeared for the Railway Recruitment Board’s (RRB) Junior Engineer (JE) CBT 1 examination 2026 are awaiting the release of the provisional answer key, response sheets and question papers.
The answer key is expected to be made available in November 2026 through the official RRB portal. Once the link is activated, candidates will be able to log in using their registration number and date of birth to check their responses and compare them with the provisional answers.
The examination was conducted under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026, covering recruitment to posts including Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
RRB JE CBT 1 Examination Details
According to the recruitment information provided, the CBT 1 examination was conducted on October 27 and 28, 2026. The schedule also lists October 30 as an examination date.
Candidates should check the official RRB website for the confirmed examination schedule and answer key announcement.
The provisional answer key will allow candidates to assess their performance and identify discrepancies, if any, in the published answers.
RRB JE Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application began | August 14, 2026 |
| Application deadline | September 13, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | September 13, 2026 |
| Exam city slip | October 17, 2026 |
| Admit card | October 23, 2026 |
| CBT 1 examination | October 27, 28 and 30, 2026 (as listed in the supplied schedule) |
| Provisional answer key | November 2026 (expected) |
Recruitment Details and Vacancies
The recruitment notification covers posts in the following categories:
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
- Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
The supplied recruitment page mentions 3,993 vacancies in its answer key section, while another section refers to 4,098 vacancies. Candidates should verify the final vacancy count against the official CEN 04/2026 notification.
Application Fee and Refund
The application fee details provided for the recruitment are:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | Rs 500 |
| SC and ST | Rs 250 |
| Female candidates, all categories | Rs 250 |
The stated refund provisions are:
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs 400
- SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates: Rs 250
The refund is subject to the conditions specified in the official recruitment notification.
Eligibility and Age Limit
The recruitment information lists the following age criteria:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
- Age calculation date: January 1, 2027
Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible categories according to Railway Recruitment Board rules.
Important: The eligibility information on the supplied webpage appears inconsistent with the technical qualifications generally required for Junior Engineer and related posts. Candidates should consult the official CEN 04/2026 notification for the exact educational qualifications and post-wise requirements rather than relying on the generic 10+2 and stenography details mentioned on the third-party page.
RRB JE Selection Process
The recruitment selection process is expected to include the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1)
- Computer-Based Test 2 (CBT 2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify at each stage will be considered for the subsequent stage according to the recruitment rules.
How to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2026
Once the answer key link becomes active, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the relevant regional RRB website, if required.
- Look for the latest notification relating to CEN 04/2026 JE CBT 1 Answer Key.
- Click on the answer key, response sheet or question paper link.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth.
- Complete the captcha verification, if displayed.
- Submit the details to access your response sheet and provisional answer key.
- Download and save the documents for future reference.
Check Official Website for Answer Key Updates
The RRB JE Answer Key 2026 has not been confirmed as released in the information provided; November is the expected release period. Candidates should check the official RRB website regularly for the activation of the answer key link and instructions on submitting objections.
Applicants should rely on official Railway Recruitment Board notifications for confirmed dates, vacancy details, eligibility requirements and further recruitment updates.
Official Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
