The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB JE Answer Key 2026, along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet PDFs, on their official website, https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. These resources include the correct answers for every question asked in the exam, allowing candidates to cross-check their responses and estimate their tentative scores.
RRB JE Answer Key 2026 Out
The RRB conducted the Junior Engineer 2026 CBT 1 Exam on February 19th, 20th, and 25th, 2026, to shortlist candidates for the CBT 2 stage. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2,585 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant roles within the Indian Railways. Thousands of candidates can now download their official response sheets to evaluate their performance.
The board has published a provisional CBT 1 Answer Key, providing a window for candidates to challenge any questions they believe are incorrect. The online objection portal is active from March 5th to March 11th, 2026 (11:59 PM).
| RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB JE Exam (CEN 05/2025) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Vacancies | 2585 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 5th March 2026 |
| Raise Objection Dates | 5th to 11th March 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Exam Date | 19th, 20th, and 25th February 2026 |
| Negative Marking | ⅓rd mark |
| Selection Process | CBT 1 CBT 2 Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
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RRB JE Answer Key 2026 Download Link
The download link for the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 was activated on March 5th, 2026, across official regional RRB websites. Candidates should apply the official marking scheme to calculate their tentative scores and assess their qualifying status. All participants of the February 2026 exams are encouraged to download their personalized response sheets.
Direct links to download the official answer key and response sheets are provided below:
Click to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2026 (Link 1)
Click to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2026 (Link 2)
RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key PDFs (English & Hindi)
Candidates can download shift-specific and day-wise answer key PDFs in both English and Hindi to review the questions asked during their respective sessions.
| Exam Date | English | Hindi |
| 19th February 2026 (Shift 1) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 20th February 2026 (Shift 1) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 25th February 2026 (Shift 3) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
How to Download RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026?
To access the RRB Junior Engineer CBT 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet, ensure you have your login credentials ready.
- Registration Number
- Password
Steps to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2026
Follow the simple steps provided on the official RRB website to download your personalized RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet.
- Visit the official website of your respective regional Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
- On the homepage, look for the link related to the " Junior Engineer Answer Key" under "Latest Announcements" or "Important Links" and click on it.
- A new login page appears on the screen.
- Enter the login credentials, i.e., Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- After providing valid login details, click on the “Login” tab.
- The RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key appears on the screen.
- Download the answer key and response sheet PDF and cross-check the questions you attempted by you.
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Details Mentioned on the RRB JE Response Sheet
The official RRB JE (CEN 05/2025) answer key contains the following essential examination details:
- Candidate’s Name
- Registration Number / Roll Number
- Exam Date and Shift
- Name of the RRB Zone
- Question ID for each question
- Options provided for each question
- Candidate’s selected response
- Official correct answer as per the provisional answer key
- Status of each question (Correct / Incorrect / Unattempted)
- Section-wise question details
RRB JE Answer Key Raise Objection Process
The RRB provides a formal process for candidates to contest any questions or answers. Objections regarding the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key must be submitted by March 11th, 2026 (11:59 PM), upon payment of the prescribed fee per question. If your objection is found to be valid, the fee will be refunded. Payment can be made via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Late submissions will not be entertained.
Click to Raise Objections Against RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Marking Scheme
Estimate your exam score by following the official RRB JE marking scheme: earn 1 mark for each correct answer and incur a penalty of 1/3 mark for every incorrect response.
| Particulars | Marks |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| For each correct answer | 1 mark |
| Negative marking | ⅓ mark |
FAQs
Yes, the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 was officially released on March 5th, 2026.
You can download the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 from https://rrbcdg.gov.in/ using your registration number and password.
Yes, candidates are permitted to submit objections to the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 until March 11th, 2026 (11:59 PM).
Yes, because the RRB JE exam is held in multiple shifts, candidates must log in with their credentials to access the specific answer key corresponding to their exam session.
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