RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 to be Released Tomorrow, Official Notice Out

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a notification regarding the release of the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the RRB JE Exam 2026 (CEN 05/2025) will be able to download their provisional answer key and response sheet from 4 PM. The answer key will help candidates calculate their probable scores before the declaration of the result.

RRB JE Answer Key 2026

The RRB JE CBT 1 exam has been conducted successfully across multiple shifts, and the provisional answer key will be released tomorrow on its official website for the candidates who appeared on the exam held on 19, 20, and 25 February 2026. Candidates can download their RRB JE Answer Key and raise objections through this article.

RRB JE Answer Key 2026 – Overview

Candidates can check the detailed outline of the RRB JE 2026 Exam through the table below.

RRB JE Answer Key Download Link

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will make the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 download link live on 5th March 2026 at 4:00 PM on its official website and all regional RRB portals. After the link is officially activated, candidates will be able to log in using their registration credentials to access the answer key and response sheet. For convenience, a direct download link will also be updated here immediately after it is released.

How to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to download the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet:

• Visit your regional RRB website or the central portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
• On the homepage, look under “Latest Announcements” or “Important Links” for the link titled RRB JE CEN 05/2025 – CBT 1 Answer Key 2026.
• A login page will appear. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
• Your question paper, response sheet (your answers), and the official provisional answer key will be displayed.
• Cross-check your responses against the answer key and calculate your tentative score using the formula below.
• If you find any discrepancy, click “Raise Objection” and submit before the objection window closes.
• Download and save your response sheet and answer key PDF for future reference.

RRB JE Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection Link

After verifying their answers against the official ones, candidates who notice any discrepancies or believe an answer is incorrect can raise objections. After this deadline, objections will no longer be accepted. To stay updated on the objection submission process and its deadlines, candidates should regularly check the official RRB website. Each objection will be evaluated on its merits. Students will submit their objections using the link provided below until 11 March 2026 (11:59 PM).

How to Raise Objections Against the RRB JE Answer Key 2026

If candidates find any errors in their provisional answer key, follow these steps to object:

1. Visit the official RRB regional website and click on the RRB JE Objection Tracker link.
2. Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
3. Review your question paper and answer key. Click “Raise Objection” against the question you want to challenge.
4. Select the type of objection — question, option, or answer key — and provide supporting evidence.
5. Pay the objection fee of ₹50/- per question via online payment (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking).
6. Submit the objection. Objections raised after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.

How to Calculate Scores Using the RRB JE Answer Key?

The marking scheme for RRB JE CBT 1 2026 is as follows:

Score = (1 × Correct Answers) − (1/3 × Incorrect Answers)

Example: If you attempted 90 questions, got 75 correct and 15 wrong: Score = (1 × 75) − (1/3 × 15) = 65 − 5 = 60 marks

Minimum Qualifying Marks RRB JE CBT 1 2026

Candidates must score the following minimum marks to be eligible for CBT 2:

Candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 are selected at a rate of 15 times the total vacancies based on merit in CBT 1.

What After RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key?

After the final RRB answer key:

1. CBT 1 Result will be declared.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for CBT 2.
3. Document Verification.
4. Medical Examination.
5. Final Merit List.