RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Released, Objection Window Closes 11 March 11:59 PM, Download Response Sheet

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 on 05 March 2026 on its official web portal at www.rrbcdg.gov.in. The RRB JE Exam 2026 (CEN 05/2025) was held on 19, 20, and 25 February 2026 to recruit Junior Engineer posts. The answer key PDF is available to download on the official website. This article includes all important details about the answer key, such as the direct download link, steps to download the answer key PDF, objection process, and other important details.

RRB JE Answer Key 2026 Out

The RRB JE CBT 1 exam has been conducted successfully across multiple shifts, and the provisional answer key has been released on its official website for the candidates who appeared on the JE exam held in February 2026. Candidates can download their RRB JE Answer Key and Response Sheet PDF for (CEN 05/2025) and Raise Objections using their registration credentials. Candidates can use the response sheet to compare their answers with the official key and estimate their probable scores before the result is announced.

RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 – Overview

Candidates can check the detailed summary of the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 through the table below.

RRB JE Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates

RRB JE Answer Key Download Link

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 download link on 05 March 2026 on its official website and all regional RRB portals. Candidates can log in using their registration credentials to download the answer key and response sheet PDF. A direct link to download the JE Answer Key and Response sheet is given below.

Click Here to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2026 (Link 1)

Click Here to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2026 (Link 2)

RRB JE Answer Key PDF

Candidates can also download their Answer key PDFs for the exam held on 19, 20, and 25 February 2026 for all shifts. Candidates can check which type of questions were asked in different shifts and days.

How to Download RRB Junior Engineer Answer Key 2026

Candidates must follow these steps to download their  RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet PDF:

• Visit the official RRB site www.rrbcdg.gov.in or your regional RRB website.
• On the homepage, scroll down and look for CEN 05/2025 (JE/DMS/CMA): CBT-1 (19,20 & 25-02-2026) Exam-Responses & Objection-Tracker.
• Find the direct link given there and click on it.

• A login page will appear. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
• Your response sheet and the RRB JE provisional answer key will be displayed.
• Download and save your response sheet and answer key PDF for future reference.

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RRB JE Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection Process

The Railway Recruitment Boards have allowed candidates to raise objections against any discrepancies in the answer key through an official objection window. The objection window will be open till  11 March (11.59 PM). Candidates must submit their objections along with valid supporting documents before the deadline.

How to Raise Objections Against the RRB Junior Engineer 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 link.
2. Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
3. Choose the Nature of Objection, such as All options incorrect, Multiple correct answers, or Incorrect answer key.
4. Candidates must Upload Supporting Documents with the question, and this reference must be from a standard book.
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.

RRB JE Regional Website Link 2026

Candidates can also download their RRB Junior Engineer Answer Key from their official regional website. The official links of all 21 railway zones are given in the table below:

Details Mentioned on the RRB JE 2026 Answer Key

After downloading the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key, candidates should carefully verify all the information provided in the PDF. The following details are usually mentioned on the RRB JE Answer Key 2026:

• Name of the Examination
• Exam Date and Shift
• Question Paper Set/Code (A, B, C, or D)
• Question Numbers
• Correct Options/Answers
• Candidate’s Response Sheet Link (if applicable)
• Objection Window Details (Dates & Instructions)
• Marking Scheme – Marks for correct and negative answers
• Notice or Reference Number
• Issuing Authority Name and Signature

RRB JE CBT 1 Marking Scheme

To calculate your estimated score with the help of the RRB Junior Engineer Answer Key, it is important to know the marking scheme, which is as follows

How to Calculate Marks Using RRB JE Answer Key

Candidates can calculate their expected marks by comparing their response sheet with the answer key. Check the number of correct answers and incorrect answers in your response sheet. Now give the marks according to the marking scheme, 1 mark is for every correct answer, while a ⅓ mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

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

For Example: If you attempted 90 questions and in which:

• Correct Answers- 75
• Incorrect Answers- 15

Total 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:

RRB JE Expected Cut Off 2026 – CBT 1

The official cut-off will be released later with the CBT 1 result. Based on the difficulty level of the RRB JE exam held in February, the expected cut-off range is as follows:

RRB JE Regional Website Link 2026

Candidates can also download their RRB Junior Engineer Answer Key from their official regional website. The official links of all 21 railway zones are given in the table below:

What After RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key?

After the objection window closes on 11 March, the Railway Recruitment Boards will examine all the challenges submitted by candidates. If any objection is found to be valid, then necessary corrections will be made, and a revised answer key (which is considered the final answer key) will be issued.

1. After the answer key, candidates can Raise Objection till 11 March 2026
2. Following a thorough review of all the objections received, the board will publish the final answer key.
3. CBT 1 Results will be announced based on this finalised Answer key.
4. Shortlisted candidates in CBT 1 will appear for the CBT 2 Main Exam.
5. The CBT 2 result will be announced after the exam.
6. Selected Candidates will be called for the Document Verification (DV) Process.
7. Candidates will be called for the Medical Examination.
8. Lastly, a Final Merit List of selected candidates will be released.

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern

Selection Process after RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key Released

After the CBT 1 Answer Key is released, candidates will go through these selection process stages:

• Candidates who qualified for the CBT 1 exam with the required minimum marks will appear for the CBT 2 Exam.
• Shortlisted candidates after CBT 2 must present their educational certificates, ID proof and other in documents verification process.
• Selected candidates also must pass a medical fitness test according to railway standards.
• The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the CBT 2 examination.