RRB JE 2026 Answer Key Now Available  

Check Response Sheet & Raise Objections

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially published the CBT Stage-I Answer Key for Junior Engineer Recruitment under Advertisement No. CEN 05/2025. Lakhs of engineering aspirants appeared in the examination for 2569 posts. Candidates can now login to the official portal using their registration credentials to view their question paper, recorded responses, and official answer key.


This transparency step allows candidates to verify their answers and calculate expected marks before the official result is declared.


🔻Why this Answer Key is important?

The answer key helps candidates:

Estimate their expected score.  

Check whether their answers were recorded correctly.  

Identify any mistakes in the official answer key.  

Submit objections within the allowed time if necessary.


RRB provides a limited window to challenge incorrect answers. After reviewing objections, the board will release the final answer key and then declare the CBT-1 result.


🔻Step-by-Step Guide to Check RRB JE Answer Key

Visit the official RRB regional website.  

Click on the link “RRB JE CEN 05/2025 CBT-1 Answer Key”.  

Login using your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.  

View your question paper and response sheet.  

Download the answer key for reference.  

If required, submit objections within the given deadline.


Pro Tip: Calculate your probable marks using the official marking scheme before raising any objection.


🔻RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Overview

The recruitment is being conducted for a total of **2569 Junior Engineer posts** in various railway zones.


Category Wise Vacancies:

General : 1090  

EWS : 244  

OBC : 615  

SC : 410  

ST : 210  

Total : 2569


🔻Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

Engineering Diploma in relevant branch  

Engineering Degree  

B.Sc Engineering (relevant discipline)


Detailed eligibility varies post-wise and can be checked in the official notification.


🔻Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Minimum Age : 18 Years  

Maximum Age : 33 Years  

Age relaxation applicable as per RRB recruitment rules.


🔻Selection Process

The recruitment process for RRB JE includes multiple stages:


Stage 1 : CBT-I Examination  

Stage 2 : CBT-II Examination  

Stage 3 : Document Verification  

Stage 4 : Medical Examination


Only candidates who qualify CBT-I will be shortlisted for the CBT-II stage.


🔻Salary Structure & Benefits

RRB Junior Engineers are placed in **Level-6 of the 7th Pay Commission**.


Basic Pay : ₹35,400 per month  

Additional Benefits include:

Dearness Allowance (DA)  

House Rent Allowance (HRA)  

Transport Allowance  

Railway travel facilities  

Medical facilities  

Promotion opportunities and job security.


🔻Preparation Strategy for Next Stage

Candidates expecting to clear CBT-1 should immediately start preparing for CBT-2.


Focus Areas:

Technical subjects related to your engineering branch  

Previous year RRB JE papers  

Mock tests and speed practice  

Revision of core engineering concepts


Early preparation gives a major advantage before CBT-2.


  • 🔻Next Stages After Answer Key

Stage Expected Timeline

Final Answer Key Release After objection review

CBT-1 Result Expected soon

CBT-2 Exam To be announced

Document Verification After CBT-2 Result


🔻FAQs❓

Q1. Has the RRB JE 2026 answer key been released?

Yes, the CBT-1 answer key for CEN 05/2025 has been released.


Q2. How can I check my response sheet?

Login on the official RRB website using your registration details.


Q3. Can I challenge the answer key?

Yes, candidates can raise objections within the specified objection window.


Q4. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 2569 Junior Engineer posts.


Q5. What happens after CBT-1 result?

Qualified candidates will appear for CBT-2 examination.