Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the CBT-1 Answer Key for Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025 on 05 March 2026. The exam was conducted on 19-20 February and 25 February 2026 across India. Candidates can download the Answer Key, check their responses, and raise objections against any question within the stipulated timeframe. This is Advt.No. CEN 05/2025.
RRB Junior Engineer posts are Group-B Gazetted positions in Indian Railways. JEs oversee technical works in their department (Civil, Electrical, Signal & Telecom, IT, etc.). After clearing CBT-1, qualified candidates appear for CBT-2 (Post-specific technical exam). The selection also includes Document Verification and Medical Examination at Railway Hospital. Selected JEs get Level-6 pay scale with excellent career growth path to Section Engineer (SE) and beyond.
COMPLETE EXAM TIMELINE
| Application Start Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 10 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 12 December 2025 |
| Form Correction Date | 13 – 22 December 2025 |
| Application Status Released | 12 January 2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 19-20 February & 25 February 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 10 February 2026 |
| CBT-1 Admit Card | 16 February 2026 |
| CBT-1 ANSWER KEY | 05 March 2026 — OUT (Available at 04:00 PM) |
| CBT-1 Result | To be updated after objection period |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in / respective RRB zone website |
APPLICATION FEE
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in exam) |
| SC / ST / EBC | Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 fully refunded after appearing in exam) |
| All Female Candidates | Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 fully refunded after appearing in exam) |
| PwBD Candidates | Rs. 250/- (fully refunded) |
| Ex-Serviceman | Rs. 250/- (fully refunded) |
| Payment Mode | Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet |
AGE LIMIT — As on 01 January 2026
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age (General/EWS) | 33 Years |
| OBC (NCL) Relaxation | Max 36 Years (+3 Years) |
| SC / ST Relaxation | Max 38 Years (+5 Years) |
| PwBD (General) | Max 43 Years (+10 Years) |
| Ex-Serviceman | Military service years deductible + 3 years |
| Note | Born between 02 January 1993 and 01 January 2008 for General category |
VACANCY — CATEGORY WISE
| Post | General (UR) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 1,096 | 246 | 620 | 411 | 212 | 2,585 |
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| JE (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | Engineering Diploma OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline from AICTE/UGC recognized institute |
| JE (IT) | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT OR MCA OR B.Sc. (Computer Science) with 3-year Diploma in relevant field |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | B.Sc. in Chemistry/Metallurgy OR Engineering Diploma in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/- per month (7th CPC) |
| Gross Monthly Salary | Approx Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 65,000/month with DA, HRA, TA, Night Duty Allowance and other railway allowances |
HOW TO DOWNLOAD RRB JE ANSWER KEY 2026 & RAISE OBJECTION
▶ Step 1: Visit your respective RRB zone website (e.g., rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbbhopal.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in etc.)
▶ Step 2: Click on 'CEN 05/2025 — RRB JE Answer Key 2026' link on the homepage
▶ Step 3: Enter your Registration Number / Application Number
▶ Step 4: Enter your Date of Birth or Password
▶ Step 5: Enter the CAPTCHA and click Submit / Login
▶ Step 6: Your Answer Key will be displayed — showing your responses vs correct answers
▶ Step 7: Download the Answer Key PDF and save to your device
▶ Step 8: If you find any incorrect answer — click 'Raise Objection' and submit your challenge with reference (book/page/source)
▶ Step 9: Pay objection fee (if applicable) per question challenged
▶ Step 10: Submit the objection form — note the last date for raising objections
▶ IMPORTANT: Calculate your estimated score based on answer key: Correct Answer: +1 mark | Wrong Answer: -1/3 mark (negative marking)
