Question 1

When will the RRB JE answer key 2026 be released?

Accepted Answer

The RRB JE, DMS and CMA (CEN 04/2026) CBT-1 answer key is out. As per the official RRB notice dated 10 November 2026, the link is active from 11 November 2026 to 17 November 2026 on the official websites of all RRBs. Candidates can view their question paper, marked responses and the provisional answer key in this window.

Question 2

What is the last date to raise objections against the RRB JE CBT 1 answer key 2026?

Accepted Answer

The objection window closes on 17 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs. After that, RRB will not entertain any representation on questions, options or keys.

Question 3

How to download the RRB JE answer key 2026 and response sheet?

Accepted Answer

Open the official website of the RRB you applied to, click the CEN 04/2026 CBT-1 answer key link, log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth, and your question paper with marked responses and the answer key opens. Save the page or its URL before 17 November 2026.

Question 4

How can I calculate my RRB JE CBT 1 score from the answer key?

Accepted Answer

Copy the URL of your RRB JE response sheet and paste it into the QMaths RRB JE 2026 score calculator on this page. It reads your responses, applies +1 for each correct answer and minus 1/3 for each wrong answer, and shows your section-wise marks, total score and expected rank in seconds. It is free and needs no login.

Question 5

What is the RRB JE CBT 1 marking scheme 2026?

Accepted Answer

Each correct answer gets 1 mark and 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions get zero. The paper has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes.

Question 6

What is the RRB JE CBT 1 exam pattern 2026?

Accepted Answer

RRB JE CBT 1 (CEN 04/2026) has 100 questions: Mathematics 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning 25, General Awareness 15 and General Science 30. Duration is 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe) and negative marking is 1/3 mark per wrong answer. RRB says the section-wise split is indicative and can vary slightly.

Question 7

When was the RRB JE CBT 1 exam 2026 held?

Accepted Answer

The RRB JE, DMS and CMA CBT-1 under CEN 04/2026 was held on 27 and 28 October 2026. The exam at centres in Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) was postponed (notice of 27.10.2026) and held on 2 November 2026 for those candidates only.

Question 8

What is the RRB JE answer key objection fee 2026?

Accepted Answer

The fee is Rs 50 per question plus applicable bank service charges. If your objection is found correct, the fee for that question is refunded after deducting bank charges, to the same account used for payment.

Question 9

How to pay the RRB JE answer key objection fee?

Accepted Answer

The objection fee can be paid online by debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.

Question 10

Is the RRB JE CBT 1 answer key provisional?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The key released on 11 November 2026 is provisional. RRB reviews the objections and the decision of the RRBs on objections is final and binding. The CBT 1 result is prepared on the final key.

Question 11

What is the RRB JE answer key 2026 direct link?

Accepted Answer

The link is on the official RRB website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in: choose your RRB, open Recruitment (CENs), CEN 04/2026, Objection Tracker. The old regional addresses such as rrbcdg.gov.in now open the same site. This page lists all 21 RRBs region-wise. The link is active from 11 to 17 November 2026.

Question 12

Can I check my RRB JE 2026 rank from the answer key?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After you calculate your score here, the QMaths rank predictor compares it with the scores of other RRB JE 2026 candidates who used the calculator and shows your expected overall, category-wise and RRB-wise rank. The rank becomes more accurate as more candidates check their scores.

Question 13

Is RRB JE CBT 1 normalised?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Since CBT 1 was held in several shifts on different dates, RRB normalises the raw marks before preparing the merit for shortlisting to CBT 2. The calculator shows your raw score from the answer key.

Question 14

Are RRB JE CBT 1 marks counted in the final merit list?

Accepted Answer

No. CBT 1 is of screening nature. Candidates are shortlisted for CBT 2 on their normalised CBT 1 marks: 15 times the community-wise vacancies of each RRB, as per CEN 04/2026. The final merit is based on CBT 2.

Question 15

What are the minimum qualifying marks in RRB JE CBT 1?

Accepted Answer

As per CEN 04/2026, the minimum percentage of marks for eligibility is UR 40 percent, EWS 40 percent, OBC (NCL) 30 percent, SC 30 percent and ST 25 percent. These may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates if there is a shortage of PwBD candidates.

Question 16

How many vacancies are there in RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

Accepted Answer

CEN 04/2026 (13.08.2026) notified 3,993 posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant. Corrigendum 1 (18.08.2026) raised this to 4,029, and Corrigendum 2 (04.11.2026) added JE / P. Way and JE / S and T / Signal posts, taking the total to 4,487 posts.

Question 17

What is a good score in RRB JE CBT 1 2026?

Accepted Answer

Shortlisting for CBT 2 depends on the number of vacancies in your RRB and category and on normalised marks, so there is no fixed safe score. Use the rank predictor on this page to see where your score stands among other candidates of your RRB and category, and compare with the RRB JE CBT 1 (CEN 05/2025) cut-offs on our result page.

Question 18

When will the RRB JE CBT 1 result 2026 be declared?

Accepted Answer

RRB has not announced the result date yet. The result is prepared after the objections are reviewed and the final key is fixed. We will update this page when RRB publishes the result notice.

Question 19

Which posts are included in RRB JE CEN 04/2026?

Accepted Answer

CEN 04/2026 covers Junior Engineer (JE) in various engineering disciplines, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). All three posts write the same CBT 1.

Question 20

Is the QMaths RRB JE score calculator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The QMaths RRB JE 2026 score calculator and rank predictor is completely free and does not need any login or signup. QMaths is an independent tool and is not affiliated with RRB or Indian Railways.

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