RRB Releases Answer Key for Junior Engineer Exam

New Delhi, November 11: In a significant update for millions of candidates aspiring for technical positions in Indian Railways, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the provisional answer key and response sheet for the Junior Engineer (JE) and other equivalent posts for the CBT-1 exam. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 4,029 vacancies were to be filled, but the RRB has now increased the number of posts by 458, bringing the total vacancies to 4,487. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now match their answers and estimate their scores.

Exam Conducted

The RRB conducted the Junior Engineer exam at various designated centers across the country on October 27, October 28, and November 2, 2026. Following the completion of the exam, the board has released the answer key, which allows candidates to check how many of their responses were correct and how many were incorrect.

Deadline for Raising Objections and Fees

After reviewing the answer key, if any candidate believes that a response or question issued by the board is incorrect, they can file an objection against it.

Deadline for filing objections: November 17, 2026

Required fee: Candidates must pay an online fee of ₹50 for each question they wish to contest.

If the objection is found to be valid, the board will proceed with further actions as per the rules. Candidates are advised to submit their objections before the final date of November 17.

How to Download and Check the Answer Key

Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their answer key and response sheet:

• First, visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board at rrbcdg.gov.in.

2. Click on the “JE, DMS, CMS (CEN 04/2026) Answer Key Link” available on the homepage.

4. Once you submit the details, your answer key and response sheet will appear on the computer screen.