RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Response Sheet, Objection Till 17 November

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RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026

RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 Released: Download Provisional Answer Key, Question Paper and Response Sheet for CEN 04/2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 on 11 November 2026 on the regional RRB websites. Candidates who appeared for the Computer Based Test-I (CBT-I) for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 04/2026 can now download the provisional answer key, the question paper and their response sheet. The CBT-I was held on 27-28 October 2026, and a rescheduled examination was held on 2 November 2026 for postponed centres. Candidates can view the answer key and raise objections from 11 November 2026 to 17 November 2026. The last date to raise an objection is 17 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Read the official answer key notice for the objection procedure, fee and all other instructions.

The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB Junior Engineer recruitment through Centralised Employment Notice CEN 04/2026. The first stage, CBT-I, was held on 27-28 October 2026 across the country, with a rescheduled examination on 2 November 2026 for candidates at postponed centres. The provisional answer key, question paper and response sheet have now been released on 11 November 2026, so candidates can check their responses against the official key and calculate their expected score before the result. The answer key released now is provisional. Candidates who find any answer incorrect can raise an objection online within the objection window. The Railway Recruitment Board will examine all objections and then release the final answer key. The CBT-I result and the CBT-II examination date will be announced separately on the regional RRB websites.

The total number of vacancies under CEN 04/2026 has been revised to 4,487 posts as per Corrigendum No. 2 dated 4 November 2026. The earlier notified figure was 4,029 posts, and 458 additional posts were added through the corrigendum. The recruitment covers the following posts.

Candidates should check the post-wise vacancy distribution and the detailed eligibility conditions, including the required Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, in the official CEN 04/2026 notification and Corrigendum No. 2 dated 4 November 2026. The minimum qualification for this recruitment is a Diploma in the relevant discipline.

Candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key must pay a fee for each question objected to. The fee details are given below.

The objection fee is charged per question, so candidates should raise objections only for questions they are confident about. If the Railway Recruitment Board accepts an objection, the fee paid for that question is refunded after deducting the bank charges. Objections submitted after 17 November 2026 at 11:59 PM will not be accepted, and no objection will be entertained through any offline mode.

The CBT-I examination was conducted in online mode. The question paper carried 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks, and candidates were given 90 minutes to complete the paper. The section-wise distribution of questions was as follows.

The total duration of the examination was 90 minutes. There was negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer. Candidates can use the provisional answer key and their response sheet to match their answers question by question and estimate their score, keeping the negative marking in mind. The final score will be calculated only from the final answer key released after the objection process.

The selection for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant posts under CEN 04/2026 is carried out in stages. The stages of the selection process are:

1. Computer Based Test-I (CBT-I): The first stage, held on 27-28 October 2026 (rescheduled on 2 November 2026 for postponed centres). The provisional answer key for this stage has now been released.
2. Computer Based Test-II (CBT-II): Candidates shortlisted from CBT-I will be called for the second stage examination. The CBT-II date will be announced separately.
3. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted after CBT-II will be called for verification of their original certificates and documents.
4. Medical Examination: Candidates must qualify the prescribed medical fitness standards for the post applied for.

The final merit list will be prepared as per the selection procedure given in the official CEN 04/2026 notification. Candidates should keep checking the regional RRB website for the CBT-I result and the CBT-II schedule.

Candidates can download the provisional answer key, question paper and response sheet from their regional RRB website by following the steps below.

1. Visit the official RRB portal at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and open the website of your regional RRB.
2. On the regional RRB website, find and click the link for “RRB JE CBT-I Answer Key / Response Sheet 2026” under CEN 04/2026.
3. Enter your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth on the login page and submit the details.
4. Your response sheet will appear on the screen along with the provisional answer key and the question paper.
5. Match your responses with the official answer key and note the questions you wish to challenge.
6. Download and save the answer key, question paper and response sheet for future reference.

Candidates should download the documents well before the objection window closes on 17 November 2026, because the answer key link may be removed after the last date. If the login page does not accept the password, candidates should use the date of birth option or the forgot-password facility available on the regional RRB website.

Candidates who find any answer in the provisional key incorrect can raise an objection online. Follow the steps below to submit an objection.

1. Log in to the answer key portal on your regional RRB website using your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth.
2. Open the objection tracker or the “Raise Objection” section on the answer key page.
3. Select the question number you wish to challenge from the list of questions.
4. Choose the correct answer as per your view and upload supporting documents or a valid reference, if asked.
5. Pay the objection fee of Rs. 50 per question plus bank charges through the online payment mode.
6. Submit the objection and save the acknowledgement or payment receipt for future reference.

Objections must be submitted only through the online objection window between 11 November 2026 and 17 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The Railway Recruitment Board will review all objections received within the window and publish the final answer key after due consideration. The objection fee for a question is refunded, minus bank charges, if the objection is accepted.

Candidates should keep the following details and documents ready before downloading the answer key and raising an objection.

– Registration Number allotted at the time of application under CEN 04/2026.
– Password created during registration, or Date of Birth as entered in the application form.
– A valid photo ID proof, if asked at any stage of the login or verification process.
– Supporting documents or reference material for any question challenged, such as the relevant page of a standard textbook or an official source.
– Payment receipt of the objection fee, saved for future reference.
– A printed or saved copy of the downloaded answer key, question paper and response sheet.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.

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Q1. When was the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 released?

The provisional answer key, question paper and response sheet were released on 11 November 2026 on the regional RRB websites.

Q2. What is the last date to raise objections against the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026?

The last date to raise an objection is 17 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The objection window is open from 11 November 2026 to 17 November 2026.

Q3. What is the objection fee for the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026?

The objection fee is Rs. 50 per question plus bank charges. The fee is refunded, minus bank charges, if the objection is accepted.

Q4. How many vacancies are there in RRB JE Recruitment 2026 under CEN 04/2026?

There are 4,487 vacancies in total, revised from 4,029 through Corrigendum No. 2 dated 4 November 2026.

Q5. When was the RRB JE CBT-I 2026 examination held?

The CBT-I was held on 27-28 October 2026, and a rescheduled examination was held on 2 November 2026 for postponed centres.

Q6. When will the RRB JE CBT-I result and CBT-II date be announced?

The CBT-I result and the CBT-II examination date will be announced separately on the regional RRB websites.

Q7. How can I download the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 and response sheet?

Log in to your regional RRB website with your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth, and download the answer key, question paper and response sheet from the CEN 04/2026 link.

Sources: Railway Recruitment Board (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in); freejobalert.com; sarkariresult.com; sarkariexam.com; alljobassam.com — checked 11 November 2026.

JobsPlane wishes all candidates the very best for the RRB JE CBT 1 result and the CBT 2 examination.