RRB JE Answer Key CEN 05/2025 OUT - Download PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Link

RRB JE Answer Key Overview

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the provisional answer key for the Junior Engineer (JE) CBT-1 exam under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025, aimed at filling 2585 vacancies for JE, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts across Indian Railways. This recruitment drive targets engineering graduates and diploma holders to support railway operations in technical roles like maintenance, supervision, and material management. The answer key, released on March 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM, allows candidates to cross-check their responses from the February 2026 exams and calculate tentative scores. It plays a crucial role in transparency, enabling objections against errors before the final key shapes merit lists. Objections can be raised online with supporting evidence, ensuring a fair process for the multi-stage selection.

RRB JE Important Dates

• Notification Released: 31 October 2025
• Online Application Start Date: 31 October 2025
• Online Application Last Date: 10 December 2025
• Last Date Fee Payment: 22 December 2025
• Correction Date: 13 to 22 December 2025
• Admit Card Available: 10 February 2026(region-wise)
• Exam Date: 19, 20, 25 February 2026 (CBT-1)
• Answer Key Release: 5 February 2026 (from 4:00 PM)
• Result Declared: Available Soon!
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

RRB JE Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Fee: ₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing for CBT-1)
• SC / ST / PH Fee: ₹250 (fully refunded on appearing for CBT-1)
• Female Fee: ₹250 (fully refunded on appearing for CBT-1; same for minorities, ex-servicemen, transgender, and economically weaker sections)
• Correction Charge: ₹50 for first modification, ₹100 for second (non-refundable, applies to application details post-initial window)
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) through the RRB portal; no offline or bank challan options.

RRB JE Vacancy Details 

• The RRB JE 2025 recruitment under CEN 05/2025 has seen a revised total of 2585 posts, distributed across 21 RRBs for technical roles essential to railway infrastructure. These vacancies cover core engineering disciplines and support functions, with allocations varying by zone based on operational needs. Here's a breakdown:

RRB JE Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: For JE - Three-year Diploma in Engineering or B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline (e.g., Civil for P-Way, Electrical for TRD); DMS - Degree in Engineering or B.Sc. in relevant subjects; CMA - Degree/Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy. Final results must be available by application closing; provisional certificates aren't accepted. Knowledge of Hindi is desirable for some posts.
• Age Limit (as on cut-off date mentioned in noti): 18 to 33 years as on January 1, 2026. This covers the core working age for demanding railway roles, with calculations based on the Matriculation/SSLC date of birth.
• Mandatory Requirement: Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID) for verification; no prior experience needed, but two-year service in quasi-administrative roles may exempt from CBT-2 for certain candidates.
• Age Relaxation (brief): SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; EWS: No relaxation but 10% quota; PwBD: 10 years (additional to category); Ex-Servicemen: Service length deducted from age; up to 40% for certain groups. Full details in Para 5 of the notification.
• Any other official conditions: Indian citizenship required; must meet medical standards (A-1 category for most posts); scribe facility for PwBD with benchmark disabilities, details to be uploaded December 23-27, 2025.

RRB JE Selection Process

1. CBT-1 (Stage I): 100 questions (General Awareness 30, Physics & Chemistry 15, Basics of Computers & IT 10, General Intelligence & Reasoning 25, Technical Abilities 30); 90 minutes; qualifying for CBT-2.
2. CBT-2 (Stage II): 150 questions (General Awareness 15, Physics & Chemistry 15, Basics of Computers & IT 10, General Intelligence & Reasoning 15, Technical Abilities 100); 120 minutes; normalized scoring for merit.
3. Document Verification (DV): Original certificates checked for eligibility; includes photo & signature upload verification.
4. Medical Examination: Standards per Indian Railway Medical Manual (e.g., A-3 for JE); vision, hearing, and fitness tests.
5. Final Merit List: Based on CBT-2 normalized marks, category-wise, zone-wise; no interviews.

How to download RRB JE Answer Key

1. Visit the official RRB website at rrbcdg.gov.in or your regional RRB portal rrbchennai.gov.in.
2. Click on the "CEN 05/2025" tab or the active link for "CBT-1 Answer Key 2026".
3. Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and the CAPTCHA code displayed on screen.
4. Select your exam shift/date (19, 20, or 25 February 2026) to view the question paper, your response sheet, and the provisional answer key.
5. Cross-check answers; download the PDF version by clicking the "Download" button for offline reference.
6. Log out securely after viewing to protect your session. If issues arise, contact the helpline via the portal's grievance section. The window remains open until 23:59 hrs on the specified objection deadline—act promptly to avoid last-minute glitches.

RRB JE Answer Key Raise Objection 2026

1. Objection start date: 5 March 2026 (from 4:00 PM, alongside key release).
2. Last date to submit objection: 12 March 2026 (23:59 hrs; tentative based on standard 7-day window—confirm on portal).
3. Objection fee: ₹50 per question (non-refundable, even if upheld; payable online via UPI/Card).
4. Mode of objection submission: Online only through rrbcdg.gov.in; upload scanned copies of supporting documents (e.g., textbooks, expert opinions) in PDF/JPG format (max 5MB per file). No email or postal objections accepted.