The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB JE Answer Key 2026 for the first stage computer-based test under CEN 04/2026. The provisional key, along with the master question paper and each candidate's recorded responses, went live on 11-11-2026. If you sat the CBT-1 on 27-10-2026, 28-10-2026 or 02-11-2026 (rescheduled centres), you can now match your answers, work out your likely score, and — where you spot an error — raise an objection online by 17-11-2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Recruitment Name | RRB Junior Engineer / DMS / CMA Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 4,029 |
| Exam Stage | CBT-1 (Stage I) |
| Answer Key Released | 11-11-2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 17-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Portal | rrb.digialm.com |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 14-08-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13-09-2026 |
| Application Status | 07-10-2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 27-10-2026, 28-10-2026 and 02-11-2026 |
| Answer Key Notice | 10-11-2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 11-11-2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | 17-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 4,029 (JE / DMS / CMA combined) |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Included above |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Included above |
| Total | 4,029 |
Three-year engineering diploma or a degree in the related discipline, as specified post-wise in CEN 04/2026. Candidates who appeared for CBT-1 can check the key; eligibility for the next stage follows the notification's post-wise requirements.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-01-2027 |
| Age Relaxation | As per RRB rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in Stage I) |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹250 (fully refunded after appearing in Stage I) |
| Female (all categories) | ₹250 (fully refunded after appearing in Stage I) |
| Answer Key Objection Fee | ₹50 per question (refundable if the objection is sustained) |
The Railway Recruitment Boards conduct recruitment for technical and non-technical posts across Indian Railways. The Junior Engineer recruitment under CEN 04/2026 covers Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts in workshops, production units and divisions nationwide.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Answer Key & Response Sheet Portal | rrb.digialm.com — login to view key |
| RRB Official Portal | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| RRB Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
The RRB JE CBT-1 provisional answer key for CEN 04/2026 was released on 11-11-2026.
Objections can be raised online till 17-11-2026, 11:59 PM, by paying ₹50 per question.
On the official portal rrb.digialm.com or your regional RRB website, by logging in with your registration number and date of birth.
The CBT-1 under CEN 04/2026 was held on 27-10-2026 and 28-10-2026, with 02-11-2026 for rescheduled centres.
There are 4,029 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts.
The fee is ₹50 per question, and it is refunded if the objection is sustained.
After objections are reviewed, RRB will publish the final answer key and then the CBT-1 result; shortlisted candidates move to CBT-2.