Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have conducted the RRB JE (Junior Engineer) Recruitment 2025 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025 for various technical posts including Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in Indian Railways.
Latest Update (as of March 5, 2026, evening IST): The CBT-1 Provisional Answer Key was released today (March 5, 2026), along with candidate response sheets and question papers. The CBT-1 exam was held on February 19, 20, and 25, 2026 (with some sources noting March 3 in shifts). Candidates can now check/download the answer key, raise objections until March 11, 2026 (11:59 PM) (fee ₹50 per question), and calculate expected scores. No CBT-2 dates announced yet.
Total Vacancies: 2585 (revised/final figure after corrigendum; includes JE in various disciplines, DMS, CMA across all RRBs).
Key Highlights
- Posts Covered: Junior Engineer (various branches like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant.
- Pay Scale: Level-6 (7th CPC) – Basic Pay ₹35,400 onwards + allowances (DA, HRA, Transport, etc.); in-hand approx. ₹45,000–₹60,000 initially.
- Exam Pattern (CBT-1): 100 questions (Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science); 90 minutes; negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer.
- Selection Process: CBT-1 (qualifying/screening) → CBT-2 (main technical paper) → Document Verification → Medical Examination.
- Application Period (Closed): October 31, 2025, to December 10, 2025 (extended); fee payment till December 12, 2025; form correction December 13–22, 2025.
- Application Status: Released January 12, 2026 (provisionally accepted/conditionally accepted/rejected).
- Exam City Intimation: Released around February 10, 2026.
- Admit Card: Released 4 days before exam (mid-February 2026).
Important Dates Table
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | September/October 2025 |
| Online Application Start | October 31, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 10, 2025 (extended) |
| Application Status Release | January 12, 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | February 10, 2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Dates | February 19, 20, & 25, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | March 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | March 11, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Final Answer Key & CBT-2 Dates | To be notified |
How to Download RRB JE CBT-1 Answer Key & Response Sheet (Step-by-Step)
- Visit your respective RRB regional website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in for Chandigarh, rrbbhopal.gov.in, etc.) or centralized portal https://rrb.digialm.com/ or https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
- Click on “RRB JE CEN 05/2025 – CBT-1 Answer Key / Response Sheet” link (under Latest Announcements or Candidate Login).
- Log in using Registration Number + Date of Birth/Password.
- View/download your response sheet, question paper, and provisional answer key (set-wise or general).
- Calculate tentative score: +1 per correct; -1/3 per wrong.
- Raise objections (if any): Select questions, provide justification, pay ₹50/question online; submit by March 11, 2026.
- Save/print everything for records.
Direct Access Tip: Search “RRB JE CEN 05/2025 Answer Key” on your RRB site (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in or regional portals). Objection tracker starts from March 5, 2026 (16:00 hrs) in some RRBs.
Pro Tip: Use the answer key + response sheet to estimate marks accurately. High accuracy in CBT-1 is crucial for shortlisting to CBT-2 (technical paper). Focus on normalization if multi-shift.
Important Links
- Official RRB Centralized Portal: https://rrbapply.gov.in/ or https://rrb.digialm.com/ (for login, answer key, objections)
- Regional RRB Websites: Find your RRB (e.g., https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/, https://rrbbnc.gov.in/) → Check under CEN 05/2025 notices.
- Original Notification PDF: Available on RRB sites (detailed CEN 05/2025; 82+ pages with annexures, eligibility, syllabus).
- Reference Page: https://www.resultbharat.com/RRB-JE-CEN-No_05-2025.html (overview with answer key updates).
This is a high-stakes technical railway job opportunity—strong performance in CBT-1 can lead to CBT-2 and final selection. Download the key today, challenge discrepancies promptly, and prepare for CBT-2 (technical subjects from your branch).
Always refer to your respective RRB official website for authentic PDFs, login access, and updates—no third-party reliance for actions like objections. Good luck, Aniket (from Jalandhar, Punjab)—hope your score is strong! If qualified, stay tuned for CBT-2 notifications. 🚂 If you need help calculating scores or syllabus tips, share your branch/details. Stay updated!
