RRB JE Answer Key 2026 – CEN 04/2026 CBT 1 Key Out, Objection by 17 Nov
Railway RRB JE Answer Key 2026 – CEN 04/2026 CBT 1 Key Released
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the provisional answer key for the first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) of the Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026. Candidates who appeared in the CBT-1 can now view their question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key through the official portal at rrb.digialm.com. Objections against the provisional key can be raised online from 11 November to 17 November 2026.
Note: the RRB notice listing page (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) was unreachable when this article was published. The dates and fee below are as shown on the official answer-key portal and corroborated across several independent reports; candidates should confirm them on their regional RRB website before acting.
RRB JE Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Exam | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) – CBT-1 |
| Notification No. | CEN 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 4,029 |
| CBT-1 Exam Dates | 27, 28 October and 2 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 11 November 2026 |
| Objection Window | 11 to 17 November 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50 per question + applicable bank charges (refundable if the objection is sustained) |
| Answer Key Portal | rrb.digialm.com |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB JE Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
| Application Begin | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 15 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 16 to 25 September 2026 |
| Application Status | 7 October 2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 27, 28 October and 2 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 11 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | 17 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 250 |
| All Category Female | Rs. 250 |
After appearing in the Stage-1 exam, a fee refund is payable: Rs. 400 for General / OBC / EWS and Rs. 250 for SC / ST / PH / female candidates, as per the notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 4,029 total (UR 1,714; OBC 919; EWS 398; SC 632; ST 366) |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Included in the total above |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Included in the total above |
For post-wise and RRB-zone-wise vacancy break-up, read the official CEN 04/2026 notification.
Eligibility
Three-year engineering diploma or degree in a relevant discipline, as applicable to the post. For post-wise eligibility details, read the official notification.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
- Age relaxation applies as per RRB recruitment rules.
Selection Process
- CBT-1 (screening test)
- CBT-2 (merit exam)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT-1 carries 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks (Mathematics 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning 25, General Awareness 15, General Science 30), to be answered in 90 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
How to Check RRB JE Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official answer-key portal at rrb.digialm.com or your regional RRB website.
- Find the link for CEN 04/2026 – CBT-1 Answer Key / Response Sheet.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Your question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key will be displayed.
- To raise an objection, select the question, choose the correct option as per your view, and pay Rs. 50 per question plus applicable bank charges before 17 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
The provisional key is not the final result. RRB will review the objections received and then publish the final answer key.
Important Links
| Download Answer Key | rrb.digialm.com |
| RRB Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| RRB Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB Helpdesk | 9513166371 (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) |
FAQ
When was the RRB JE CBT-1 answer key released?
The provisional answer key for CEN 04/2026 CBT-1 was released on 11 November 2026. The answer-key notice was issued on 10 November 2026.
What is the last date to raise objections against the RRB JE answer key?
Objections can be raised online from 11 November to 17 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. No objection will be accepted after the deadline.
What is the objection fee for the RRB JE answer key?
Rs. 50 per question, plus applicable bank charges. The fee is refunded if the objection is found valid.
When was the RRB JE CBT-1 exam held?
The CBT-1 under CEN 04/2026 was held on 27, 28 October and 2 November 2026.
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