The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued a notice dated 10 November 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) CBT-I under CEN 04/2026. The facility to view question papers, recorded responses and provisional answer keys, and to raise objections against questions, options or keys, is scheduled from 11 November to 17 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates should save their response sheet and submit any evidence-based challenge through the designated online portal before the closing time. The prescribed objection fee is ₹50 per question plus applicable bank service charges.
RRB JE Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Recruiting body | Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways |
|---|---|
| Centralised Employment Notice | CEN 04/2026 |
| Posts covered | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Exam stage | First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I) |
| CBT-I exam dates | 27 October, 28 October and 2 November 2026 |
| Notice date | 10 November 2026 |
| Response sheet / provisional key window | 11–17 November 2026 |
| Last time for objections | 17 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Objection fee | ₹50 per question plus applicable bank charges |
| Payment modes | Debit card, credit card, UPI and net banking |
| Official portal | Regional RRB websites and the RRB DigiALM login |
RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBT-I examination | 27 and 28 October 2026 |
| Rescheduled CBT-I examination for affected candidates | 2 November 2026 |
| RRB notice issued | 10 November 2026 |
| Response sheet and provisional key facility begins | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date to view responses and raise objections | 17 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
What Can Candidates Check?
Eligible candidates can use the online facility to view their CBT-I question paper, recorded responses and provisional answer key. The objection facility covers questions, answer options and provisional keys. The link is intended for candidates who appeared in the relevant CEN 04/2026 CBT-I examination.
RRB JE Answer Key Objection Fee and Refund
- Fee: ₹50 for each question challenged, plus applicable bank service charges.
- Payment: online through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking, as made available on the portal.
- Refund: if the objection is found correct, the fee is refunded after deduction of applicable bank charges.
- Deadline: the objection and fee-payment process must be completed by 17 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The RRB notice states that no representation will be entertained after the closing time and that the Boards’ decision on objections will be final and binding. Candidates should raise only well-supported objections and follow the instructions displayed in the official tracker.
How to Check the RRB JE CBT-I Response Sheet and Answer Key
- Visit the regional RRB website through which you applied, or use the official RRB DigiALM login linked below.
- Open the link for viewing question papers, responses and keys and raising objections for CEN 04/2026 CBT-I.
- Log in using the registration details and credentials requested by the portal.
- Open your question paper, recorded responses and provisional answer key.
- Download or save the response details for your records before the facility closes.
- Compare the provisional key with your recorded responses and identify any question, option or answer you believe is incorrect.
- Follow the portal instructions to submit an objection, provide the required explanation and pay ₹50 per question plus bank charges.
- Save the objection acknowledgement and payment receipt.
What Happens After the Objection Window?
The RRBs will review objections and take the required decision before preparing the final answer key and subsequent result process. The notice does not announce a final answer key or CBT-I result date. Candidates should wait for a separate official RRB announcement rather than rely on an estimated result date.
Important Links
- RRB JE CEN 04/2026 CBT-I response sheet and objection login
- RRB Chandigarh official website
- Indian Railways RRB information portal
Source-access note: The notice dated 10 November 2026 is legible in a reproduced copy of the Ministry of Railways/RRB notice, and the linked candidate login is hosted on the RRB DigiALM domain. The RRB-hosted notice PDF could not be independently retrieved when this article was prepared. Candidates should cross-check the notice through their own regional RRB website before submitting a paid objection.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can candidates check the RRB JE CBT-I answer key 2026?
The question-paper, recorded-response and provisional-key facility is scheduled from 11 November to 17 November 2026.
What is the last date to raise an objection?
Objections and the associated fee payment must be submitted by 17 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How much is the RRB JE answer key objection fee?
The fee is ₹50 per question plus applicable bank service charges.
Will the objection fee be refunded?
If the objection is found correct, the fee is refunded after deduction of applicable bank charges.
Which examination dates are covered?
The notice covers CBT-I held on 27 and 28 October 2026 and the rescheduled examination held on 2 November 2026.
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Last verified: 11 November 2026. Dates, fee and objection conditions above are taken from the 10 November RRB notice reproduction. The official RRB portal and regional RRB websites remain the controlling sources for candidate login and any subsequent instructions.