Railway Recruitment Board (Ministry of Railways) has released the CBT-2 Answer Key 2026 on its official website for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE) Posts under Advt.No. CEN 05/2025. The CBT-2 exam was conducted on 02 July 2026 while the application process had started on 31 October 2025 with the last date to apply being 10 December 2025 and fee payment deadline of 12 December 2025. A total of 2585 posts are available for Junior Engineer JE across various zones. Candidates can check their CBT-2 Answer Key using Enrollment Number, Registration Number or Date of Birth by logging into the portal. The minimum age limit is 18 years and maximum age is 33 years as on 01 January 2026 with age relaxation applicable as per rules. Eligibility requires Engineering Diploma or Degree in the relevant discipline. The selection process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Key dates include application status from 12 January 2026, revised exam dates in February 2026, CBT-2 admit card on 29 June 2026 and result to be announced soon. Candidates are advised to download the official answer key PDF and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application Start Date |
31 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
10 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
12 December 2025 |
| Form Edit / Correction Date |
13 – 22 December 2025 |
| Application Status |
12 January 2026 |
| Revised Exam Date |
19-20 February & 25 February 2026 |
| Exam City Details |
10 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Date |
16 February 2026 |
| Answer Key |
05 March 2026 |
| Result |
13 May 2026 |
| CBT-2 Exam Date |
02 July 2026 |
| Exam City Details |
22 June 2026 |
| CBT-2 Admit Card |
29 June 2026 |
| CBT-2 Answer Key |
10 July 2026 Available Now |
| CBT-2 Result |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST / EBC |
₹ 250/- |
| All Category Female |
₹ 250/- |
| Fee Refund (General / OBC) |
₹ 400/- refunded after Stage I Exam |
| Fee Refund (Other candidates) |
₹ 250/- refunded after Stage I Exam |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
33 Years (as on 01 January 2026) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
General |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Junior Engineer JE |
1096 |
246 |
620 |
411 |
212 |
2585 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Engineering Diploma / Degree (specific for JE IT and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant) |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Process |
| Stage 1 |
CBT 1 |
| Stage 2 |
CBT 2 |
| Stage 3 |
Document Verification |
| Stage 4 |
Medical Examination |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website |
| 2 |
Click on the “RRB JE CBT-2 Answer Key 2026” notice link |
| 3 |
Open the Answer Key notification PDF |
| 4 |
Check your Answer Key carefully |
| 5 |
Click Download to save the PDF file |
| 6 |
Take a printout for future reference |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When was the RRB JE CBT-2 Answer Key 2026 released?
A: The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the CBT-2 Answer Key.
Q: When will the RRB JE CBT-2 Exam 2026 be conducted?
A: The examination will be conducted on the scheduled dates at various exam centers.
Q: How can I check the RRB JE CBT-2 Answer Key 2026?
A: Candidates can visit the official RRB website and download the Answer Key.
Q: Can I download the CBT-2 Exam Date PDF?
A: Yes, candidates can download the official exam date notification PDF.
Q: What is the official website for Railway RRB?
A: The official website for Railway RRB is https://indianrailways.gov.in/
