The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the provisional Answer Key for the RRB JE CBT-2 (Stage 2) examination 2026, conducted under CEN No. 05/2025 for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Candidates who appeared for the CBT-2 exam can now log in to the official portal to download their answer key, question paper, and individual response sheet, and raise objections if they find any discrepancy in the released key. This article covers everything candidates need — release details, download steps, the objection process, marking scheme, and what happens next.

1. Overview

Particular	Details
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Exam Name	RRB JE / DMS / CMA – CBT-2 (Stage 2)
CEN Number	CEN No. 05/2025
Posts Covered	Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Total Vacancies (CEN 05/2025)	2,585
CBT-1 Exam Dates	19, 20 & 25 February 2026
CBT-2 Exam Date	2 July 2026
Answer Key Release Date	10 July 2026
Objection Window	10 July 2026 – 17 July 2026 (11:50 PM)
Objection Fee	₹50 per question
Login Portal	rrb.digialm.com

2. Key Highlights

• The provisional CBT-2 answer key, question paper, and individual response sheet are all available together on the same login portal.
• Since CBT-2 was conducted across multiple shifts, the final result will be based on a normalized score, not the raw marks calculated from this provisional key.
• The response sheet shows the exact option selected by each candidate for every question, along with the Question ID — this makes it easy to spot any discrepancy before filing an objection.
• Objections are accepted only through the online portal, one question at a time, with a fee per question.
• No login is possible without a valid Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth — these were set at the time of exam registration.

3. How to Download the RRB JE CBT-2 Answer Key & Response Sheet

1. Open the official login portal: RRB Digialm Login Page
2. Look for the link titled “CEN 05/2025 (JE/DMS/CMA): CBT-II Exam – Question Paper, Responses & Answer Key with Objection Tracker.”
3. Enter your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth, then complete the captcha verification.
4. Once logged in, you will see three separate sections/tabs:
   • Question Paper – the exact set of questions you were shown in your shift
   • Your Responses – the response sheet showing the option you selected for each question
   • Answer Key – the official provisional key for comparison
5. Download and save the PDF copies of all three documents for your records — you will need the response sheet while filing any objection and while calculating your tentative score.

4. How to Raise an Objection

If you find that a question, its options, or the marked correct answer is incorrect, you can formally challenge it through the Objection Tracker on the same portal.

1. Log in to the RRB Digialm portal using your Registration Number and Password/DOB.
2. Go to the Objection Tracker / Raise Objection section.
3. Select the specific Question ID you want to challenge, and choose the language of the question paper you attempted.
4. Enter your objection clearly, along with supporting reference or justification for why you believe the marked answer is incorrect.
5. Pay the objection fee of ₹50 per question (plus applicable bank/gateway charges) using a debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
6. Submit the objection and save the acknowledgement/receipt generated after payment.
7. Repeat the process separately for each additional question you wish to challenge — objections cannot be clubbed together in a single submission.

Deadline: All objections must be submitted by 17 July 2026, 11:50 PM. Objections submitted after this window closes will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Refund Policy: The ₹50 fee per question is refunded only if the expert panel finds your objection valid. The refund, when applicable, is credited back to the original payment account after deducting applicable bank/gateway charges.

5. Marking Scheme & How to Calculate Your Score

The RRB JE CBT-2 exam follows a standard marking pattern:

• +1 mark for every correct answer
• −1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
• No marks are deducted for questions left unattempted

Formula to estimate your tentative score:

Expected Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) − (Number of Wrong Answers × 1/3)

To calculate your score:

1. Download your response sheet and the provisional answer key.
2. Compare each of your marked responses against the official key.
3. Count the number of correct and incorrect answers.
4. Apply the formula above to get your tentative raw score.

Important note: Because CBT-2 was conducted in multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels, RRB applies a normalization formula to adjust raw scores across shifts before preparing the final merit list. Your normalized score — not your raw calculated score — will determine your actual rank and cut-off eligibility.

6. What Happens After the Objection Window Closes

1. A subject-expert panel reviews every objection submitted by candidates during the window.
2. Objections found valid are incorporated, and a revised/final answer key is published on the official website.
3. Raw scores are normalized across all shifts using RRB’s standard normalization method.
4. The CBT-2 result and category-wise, RRB-wise merit list are prepared based on the final answer key and normalized scores.
5. Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination, in order of merit, as per vacancy and category.

The result and merit list are typically expected within a few weeks to a couple of months after the objection window closes, though RRB has not announced an exact date for CEN 05/2025 CBT-2 results yet.

7. Selection Process for RRB JE / DMS / CMA (CEN 05/2025)

1. CBT-1 (already conducted – 19, 20 & 25 February 2026) – Qualifying stage
2. CBT-2 (already conducted – 2 July 2026) – Main stage that determines merit
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination

Final selection and allotment of posts (JE/DMS/CMA) will be based on the candidate’s normalized CBT-2 score, preference of RRB zone/post, and category-wise vacancy availability.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the RRB JE CBT-2 Answer Key 2026 released?

The provisional answer key was released on 10 July 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to raise an objection?

Objections can be raised until 17 July 2026, 11:50 PM. No objections are accepted after this deadline.

Q3. What is the objection fee?

₹50 per question, payable online. The fee is refunded only if the objection is found valid, after deducting applicable bank charges.

Q4. What credentials are required to download the answer key?

Your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth, as set during exam registration.

Q5. Can I raise objections for more than one question in a single submission?

No. Objections must be raised and paid for individually, one question at a time.

Q6. What is the marking scheme for RRB JE CBT-2?

+1 mark for each correct answer, and −1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer. No penalty for unattempted questions.

Q7. Will my raw score match my final result?

Not exactly. Since CBT-2 was held in multiple shifts, RRB normalizes scores across shifts before preparing the final merit list, so your final normalized score may differ from your raw calculated score.

Q8. How many vacancies are there under CEN 05/2025?

A total of 2,585 vacancies across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts.

Q9. What is the next step after the objection window closes?

RRB will review all objections, release a final answer key, apply score normalization, and then declare the CBT-2 result and merit list.

Q10. Where do I download the response sheet and raise objections?

Only through the official RRB login portal at rrb.digialm.com, using your Registration Number and Password/DOB.

9. Official Links

Resource	Link
RRB Digialm Login Portal (Answer Key, Response Sheet & Objection Tracker)	Open Login Page
Alternate Login Link	Open Alternate Login Page
Official RRB Website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

Candidates are advised to download and safely store their response sheet and answer key PDFs, as the login window will close once the objection period ends. Always cross-check dates and process details on the official RRB portal before proceeding.