It offers accountability since through it, candidates can cross-check their answers against the set right answers by experts.
This makes the evaluators responsible in their approach towards making the evaluations. Answer keys also provide an opportunity for verification of performance.This enables the candidates to raise any injustices they feel exist in the answer key which in turn can be rectified to give the contenders rightful assessment They thus provide an avenue where the candidates can appeal against perceived injustices in the answer key with a view of rectifying the issue and assuring the aspirants a worthy assessment of their performance.
The RRB JE Answer Key will be released online on the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) after the exam is conducted. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) conducts the RRB JE Exam for filling various posts like Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Supervisor for which candidates need to have an engineering background. The candidates will be selected by qualifying the Written Tests; both CBT 1 & CBT 2, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Candidates who appeared for the RRB JE exam can check their answer key to understand their fallacies and calculate their estimated scores in the exam and prepare a plan of action accordingly.
- The board releases a provisional and a final answer key.
- Candidates can submit objections or doubtful responses given by the examination body only against the provisional answer key.
- Candidates can estimate the approximate scores by calculating the total no. of correct and wrong answers submitted by them.
How to Download RRB JE Answer Key 2024?
The RRB answer key is flashed on the official website for all the candidates.
The steps to download the answer key are as follows-
Step 1: Visit the official website. Students are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for details, information and regular updates.
Step 2: The candidate has to select the respective region to which he belongs.
Step 3: The screen shall redirect to the RRB Regional website.
Step 4: Next, click on the answer key link to download.
Step 5: The link shall then guide you to ‘Answer Key’ page.
Step 6: The candidate has to enter his/her registration number, date of birth & security code or password.
Step 7: The screen shall then display the RRB JE answer key.
Step 8: You can download & review your answer key.
| Step1 | Instructions |
| Step2 | Visit the official website of RRB. |
| Step3 | Select your respective region (e.g., Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, etc.). |
| Step4 | You will be redirected to the RRB Regional website. |
| Step5 | Click on the “Answer Key” link. |
| Step6 | You will be directed to the ‘Answer Key’ Login window. |
| Step7 | The RRB JE answer key will be displayed on the screen. |
| Step8 | Download and check your answer key. |
How to calculate the RRB JE Total marks?
The following method will help in calculating an approximate score based on the RRB JE answer key provided.
Step 1: Record correct and incorrect responses based on the RRB JE answer key and estimate your score for your own reference.
Step 2: Calculate the total by adding up the overall number of correct and incorrect responses (Add 1 mark for correct answers and deduct 0.33 for negative marking for your incorrect answers).
Step 3: Apply the following formula given below to estimate your scores for the RRB JE exam:
Formula – Total Estimated Scores = (Number of correct answers x 1 mark for correct answer) – (Number of incorrect answers x 0.33 marks for incorrect answer)
Indian Railways releases the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Cut Off Marks and Answer Key within 30 days. The RRB JE Cut Off Marks are determined based on facets such as the highest scores achieved, the number of applicants in the CBT, and the difficulty level of the test.
Given below is a tentative category wise cut off expected for the RRB JE examination 2024
– Unreserved (General, PwD, etc.):At least 40% marks required.
– Other Backward Class (OBC):Minimum 30% marks needed.
– Scheduled Caste (SC): Minimum 30% marks required.
– Scheduled Tribe (ST): Minimum 25% marks required.
If there is an insufficient number of candidates in the PwD category relative to the reserved vacancies, the passing percentage will be reduced by 2% marks for them.
To briefly sum up the minimum marks required, candidates can review the overview given below-
Minimum Marks Required:
- Unreserved (General, PwD, etc.): At least 40% marks required.
- Other Backward Class (OBC): Minimum 30% marks needed.
- Scheduled Caste (SC): Minimum 30% marks required.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): Minimum 25% marks required.
- If there is an insufficient number of candidates in the PwD category relative to the reserved vacancies, the passing percentage will be reduced by 2% for them.
How to challenge the answer key?
The provisional answer key issued by the examination body provides an opportunity to raise issues and challenges while also clearing doubts or any discrepancies and ensuring transparency and integrity for the candidates.
Here are the steps to challenge the RRB JE 2024 Answer Key-
- Commence by visiting the official website.
- Next, click on the objection link to open a new window.
- Click the ‘Question Paper & Response’ button.
- Select the ‘raise objection’ option located near the question you wish to object to.
- From the dropdown menu, choose the type of objection.
- Finally, provide supporting details and required information or upload the required documents.
Note: Candidates are reminded that they can raise objections or doubts for only one question at a time and must pay Rs. 50 per question as an answer challenge fee.
The authority will review the provisional answer key before releasing the final answer key within a month’s time.
| Other Related Links of RRB JE Exam 2024 | |
| RRB JE 2024 Notification | RRB JE Syllabus |
| RRB JE Answer Key | RRB JE Eligibility Criteria |
| RRB JE Admit Card | RRB JE Salary |
| RRB JE Selection Process | |
