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title: "RRB JE CBT-1 Admit Card 2026 (CEN 04/2026)"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/admit-card/rrb-je-cbt-1-admit-card-2026"
type: "Admit Card"
organization: "Railway Recruitment Board"
category: "Railway"
published: "2026-09-24T13:17:40.121Z"
updated: "2026-10-18T04:15:13.353Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-17T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# RRB JE CBT-1 Admit Card 2026 (CEN 04/2026)

RRBs will hold the first-stage CBT for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CEN 04/2026) on 27 and 28 October 2026, as revised on 2 October. The exam city slip has been live since 17 October; the e-call letter opens about 4 days before your exam date.

## Official Links

- [Notice PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/rrb-cen-04-2026-je-revised-cbt-1-schedule-02102026-09d562a4.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/)

## Overview

### Overview

The Railway Recruitment Boards will hold the first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) under CEN 04/2026 on **27 and 28 October 2026**. This CEN covers various Junior Engineer posts, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The dates come from the [RRB notice of 2 October 2026](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/rrb-cen-04-2026-je-revised-cbt-1-schedule-02102026-09d562a4.pdf), which revised the earlier schedule of 16 September (27, 28 and 30 October); 30 October is no longer an exam date. RRB calls the dates tentative.

The Exam City & Date intimation link, with the SC/ST Travel Authority, is live on the official RRB websites ([RRB notice of 17 October 2026](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/rrb-cen-04-2026-je-city-intimation-slip-notice-17102026-5f3514f7.pdf)). The e-call letter opens about 4 days before the exam date shown on your intimation: around 23 October for 27 October candidates and around 24 October for 28 October candidates. RRB helpdesk: 9513166371, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm.

### Key dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| First CBT-I schedule notice | 16 September 2026 (since revised) |
| Revised CBT-I schedule notice | 2 October 2026 |
| Exam City & Date intimation, SC/ST Travel Authority | Live since 17 October 2026 |
| e-Call letter download | About 4 days before your exam date |
| **CBT-I** | **27 & 28 October 2026** |

### CBT-I pattern

| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science (up to Class 10 CBSE level) | 30 | 30 |
| **Total** | **100** | **100** |

You get 90 minutes, or 120 minutes if you are eligible for a scribe. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. CBT-I is common to all posts under this CEN and is a screening stage. Your normalised score is used only to shortlist candidates for the second-stage CBT. The minimum marks to be eligible are 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC (NCL) and SC, and 25% for ST.

### Exam day rules

- Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the centre before you enter the exam hall.
- Bring your **original Aadhaar card** or a printout of your **e-verified Aadhaar**.
- If you have not verified your Aadhaar yet, log in at [rrbapply.gov.in](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/) and complete it before the exam.
- Keep your Aadhaar **unlocked** in the UIDAI system before exam day, even if you verified it while applying.
- Your Aadhaar should show the correct name, date of birth (as per your Class 10 certificate), a recent photograph, address and father’s name.
- Read the instructions printed on the e-call letter and follow them exactly.

### Official sources

- [RRB notice: city intimation slip and helpdesk, CEN 04/2026 (17 October 2026)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/rrb-cen-04-2026-je-city-intimation-slip-notice-17102026-5f3514f7.pdf)
- [RRB notice: revised tentative CBT-I schedule, CEN 04/2026 (2 October 2026)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/rrb-cen-04-2026-je-revised-cbt-1-schedule-02102026-09d562a4.pdf)
- [RRB notice: first CBT-I schedule, CEN 04/2026 (16 September 2026, since revised)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/schedule-of-cbt-i-16f0223c.pdf)
- [CEN 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA) notification](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/cen-04-2026-je-dms-english-a23eb669.pdf)

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Exam date | 27 & 28 October 2026 |

## How to download the RRB JE e-call letter

1. **Open your RRB’s official website** — Use rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and pick the RRB you applied to. RRBs publish all links only on their official websites.
2. **Check your exam city and date first** — Open the Exam City & Date intimation link for CEN 04/2026 (live since 17 October 2026). SC/ST candidates download their Travel Authority from the same link.
3. **Download the e-call letter** — The e-call letter link opens about 4 days before the exam date shown in your city intimation. Log in with the details you used to apply.
4. **Check and print** — Check your name, photograph, exam date, shift, reporting time and venue. Print the e-call letter and carry it with your Aadhaar.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When is the RRB JE CBT-1 exam 2026?

CBT-I for CEN 04/2026 is scheduled on 27 and 28 October 2026, according to RRB’s revised notice of 2 October 2026.

### Is there an RRB JE CBT-1 exam on 30 October?

No. The first schedule of 16 September 2026 listed 27, 28 and 30 October, but RRB’s revised schedule of 2 October 2026 lists only 27 and 28 October.

### When will the RRB JE admit card be released?

The exam city slip has been live since 17 October 2026. E-call letters open about 4 days before your exam date: around 23 October for 27 October candidates and around 24 October for 28 October candidates.

### Which posts are covered by this CBT?

Various Junior Engineer posts, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant under CEN 04/2026.

### What is the RRB JE CBT-1 pattern?

100 questions in 90 minutes: Mathematics (30), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Awareness (15) and General Science (30). One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

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