RRB JE Cutoff 2026 will be released by the Railway Recruitment Board after the announcement of the CBT Result for the recruitment conducted under CEN 05/2025. The Cutoff determines the minimum marks candidates must obtain to be selected for the next recruitment stage. As per the official update, the RRB JE CBT 1 2026 examination was conducted on February 19, 20, and 25, 2026, and the results are expected to be released soon on the regional websites.

RRB JE Zone Wise Cutoff 2026 would be released category-wise for UR, SC, ST, and OBC categories, separately for each stage of examination. The selection process involves a two-stage CBT examination, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. As per the RRB JE Expected Cutoff 2026, general category candidates will require a score between 76 and 80 for the Ahmedabad region and between 83 and 87 for the Chandigarh region.

Table of Contents

RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Highlights
RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Expected Zone-wise Cutoff
RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Safe Score
RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Previous Year Cutoff
RRB JE Cutoff 2026 FAQs

RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Highlights

RRB JE CBT 1 Cutoff 2026 would be influenced by certain factors, including the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing, the performance of the candidates in the RRB JE 2026 examination, and the reservation norms specified by the government.

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board
Recruitment Notice	CEN 05/2025
Posts	Junior Engineer, Chemical Supervisor, Metallurgical Assistant, Depot Material Superintendent
CBT 1 Exam Date	February 19, 20, and 25, 2026
Total Vacancies	2585
Cutoff Status	To be released
Cutoff Mode	Zone-wise & Category-wise

RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Expected Zone-wise Cutoff

RRB JE Expected Cutoff 2026 is prepared based on vacancy distribution and previous recruitment trends. The Railway Recruitment Board releases the cutoff separately for all 21 regional boards in a category-wise manner. Below is the RRB JE Expected Cutoff 2026:

RRB Zone	General	OBC	SC	ST
Ahmedabad	76–80	73–77	68–72	64–68
Ajmer	78–82	75–79	70–74	66–70
Allahabad	82–86	79–83	74–78	70–74
Bangalore	79–83	76–80	71–75	67–71
Bhopal	80–84	77–81	72–76	68–72
Bhubaneswar	79–83	76–80	71–75	67–71
Bilaspur	78–82	75–79	70–74	66–70
Chandigarh	83–87	80–84	75–79	71–75
Chennai	77–81	74–78	69–73	65–69
Gorakhpur	83–87	80–84	75–79	71–75
Guwahati	84–88	81–85	77–81	73–77
Jammu-Srinagar	78–82	75–79	70–74	66–70
Kolkata	86–91	83–88	78–83	74–79
Malda	85–89	82–86	77–81	73–77
Mumbai	78–82	75–79	70–74	66–70
Muzaffarpur	84–88	81–85	77–81	73–77
Patna	87–92	84–89	79–84	75–80
Ranchi	84–88	81–85	76–80	72–76
Secunderabad	79–83	76–80	71–75	67–71
Siliguri	83–87	80–84	75–79	71–75
Thiruvananthapuram	75–79	72–76	67–71	63–67

RRB JE CBT 1 Cutoff 2026 is expected to be higher for regions like Patna, Kolkata, and Chandigarh, taking into consideration a high level of competition in these areas. The General Category Cutoff is usually higher and exceeds 85 marks due to higher applications and a low vacancy ratio.

Check: RRB JE Answer Key 2026

RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Safe Score

RRB JE Safe Score 2026 is decided based on the past trends and the vacancy distribution for the particular recruitment cycle. Candidates targeting CBT 2 should aim for a score in the range mentioned below for RRB JE CBT 1 Cutoff 2026:

Category	Safe Score
General	85+
OBC	82+
SC	75+
ST	70+

RRB JE Cutoff 2026: Previous Year Cutoff

RRB JE Previous Year Cutoff helps the candidates understand the scoring pattern adopted by the Railway Boards across different recruitment cycles. The Previous Years’ Cutoff data highlights the impact of vacancy distribution and competition level on the cutoffs for the recruitment cycles.

RRB JE Previous Year Cutoff
RRB JE Cutoff 2024	RRB JE Cutoff 2019

RRB JE Cutoff 2026 FAQs

When will the RRB JE Cutoff 2026 be released?

The cutoff for RRB JE 2026 is expected to be released along with the CBT 1 result after the completion of the evaluation process. It will be published on the official websites of all regional Railway Recruitment Boards.

Is the RRB JE Cutoff released zone-wise or nationwide?

RRB releases the cutoff separately for each region and category. Since vacancies and applicant numbers vary across zones, the qualifying marks differ significantly between regions such as Patna, Mumbai, and Chennai.

What is the expected cutoff for the General category in 2026?

The expected General category cutoff for RRB JE CBT 1 in 2026 is likely to range between 78 and 92 marks, depending on the region. High-competition zones such as Patna and Kolkata may record the highest cutoff.

Does RRB release a separate cutoff for CBT 1 and CBT 2?

Yes, the Railway Recruitment Board publishes separate cutoff marks for CBT 1, CBT 2, and final selection. Candidates must clear each stage individually to remain eligible for the next phase of the recruitment process.

Why does the RRB JE cutoff vary every year?

RRB JE cutoff changes every recruitment cycle due to variations in vacancy numbers, difficulty level of the question paper, normalization across shifts, and the number of candidates appearing in the examination.

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