RRB JE Cutoff 2026 — Category-Wise Cut Off Marks & Zone-Wise Trends

The RRB JE Cutoff is released in two stages — CBT-1 (screening) and CBT-2 (final merit). Junior Engineer is a technical post at Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 basic), making it one of the most sought-after railway positions. The cutoffs reflect this demand, with General category requiring 65-75% in CBT-1 to qualify for the next stage.

How RRB JE Cutoff Works

• CBT-1: Screening test — shortlists 15× vacancies for CBT-2. Based on normalised scores.
• CBT-2: Technical merit stage — includes branch-specific questions (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics). Final merit based on CBT-2 score.
• Zone-wise: Each RRB releases separate cutoffs. Vacancy distribution varies by zone.

RRB JE Cutoff Trend (2019–2024)

General category CBT-1 cutoffs rose from 72.50 (2019) to 82.25 (2024) out of 100, reflecting a significant upward trend driven by limited vacancies and increasing applicants. The technical nature of the exam means engineering graduates dominate the competition.

Expected RRB JE 2026 Cutoff

General category CBT-1 cutoff is expected to be 83–88 out of 100. Candidates should target 90+ for comfortable qualification. For CBT-2, branch-wise cutoffs vary — Civil and Mechanical tend to have higher cutoffs than Electronics/Electrical.