RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 result: category-wise qualifying marks
Railway Recruitment Board candidates can compare their CBT 1 scores with the category thresholds used in the 2025 engineer recruitment cycle. Clearing the qualifying mark means entering the shortlist process, not receiving an appointment.
The exam covered 100 questions worth 300 marks. Candidates should read the score in the result PDF alongside the tie-break rules because shortlisting also depends on post availability and competition within their shift.
Category-wise qualifying marks
The category-wise qualifying marks reported for this cycle are 149/300 for General and EWS candidates, 134 for OBC-NCL, 114 for SC, 104 for ST, and 81 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
These thresholds set the minimum category benchmark. A candidate at or above the relevant score can be considered for CBT 2, but the final list may contain higher scorers and is shaped by vacancies and tie-breaks.
CBT 1 scoring and normalisation
The CBT 1 paper had 100 questions, 300 maximum marks and 120 minutes. Each correct answer earned three marks, one-third of a mark was deducted for each wrong answer, and unattempted questions carried no penalty.
RRB’s shift-specific normalisation makes scores more comparable when candidates attempted different numbers of questions. The number of correct answers can still break a tie between candidates.
Checking the result and shortlist status
Use the relevant RRB result portal to open the official scorecard. It should show the normalised score, category and shortlist status; a candidate who clears the benchmark is not necessarily appointed.
Retain the exam admit card alongside the result PDF; the admit card page provides a reference for details such as the exam date, shift and registered contact information.
Tie-breaks and the next selection stage
Where candidates share a score, the notice applies tie-breaks such as more correct answers and other prescribed criteria. This is why the raw score and attempted-question count remain useful even after normalisation.
Shortlisted candidates proceed through CBT 2, document verification, medical examination and final merit selection. A related ALP CBT 2 guidance explains a similar Railway Recruitment Board result-checking process, but RRB JE candidates must follow their own notice and scorecard.
Tracking railway recruitment notices
Broader trackers such as eBharat job updates can help candidates spot changes to railway notices, application windows and result schedules.
Always confirm the issuing RRB or Railway Recruitment Cell notice, especially dates and centre changes, because third-party listings may update before the authoritative page.
Australian context for candidates
RRB JE positions are Indian government appointments requiring Indian citizenship. Living, studying or working in Australia does not make an overseas applicant eligible, although an Indian citizen living abroad should check current travel, identity-document and centre rules before registering.
In Sydney and Melbourne, a familiar job-search routine is checking mobile notifications during an Opal or Myki commute. The local technical market includes electrical, signalling and maintenance roles with transport operators and contractors, but these vacancies follow Australian hiring and qualification processes rather than RRB selection.
Australian employers apply the Fair Work Act, visa or work-rights checks and role-specific licensing rules. For candidates comparing Indian and Australian options, current recruitment listings can provide wider vacancy context, while local recruiters may request an Australian-format CV, digital interview and sometimes identity or police checks.
Final checks and document readiness
Use this checklist before moving to the next stage:
Score and shortlist checks
- Compare the normalised score with the applicable category benchmark.
- Record the raw score, correct answers and attempted questions.
- Confirm shortlist status in the official result PDF.
Documents to keep ready
- Keep the admit card and result acknowledgement together.
- Have applicable category certificates available for scrutiny.
- Prepare educational and professional credentials for verification.
The category comparison is:
| Category | Reported qualifying marks | Maximum score |
|---|---|---|
| General | 149 | 300 |
| EWS | 149 | 300 |
| OBC-NCL | 134 | 300 |
| SC | 114 | 300 |
| ST | 104 | 300 |
| PwBD | 81 | 300 |
Your immediate next step is to download the official RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 result PDF, record your normalised score and shortlist status, and save it with your admit card and identity documents for document verification.