RRB JE CE Cut-Off: Previous Cut-Off Reference and Target Marks

The RRB JE CE cut-off is the minimum score that gets a civil candidate through each stage. For this cycle (CEN 04/2026), CBT 1 is scheduled for 27 and 28 October 2026, so no cut-off exists yet. This page shows how cut-offs work, the last official CBT 1 figures that could be verified, and how to set a target.

Cut-offs change every cycle, so treat them as a benchmark only. Use the official RRB portal for results and cut-off notices when they are released.

How cut-offs work

• Minimum qualifying percentage: a fixed floor for each category. Reported figures are 40 percent for UR and EWS, 30 percent for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25 percent for ST (third-party summaries; confirm in the notification).

• Shortlisting cut-off: the real bar for CBT 2, set RRB-wise and category-wise because only about 15 times the vacancies are called.

• Final cut-off: the last merit mark selected after CBT 2, document verification and medical, for each RRB and category.

Previous CBT 1 cut-off reference

For the earlier JE cycle (CEN 03/2024), RRB Chandigarh published normalised CBT 1 cut-off marks out of 100. Across the post categories listed in that table, the UR cut-offs ran from roughly 60 to 81, with SC and OBC-NCL values generally lower. The table is indexed by post category number and does not label civil separately, so these figures show the range of competition, not a civil-only cut-off.

These ranges are tentative and based on one RRB's published table. Other RRBs and later cycles differ.

What affects the cut-off

• Difficulty of the paper: a tougher shift lowers raw scores, and normalisation adjusts for it.

• Vacancies in your RRB: fewer civil posts mean a higher bar.

• Number of applicants: a larger pool pushes shortlisting marks up.

• Category: each category has its own cut-off.

How to set your target

• Aim above the benchmark: for CBT 1, targeting a clear margin above the last UR range is safer than a bare pass.

• Protect your technical score: in CBT 2, a strong civil paper lifts your merit more than the general sections.

• Track mocks: note accuracy, attempts and sectional scores across tests, not just one total.

Build these habits with full-length RRB JE CE online mock tests on Testkart, and revisit the exam pattern page to plan your timing.