RRB Junior Translator Exam Pattern and Translation Test

The RRB Junior Translator exam pattern under CEN 09/2026 uses a single CBT followed by a qualifying Translation Test. The CBT carries 100 objective questions in 90 minutes. The notice provides a longer duration of 120 minutes for eligible candidates using a scribe under its rules.

The two tests serve different purposes. CBT marks determine the shortlist and final rank. Translation marks determine whether a shortlisted candidate clears that stage.

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CBT structure and scoring

The CBT is scored out of 100 and the stated penalty is one-third of a mark per wrong answer. For a practice illustration, 72 correct answers and 12 incorrect answers give a raw score of 68. Official processing may use normalisation if multiple sessions apply.

Translation Test

The CEN provides for shortlisting candidates numbering ten times the vacancies, based on CBT merit with reservation requirements taken into account. The separate Translation Test has a 60% qualifying mark. Use the current stage notice and call letter for the instructions when released.

Merit and verification

Suppose one candidate scores 74 in the CBT and 65% in translation, while a second scores 72 in the CBT and 85% in translation. Both pass translation and the first has the higher CBT merit score. This example explains the scoring structure. Final selection also depends on the applicable vacancies, documents and medical fitness.

Plan your attempts

Practise the CBT with one clock. Keep a note of net score and the time you spent in the Hindi, English and general portions. During passage practice, reserve a final check for amounts, dates, negatives and qualifying phrases.

Reference: Official RRB directory for CEN and stage instructions.