The Recruitment Board has issued RSSB Clerk Jr-II / Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 - Out. Candidates can apply online until 13 February 2026. Total Vacancies: 10,644 Posts. Application Fee for General candidates is ₹ 600/-. Eligibility age criteria: 18 to 35 Years. Direct server links to apply, view merit list, and download syllabus PDF are available in the Direct Useful Links table below.
Candidate Advisory: Avoid Top 3 Application Rejection Traps
Trap 1 (Photo Specs): Do not upload photos with dark sunglasses, caps, or blurred background. Use plain white background.
Trap 2 (Signature Case): Signatures written entirely in CAPITAL / BLOCK LETTERS will lead to outright cancellation.
Trap 3 (Fee Confirmation): Ensure your payment status reflects 'Transaction Successful' before downloading the confirmation slip.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date 15 January 2026
- Online Apply Last Date 13 February 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment 13 February 2026
- Exam Date 05 July 2026
- Exam City Details 26 June 2026
- Admit Card 01 July 2026
- Answer Key 24 July 2026 Available Now
- Result Date Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee & Payment
- General, EWS, OBC (Creamy Layer) ₹ 600/- (Exempted)
- EWS, OBC (Non Creamy Layer) ₹ 400/- (Exempted)
- SC, ST, PH ₹ 400/- (Exempted)
- Correction Charge ₹ 300/- (Exempted)
Age Limit & Eligibility
- Age Calculated As On As on 01 August 2026
- Upper Age Relaxation As Per Government Norms
Total Vacancy Overview
Salary, Pay Scale & 7th CPC Allowances
Selected candidates for RSSB Clerk Jr-II / Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 - Out receive remuneration as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
- Pay Matrix: Pay Level 6 / Level 7 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,42,400/-)
- Basic Pay: ₹ 35,400 – ₹ 44,900/- per month
- Metro (X-City) In-Hand: ₹ 62,500/- (Class X Cities: Metro)
- State/Town (Y/Z City): ₹ 57,200/- (Class Y Cities)
- Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA 50%), HRA (9%-27%), Transport Allowance (TA), NPS Contribution & Medical
| Post Name / Cadre | Department | Total Posts | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSSB Clerk Jr-II / Junior Assistant | General / Respective Cadre | 1002 | |
| Non-TSP | General / Respective Cadre | 9642 |
| Candidate Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Mandatory Document / Verification Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | Must produce valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in prescribed format |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years | Applicable for all central and state reservations |
| PwBD / Divyangjan (General / Unreserved) | 10 Years | Minimum 40% permanent benchmark disability certificate needed |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 3 yrs OBC) |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 5 yrs SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years + Service Rendered | Deduction of military service from actual age |
| Stage / Paper | Subjects & Question Distribution | Total Marks / Questions | Duration & Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination (OMR / CBT) | General Hindi (37 Qs), General Knowledge (38 Qs), Numerical Ability (38 Qs), Mental Aptitude / Reasoning (37 Qs) | 150 Questions / 300 Marks | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) 0.50 Marks Negative per incorrect answer |
| Physical Standard Test (PST / DV) | Height Measurement (Male: 168 cm, Female: 152 cm) and Chest Measurement (Male: 79-84 cm) | Qualifying Nature | Same Day Verification Strict Disqualification if below benchmark |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Race) | Male: 4.8 km Run in 25 Minutes | Female: 2.4 km Run in 14 Minutes | Qualifying Only | Track Event No Marks, must complete within time limit |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check Answer Key & File Objections
- Visit the Official Portal: Open the authorized website of the conducting examination board and locate the online application link under the recruitment section.
- One-Time Registration (OTR): New applicants must complete registration using an active email address and mobile number. Note down the system-generated Registration ID and Password sent via SMS.
- Fill Personal & Educational Credentials: Log in and carefully enter your Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth (as recorded in Class 10th certificate), Category, Address, and Educational qualifications.
- Upload Scanned Photograph & Signature: Upload recent color passport photograph (Size: 20 KB to 50 KB, JPEG/JPG format, white background, taken within 3 months) and clear running-hand signature (Size: 10 KB to 20 KB, black or blue ink).
- Upload Category / Qualification Certificates: Upload required scanned copies of Caste/EWS certificate, Matriculation certificate, and degree marksheet if prompted by the system (PDF size: 100 KB to 300 KB).
- Pay Application Fee Online: Verify all entered details using the 'Preview Form' button, then proceed to the online payment gateway. Pay via UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Do not refresh or close browser during payment processing.
- Download & Print Confirmation Page: Upon successful transaction, download the final submitted application form and fee receipt. Keep at least 2 printed copies safe for future examination stages and Document Verification (DV).
Required Documents Checklist for Online Application
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details (Link-I) | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details (Link-II) | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Download PDF |
| Apply Online Link | Apply Online |
| RSSB Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Portal / Organization Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
RSSB Clerk Jr-II / Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 - Out — Comprehensive Guide & Key Details
The publication of RSSB Clerk Jr-II / Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 - Out enables candidates to perform an objective evaluation of their performance in the examination organized by the conducting examination authority. Utilizing the candidate response sheet alongside the provisional answer keys helps determine an accurate estimated raw score ahead of formal result declarations.
1. Calculating Your Provisional Score
To calculate your estimated aggregate marks:
- Multiply the total count of correct responses by the prescribed positive mark per question.
- Multiply the count of incorrect responses by the negative marking deduction (usually 0.25 or 0.33 marks).
- Subtract total negative penalty from correct question marks to determine your final raw score.
2. Online Objection & Challenge Procedure
If you identify any question with an incorrect official answer or ambiguous question framing, you may file an online objection via the authorized challenge portal. Submissions require attaching valid textbook or standard reference evidence and remitting the nominal non-refundable challenge fee per question within the designated window.
3. Final Answer Key Determination & Scorecard Transition
Subject matter expert panels scrutinize all candidate representations. In cases where an objection is validated, the question is either cancelled (with marks distributed proportionately to all attendees) or alternate correct options are approved. The resulting final answer key forms the irrevocable benchmark for computing normalized cutoffs and merit lists.