The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN No. 04/2026 for Junior Engineer and other technical posts. The recruitment includes approximately 4,029 vacancies across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts. Online applications are scheduled from 14/08/2026 to 13/09/2026. [web:305][web:309]
Recruitment Overview
Recruiting Authority
Railway Recruitment Boards
Recruitment Name
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Centralised Employment Notification
CEN No. 04/2026
Total Vacancies
4,029
Pay Level
Level 6
Initial Basic Pay
₹35,400 plus applicable allowances
Application Mode
Online
Job Location
Indian Railways
Official Website
rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
13/08/2026
Online Application Begin
14/08/2026
Last Date to Apply Online
13/09/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
15/09/2026
Correction Window
16/09/2026 to 25/09/2026
Exam City Intimation
Before Examination
Admit Card
Before Examination
CBT 1 Examination
November 2026, expected
CBT 2 Examination
To Be Announced
Result
To Be Announced
Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancies
Junior Engineer – Civil
1,638
Junior Engineer – Mechanical
1,125
Junior Engineer – Electrical
599
Depot Material Superintendent
324
Junior Engineer – Signal and Telecommunication
307
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant
35
Total
4,029
Vacancy figures may be revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates should check the final zone-wise and category-wise table in the official CEN 04/2026 notification. [web:305][web:306]
Category-Wise Vacancy
Category
Vacancy
General / Unreserved
As per official zone-wise seat matrix
Other Backward Class
As per official zone-wise seat matrix
Economically Weaker Section
As per official zone-wise seat matrix
Scheduled Caste
As per official zone-wise seat matrix
Scheduled Tribe
As per official zone-wise seat matrix
PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Other Horizontal Reservation
As per applicable rules
Application Fee
Candidate Category
Fee
Refund Rule
General / OBC / EWS
₹500
Applicable refund after appearing in CBT, after applicable deductions
Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Challan, as permitted
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline.
B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline may also be accepted.
For DMS and CMA posts, the required qualification is different and must be checked post-wise.
The qualification must be recognised and completed by the closing date of the application.
Final-year candidates should not apply unless the notification specifically permits them.
Post-Wise Qualification
Post
Relevant Qualification
Junior Engineer – Civil
Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering or prescribed equivalent qualification
Junior Engineer – Mechanical
Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or prescribed allied discipline
Junior Engineer – Electrical
Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering or prescribed allied discipline
Junior Engineer – Signal and Telecommunication
Diploma/Degree in relevant Electronics, Electrical, Communication or allied discipline
Depot Material Superintendent
Degree or other qualification prescribed in the official notification
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant
Degree in Chemistry, Physics or prescribed relevant discipline
Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years.
Maximum age: 33 years.
Age will be calculated as on 01/01/2027.
OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories receive relaxation according to Railway rules.
Applicants must verify the exact age cut-off and relaxation table in CEN 04/2026.
Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Test 1
Subject
Questions
Marks
Mathematics
30
30
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
25
General Awareness
15
15
General Science
30
30
Total
100
100
Duration: 90 minutes.
PwBD candidates using a scribe receive applicable additional time.
Negative marking: one-third mark for each incorrect answer.
CBT 1 is generally used for screening candidates for CBT 2.
Computer-Based Test 2
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Awareness
15
15
Physics and Chemistry
15
15
Basics of Computers and Applications
10
10
Basics of Environment and Pollution
10
10
Technical Abilities
100
100
Total
150
150
Duration: 120 minutes.
PwBD candidates using a scribe receive applicable additional time.
Negative marking: one-third mark for each incorrect answer.
The technical syllabus depends on the discipline selected by the candidate.
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test 1.
Computer-Based Test 2.
Document Verification.
Medical Examination.
Final empanelment and appointment.
Salary and Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
Initial Basic Pay
Junior Engineer
Level 6
₹35,400
Depot Material Superintendent
Level 6
₹35,400
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant
Level 6
₹35,400
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates may receive Railway allowances and benefits according to applicable Central Government service rules. [web:306][web:310]
Documents Required
Recent passport-size photograph.
Scanned signature.
Valid photo identity proof.
Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof.
Diploma or degree certificate and marksheets.
Category certificate, where applicable.
OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, where applicable.
PwBD certificate, if applicable.
Ex-Servicemen or other relaxation documents, where applicable.
Employer NOC for candidates working in government or public-sector organisations.
Complete the required registration using an active mobile number and email address.
Select the RRB and post preference carefully.
Enter personal, educational and category details.
Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
Pay the examination fee through the available payment method.
Review the application before final submission.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
The “one RRB, one application” rule applies to this recruitment. Candidates should submit only one application and ensure that the selected RRB and post preferences are correct. [web:304]
Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB JE Recruitment 2026? The current recruitment reports approximately 4,029 vacancies under CEN 04/2026.
Q2. When does the application process begin? Online applications begin on 14 August 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply? The last date to submit the application is 13 September 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit? The general age range is 18 to 33 years, calculated as on 01 January 2027, with applicable relaxation.
Q5. What qualification is required for RRB JE? Candidates generally require a three-year relevant engineering diploma or an accepted engineering degree.
Q6. What is the selection process? Selection includes CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification and medical examination.
Q7. What is the initial basic pay? The initial basic pay for Level-6 technical posts is ₹35,400.
Q8. Can a candidate apply to more than one RRB? Candidates should follow the one-RRB, one-application rule and submit only one application.
