RRB DMS Jobs 2026-Railway Recruitment Board Depot Material Superintendent Vacancy, Exam Syllabus
RRB Depot Material Superintendent DMS Recruitment 2026 – 324 Vacancies, Exam Pattern and Syllabus
RRB Depot Material Superintendent Jobs Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 04/2026 for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS). The recruitment is being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways.
There are 324 Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) vacancies under Category No. 37 in this recruitment. Eligible candidates with a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution can apply for the DMS posts. Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are also acceptable in lieu of the three-year Diploma in Engineering in the same discipline.
The RRB DMS recruitment selection process consists of Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage-I, CBT Stage-II, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The detailed examination syllabus and pattern are provided in the official CEN 04/2026 notification.
RRB Depot Material Superintendent DMS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notification | 25-07-2026 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 14-08-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13-09-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15-09-2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 16-09-2026 to 25-09-2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 26-09-2026 to 30-09-2026 |
| CBT-I Exam Date | To be announced |
| CBT-II Exam Date | To be announced |
| DMS Admit Card / E-Call Letter | To be announced |
The online application closes on 13 September 2026 at 23:59 hours. The dates for CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination will be communicated separately through the official RRB websites.
RRB DMS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| CEN Number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Post Name | Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
| Category Number | 37 |
| Total DMS Vacancies | 324 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Qualification | Three-year Diploma in Engineering |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Selection Process | CBT-I, CBT-II, DV & Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Indian Railways |
| Application Mode | Online |
The notification specifies Level 6 with an initial pay of ₹35,400 and an age range of 18–33 years as on 01 January 2027.
Available Vacancies in RRB Depot Material Superintendent DMS Recruitment 2026
There is one notified post of Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) under Category No. 37.
Post Name: Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Category No.: 37
Total Vacancies: 324 Posts
The vacancy table in Annexure-B provides the RRB-wise and Railway/Production Unit-wise distribution of DMS vacancies. The notification states that vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease according to Railway requirements.
RRB DMS Qualification 2026
Candidates applying for Depot Material Superintendent posts must possess:
Three Years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
The notification also states that higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are acceptable in lieu of the three-year Diploma in Engineering in the same discipline.
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on or before the closing date of the online application. Candidates awaiting the final result of the prescribed qualification are not eligible to apply.
RRB DMS Age Limit 2026
The age limit for RRB Depot Material Superintendent posts is 18 to 33 years.
The age will be calculated as on 01-01-2027.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18–33 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years relaxation |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 Years relaxation |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 Years relaxation |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years relaxation |
The notification specifies the applicable upper-age relaxations subject to the required certificates.
RRB DMS Salary 2026
Selected candidates for Depot Material Superintendent posts will be appointed under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Initial Pay: ₹35,400 per month
Other allowances and benefits applicable to Railway employees will be provided as per the applicable Railway rules. The notification lists ₹35,400 as the initial pay for the notified JE/DMS posts.
RRB DMS Exam Pattern 2026
The RRB DMS examination is conducted through two-stage Computer Based Tests (CBT-I and CBT-II).
RRB DMS CBT-I Exam Pattern
CBT-I is common for all notified posts under CEN 04/2026 and is primarily a screening examination.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes
For candidates eligible to use a scribe, the duration is 120 minutes. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
Candidates are shortlisted for CBT-II based on normalized CBT-I marks. Normally, candidates up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies may be shortlisted for the second-stage CBT, subject to the provisions in the notification.
RRB DMS CBT-I Syllabus
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RRB DMS CBT-II Exam Pattern 2026
CBT-II consists of 150 objective-type questions for 150 marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 minutes
For candidates eligible to use a scribe, the duration is 160 minutes.
There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer. A virtual calculator will also be made available on the computer monitor during CBT-II.
RRB DMS CBT-II Syllabus
General Awareness
The General Awareness syllabus includes current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history, freedom struggle, Indian polity and Constitution, Indian economy, environmental issues, sports and scientific and technological developments.
Physics and Chemistry
Questions will generally be based on Physics and Chemistry up to the 10th Standard CBSE syllabus.
Basics of Computers and Applications
Important topics include:
- Computer Architecture
- Input and Output Devices
- Storage Devices
- Computer Networking
- Operating Systems
- Windows
- Unix
- Linux
- MS Office
- Data Representation
- Internet and Email
- Websites and Web Browsers
- Computer Virus
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
Topics include:
- Basics of Environment
- Environmental Pollution
- Effects of Environmental Pollution
- Pollution Control Strategies
- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Noise Pollution
- Waste Management
- Global Warming
- Acid Rain
- Ozone Depletion
Technical Abilities for RRB DMS
Technical Ability carries the highest weightage in CBT-II with 100 questions for 100 marks.
For DMS candidates, the notification states that the required qualification is a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline. Candidates eligible for DMS who have qualifications not specifically appearing in the discipline mapping table have to choose any one of the listed Exam Groups during online registration.
The notification provides the following Exam Groups:
- Mechanical and Allied Engineering
- Electrical and Allied Engineering
- Electronics and Allied Engineering
- Civil and Allied Engineering
The detailed technical syllabus for these groups is provided in Annexure-VIII (A), (B), (C) and (D) of CEN 04/2026.
Therefore, DMS candidates should carefully select the appropriate Exam Group while submitting the application.
RRB DMS Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of:
- CBT-I
- CBT-II
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Empanelment
CBT-I is used for shortlisting candidates for CBT-II. Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification are selected based on their normalized marks and merit in CBT-II. The number of candidates shortlisted for DV is equal to the number of vacancies.
Candidates must also pass the prescribed Railway medical examination and successfully complete document verification before final empanelment.
RRB DMS Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All other candidates | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC candidates | ₹250 |
For candidates paying ₹500, ₹400 will be refunded after appearing in CBT-I, after applicable bank charges.
For candidates paying ₹250, the fee will be refunded after appearing in CBT-I, after applicable bank charges.
Only candidates who actually appear for CBT-I are eligible for the applicable refund.
How to Apply Online for RRB DMS Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Railway Recruitment Board application portal linked through the RRB websites.
Before applying, candidates should carefully check:
- Educational qualification
- Age eligibility
- DMS vacancy details
- Medical standards
- RRB choice
- Exam Group selection
- Category and reservation details
- Required certificates
The online application must be submitted on or before 13 September 2026 at 23:59 hours. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to submit their applications.
RRB DMS Admit Card / Hall Ticket 2026
The RRB DMS CBT-I exam date has not been announced in CEN 04/2026. The notification states that the dates for CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination will be communicated through the official websites of the concerned RRBs.
Therefore, the earlier information mentioning January 2026 exam and admit card four days before the exam should be removed from the old article.
Candidates should download their city intimation, e-call letter and other examination-related documents only from the official RRB websites.
Important Points for RRB DMS Candidates
- There are 324 DMS vacancies in CEN 04/2026.
- DMS is Category No. 37.
- The minimum qualification is a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline.
- B.E./B.Tech is also acceptable in lieu of the prescribed Diploma in the same discipline.
- Age limit is 18–33 years as on 01-01-2027, before applicable relaxations.
- Initial pay is ₹35,400, Pay Level 6.
- Selection involves CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- CBT-I has 100 questions and 100 marks.
- CBT-II has 150 questions and 150 marks.
- CBT-II includes 100 questions on Technical Abilities.
- There is 1/3 negative marking for every wrong answer.
- DMS candidates need to select an appropriate Exam Group during registration.
- The CBT examination date will be announced separately.
Official Notification: CEN No. 04/2026 – Recruitment for various posts of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent.
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