RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3994 Junior Engineer Vacancies, Qualification, Age Limit, Salary
Railway Recruitment Board RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3993 Junior Engineer & DMS Vacancies
RRB Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer Jobs Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 04/2026 for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) in Indian Railways. A total of 3,993 vacancies are available under this recruitment across various RRBs.
Eligible candidates having the required Diploma or Degree qualification can apply online through the official RRB application portal. The online application process starts on 14-08-2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 13-09-2026.
The recruitment includes various Junior Engineer posts in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, S&T and other engineering disciplines, along with Depot Material Superintendent posts. Candidates can select only one RRB and indicate their preferences for eligible Railway Zones/Posts under that RRB.
The selection process consists of Computer Based Test (CBT-I), Computer Based Test (CBT-II), Document Verification and Medical Examination. There is no Personal Interview in the selection process mentioned in the current notification.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| RRB JE Notification Date | 25-07-2026 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 14-08-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13-09-2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15-09-2026 |
| Application Modification | 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 |
| RRB JE Admit Card | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | To be announced |
The RRB notification states that the dates for CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination will be communicated later through the official RRB websites.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026
There are 3,993 vacancies available under RRB CEN 04/2026 for various Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts across all Railway Recruitment Boards. The vacancies are distributed RRB-wise, Railway/Production Unit-wise and post-wise in Annexure-B of the notification.
RRB JE 2026 Vacancies – All RRBs
The recruitment covers the following Railway Recruitment Boards:
| S.No. | RRB Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RRB Ahmedabad | 143 |
| 2 | RRB Ajmer | 252 |
| 3 | RRB Bengaluru | 298 |
| 4 | RRB Bhopal | 113 |
| 5 | RRB Bhubaneswar | 86 |
| 6 | RRB Bilaspur | 124 |
| 7 | RRB Chandigarh | 183 |
| 8 | RRB Chennai | 362 |
| 9 | RRB Gorakhpur | 198 |
| 10 | RRB Guwahati | 329 |
| 11 | RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 152 |
| 12 | RRB Kolkata | 457 |
| 13 | RRB Malda | 30 |
| 14 | RRB Mumbai | 411 |
| 15 | RRB Muzaffarpur | 17 |
| 16 | RRB Patna | 73 |
| 17 | RRB Prayagraj | 340 |
| 18 | RRB Ranchi | 122 |
| 19 | RRB Secunderabad | 111 |
| 20 | RRB Siliguri | 92 |
| 21 | RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Total | 3,993 |
These RRBs cover different Railway Zones and Production Units. The detailed post-wise distribution is provided in Annexure-B of CEN 04/2026.
Category wise vacancies are updated below:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,699 |
| SC | 624 |
| ST | 363 |
| OBC | 913 |
| EWS | 394 |
| Total | 3,993 |
Total RRB JE Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 3,993 Posts
Post: Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Pay Level: Level 6
Initial Pay: ₹35,400
The notification states that vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease depending on the requirements of the Railway Administration.
RRB Junior Engineer Posts 2026
Various categories of Junior Engineer posts are included in this recruitment, such as:
- Junior Engineer – Electrical
- Junior Engineer – Electrical Workshop
- Junior Engineer – Electrical Design, Drawing & Estimation
- Junior Engineer – Electrical General Services
- Junior Engineer – Electrical TRD
- Junior Engineer – Electrical TRS
- Junior Engineer – EMU
- Junior Engineer – Civil
- Junior Engineer – Civil Design, Drawing & Estimation
- Junior Engineer – P.Way
- Junior Engineer – Works
- Junior Engineer – Track Machine
- Junior Engineer – Bridge
- Junior Engineer – Mechanical
- Junior Engineer – Mechanical Workshop
- Junior Engineer – Mechanical Design, Drawing & Estimation
- Junior Engineer – Carriage & Wagon
- Junior Engineer – Diesel Mechanical
- Junior Engineer – Diesel Electrical
- Junior Engineer – S&T
- Junior Engineer – S&T Signal
- Junior Engineer – S&T Telecommunication
- Junior Engineer – S&T Workshop
- Junior Engineer – Design/S&T
- Depot Material Superintendent
The exact posts available vary from one RRB/Railway Zone to another. Candidates should check the RRB-wise vacancy table before selecting their preferences.
RRB JE IT Recruitment 2026 – Computer Science & Information Technology Qualification
A separate post titled “Junior Engineer IT” is not listed as a standalone post in CEN 04/2026.
However, qualifications such as:
- Computer Science Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
- Electronics Engineering
- Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
are included in the relevant S&T/Electronics and Allied Engineering exam group for applicable posts.
Therefore, candidates searching for RRB JE IT Recruitment 2026 should check the S&T/technical JE categories and the applicable educational qualification rather than assuming there is a separate JE IT vacancy.
RRB JE Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational or technical qualification for the particular post from a recognized University/Institute.
The qualification must be possessed on or before 13-09-2026. Candidates waiting for the final result of the required qualification are not eligible to apply.
RRB JE Electrical Qualification
For applicable Electrical JE posts, candidates should have a three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or the prescribed combination/sub-stream of Electrical Engineering.
RRB JE Civil Qualification
For applicable Civil JE posts, candidates should have:
- Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, or
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration where specified, or
- Prescribed combination/sub-stream of Civil Engineering.
RRB JE Mechanical Qualification
For applicable Mechanical JE posts, candidates may require a three-year Diploma in disciplines such as:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Machining Engineering
- Tools and Die Making Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
and other prescribed allied disciplines.
RRB JE S&T / Computer / IT Qualification
For applicable S&T posts, the notification includes:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Information Technology
- Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
and prescribed combinations/sub-streams of these disciplines.
Depot Material Superintendent Qualification
For DMS posts, candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are also acceptable in lieu of a three-year Diploma in Engineering in the same discipline.
RRB JE Age Limit 2026
The prescribed age limit for the recruitment is:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
The age will be calculated as on 01-01-2027.
RRB JE Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
Additional age relaxations are available for eligible Ex-Servicemen, serving Railway employees and certain other categories as specified in the notification.
RRB JE Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Initial Pay: ₹35,400 per month
Candidates will also receive other admissible allowances and benefits according to Railway rules.
RRB JE Selection Process 2026
Selection for RRB Junior Engineer and DMS posts will be based on:
- CBT-I
- CBT-II
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Empanelment
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification will be called based on their merit in CBT-II. The number of candidates shortlisted for DV will be equal to the number of vacancies, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
RRB JE CBT-I Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
There will be 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer.
RRB JE CBT-I Syllabus
CBT-I includes questions from:
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- General Science
General Science will cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the 10th Standard CBSE level.
RRB JE CBT-II Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
There will be 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers. A virtual calculator will be available during CBT-II.
RRB JE Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other Candidates | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250 |
For candidates paying ₹500, ₹400 will be refunded, after applicable bank charges, on appearing in CBT-I.
For candidates paying ₹250, the applicable fee will be refunded after appearing in CBT-I, after deduction of applicable bank charges.
How to Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB application system.
Steps to Apply for RRB JE Jobs
- Visit the official RRB website.
- Open the online application link for CEN 04/2026.
- Create an RRB account or log in using an existing account.
- Select one RRB for which the candidate is eligible.
- Select eligible posts and give post/Railway preferences.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the final application for future reference.
Candidates who have already created an account during an earlier RRB CEN can use the same credentials. The mobile number and email ID entered during account creation cannot subsequently be changed.
Important: Candidates must not submit applications to multiple RRBs. Multiple applications can result in rejection of all applications and debarment from the recruitment process.
RRB JE Admit Card 2026
The RRB JE CBT examination date has not yet been announced under CEN 04/2026.
RRBs will announce the CBT schedule, city intimation and e-Call Letter details through their official websites. Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website for updates.
The e-Call Letter for CBT should be downloaded only through the official RRB websites.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
RRB JE Online Application:
https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
RRB Official Website:
https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
RRB JE CEN 04/2026 Notification:
Candidates can download the detailed notification from the official RRB websites.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Recruitment | RRB JE/DMS Recruitment 2026 |
| CEN | 04/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer & DMS |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 |
| RRBs | All participating RRBs |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Age Limit | 18–33 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01-01-2027 |
| Qualification | Relevant Diploma/Degree |
| Selection Process | CBT-I, CBT-II, DV & Medical |
| Application Start Date | 14-08-2026 |
| Last Date | 13-09-2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
The official notification confirms 3,993 total vacancies for various Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts across all RRBs.
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