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Railway Engineer Recruitment 2026 is an important update for engineering candidates preparing for government jobs. The Ministry of Railways has received approval for the creation of 5,664 Level-6 and Level-7 posts across different railway departments. A major share of these posts is for Junior Engineer (JE) and Senior Section Engineer (SSE) positions in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) departments. Out of the total 5,664 approved posts, 2,292 are at Level 6, and 3,372 are at Level 7. The approved posts also include positions related to the Traffic and Stores departments.
Railway Engineer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Railways |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Approved Posts | 5,664 |
| Level 6 Posts | 2,292 |
| Level 7 Posts | 3,372 |
| Major Engineering Posts | Junior Engineer (JE), Senior Section Engineer (SSE) |
| Engineering Departments | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T |
| Other Departments | Traffic and Stores |
| First Phase | 2,832 posts |
| Official PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
Railway Engineer vacancy 2026
The Railway Engineer Vacancy 2026 includes 5,664 approved posts for different railway departments. These include JE and SSE posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T, along with some Traffic and Stores posts. Out of these, 2,292 posts are Level 6 and 3,372 are Level 7, with 2,832 posts planned for the first phase.
Railway Recruitment 2026 Post-Wise Vacancy
| Post | Department | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | Civil Engineering | Level 6 | 424 |
| Senior Section Engineer | Civil Engineering | Level 7 | 860 |
| Junior Engineer | Electrical Engineering | Level 6 | 364 |
| Senior Section Engineer | Electrical Engineering | Level 7 | 739 |
| Junior Engineer | Mechanical Engineering | Level 6 | 265 |
| Senior Section Engineer | Mechanical Engineering | Level 7 | 537 |
| Junior Engineer | S&T | Level 6 | 336 |
| Senior Section Engineer | S&T | Level 7 | 683 |
| Station Master/Controller | Traffic (Operating) | Level 6 | 533 |
| Station Superintendent/Chief Controller | Traffic (Operating) | Level 7 | 356 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Traffic (Commercial) | Level 6 | 334 |
| Commercial Superintendent | Traffic (Commercial) | Level 7 | 143 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Stores | Level 6 | 36 |
| Chief Depot Material Superintendent (CDMS) | Stores | Level 7 | 54 |
| Total | — | — | 5,664 |
Department-wise railway vacancy 2026
| Department | Level 6 Posts | Level 7 Posts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 424 | 860 | 1,284 |
| Electrical Engineering | 364 | 739 | 1,103 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 265 | 537 | 802 |
| S&T | 336 | 683 | 1,019 |
| Traffic (Operating) | 533 | 356 | 889 |
| Traffic (Commercial) | 334 | 143 | 477 |
| Stores | 36 | 54 | 90 |
| Total | 2,292 | 3,372 | 5,664 |
Railway Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Points
- 5,664 Level-6 and Level-7 posts have been approved.
- 2,292 posts are at Level 6.
- 3,372 posts are at Level 7.
- JE and SSE posts are included in the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments.
- The engineering departments account for 5,291 JE/SSE posts.
- 2,832 posts are proposed to be filled in the first phase.
- Traffic and Stores posts are also included in the total.
- The approval is not the same as a detailed online application notification.
- Candidates should wait for the official recruitment notice for exact eligibility, dates, fees, and selection details.
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