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The Ministry of Railways has received approval from the Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance, for the creation of 5,664 posts in Pay Levels 6 and 7 across technical, traffic, commercial, and stores departments. The approved posts include Junior Engineer (JE), Senior Section Engineer (SSE), Station Master/Controller, Station Superintendent/Chief Controller, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Commercial Superintendent, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chief Depot Material Superintendent (CDMS).
Out of the total 5,664 approved posts, 2,292 posts are at Level 6, while 3,372 posts are at Level 7.
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 Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
As the detailed recruitment notification has not been available on the official website, the recruitment schedule is currently unavailable. We will provide the detailed schedule as it becomes available on the official website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Department of Expenditure Approval | 10 September 2026 |
| Notification Release | To Be Announced |
| Application Start Date | To Be Announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To Be Announced |
| Fee Payment Last Date | To Be Announced |
| Correction Window | To Be Announced |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
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 Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026
The approval includes 1,389 Junior Engineer posts in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and S&T departments.
| Department | Junior Engineer Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 424 |
| Electrical Engineering | 364 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 265 |
| S&T | 336 |
| Total | 1,389 |
Railway Senior Section Engineer Vacancy 2026
A total of 2,819 Senior Section Engineer posts have been approved across four technical departments. These are given in the table below.
| Department | Senior Section Engineer Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 860 |
| Electrical Engineering | 739 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 537 |
| S&T | 683 |
| Total | 2,819 |
Other Railway Posts Approved
| Post | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Station Master/Controller | Level 6 | 533 |
| Station Superintendent/Chief Controller | Level 7 | 356 |
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Level 6 | 334 |
| Commercial Superintendent | Level 7 | 143 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Level 6 | 36 |
| Chief Depot Material Superintendent (CDMS) | Level 7 | 54 |
| Total | — | 1,456 |
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.
Railway Recruitment 2026: Pay Level
The approved posts fall under Pay Level 6 and Pay Level 7.
| Pay Level | Posts Approved |
|---|---|
| Level 6 | 2,292 |
| Level 7 | 3,372 |
| Total | 5,664 |
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