RRB JE Exam Date 2026 Out, CBT 1 on 2 November for 6 Andhra Pradesh Centres

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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an official notice regarding the RRB JE Exam Date 2026 on the official website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. As per the official notice released on 28 October 2026 (Today), the RRB JE CBT 1 exam is scheduled on 2 November 2026 for the candidates whose CBT exam on 28th October 2026 was postponed due to Cyclone Arnab.

According to the notice released on 27 October 2026, RRB has postponed the CBT 1 exam on 28 October at 6 test centres across 4 exam cities: Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh due to Cyclone Arnab. RRB has announced a new exam date for the candidates on 2 November.

Candidates who applied for the recruitment can check their exam date & exam schedule for JE, DMS, & CMA posts. The CBT exam will be held in 3 shifts per day (Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shifts).

RRB JE CBT 1 New Exam Date for Andhra Pradesh Centres

RRB has released the new exam date notice on 28 October on its official website. Previously, RRB had postponed the RRB JE CBT 1 exam scheduled for 28 October 2026 at seven test centres in Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, & Vijayawada because of Cyclone Arnab. Candidates whose exam is allotted to these centres will be able to appear for the CBT 1 exam scheduled on 2 November 2026. Candidates can check the official Notice below.

RRB JE Postponed Exam Centres List

City	Test Centre Codes
Srikakulam	38141
Visakhapatnam	8827, 9208, 9417
Rajahmundry	7954
Vijayawada	8031

RRB JE Exam Date 2026 Out

The RRB JE Exam Date 2026 has been revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under CEN No. 04/2026. As per the revised notice released on 2 October 2026, the RRB JE CBT 1 exam will now be conducted on 27 and 28 October 2026 for JE, DMS, & CMA posts. The earlier schedule included 30 October 2026, but this date has been removed from the revised schedule.

Candidates can check the RRB JE Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2026 for 27 & 28 Oct – Click Here

Candidates can check the RRB JE Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026 – Click Here

Candidates can check the RRB JE Shift 3 Exam Analysis 2026 – Click Here

RRB JE Shift Timings 2026

RRB JE CBT 1 is expected to be held in three shifts a day. The timings below follow the usual RRB exam timings. The exact reporting time will be printed on the candidate’s call letter.

Shift	Expected Reporting Time	Expected Exam Timing
Shift 1	7:30 AM	9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Shift 2	11:15 AM	12:45 PM–2:15 PM
Shift 3	3:00 PM	4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Important Note: The exam gate usually closes 30 minutes before the exam starts. Candidates must reach the exam centre on time, as late entry is not allowed.

RRB JE CBT Exam Date 2026: Overview

Objective	Details
Exam Name	RRB Junior Engineer Exam
CEN Number	CEN No. 04/2026
Posts	Junior Engineer, DMS & CMA
Total Vacancies	4,029
Notification Date	13 August 2026
Revised Exam Date	27 & 28 October 2026
Postponed Exam Date	28 October 2026 (Specific City)
New Exam Date	2 November 2026 (Specific City)
Reason	Cyclone Arnab
Affected Cities	Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada
Exam Centre Code	38141,8827, 9208, 9417,7954, & 8031
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Pay Level	Level 6
Initial Basic Pay	₹35,400
Selection Process	CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification & Medical Examination
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in

RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF

The RRB JE Notification 2026 has been released under CEN No. 04/2026 for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts. The notification contains details regarding vacancies, eligibility, application dates, selection process, examination scheme, syllabus, medical standards, and other conditions. Candidates can download the RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF directly from the link below.

RRB JE 2026 Important Dates

The important dates for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 are given in the table below:

Event	Date
Indicative Notification	25 July 2026
Detailed Notification	13 August 2026
Application Starts	14 August 2026
Application End	13 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	15 September 2026
Modification Window	16 to 25 September 2026
Scribe Details Submission	26 to 30 September 2026
Revised CBT 1 Exam	27 & 28 October 2026
New Exam Date	2 November 2026 (Specific City)
Rescheduled Exam Date	Notified Soon
Exam City Slip	17 October 2026
Admit Card	Around 4 days ago
CBT 2 Exam	To Be Announced

How To Check RRB Junior Engineer Exam Date 2026

The exact exam date, shift, and reporting information will be available through the candidate-specific communication issued by the RRB.

Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website.
Select your respective RRB regional website or visit rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Go to the CEN 04/2026 – JE/DMS/CMA section.
Find the notice related to the tentative schedule of the 1st stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) for various posts of JE, DMS & CMA.
Click on the Exam Schedule / Notice link.
Check your RRB JE Exam Date, Shift, Reporting Time and other examination details mentioned in the notice.
Download and save the exam-date notice for future reference.

Aadhaar Authentication for RRB JE Exam 2026

Candidates should pay attention to the Aadhaar authentication instructions issued by the RRB.

Aadhaar-based biometric authentication will be carried out at the examination centre.
Candidates should carry their original Aadhaar Card or e-verified Aadhaar printout, as instructed.
Candidates who have not completed Aadhaar verification should complete the required verification through the RRB application portal.
Candidates should ensure that their Aadhaar is unlocked in the UIDAI system before appearing for the examination.
Aadhaar details should be correct and updated.
Candidates should check their name and date of birth details carefully.
The photograph and other required biometric details should also be updated where applicable.

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026

RRB JE CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks, while CBT 2 has 150 questions for 150 marks. Candidates appearing for the CBT 1 exam can check the exam structure below:

Subjects	No. Of Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	30	30	90 minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

RRB JE Marking Scheme

For every correct answer, candidates get 1 mark. For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark is deducted in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.

Marking	CBT 1	CBT 2
Correct Answer	+1	+1
Wrong Answer	−1/3	−1/3
Unattempted	0	0
Total Marks	100	150

RRB JE Syllabus 2026

The RRB JE syllabus is divided into CBT 1 and CBT 2. CBT 1 covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science, while CBT 2 includes General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computers, Environment & Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities.

CBT	Main Subjects
CBT 1	Maths, Reasoning, GA, General Science
CBT 2	GA, Physics & Chemistry, Computers, Environment, Technical

RRB JE Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

Candidates must obtain the prescribed minimum qualifying percentage in RRB JE CBT 1 to remain eligible for consideration for the next stage. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% marks for UR/EWS, 30% marks for OBC-NCL/SC, and 25% marks for the ST category.

Candidate Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage
General (UR) / EWS	40%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	30%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	30%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	25%

RRB JE Vacancy 2026 (Branch & Post-Wise)

The RRB JE Vacancy 2026 has been revised to 4,029 posts through Corrigendum-1 under CEN No. 04/2026. The original notification announced 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts. Subsequently, Corrigendum-1 added 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) vacancies and 1 additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy, increasing the total to 4,029 posts.

RRB JE Post-Wise Vacancy 2026

Post Name	UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS	Total
Junior Engineer (JE) (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T)	1561	567	334	844	364	3,670
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)	139	57	29	69	30	324
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)	14	8	3	6	4	35
Total Vacancies	1,714	632	366	919	398	4,029

RRB JE Discipline-Wise Vacancy 2026

Department	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Civil	670	259	140	407	162	1,638
Mechanical	464	182	110	251	118	1,125
Electrical	280	79	50	131	60	600
Stores	139	57	29	69	30	324
S&T	147	47	34	55	24	307
CMA	14	8	3	6	4	35
Grand Total	1,714	632	366	919	398	4,029

RRB JE Zone-Wise Vacancy 2026

RRB Zone	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
RRB Ahmedabad	45	24	19	38	17	143
RRB Ajmer	110	41	10	68	23	252
RRB Bengaluru	119	45	23	80	32	299
RRB Bhopal	58	17	10	27	8	120
RRB Bhubaneswar	40	14	4	19	9	86
RRB Bilaspur	51	19	19	22	13	124
RRB Chandigarh	77	31	13	49	13	183
RRB Chennai	152	62	36	83	44	377
RRB Gorakhpur	67	44	22	40	25	198
RRB Guwahati	132	54	29	87	31	333
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	86	16	12	27	11	152
RRB Kolkata	195	58	51	101	52	457
RRB Malda	9	8	3	7	3	30
RRB Mumbai	175	67	36	96	37	411
RRB Muzaffarpur	7	4	2	3	1	17
RRB Patna	29	20	11	15	5	80
RRB Prayagraj	164	49	33	67	28	341
RRB Ranchi	49	21	8	31	13	122
RRB Secunderabad	69	15	6	12	9	111
RRB Siliguri	35	12	7	26	12	92
RRB Thiruvananthapuram	45	11	12	22	11	101
Grand Total	1,714	632	366	920	397	4,029

RRB JE Department-Wise Vacancy 2026

Post	Department	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
JE / Design / Electrical	Electrical	2	0	1	1	0	4
JE / Electrical	Electrical	17	5	3	9	4	38
JE / Electrical (Workshop)	Electrical	15	6	2	6	4	33
JE / Electrical / Design Drawing and Estimation	Electrical	15	6	4	9	5	39
JE / Electrical / Design Drawing and Estimation	Electrical	1	0	0	1	0	2
JE / Electrical / EMU	Electrical	18	5	6	8	7	44
JE / Electrical / General Services	Electrical	50	14	9	30	8	111
JE / Electrical / TRD	Electrical	86	24	13	35	12	170
JE / Electrical / TRS	Electrical	76	19	12	32	20	159
JE (Research) / Civil	Engineering	1	5	3	4	0	13
JE / Bridge	Engineering	18	7	4	10	5	44
JE / Civil	Engineering	2	3	1	1	1	8
JE / Civil / Design Drawing and Estimation	Engineering	83	29	24	38	20	194
JE / Civil / Design Drawing and Estimation	Engineering	5	1	2	1	0	9
JE / Design / Civil	Engineering	0	3	3	0	2	8
JE / P. Way	Engineering	1	0	0	0	0	1
JE / P. Way	Engineering	343	131	63	213	76	826
JE / Works	Engineering	196	74	37	116	45	468
JE / Works	Engineering	2	1	2	0	2	7
JE / Track Machine	Engineering	19	5	1	24	11	60
JE / Carriage and Wagon	Mechanical	177	68	38	97	48	428
JE / Design / C and W	Mechanical	0	2	2	0	2	6
JE / Design / Mechanical	Mechanical	1	3	1	2	2	9
JE / Design / MP	Mechanical	0	2	1	0	3	6
JE / Design / Mechanical	Mechanical	21	6	6	7	5	45
JE / Mechanical	Mechanical	85	27	14	36	16	178
JE / Mechanical (Workshop)	Mechanical	145	56	33	87	36	357
JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing and Estimation	Mechanical	2	2	2	1	2	9
JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing and Estimation	Mechanical	4	4	7	3	0	18
JE / Millwright	Mechanical	14	4	3	7	1	29
JE / Diesel Electrical	Mechanical	15	8	3	11	3	40
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant	Mechanical	14	8	3	6	4	35
JE / S and T	Signal and Telecommunications	0	3	1	0	1	5
JE / S and T (Workshop)	Signal and Telecommunications	4	3	1	3	1	12
JE / S and T / Design Drawing and Estimation	Signal and Telecommunications	14	3	3	0	1	21
JE / S and T / Signal	Signal and Telecommunications	87	28	20	38	17	190
JE / S and T / Telecommunication	Signal and Telecommunications	42	10	9	14	4	79
Depot Material Superintendent	Stores	139	57	29	69	30	324
TOTAL		1,714	632	366	920	397	4,029

RRB JE Vacancy Revised After Corrigendum-1

RRB JE 2026 vacancies have been increased from 3,993 to 4,029 posts through the Corrigendum-1 under CEN No. 04/2026. A total of 36 vacancies have been increased, including 35 CMA posts across six RRBs and 1 JE/Electrical post under RRB Secunderabad. Candidates can check the details of the revised vacancies in the Corrigendum 1 notice given below.

Vacancy Status	Total Posts
Initially announced	3,993
Revised vacancy	4,029
Increase	36

RRB Junior Engineer Vacancy Trends

The RRB JE vacancy trend has changed considerably across different recruitment cycles. In 2026, RRB has announced a total of 4,029 vacancies, which is higher than the 2,585 vacancies in the 2025 cycle but lower than the 7,951 vacancies released in 2024, while the recruitment cycle in 2019 had the highest number of 14,033 vacancies. Candidates can check the detailed vacancy trends in the table below.

Year	CEN	Vacancies	Posts
2026	CEN 04/2026	4,029	JE, DMS, CMA
2025	CEN 05/2025	2,585	JE, DMS, CMA
2024	CEN 03/2024	7,951	JE and other categories
2019	CEN 02/2018	14,033	JE and other categories

Who Is Eligible for RRB JE 2026?

Candidates aged 18 to 33 years with a relevant Diploma or Degree in Engineering are eligible for RRB JE Recruitment 2026. The educational qualification varies according to the post, which is mentioned below, while age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories for all posts as per RRB rules. The detailed eligibility criteria are given below.

Educational Qualification as of 13 September 2026

The detailed post-wise educational qualification is given in the table below.

Post	Educational Qualification
Junior Engineer (JE)	Three-Year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institute, OR BE/B.Tech in the relevant engineering stream from a recognized university as of 13 September 2026.
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)	Three-year Diploma in Engineering, in any discipline, from a recognized University/Institution
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)	B.Sc. Degree in Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized University/Institute.

Important Note: Candidates who are awaiting their final exam results on or before the application deadline are not eligible.

RRB JE Age Limit

The age limit of applicants for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 should be as under:

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General / UR	18 years	33 years
EWS	18 years	33 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	18 years	35 years
SC / ST	18 years	38 years
PwBD (UR/EWS)	18 years	43 years
PwBD (OBC)	18 years	46 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	18 years	48 years

Age Relaxations

The category-wise age relaxation is mentioned in the table below:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC & ST Candidates	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates	3 years
Ex-Servicemen (≥ 6 months service)	UR & EWS: 3 years OBC-NCL: 6 years SC & ST: 8 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	UR & EWS: 10 years OBC-NCL: 13 years SC & ST: 15 years
Serving Group C/D Railway Staff (≥ 3 years service)	UR & EWS: Up to 40 years OBC-NCL: Up to 43 years SC & ST: Up to 45 years
Candidates in Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices	Length of service OR 5 years, whichever is less
Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Female Candidates (not remarried)	UR & EWS: 35 years OBC-NCL: 38 years SC & ST: 40 years

RRB JE Medical Standards & Eye Sight Criteria

Candidates must check their medical standards before registration. The detailed medical standards are as follows.

Medical Standard	Vision Requirement
A-3	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses. Must pass the test for Colour vision, Binocular vision, Night vision, and Mesopic vision.
B-1	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. Must pass the test for Color vision, Binocular vision, Night vision, and Mesopic vision.
B-2	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. Must pass test for Binocular vision.
C-1	Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close.

Important Note: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any other refractive-error correction surgery are not eligible for Junior Engineer posts requiring the A-3 medical standard.

RRB JE Nationality Criteria

A candidate must be one of the following:

A citizen of India, Nepal, & Bhutan
A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, intending to permanently settle here
An Indian-origin person who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, & East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), intending to permanently settle in India.

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RRB JE Application Fee 2026

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹500
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates/Transgender Candidates/Minorities/EBC	₹250

RRB JE Selection Process 2026

The RRB JE selection process 2026 includes CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. CBT 1 is used for shortlisting candidates, while CBT 2 is used for the final merit list. The detailed RRB JE Selection Process is described below:

Selection Stage	Details
CBT 1	Used for Screening/shortlisting candidates for CBT 2
CBT 2	Main stage; marks considered for final merit
Document Verification	Verification of original certificates
Medical Examination	Fitness as per the railway medical standard
Final Selection	Based on CBT 2 merit

Important Note: Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT 2 based on CBT 1, with a 15:1 shortlisting ratio

RRB JE Salary 2026

RRB Junior Engineer posts are placed in Pay Level 6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400. Candidates also receive allowances, such as DA, HRA, & TA.

Salary Component	RRB JE 2026
Pay Level	Level 6
Initial Basic Pay	₹35,400
Pay Scale	₹35,400–₹1,12,400
Allowances	DA, HRA, TA, etc.

RRB JE Exam Date 2026: Important Exam Day Instructions

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

Reach the examination centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the E-Call Letter.
Carry the required Aadhaar document for biometric authentication.
Ensure Aadhaar is unlocked in the UIDAI system.
Check the exam centre address before leaving for the examination.
Follow the instructions given by the examination authorities.
Do not rely on unofficial sources for exam-related information.

What to Carry in RRB JE Exam Centre 2026?

Candidates should carry the documents and items specified in their E-Call Letter. In particular, the RRB notice advises candidates to carry:

Original Aadhaar Card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar
RRB JE Call Letter after it is released.
Other documents or items specifically mentioned in the Call Letter.

FAQs

When was the official RRB JE Notification PDF (CEN 04/2026) announced?

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official RRB JE Notification PDF (CEN 04/2026) on 13th August 2026 on its regional RRB portals.

What is the New RRB JE Exam Date 2026 for ?

The new RRB JE CBT 1 exam is scheduled on 2 November for postponed candidates exam exam on 28 October 2026.

What is the RRB JE 2026 salary?

The RRB JE candidates will get the starting basic pay under Pay Level 6 is ₹35,400 per month, with applicable DA, HRA, and TA allowances.

What is the RRB JE selection process?

The selection process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

When was the RRB JE Online Registration started?

The RRB JE Online registration started on 14 August 2026 & candidates can submit till 13 September 2026.

How many vacancies are available in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

A total of 4,029 vacancies are available under the revised RRB JE Recruitment 2026 for JE, DMS, & CMA posts.

Is RRB JE conducted in online mode?

Yes. The RRB JE examinations are conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

What are the posts covered under the RRB JE recruitment 2026?

The posts covered under the recruitment are Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)

How is the RRB JE department- wise vacancy distributed?

For the 2026-27 recruitment cycle, the Railway Board has approved 4,098 vacancies, where Civil Engineering has 1,638 vacancies, Mechanical Engineering has 1,125 vacancies, Electrical Engineering has 600 vacancies, Depot Material Superintendent (Stores) has 324 vacancies, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) has 307 vacancies, & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) has 35 posts.

How many total vacancies are available after the RRB JE Corrigendum-1?

After the Corrigendum-1 notice RRB JE has a total 4029 posts.

What is the qualification required for the CMA post?

Candidates must hold a B.Sc. Degree in Physics and Chemistry with at least 45% aggregate marks.

Can a Diploma holder in Engineering can submit for the CMA exam group?

No. Diploma holders in Engineering are eligible for DMS and JE posts only. The CMA group is specifically meant for B.Sc. Science graduates.

What is the RRB JE 2026 Exam Date for CEN 04/2026?

The tentative CBT-I dates for CEN 04/2026 are 27, 28 and 30 October 2026.

Is there negative marking in the RRB JE exam?

Yes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

When will the RRB JE Admit Card 2026 be released?

The RRB JE CBT I Call Letter will start downloading approximately 4 days before the candidate's exam date.

Is Aadhaar required for RRB JE CBT-I 2026?

Yes. RRB has stated that Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be conducted at the exam centre. Candidates should carry their original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar.

What is the mode of the RRB JE CBT 1 exam?

The RRB JE CBT 1 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

What happens if a candidate does not qualify RRB JE CBT 1?

Candidates who do not meet the required qualifying criteria in CBT 1 will not be shortlisted for CBT 2.

Can the RRB JE exam schedule change again?

The CBT 1 schedule is currently described as tentative, so candidates should regularly check their respective RRB's official website for any further update.

Is previous work experience compulsory for RRB JE?

No. Previous work experience is not mandatory for RRB JE posts when the candidate fulfils the prescribed educational and eligibility requirements.

Can candidates appearing for the final year apply for RRB JE 2026?

No. Candidates must possess the required qualification by the prescribed cutoff date. Those awaiting their final result are not eligible.

s the RRB JE Technical Ability syllabus different for Civil and Mechanical candidates?

Yes. The Technical Abilities section is based on the relevant discipline, so Civil candidates and Mechanical candidates have different technical topics.

Is the RRB JE CBT 1 syllabus the same for all engineering branches?

Yes. CBT 1 has common subjects—Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science—irrespective of the candidate's engineering branch.