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RRB JE 2026 Notification Out
RRB has notified recruitment for the posts of JE, DMS, & CMA under CEN No. 04/2026. Interested candidates must apply online through the official RRB websites, as applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates will be able to access the detailed notification PDF with the online application window on 14 August 2026. Candidates can apply till 13 September 2026.
Important Note: The dates mentioned above are tentative and based on the short Notification released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The final schedule will be confirmed in the detailed RRB JE 2026 Notification. Candidates are advised to check this article for the latest updates.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| RRB JE 2026 Notification: Summary | |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Name of the Posts | Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMA) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,098 Posts |
| Official Notification Date | 13 August 2026 |
| RRB JE Apply Online Window | 14th August 2026 to 13th September 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Salary Structure | Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in / rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB JE 2026 Notification: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| RRB JE 2026 Short Notice Release | 21st July 2026 |
| Detailed RRB JE Notification 2026 Release | 13th August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13th September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date | To be notified |
Important Note: These application dates are tentative as per the short notice. The confirmed dates will be announced in the detailed Notification on 13 August 2026.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026
RRB has released a total of 4098 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant across five departments: Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T), and Stores. The detailed vacancies are given in the table below.
RRB JE 2026 Department-Wise Vacancy Details
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering / Civil | 1,654 |
| Mechanical | 1,213 |
| Electrical | 614 |
| Stores (DMS) | 314 |
| Signal & Telecommunication | 303 |
| Total | 4,098 |
RRB JE 2026 Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Southern Railway (SR) | 426 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 425 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 348 |
| Western Railway (WR) | 289 |
| Northern Railway (NR) | 287 |
| South Western Railway (SWR) | 266 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 265 |
| South East Central Railway (SECR) | 262 |
| North Central Railway (NCR) | 247 |
| West Central Railway (WCR) | 199 |
| North Western Railway (NWR) | 167 |
| North Eastern Railway (NER) | 118 |
| South Eastern Railway (SER) | 118 |
| Rail Coach Factory (RCF) | 109 |
| East Coast Railway (ECOR) | 106 |
| East Central Railway (ECR) | 100 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 70 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | 63 |
| Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) | 60 |
| RDSO | 54 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 34 |
| Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) | 33 |
| Modern Coach Factory (MCF) | 26 |
| South Coast Railway (SCoR) | 17 |
| Rail Wheel Plant (RWP) | 7 |
| Metro Railway | 2 |
| Total | 4,098 |
RRB JE 2026 Detailed Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Sub-Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| JE/Electrical/Design Drawing & Estimation | Electrical | Design & Drawing | 41 |
| JE/Electrical/EMU | Electrical | EMU | 44 |
| JE/Electrical/General Services | Electrical | General Services | 111 |
| JE/Electrical | Electrical | PU | 38 |
| JE/Electrical/TRD | Electrical | TRD | 180 |
| JE/Electrical/TRS | Electrical | TRS | 163 |
| JE/Electrical (Workshop) | Electrical | Workshop | 33 |
| JE/Design/Electrical | Electrical | R&D | 4 |
| JE/Bridge | Engineering | Bridge | 44 |
| JE/Civil/Design Drawing & Estimation | Engineering | Design & Drawing | 190 |
| JE/P Way | Engineering | P Way | 845 |
| JE/Civil/Design Drawing & Estimation | Engineering | PU | 9 |
| JE/Works | Engineering | PU | 7 |
| JE/Design/Civil | Engineering | R&D | 8 |
| JE/Research/Civil | Engineering | R&D | 13 |
| JE/Civil (STA) | Engineering | R&D | 8 |
| JE/Track Machine | Engineering | Track Machine | 60 |
| JE/Works | Engineering | Works | 470 |
| JE/Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | Carriage & Wagon | 450 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Mechanical | CMT | 35 |
| JE/Mechanical/Design Drawing & Estimation | Mechanical | Design & Drawing | 28 |
| JE/Diesel Electrical | Mechanical | Diesel Shed | 40 |
| JE/Diesel Mechanical | Mechanical | Diesel Shed | 45 |
| JE/Mechanical | Mechanical | PU | 130 |
| JE/Mechanical/Design Drawing & Estimation | Mechanical | PU | 8 |
| JE/Mechanical (Workshop) | Mechanical | Workshop | 436 |
| JE/Millwright | Mechanical | Workshop | 29 |
| JE/Design/MP | Mechanical | R&D | 6 |
| JE/Design/C&W | Mechanical | R&D | 6 |
| JE/S&T/Design Drawing & Estimation | S&T | Design & Drawing | 10 |
| JE/Signal | S&T | Signal | 197 |
| JE/Telecommunication | S&T | Tele | 79 |
| JE/S&T (Workshop) | S&T | Workshop | 12 |
| JE/Design/S&T | S&T | R&D | 5 |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Stores | Stores Depot | 314 |
| Total | 4098 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Before applying for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026, candidates must check the educational qualification, age limit, nationality, and other eligibility criteria mentioned in the official RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF. The RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 are given below.
RRB JE Educational Qualification
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 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Three-year Diploma in Engineering, in any discipline, from a recognized University/Institution |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | B.Sc. in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks |
RRB JE Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)
The age limit of applicants applying for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 should be as under:
| Age Limit | Age |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 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) |
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| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
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| Serving Group C/D Railway Staff (≥ 3 years service) |
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| Candidates in Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices | Length of service OR 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Female Candidates (not remarried) |
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RRB JE Medical Standards & Eye Sight Criteria
Candidates must check their medical standards before applying for the junior engineer posts.
| Medical Standard | Vision Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-3 |
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| B-1 |
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| B-2 |
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| C-1 |
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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:
- An Indian citizen
- A citizen of Nepal
- A subject of 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.
Important Note: The information provided above is based on the previous RRB JE recruitment cycle. The complete and final details will be updated after the release of the detailed RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF on the official RRB website.
Selection Process for RRB JE 2026
The RRB JE Selection Process consists of four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), & Medical Examination. The final merit list is prepared based on candidates’ performance in the CBT 2 exam. The detailed RRB JE Selection Process 2026 is described below:
| Stage | Selection Stage | Description |
| Stage 1 | CBT 1 Exam | A qualifying screening test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. |
| Stage 2 | CBT 2 Exam | A test covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environment & Pollution Control, and branch-specific Technical Abilities (used for the final merit list). |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification (DV) | Verification of educational, age, and category certificates for candidates shortlisted based on CBT 2 exam. |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination | A fitness test as per Railways’ prescribed medical standards before final selection. |
RRB JE 2026 Application Fee
Candidates applying for RRB JE 2026 must pay the application fee online as given in the table below. The fee is refundable for candidates who appear in the CBT 1 exam.
| Category | Fee | Refund (after appearing in CBT 1) |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female/ Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 refunded |
Important Notes for Application Fee Refund
- Only candidates who appear in the 1st Stage CBT exam will be eligible for the refund of the application fee after deduction of applicable bank charges.
- If the candidate’s application is rejected, incomplete, submitted with incorrect details, or the candidate does not appear for the 1st Stage CBT, there will be no refund of the fees.
- To receive the refund successfully, candidates must confirm that their bank account information is accurate.
RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern
The Exam Pattern is divided into 2 parts: CBT 1 Exam Pattern & CBT 2 Exam Pattern. After applying for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026, candidates must understand the patterns for both CBT exams. The detailed RRB JE Exam Pattern is given in the table below.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| 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 |
Note: The CBT 1 exam will be conducted for 90 minutes. Candidates will get 1 mark for every correct answer, while 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computer Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Note: The CBT 2 exam will be conducted for 120 minutes and will consist of 150 objective-type questions. Candidates will get 1 mark for every correct answer, while 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Key Differences Between RRB JE CBT 1 & CBT 2
| Particulars | RRB JE CBT 1 | RRB JE CBT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Screening / Shortlisting (1:15 ratio) | Final Merit List Ranking |
| Total Questions | 100 | 150 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes | 120 Minutes |
| Core Focus Area | Non-Technical Aptitude & Science | Branch-Specific Engineering (100 Marks) |
| Virtual Calculator | Not Allowed | Allowed (On-Screen) |
| Importance in Final Selection | No (Qualifying Only) | Yes (100% Weightage for Merit) |
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
The RRB JE Syllabus covers the topics from General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, Computer Applications, Environment & Pollution Control, and Technical Subjects.
Non-Technical Syllabus
| Subjects | Important Topics |
| Mathematics (CBT 1) | Number Systems, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, LCM & HCF, Elementary Statistics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (CBT 1) | Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Alphabetical & Number Series, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Classification, Directions, Statement–Arguments |
| General Awareness (CBT 1) | Current Affairs, Indian Geography, History & Culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, Science & Technology |
| General Science (CBT 1) | Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (basic level) |
| Physics & Chemistry (CBT 2) | Based on 10th standard CBSE syllabus level |
| Basics of Computers (CBT 2) | Computer Architecture, Input/Output Devices, Operating Systems, MS Office, Networking, Internet & Email |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control (CBT 2) | Environment basics, Pollution types & control, Global Warming, Ozone Depletion, Waste Management |
Technical Syllabus
| Subjects | Important Topics |
| Civil | Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction & Materials, Surveying, Concrete Technology, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics, Structural Design, Transportation & Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Estimating & Costing |
| Mechanical | Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Strength of Materials, Machining & Welding, Metrology, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Engineering, Industrial Management |
| Electrical | Circuit Laws, Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, Electrical Machines, Power Generation/Transmission/Distribution, Switchgear & Protection, Basic Electronics |
| Electronics | Electronic Devices & Circuits, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Communication Engineering, Networking, Computer Programming |
| CMA | Physics & Chemistry fundamentals, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Metallurgy, Environmental Chemistry |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Supervisor | Fuels, Metallurgy, Thermodynamics, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemicals, Basic Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering |
RRB JE 2026 Salary Structure
The salary structure differs during the training period and after completing training. Below is a detailed breakdown of the RRB JE salary structure for both phases.
RRB JE 2026 Salary in Training Period
| RRB JE Salary 2026 | |
| Components | In rupees |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400/- |
| Dearness Allowances | Rs. 10,974/- (31% of Basic Pay) |
| Total | Rs. 46,374/- (No Deductions) |
RRB JE 2026 Salary After Training
| RRB JE Salary 2026 | |||
| Income (Gross) | Deductions | ||
| Salary Components | In Rupees | Salary Components | In Rupees |
| Basic Salary | Rs. 36,500/- | Income Tax | Rs. 6,163/- |
| Dearness Allowances (DA) | Rs. 11,315/- | Professional Tax | Rs. 200/- |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Rs. 9855/- | Miscellaneous Tax | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Travel Allowances (TA) | Rs. 4716/- | ||
| Total | Rs. 62,386/- | Total | Rs. 7,363/- |
| Net In-Hand Salary: Rs. 55,023/- | |||
RRB JE 2026 Exam Centres List
Candidates can check the Exam Centres list for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
| State | Exam Cities |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surat |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Belgaum, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Tumkur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Ujjain |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Berhampur |
| Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Asansol, Siliguri |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane |
| Bihar | Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode |
What After RRB JE Application Form Submission?
After completing their online registration for RRB JE Recruitment 2026, candidates will wait for the official exam date announcement for the CBT 1 exam. After the release of the exam date, candidates will go through the following phases mentioned in the table below.
| Event | Release Date |
| City Intimation Slip (CBT 1 & CBT 2) | 7 to 10 Days Before Exam Date |
| Free Travel Pass (SC/ST Candidates) | 7 to 10 Days Before Exam Date |
| Admit Card Release | 4 Days Before Scheduled Exam Date |
| Answer Key & Objection Tracker | 3 to 7 Days After Examination |
| CBT 1 Normalized Result & Shortlist | 4 to 6 Weeks Post Exam |
RRB JE Exam Preparation Tips
Candidates preparing for the RRB JE exam should focus on both technical and non-technical sections. They must know the syllabus and exam pattern while making a daily study schedule. A few preparation tips are given below.
- For CBT 1, prioritize Mathematics and General Science (60% total weightage). For CBT 2, focus 70% of study time on core branch engineering subjects.
- Practice a minimum of 5 to 10 years of RRB JE PYQs to identify exam patterns & important concepts.
- Try the exam on a desktop to replicate real exam conditions and improve time management per question.
- Create your short note formula for engineering core subjects, Mathematics, & General Intelligence & Reasoning.
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