The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the official detailed notification for RRB JE Recruitment 2026, identified as CEN No. 04/2026. This drive covers three major categories of technical posts — Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant — spread across the participating railway zones/boards, with a total of 3,993 vacancies announced under RRB JE Notification 2026
The posts notified under RRB JE Notification 2026 span engineering disciplines such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, IT, and related branches. Eligible applicants for RRB JE 2026 are those holding a three-year Diploma in Engineering, with a Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the corresponding discipline also accepted in place of the diploma.
Railway JE Recruitment- Important Dates
| Particulars | Dates / Status |
| RRB JE 2026 Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment / Form Submission Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Correction / Modification | 16 – 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Candidates Details Submission | 26 – 30 September 2026 |
| CBT-I Exam City | Notify Later |
| CBT-I Admit Card | Notify Later |
| CBT-I Exam Date | Notify Later |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Application Fees 2026
| S.No. | Category / Community | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT-I |
| 1 | All Candidates (except categories mentioned below) | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| 2 | SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit | Date of Birth – From | Date of Birth – To |
| UR / EWS | 18–33 Years | 02 January 1994 | 01 January 2009 |
| OBC-NCL | 18–33 Years* | 02 January 1991 | 01 January 2009 |
| SC / ST | 18–33 Years* | 02 January 1989 | 01 January 2009 |
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Age Relaxation
| S.No. | Community / Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit / Maximum Upper Age |
| 1 | SC & ST Candidates | 5 Years |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 3 Years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen with at least six months continuous service after attestation | Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS): 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age)Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL): 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age)Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST): 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| 4 | Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | PwBD – UR & EWS: 10 YearsPwBD – OBC(NCL): 13 YearsPwBD – SC & ST: 15 Years |
| 5 | Candidates serving in Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff with minimum 3 years’ service, as well as Substitutes with minimum 3 years’ service in continuous or broken spells, in Railways | UR & EWS: 40 years of ageOBC (NCL): 43 years of ageSC & ST: 45 years of age |
| 6 | Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | Up to the length of service rendered OR 5 years, whichever is less |
| 7 | Female candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried | UR & EWS: 35 years of ageOBC (NCL): 38 years of age |
RRB JE 2026 Salary
The salary structure for different RRB JE 2026 posts is given below:
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
| Chemical Supervisor / Research | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Metallurgical Supervisor / Research | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
Note: The above figures represent the basic pay under the applicable 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Other allowances and benefits are provided as per Railway rules.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| UR | 1,699 |
| SC | 624 |
| ST | 363 |
| OBC | 913 |
| EWS | 101 |
| Total | 3,993 |
Department-wise Vacancy Table
| Department | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Engineering | 670 | 259 | 140 | 407 | 162 | 1,638 |
| Mechanical | 464 | 182 | 110 | 251 | 118 | 1,125 |
| Electrical | 279 | 79 | 50 | 131 | 60 | 599 |
| Stores | 139 | 57 | 29 | 69 | 30 | 324 |
| S & T | 147 | 47 | 34 | 55 | 24 | 307 |
| Total | 1,699 | 624 | 363 | 913 | 394 | 3,993 |
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RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for RRB JE 2026 for CBT 1 and CBT 2 Exam, as declared by the Railway Recruitment Board is as follows-
- Negative marking: -⅓ mark
- Duration: CBT 1- 90 minutes and CBT 2- 120 minutes.
- Number of Question: In CBT 1, there will be 100 questions, and in CBT 2, there will be 150 questions.
- Types of questions: Objective type (multiple-choice questions).
- Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, EWS-40%, OBC(NCL)-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%
| RRB JE 2026 CBT 1 Exam Pattern | ||
| Subjects | No. of Questions/Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 30/30 |
90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25/25 | |
| General Awareness | 15/15 | |
| General Science | 30/30 | |
| Total | 100/100 | |
| RRB JE 2026 CBT 2 Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | No. of Questions/Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 15/15 |
120 minutes |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15/15 | |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10/10 | |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10/10 | |
| Technical Abilities | 100/100 | |
| Total | 150/150 | |
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Document / Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Join Naukari Mitra Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Naukari Mitra Official Website | Click Here |
RRB JE CEN 2026 — Document Upload Requirements
- Live Photograph:
- Capture your photo directly on the portal using a webcam — pre-saved images can’t be uploaded here.
- Make sure your face is clearly visible against a plain, light background.
- File must be 30–70 KB, in JPG/JPEG format.
- Signature (Scanned):
- Sign in your natural cursive handwriting on plain white paper — signatures in block or capital letters will be rejected.
- The signature should fit within a 50 mm × 20 mm box.
- File must be 30–70 KB, in JPG/JPEG format.
- SC/ST Caste Certificate (for free railway travel pass):
- Must be a valid caste/community certificate issued by an authorized government official.
- File should not exceed 500 KB, and must be in PDF format.
- Scribe’s Photograph (for PwBD candidates using a scribe):
- A passport-sized photo of the person assigned as your scribe.
- File must be 30–70 KB, in JPG/JPEG format.
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website rrbapply.gov.in or the website of your respective regional RRB.
- Find and open the “CEN 04/2026 – Junior Engineer (JE), DMS & CMA” recruitment link.
- Register yourself by providing a valid mobile number and email ID and complete OTP verification.
- Log in and fill out the application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, post preferences, and RRB zone.
- Upload the required documents, including your scanned signature, and complete the live photograph process as instructed.
- Pay the applicable application fee through UPI, Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Carefully review all the details, submit the application form, and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important: The online application process begins on 14 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 13 September 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline.
RRB Junior Engineer (JE) & DMS Recruitment 2026 — FAQs
Q1. How many total vacancies are there?
A total of 3,993 vacancies across all RRB zones.
Q2. What is the application fee?
₹500 for General category candidates; ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC candidates. The fee (minus bank charges) is refundable to those who appear for CBT 1.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Generally 18 to 33 years (as reckoned on the notified date), with standard age relaxations for reserved categories — SC/ST get 5 years, OBC-NCL get 3 years, plus further relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates.
Q4. What is the selection process?
CBT 1 (first stage exam), CBT 2 (second stage exam), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. There’s no interview.
Q5. Can I change my selected RRB zone after submitting the form?
No — once chosen, the RRB zone generally cannot be changed, even during the modification/correction window.
Q6. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400 per month, plus applicable allowances.