RRB JE Recruitment 2026: 4,029 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Salary & Important Dates

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed recruitment notification under CEN No. 04/2026 for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts.

After the corrigendum issued in August, the total number of vacancies stands at 4,029. The recruitment offers technical government job opportunities in Indian Railways under Pay Level 6, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400.

Important: The online application deadline was 13 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. Since that deadline has now passed, candidates should check the official RRB portal for any subsequent extension, modification window or recruitment update before taking any action.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Overview

The revised vacancy figure of 4,029 includes the original 3,993 vacancies plus 36 additional vacancies introduced through the corrigendum.

RRB JE Vacancy 2026

The recruitment covers three posts:

The CMA post and additional vacancies were introduced through the corrigendum issued after the original CEN.

Educational Qualification

Junior Engineer

Candidates applying for JE posts generally need a three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent/higher engineering qualification such as B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline.

The required engineering branch depends on the particular JE post. Eligible disciplines include prescribed branches across areas such as:

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics Engineering

• Production Engineering

• Automobile Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Mechatronics

• Instrumentation and Control

• Computer Science/Engineering

• Information Technology

• Communication Engineering

Candidates must check the post-wise qualification in the official CEN because the required discipline varies between JE categories.

Depot Material Superintendent

Candidates need the prescribed three-year Diploma in Engineering, with the detailed qualification conditions given in the notification.

Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant

For CMA, candidates need a B.Sc. qualification involving Physics and Chemistry, with the prescribed combination and minimum marks specified in the CEN. The qualification must be possessed by the closing date of the application.

RRB JE Age Limit

The prescribed age limit is:

18 to 33 years

The age is calculated as of 1 January 2027.

Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates according to Railway/RRB rules. Major relaxations include:

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC-NCL: 3 years

• PwBD: 10–15 years depending on category

• Ex-Servicemen: As applicable under the notification

Candidates should refer to the detailed CEN for the exact relaxation applicable to their category.

RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern

The selection process consists of two Computer-Based Tests, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.

CBT 1

CBT 1 is the screening stage used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2.

Duration: 90 minutes

Candidates eligible for a scribe receive the applicable additional time.

There is 1/3 negative marking for every incorrect answer.

CBT 2

CBT 2 is the main technical examination.

Duration: 120 minutes.

The Technical Abilities section carries 100 questions and 100 marks and is based on the relevant technical discipline/exam group. A virtual calculator is also provided during CBT 2.

There is 1/3 negative marking for every incorrect answer in CBT 2 as well.

RRB JE Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. First Stage CBT

2. Second Stage CBT

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Examination

CBT 1 is used for screening and shortlisting candidates for CBT 2. The final selection process is based on the prescribed merit and subsequent document and medical requirements.

RRB JE Salary 2026

JE, DMS and CMA posts are placed under Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month

Selected candidates are also entitled to applicable allowances and benefits under Railway rules.

The actual monthly salary will depend on applicable allowances, deductions and posting location.

Important Dates

The application submission deadline was 13 September 2026, while fee payment and subsequent modification-related windows continue separately according to the published schedule.

Application Fee

The application fee structure includes:

• ₹500 for candidates in the applicable general category

• ₹250 for eligible categories covered under the reduced-fee provision

The applicable portion of the fee is refundable after appearing in the first-stage CBT, subject to the conditions specified in the notification. Candidates should check the CEN for the exact category-wise fee and refund conditions.

How to Apply for RRB JE 2026

Candidates were required to submit their applications online through the Railway Recruitment Board's designated application system.

The basic process was:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal.

2. Complete the registration process.

3. Select the applicable RRB.

4. Enter personal and educational details.

5. Upload the required documents and photograph.

6. Pay the applicable application fee.

7. Review the application carefully.

8. Submit the form.

9. Save the confirmation/application details for future reference.

Candidates could apply for only one RRB under the recruitment, so the choice of RRB needed to be made carefully.

RRB JE 2026: What Candidates Should Know

The RRB JE recruitment is particularly relevant for candidates with engineering diplomas, engineering degrees and the prescribed science qualification for CMA.

With 4,029 revised vacancies, the recruitment covers Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant positions across the Railway Recruitment Boards.

Candidates who have already submitted their applications should now focus on the upcoming CBT stages and keep checking the official RRB websites for examination-related updates.

Check Official Updates

RRB Official Notification

Candidates should rely on the official RRB notification and subsequent corrigenda for final eligibility, vacancy, examination and application-related conditions.