The official RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification is live, announcing 4,098 vacancies. Find comprehensive information regarding the official PDF, eligibility requirements, critical deadlines, application fees, salary packages, the selection process, and exam patterns. Apply online through the official portal here.
RRB JE 2026 Notification Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced recruitment for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts under CEN No. 04/2026. Interested applicants must submit their applications exclusively through official RRB regional websites; alternative submission methods will be rejected. The detailed notification PDF and the online application portal will be accessible starting 14 August 2026, with the registration window closing on 13 September 2026.
Important Note: The dates mentioned above are tentative, based on the short notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The finalized schedule will be confirmed in the comprehensive RRB JE 2026 Notification. Please revisit 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 |
|
| 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 provisional per the preliminary notice. Official dates will be confirmed in the detailed notification scheduled for release on 13 August 2026.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026
The RRB has announced a total of 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant roles across five key departments: Electrical, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T), and Stores. A detailed breakdown of these vacancies is provided 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 initiating your RRB JE 2026 application, ensure you meet the necessary educational qualifications, age limits, nationality, and medical standards detailed in the official RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF. Full details regarding the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 are outlined below.
RRB JE Educational Qualification
The specific educational qualification requirements for each post are summarized in the following table.
| 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)
Applicants for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 must adhere to the following age criteria:
| Age Limit | Age |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
Age Relaxations
Category-wise age relaxation norms are provided in the table below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC & ST Candidates | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (≥ 6 months service) |
|
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
|
| Serving Group C/D Railway Staff (≥ 3 years service) |
|
| Candidates in Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices | Length of service OR 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Female Candidates (not remarried) |
|
RRB JE Medical Standards & Eye Sight Criteria
Candidates are advised to verify their medical fitness standards before applying for these Junior Engineer positions.
| Medical Standard | Vision Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-3 |
|
| B-1 |
|
| B-2 |
|
| C-1 |
|
Important Note: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any other refractive error correction surgery are not eligible for Junior Engineer roles requiring the A-3 medical standard.
RRB JE Nationality Criteria
To be eligible, a candidate must satisfy one of the following nationality criteria:
- 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 here is based on previous recruitment cycles. Finalized, comprehensive details will be published following the release of the official RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF on the RRB website.
Selection Process for RRB JE 2026
The RRB JE selection process comprises four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. The final merit list will be determined by performance in the CBT 2 examination. Further details on the RRB JE Selection Process 2026 are provided 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 must submit the application fee online as per the fee structure below. The fee is refundable for candidates who appear for the CBT 1 examination.
| 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 attend the 1st Stage CBT will be eligible for a partial fee refund after bank deductions.
- No refund will be processed for rejected, incomplete, or incorrectly submitted applications, or if the candidate fails to appear for the 1st Stage CBT.
- Ensure your bank account details are accurate to facilitate a successful refund transfer.
RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam structure consists of two stages: CBT 1 and CBT 2. After registering for the RRB JE 2026 recruitment, candidates should thoroughly review the exam structure for both tests. Detailed RRB JE Exam Pattern information is available 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 duration is 90 minutes. Candidates earn 1 mark for each correct answer, while 1/3rd of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
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 duration is 120 minutes and consists of 150 objective-type questions. Candidates earn 1 mark for each correct answer, while 1/3rd of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
The RRB JE Syllabus encompasses General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, Computer Applications, Environmental Studies, and core 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 varies during the training phase compared to the post-training period. Please review the 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
You can view the list of designated examination centers for the 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?
Once your online registration for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is successful, wait for the formal announcement of the CBT 1 exam dates. Following the schedule publication, candidates will progress through the stages outlined 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 |
FAQs
The official, comprehensive notification for RRB JE 2026 is scheduled for release on 13 August 2026.
The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹250 for reserved category/female applicants.
Yes, candidates must possess their final Degree/Diploma certificates on or before the application closing date of 13 September 2026.
The starting basic pay for Pay Level 6 is ₹35,400 per month, supplemented by applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).
Candidates may apply online via the official website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, or through their respective regional RRB portals once the link goes live.
The selection process consists of four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
The RRB JE online application window opens on 14 August 2026 and will remain active until 13 September 2026.