The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially published the Notification PDF (CEN 04/2026) for 4,029 Junior Engineer vacancies. Access the latest exam pattern, branch-specific syllabus, eligibility requirements, and detailed vacancy breakdown here.
Download RRB JE 2026 Official Notification PDF
The RRB has released the comprehensive notification for JE, DMS, and CMA positions under CEN No. 04/2026. Interested candidates can download the official RRB JE 2026 notification from their respective regional RRB websites. The document includes essential details regarding branch-wise vacancies, educational eligibility, the updated exam pattern, syllabus, and recruitment guidelines. Use the direct link below to download the official PDF.
Download Official RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF (CEN 04/2026) – Click Here
RRB JE 2026 Recruitment: Key Highlights
| RRB JE Notification 2026: Summary | |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Name of the Posts | Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents (DMS), & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,029 Vacancies |
| Official Notification Release Date | 13 August 2026 |
| RRB JE form fill-up date 2026 | 14th August 2026 to 13th September 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Salary Structure | Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Apply Online Starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB JE 2026: Critical Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
| RRB JE 2026 Short Notice | 25 July 2026 |
| Detailed RRB JE Notification 2026 Release Date | 13 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 13 August 2026 |
| RRB JE Last Date to Submit | 13 September 2026 (23:59 IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 16 September – 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Detail Submission Window | 26 September 2026 to 30 September, 2026 |
| RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date | To be notified |
Note: The official schedule for RRB JE CBT 1 & CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examinations (ME) will be announced shortly on official regional portals.
RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Details (By Post & Branch)
A total of 4,098 vacancies have been announced for the roles of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). These openings span five major departments: Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T), and Stores.
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total Posts |
| Junior Engineer (JE) (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T) | 1,652 | 550 | 295 | 828 | 345 | 3,670 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 146 | 48 | 24 | 73 | 33 | 324 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 16 | 05 | 03 | 08 | 03 | 35 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,814 | 603 | 322 | 909 | 381 | 4,029 |
RRB JE 2026 Branch-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| 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 | 1,699 | 624 | 363 | 913 | 394 | 4,029 |
RRB JE 2026 Zone-Wise Vacancy Data
| 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 |
Distribution of RRB JE Vacancies by Department
| 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 |
Updates Following the RRB JE Revised Vacancy 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued Corrigendum-1 for CEN No. 04/2026, adjusting the total Junior Engineer vacancy count from 3,993 to 4,029. Candidates are advised to review these updates to ensure they have the most accurate information.
RRB Regions with Increased Vacancies
| RRBs Name | Increased Vacancies |
| RRB Chennai | 15 CMA Posts |
| RRB Bhopal | 7 CMA Posts |
| RRB Patna | 7 CMA Posts |
| RRB Guwahati | 4 CMA Posts |
| RRB Prayagraj | 1 CMA Post |
| RRB Bengaluru | 1 CMA Post |
| RRB Secunderabad | 1 JE/Electrical/TRS Post |
Major Changes in RRB JE Recruitment 2026
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): 35 new CMA vacancies (Pay Level 6) added across multiple RRBs.
- JE Electrical Post: 1 extra vacancy added for JE/Electrical/TRS under RRB Secunderabad.
- New Medical Fitness Standard: Medical Standard B-2 added to the official notification guidelines.
- New Exam Syllabus: Official syllabus added for the CMA Exam Group.
RRB JE Vacancy Trends (Past 3 Years)
Review the vacancy trends for the past three years in the summary table provided 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 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB JE 2026
Before submitting your application, verify your eligibility based on age, educational background, and nationality as stipulated in the official notification. Access the detailed RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 here.
Educational Qualifications (as of 13 Sept 2026)
Refer to the table below for the specific educational qualifications required for each post.
| 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. |
Attention: Candidates currently awaiting final exam results by the application deadline are not eligible to apply.
RRB JE Age Limit Requirements (as of 1 Jan 2027)
Applicants must meet the following age requirements for the 2026 recruitment drive:
| 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 Relaxation Guidelines
Review the category-specific age relaxation details in the following table:
| 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 & Vision Standards
It is mandatory for candidates to ensure they meet the prescribed medical standards before registering. Details are provided below.
| 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: Individuals who have undergone LASIK or refractive-correction surgery are not eligible for positions requiring A-3 medical standards.
Nationality Requirements for RRB JE
Applicants must fulfill at least one of the following citizenship criteria:
- 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.
Official Regional Links for RRB JE 2026
| RRB Zone / Board | Official Portal Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| RRB Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| RRB Bangalore | rrbbnc.gov.in |
| RRB Bhopal | rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| RRB Bilaspur | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| RRB Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| RRB Gorakhpur | rrbgkp.gov.in |
| RRB Guwahati | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | rrbjammu.nic.in |
| RRB Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| RRB Malda | rrbmalda.gov.in |
| RRB Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| RRB Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| RRB Prayagraj | rrbald.gov.in |
| RRB Ranchi | rrbranchi.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.nic.in |
| RRB Siliguri | rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
Application Fee for RRB JE 2026
Candidates applying for RRB JE 2026 must submit the application fee online as listed in the table below. Note: The fee is refundable for candidates who participate in 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 |
Interested in applying? Use the official link provided below.
RRB JE 2026 Selection Procedure
The selection process for CEN No. 04/2026 consists of four phases: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. Merit lists are primarily based on performance in the CBT 2 stage. Learn more about the complete RRB JE Selection Process 2026 here.
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | CBT 1 Exam (A qualifying screening test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.) |
| Stage 2 | CBT 2 Exam used for the final merit list (A test covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environment & Pollution Control, and branch-specific Technical Abilities.) |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification (DV) (Verification of educational, age, and category certificates for candidates shortlisted based on the CBT 2 exam.) |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination (A fitness test as per Railways’ prescribed medical standards before final selection.) |
Important: Candidates are shortlisted for CBT-2 at a 15:1 ratio based on normalized CBT-1 scores.
RRB JE 2026 Syllabus & Exam Format
The recruitment involves two computer-based exams: CBT 1 (100 marks, 90 minutes) and CBT 2 (150 marks, 120 minutes).
CBT 1: Syllabus and Exam Structure
CBT 1 covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science (100 questions total). Review the detailed breakdown in the table below.
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 |
CBT 1 Detailed Syllabus
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 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 | Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Alphabetical & Number Series, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Classification, Directions, Statement & Arguments |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian Geography, History & Culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, Science & Technology |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (Basic Level) |
View Detailed RRB JE Syllabus & Exam Pattern – Click Here
CBT 2: Syllabus and Exam Structure
CBT 2 consists of General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Basics, Environmental Science, and Technical Abilities (150 questions total). Review details in the table below.
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 |
CBT 2 Detailed Syllabus
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics & Chemistry | Based on Class 10 CBSE syllabus level |
| Basics of Computers | Computer Architecture, Input/Output Devices, Operating Systems, MS Office, Networking, Internet & Email |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | Environmental Basics, Pollution Types & Control, Global Warming, Ozone Depletion, Waste Management |
| Civil Engineering | Advanced concepts of Engineering Mechanics, Construction Materials, Surveying, Concrete Technology, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Estimation |
| Mechanical Engineering | Advanced Strength of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Industrial Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Network Theory, Protection Systems, Electrical Measurements, Electronics Fundamentals |
| Electronics Engineering | Analog & Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Communication Systems, Control Systems, Computer Networks, Programming Basics |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Supervisor | Chemical Processes, Metallurgy, Fuels, Thermodynamics, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science |
RRB JE Marking Protocol
| Particulars | CBT 1 | CBT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes | 120 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 | 150 |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +1 Mark | +1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark for each incorrect answer | |
| Marks for Unattempted Questions | 0 | |
| Total Marks | 100 | 150 |
Access RRB JE Previous Year Question Papers – Click Here
Comparison: CBT 1 vs. CBT 2 Patterns
| 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 2026 Salary Structure
Salary packages vary during the training phase and post-training. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the compensation for RRB JE 2026.
Salary During 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) |
Salary After Training (Permanent)
| 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/- | |||