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RRB JE 2026 Recruitment Notification (CEN 04/2026): 4,029 Posts, Syllabus & Eligibility

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Updated: Sep 10, 2026
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the official notification (CEN 04/2026) for 4,029 Junior Engineer vacancies. Access the complete exam pattern, branch-wise syllabus, eligibility criteria, and updated vacancy details below.

Download RRB JE 2026 Official Notification PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the comprehensive notification for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) under CEN No. 04/2026. Aspirants can download the official PDF from regional RRB websites. The document contains vital information regarding branch-wise vacancies, eligibility, exam patterns, and the syllabus. Download the official recruitment PDF using the link below.

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
  • CBT 1
  • CBT 2
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
 Salary Structure Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix)
Apply Online Starts 14 August 2026
Official Website indianrailways.gov.in

Important Dates for RRB JE 2026

Event Date
RRB JE 2026 Short Notice 25 July 2026
Detailed RRB JE Notification 2026 Release Date 13 August 2026
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

Important Note: The schedule for RRB JE CBT 1 & CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examinations (ME) will be released officially on regional RRB websites in due course.

RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Breakdown (Post & Branch)

The RRB has notified a total of 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant roles. These openings span five key departments: Electrical, Civil Engineering, 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 Branch-Wise Vacancy 2026

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 Zone-Wise Vacancy 2026

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

Department-Wise Vacancy Distribution

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

Latest Updates: RRB JE Revised Vacancy 2026

Following the release of Corrigendum-1 for CEN 04/2026, the Railway Recruitment Board has upwardly revised the total Junior Engineer vacancy count from 3,993 to 4,029. Candidates should review these structural changes carefully.

RRB Zones 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

Significant Changes in RRB JE 2026 Recruitment

  • 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 (Last 3 Years)

Review the historical vacancy trends for the last three years in the 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

RRB JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before initiating your registration, ensure you meet the required educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality criteria as specified in the official notification. Full eligibility details are provided below.

Educational Qualification Standards (as of 13 September 2026)

Detailed post-wise educational qualifications are outlined 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 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.

Important Note: Candidates awaiting their final results on or before the application deadline are strictly ineligible to apply.

RRB JE Age Limit (Effective 1 January 2027)

The standard age limit requirements for the 2026 recruitment drive are as follows:

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 Norms

Refer to the table below for category-wise age relaxation details:

Category Age Relaxation
SC & ST Candidates 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (≥ 6 months service)
  • UR & EWS: 3 years
  • OBC-NCL: 6 years
  • SC & ST: 8 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
  • UR & EWS: 10 years
  • OBC-NCL: 13 years
  • SC & ST: 15 years
Serving Group C/D Railway Staff (≥ 3 years service)
  • UR & EWS: Up to 40 years
  • OBC-NCL: Up to 43 years
  • SC & ST: Up to 45 years
Candidates in Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices Length of service OR 5 years, whichever is less
Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Female Candidates (not remarried)
  • UR & EWS: 35 years
  • OBC-NCL: 38 years
  • SC & ST: 40 years

Medical Standards & Vision Requirements

Ensure you satisfy the medical and visual health standards before applying. Detailed medical requirements are provided below.

Medical Standard Vision Requirement
A-3
  • Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D).
  • Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses.
  • Must pass the test for Colour vision, Binocular vision, Night vision, and Mesopic vision.
B-1
  • Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D).
  • Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.
  • Must pass the test for Colour vision, Binocular vision, Night vision, and Mesopic vision.
B-2
  • Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D).
  • Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.
  • Must pass test for Binocular vision.
C-1
  • Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses.
  • Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close.

Important Note: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any other refractive surgery are not eligible for Junior Engineer posts requiring A-3 medical certification.

Nationality Requirements

To be eligible, a candidate must meet one of the following 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.

RRB Zone-Wise Official Portals

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

RRB JE 2026 Application Fee

Candidates must submit the application fee online as per the categories listed in the table below. Note that the fee is partially 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

Interested candidates should use the following link to complete their application.

RRB JE 2026 Selection Procedure

The selection process for CEN No. 04/2026 comprises four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. The final merit list is determined by performance in CBT 2. Detailed procedural steps are provided below:

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 Note: Shortlisting for CBT-2 occurs at a 15:1 ratio based on normalized scores from CBT-1.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

The RRB JE recruitment consists of two Computer-Based Test (CBT) stages: CBT 1 (100 questions, 90 minutes) and CBT 2 (150 questions, 120 minutes).

CBT 1: Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The CBT 1 syllabus covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science, with 100 questions carrying 100 marks. See the table below for details.

CBT 1 Exam Pattern Breakdown

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 Syllabus Overview

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)

CBT 2: Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The CBT 2 paper includes General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computer Applications, Basics of Environment & Pollution, and Technical Abilities, totaling 150 questions for 150 marks.

CBT 2 Exam Pattern Breakdown

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 Syllabus Topics

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 Scheme

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

Comparing CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exam 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 Salary Structure 2026

Salary scales vary during the initial training phase and post-training induction. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the compensation for RRB JE 2026 employees.

Stipend During Training

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 Structure 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/-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When was the official RRB JE Notification PDF (CEN 04/2026) released?

The Railway Recruitment Board officially released the RRB JE Notification (CEN 04/2026) on 13th August 2026 across all regional RRB portals.

What is the application fee for RRB JE 2026?

The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹250 for reserved/female candidates.

Are final-year students eligible for RRB JE 2026?

No. Candidates must possess their final Degree or Diploma certificates on or before the application closing date (13th September 2026).

What is the starting salary for an RRB Junior Engineer?

Junior Engineers are recruited at Pay Level 6, with a basic pay of ₹35,400 per month, plus applicable DA, HRA, and TA allowances.

How can candidates register for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can complete their registration via the official website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, or any active regional RRB portal.

What is the selection process for RRB JE 2026?

The selection stages include CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

When did the RRB JE online registration process begin?

Online registration commenced on 14th August 2026 and will remain open until 13th September 2026.

How many RRB JE vacancies are announced for 2026?

A total of 4,029 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

What is the final date to apply for RRB JE 2026?

The online application window closes on 13th September 2026.

Which posts are covered under RRB JE 2026?

The recruitment covers Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) positions.

What is the department-wise distribution of vacancies?

The 4,098 total vacancies are distributed as follows: Civil Engineering (1,638), Mechanical (1,125), Electrical (600), Stores/DMS (324), Signal & Telecommunication (307), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (35).

Total vacancies post-Corrigendum-1?

The total vacancies under CEN No. 04/2026 have been adjusted to 4,029.

What qualification is needed for the CMA post?

Candidates require a B.Sc. degree in Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.

Are Engineering Diploma holders eligible for the CMA post?

No, Engineering Diploma holders are only eligible for JE and DMS posts. The CMA stream is exclusive to B.Sc. Science graduates.

How many vacancies were added following the CMA notification update?

A total of 36 vacancies were added (35 for CMA and 1 for Electrical).

Is there an application correction window?

Yes, the correction window will be accessible from 16th September to 25th September 2026.

How to retrieve a lost registration number?

Candidates can recover login credentials through the official regional portal using their registered email, mobile number, and date of birth.

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