The official RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN No. 04/2026) has been released for 4,098 vacancies across JE, DMS, and CMA roles. Explore this guide for tentative application timelines, eligibility criteria, the selection process, salary structure, and more.
RRB JE 2026 Notification Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant positions under CEN No. 04/2026. Interested applicants must submit their forms exclusively through official RRB regional portals; alternative submission methods will be rejected. The detailed notification PDF and the online application portal are scheduled to go live on August 14, 2026, with the application window closing on September 13, 2026.
Important Note: The dates provided are currently tentative, based on the preliminary short notification issued by the RRB. Please refer to the final, detailed RRB JE 2026 notification for confirmed schedules. Stay tuned to this page for the latest updates.
RRB JE 2026 Notification: Highlights
This recruitment drive aims to fill 4,098 critical technical positions, including Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, across all Indian Railway zones.
| RRB JE 2026 Notification – Summary | |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of the Examination | RRB Junior Engineer Exam |
| Name of the Posts | Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMA) |
| Number of Vacancies | 4,098 |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 13 September 2026 |
| Advt No. |
CEN No. 04/2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| RRB JE Salary Structure | Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB JE 2026 Notification: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
RRB JE Vacancy 2026
RRB has announced a total of 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant roles across five core 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 |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates can review all critical dates regarding the recruitment process in the table below. These tentative dates have been released by the RRB as part of the initial recruitment notice.
| Events | Date |
| Vacancy Released | 1 July 2026 |
| Short Notification Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification PDF | To Be Announced |
| Apply Online Starts on | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Dates | To Be Announced |
RRB JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before initiating your online application, ensure you meet the educational, age, and nationality requirements specified in the official notification. Comprehensive RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 details are outlined below.
Educational Qualification
- 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.
- Final-year degree or diploma students are not eligible to apply for this recruitment. Candidates must have completed the required qualification on or before the notified cut-off date.
- For Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts, discipline-specific qualifications as per the post.
Age Limit
The age limit requirements for candidates applying for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
- Minimum Age Limit – 18 years
- Maximum Age Limit – 33 years
Age Relaxations
| Category/Community | Community | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Candidates | — | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | — | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (with more than 6 months of service after attestation) | UR/EWS | 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| OBC-NCL | 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| SC/ST | 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 13 Years | |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | |
| Railway Staff (Group C/D, Substitutes with 3+ years of service) | UR/EWS | Up to 40 years of age |
| OBC-NCL | Up to 43 years of age | |
| SC/ST | Up to 45 years of age | |
| Quasi-Railway Staff (Canteens, Co-operative Societies, etc.) | All Categories | Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less |
| Divorced, Widowed, or Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried) | UR/EWS | Up to 35 years of age |
| OBC-NCL | Up to 38 years of age | |
| SC/ST | Up to 40 years of age |
Nationality
The RRB JE 2026 application form is open to candidates meeting the official nationality requirements, as detailed below:
- a resident of India,
- a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, a Tibetan exile who approached India before 1 January 1962, or an individual of Indian origin who has relocated from certain specified countries to settle in India permanently. Applicants belonging to these categories should have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Important Note: The details provided above are based on historical data. Final eligibility criteria and specific guidelines will be confirmed upon the release of the official RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF on the Indian Railways website.
RRB JE 2026 Application Fee
| 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 |
RRB JE 2026 Selection Process
The RRB JE Selection Process 2026 is structured as follows:
- CBT 1 Exam: A qualifying screening test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
- CBT 2 Exam: A test covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environment & Pollution Control, and branch-specific Technical Abilities (used for final merit list).
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of educational, age, and category certificates for candidates shortlisted based on CBT 2 exam.
- Medical Examination: A fitness test as per Railways’ prescribed medical standards before final selection.
RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination consists of two stages: CBT 1 and CBT 2. Prospective candidates should familiarize themselves with the exam structure to prepare effectively. The detailed RRB JE Exam Pattern is provided 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 receive 1 mark per correct answer, with a negative marking of 1/3rd mark per incorrect answer.
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 is conducted over 120 minutes and includes 150 objective-type questions. Candidates receive 1 mark per correct answer, with 1/3rd mark deducted for every incorrect response.
RRB JE 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), starting with a basic salary of ₹35,400 per month. Additionally, employees are entitled to various allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other statutory railway benefits.
The salary structure varies during the training period versus post-completion. Refer to the breakdown of the RRB JE salary structure to understand the earnings 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
Candidates can view the complete list of designated examination centers for the RRB JE 2026 recruitment 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 |
FAQs
The RRB has officially authorized 4,098 vacancies for the positions of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant.
The JE/P Way category holds the highest vacancy count at 845, followed by 470 posts for JE/Works and 450 posts for JE/Carriage & Wagon.
All RRB JE positions are designated at Level-6 under the 7th CPC, with an initial monthly base salary of ₹35,400.
Applicants must hold a three-year Diploma or a BE/B.Tech degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with an age requirement typically between 18 and 33 years.
Eligible candidates can apply online at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or through their respective regional RRB website once the application link is active.
The recruitment selection process comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, and a medical examination.
The online application window for RRB JE 2026 commences on August 14, 2026, and closes on September 13, 2026.