The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the recruitment notification (CEN 04/2026) for 4,029 Junior Engineer, DMS, and CMA positions. Explore the complete exam schedule, branch-specific syllabus, eligibility requirements, and latest vacancy updates here.
Download Official RRB JE 2026 Notification PDF
The Railway Recruitment Board has published the official notification PDF for the Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts under CEN No. 04/2026. Interested candidates can access the document via regional RRB websites. The notification contains crucial details including category-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, the selection process, exam patterns, and the official syllabus. Use the direct link provided below to download your copy.
Download Official RRB JE 2026 Recruitment Notification PDF (CEN 04/2026) – Click Here
RRB JE 2026 Notification: 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: Important 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 Examination (ME) will be announced shortly on all regional RRB websites.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026 (Branch & Post-Wise)
The RRB has announced a total of 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant roles spanning across Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T), and Stores departments.
| 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 |
RRB JE Department-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| 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 |
Key Updates: RRB JE Revised Vacancy 2026
Following the release of Corrigendum-1 for CEN No. 04/2026, the Railway Recruitment Board has revised the total Junior Engineer vacancies from 3,993 to 4,029. Candidates are advised to review these changes to understand how they impact their specific zone.
RRBs 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 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 (Last 3 Years)
Review the table below to analyze the recruitment vacancy trends observed over the last three years.
| 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 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before submitting an application, all candidates must confirm they meet the educational requirements, age limits, and nationality standards outlined in the official notification. Access the complete RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 here.
Educational Qualifications (as of 13 Sept 2026)
Refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of the post-wise educational qualifications required for the recruitment.
| 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: Candidates currently awaiting their final examination results on or before the application closing date are ineligible to apply.
RRB JE Age Limit (as of 1 Jan 2027)
The age criteria for applicants participating in the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 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 Relaxations
See the table below for category-specific age relaxation guidelines.
| 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 Standards & Visual Acuity
It is mandatory for candidates to verify they meet the specific medical standards required for these technical posts before registering. Detailed standards are listed below.
| Medical Standard | Vision Requirement |
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| 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 Notice: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any other corrective refractive surgery are ineligible for Junior Engineer positions requiring the A-3 medical standard.
RRB JE Nationality Criteria
Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses to be eligible:
- 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 RRB Zone-Wise 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 Fees
Candidates must submit the application fee online. Please refer to the table below for fee structures. Note that 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 |
Interested in applying for the Junior Engineer post? Use the link below.
RRB JE 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CEN No. 04/2026 involves four distinct stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. The final merit list is curated based on scores achieved in the CBT 2 exam. Review the complete RRB JE Selection Process 2026.
| 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 the CBT 2 round will occur at a 15:1 ratio, determined by normalized scores from CBT 1.
RRB JE Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The recruitment drive features two computer-based test phases: CBT 1 (100 questions, 90 minutes) and CBT 2 (150 questions, 120 minutes).
RRB JE CBT 1: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
CBT 1 covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science, totaling 100 marks. See the table below for a detailed breakdown.
CBT 1 Exam Format
| 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) |
View Detailed RRB JE Syllabus & Exam Pattern – Click Here
RRB JE CBT 2: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
CBT 2 focuses on General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environment & Pollution, and Technical Abilities, totaling 150 marks. Details are provided below.
CBT 2 Exam Format
| 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 Overview
| 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 |
Access Previous Year RRB JE Question Papers – Click Here
Comparison: CBT 1 vs. CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| 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 packages vary between the training phase and full-time employment post-training. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the compensation structure for RRB JE 2026.
Salary 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 After Training Completion
| 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/- | |||