The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released CEN No. 04/2026 for recruitment to 3,993 posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS). The recruitment covers 21 Railway Recruitment Boards and 37 post categories across Electrical, Civil/Engineering, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication and Stores departments. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official RRB application portal. The selected candidates will receive Pay Level 6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month.
This recruitment is an important opportunity for candidates holding a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Engineering in the prescribed disciplines. Candidates should carefully check the RRB-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit and examination group before submitting the application.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 16 September to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 26 September to 30 September 2026 |
| 1st Stage CBT Date | To be announced |
| 2nd Stage CBT Date | To be announced |
Important: The mobile number, email ID and selected RRB entered while creating the account cannot be changed later. Candidates should therefore select their RRB carefully before completing the application.
Application Form Fee Details:
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in 1st CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General/Other Candidates | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
The refundable amount is returned after the candidate appears in the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), subject to the applicable rules.
Payment Mode
Candidates can pay the examination fee through:
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
A ₹250 modification fee is applicable for making corrections during the modification window.
Age Limit:
The prescribed age limit for RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 is:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027.
Age Limit Details:
| Category | Date of Birth Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Born on or before 01.01.2009 |
| UR/EWS | Born not earlier than 02.01.1994 |
| OBC-NCL | Born not earlier than 02.01.1991 |
| SC/ST | Born not earlier than 02.01.1989 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – UR/EWS | 3 Years after deduction of service |
| Ex-Servicemen – OBC-NCL | 6 Years after deduction of service |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST | 8 Years after deduction of service |
Additional age relaxation is available for certain serving Railway employees, quasi-administrative office staff and eligible widowed/divorced/judicially separated women candidates as prescribed in the official CEN.
Vacancy Details:
There are 3,993 total vacancies under CEN No. 04/2026 across 21 RRBs.
| RRB | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 143 |
| Ajmer | 252 |
| Bengaluru | 298 |
| Bhopal | 113 |
| Bhubaneswar | 86 |
| Bilaspur | 124 |
| Chandigarh | 183 |
| Chennai | 362 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 |
| Guwahati | 329 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 |
| Kolkata | 457 |
| Malda | 30 |
| Mumbai | 411 |
| Muzaffarpur | 17 |
| Patna | 73 |
| Prayagraj | 340 |
| Ranchi | 122 |
| Secunderabad | 110 |
| Siliguri | 92 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Total | 3,993 |
The recruitment covers Junior Engineer posts in multiple technical categories as well as Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts.
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may be increased, decreased or become nil depending on the requirements of the Railway Administration. The detailed post-wise, RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is given in Annexure A and Annexure B of CEN No. 04/2026.
Educational Qualification
Junior Engineer (JE)
Candidates applying for Junior Engineer posts should possess a three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline are also acceptable as prescribed for the particular post.
The major examination groups include:
| Exam Group | Eligible Disciplines |
|---|---|
| Mechanical & Allied Engineering | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools & Machining, Tools & Die Making Engineering and related combinations |
| Electrical & Allied Engineering | Electrical Engineering and prescribed combinations |
| Electronics & Allied Engineering | Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Communication, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and related disciplines |
| Civil & Allied Engineering | Civil Engineering and prescribed combinations, including 3-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering where applicable |
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
For DMS posts, candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
B.E./B.Tech or other higher qualifications accepted under the notification may also be considered.
Candidates possessing more than one eligible qualification mapped to different examination groups can select only one Exam Group and must choose posts corresponding to that group.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB JE Jobs 2026 consists of:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
1st Stage CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Duration for eligible candidates using a scribe: 120 minutes
- This is primarily a screening examination.
- Candidates are shortlisted for the 2nd Stage CBT at approximately 15 times the community-wise vacancies for the respective RRB.
2nd Stage CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
The 2nd Stage CBT will have a duration of 120 minutes, while eligible scribe candidates will receive 160 minutes.
A virtual calculator will be available on the computer screen during the 2nd Stage CBT.
Negative Marking
There will be 1/3 mark negative marking for every wrong answer in both CBT stages.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL & SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
The prescribed relaxation may be provided to PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of candidates against reserved vacancies.
Candidates qualifying for Document Verification will be called based on merit and their options in the 2nd Stage CBT.
Medical Examination
Candidates must meet the medical standards prescribed for their opted post. Depending on the post, the applicable medical standard may be A-3, B-1, B-2 or C-1.
Candidates declared medically unfit for the opted post will not be offered an alternative appointment.
Simple Steps to Apply Online:
- Visit the official RRB application portal.
- Select CEN No. 04/2026 – JE/DMS.
- Create an account using a valid personal mobile number and email ID, or use existing RRB credentials where applicable.
- Select only one RRB carefully.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Select the appropriate Exam Group based on your qualification.
- Select eligible posts and give the required preference for Railway Zones/Production Units.
- Complete the live photograph capture through the application module.
- Upload the signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.
- SC/ST candidates seeking free train travel facilities should upload the prescribed caste certificate.
- Pay the examination fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- Carefully check all information before final submission.
- Submit the application and save/download the completed application for future reference.
- Keep the Registration Number and login details safe until the completion of recruitment.
Important: A candidate can submit an application to only one RRB. Multiple applications to different RRBs, or multiple applications to the same RRB, can result in rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.
Some Useful Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Direct Link |
| Official Notification PDF | CEN No. 04/2026 Official Notification |
| Official RRB Website | Railway Recruitment Boards Official Website |
RRB JE Jobs 2026 – Important Points at a Glance
- Recruiting Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Ministry: Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- CEN: 04/2026
- Total Vacancies: 3,993
- Posts: Junior Engineer & Depot Material Superintendent
- Number of RRBs: 21
- Pay Level: Level 6
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
- Age Limit: 18–33 years
- Qualification: Relevant 3-year Diploma/B.E./B.Tech as prescribed
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection: 1st CBT + 2nd CBT + DV + Medical Examination
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
- Application Fee: ₹500/₹250 depending on category
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