The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the short notification for RRB JE Jobs 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 04/2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in Indian Railways.

A total of 4,098 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates with the required Diploma, Degree, Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy, or other prescribed qualifications can apply online through the official RRB application portal. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 14 August 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 13 September 2026.

Candidates interested in RRB JE Jobs 2026 should carefully read the complete official notification before applying. This article covers vacancy details, important dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, and the complete application procedure.

Important Dates to Remember:

Event	Date
Short Notification Release	21 July 2026
Online Application Start Date	14 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	13 September 2026
CBT Exam Date	To Be Announced
Admit Card Release	To Be Announced
Result Date	To Be Announced
Document Verification	To Be Announced
Medical Examination	To Be Announced

The Railway Recruitment Boards will announce the detailed examination schedule and other important dates through the official website.

RRB JE Jobs 2026 Vacancy Details

The RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for a total of 4098 vacancies.

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Junior Engineer (JE)	Included in total vacancies
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)	Included in total vacancies
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)	Included in total vacancies
Total	4098

The detailed post wise, railway zone wise, and category wise vacancy distribution will be provided in the detailed official notification.

Candidates should check the detailed notification carefully for the exact number of vacancies available for each post and railway zone.

RRB JE Jobs 2026 Educational Qualification

The educational qualification will depend on the post for which the candidate is applying.

Junior Engineer

Candidates applying for the Junior Engineer post must possess a Diploma or Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.

The required engineering disciplines may include different technical branches such as:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Other relevant engineering disciplines as prescribed in the official notification

Candidates should check the detailed notification for the exact educational qualification required for each Junior Engineer post.

Depot Material Superintendent

Candidates applying for the Depot Material Superintendent post must possess the prescribed technical or engineering qualification mentioned in the detailed official notification.

The qualification must be obtained from a recognized institution or university.

Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant

Candidates applying for the Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant post must possess the required qualification in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or other relevant disciplines as prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Boards.

Candidates must ensure that their qualification matches the specific requirements of the post before submitting the online application form.

RRB JE Jobs 2026 Age Limit

The prescribed age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years

The age will be calculated according to the date mentioned in the detailed official notification.

RRB JE Jobs 2026 Application Fee

The application fee details will be mentioned in the detailed official notification.

Candidates belonging to different categories may be required to pay different application fees.

The fee is expected to be payable through online payment methods such as:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• Other available online payment methods

Candidates should check the detailed notification for the exact application fee and refund conditions.

RRB JE Jobs 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the eligible posts under RRB JE Jobs 2026 will be appointed at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

The initial basic pay is:

₹35,400 per month

In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates may receive various allowances and benefits as per Railway rules.

Important Instructions for RRB JE Jobs 2026

Candidates should carefully follow these instructions:

• Read the detailed official notification before applying.
• Check the educational qualification for the specific post.
• Ensure that the age limit is fulfilled on the prescribed cut off date.
• Enter all details correctly in the application form.
• Upload documents in the prescribed format.
• Use an active mobile number and email ID.
• Keep the registration details safe.
• Pay the application fee through the official online payment gateway.
• Submit only one valid application as per the rules mentioned in the notification.
• Download and save the final submitted application form.
• Do not share login details with anyone.
• Candidates should rely only on official RRB websites for recruitment updates.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Available from 14 August 2026
Short Notification PDF	Click Here
Detailed Notification PDF	To Be Released
Official RRB Website	Click Here
Official Application Portal	rrbapply.gov.in