RRB JE Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 04/2026) – 3,993 Posts
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| Junior Engineer & Depot Material Superintendent Posts | Apply Online 14 Aug – 13 Sep 2026 |
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| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization Name |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification Name |
Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) |
| Post Names |
Junior Engineer (JE) — Various Disciplines & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
| Total Vacancies |
3,993 (Provisional, All RRBs Combined) |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) |
Level 6 (Initial Pay ₹35,400) |
| Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027) |
18 – 33 Years |
| Application Start Date |
14 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date |
13 September 2026, 23:59 Hrs |
| Selection Process |
CBT-I → CBT-II → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) |
| Official Website |
rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
About RRB JE Recruitment 2026
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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 04/2026 for recruitment to 3,993 posts of Junior Engineer (JE) — covering Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication disciplines — and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) across Indian Railway zones and production units.
All 3,993 posts fall under Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 initial pay) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY through any one chosen RRB’s official website — candidates cannot apply to more than one RRB, or their application will be summarily rejected and they will be debarred from future RRB/RRC exams.
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Important Dates 2026
- Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News: 25 July 2026
- Opening Date of Online Application: 14 August 2026
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 13 September 2026, 23:59 Hrs
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 15 September 2026
- Modification Window (with Fee): 16 September 2026 – 25 September 2026
- Scribe Details Submission Window: 26 September 2026 – 30 September 2026
- CBT-I Exam Date: To Be Notified on RRB Websites
- CBT-II Exam Date: To Be Notified (After CBT-I Result)
- Document Verification / Medical Examination: To Be Notified
Note: Details filled in the “Create an Account” form (mobile number, email ID) and the “Chosen RRB” CANNOT be modified at any stage once submitted.
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RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution (CEN 04/2026)
| RRB Zone |
Total Vacancies |
RRB Zone |
Total Vacancies |
| Ahmedabad |
143 |
Kolkata |
457 |
| Ajmer |
252 |
Malda |
30 |
| Bengaluru |
298 |
Mumbai |
411 |
| Bhopal |
113 |
Muzaffarpur |
17 |
| Bhubaneswar |
86 |
Patna |
73 |
| Bilaspur |
124 |
Prayagraj |
340 |
| Chandigarh |
183 |
Ranchi |
122 |
| Chennai |
362 |
Secunderabad |
110 |
| Gorakhpur |
198 |
Siliguri |
92 |
| Guwahati |
329 |
Thiruvananthapuram |
101 |
| Jammu-Srinagar |
152 |
Grand Total: 3,993 |
Category-wise Grand Total: UR-1,699 | SC-624 | ST-363 | OBC-913 | EWS-394 | ExSM (Horizontal)-387 | PwBD (Horizontal)-193 (across VI/HI/LD/MD categories)
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may increase/decrease as per Railway Administration requirement. Full RRB & Zone/PU-wise post-wise breakup is available in Annexure-B of the official notification.
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Post-Wise Categories & Educational Qualification
| Discipline/Department |
Minimum Educational Qualification |
| JE (Electrical) — R&D, Production, Workshop, Design, EMU, TRD, TRS, General Services |
3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or combination) from a recognized University/Institute |
| JE (Civil) — R&D, Bridge, P.Way, Works, Design Drawing |
3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. Civil Engineering (3 years) from a recognized University/Institute |
| JE (Track Machine) |
3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engineering |
| JE (Mechanical) — Carriage & Wagon, Design, Diesel Shed, Workshop, Millwright |
3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/Machining/Instrumentation & Control/Tools & Machining/Automobile/Production Engineering |
| JE (S&T) — Design, Workshop, Signal, Telecommunication |
3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Information Technology/Communication Engineering/Computer Science & Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
3-Year Diploma in Engineering in ANY discipline from a recognized University/Institution |
Note: Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are also acceptable in lieu of a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the same discipline. Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date of application — final-year students are NOT eligible.
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Age Limit & Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST |
5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) |
10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) |
13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) |
3 Years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) |
6 Years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) |
8 Years (after deducting service length) |
| Serving Group C/erstwhile Group D Railway Staff (3+ yrs service) — UR/EWS |
Up to 40 Years |
| Widowed/Divorced Women (UR/EWS) |
Up to 35 Years |
Note: Date of Birth range: UR/EWS — 02.01.1994 to 01.01.2009; OBC-NCL — 02.01.1991 to 01.01.2009; SC/ST — 02.01.1989 to 01.01.2009. Age relaxation is not cumulative — maximum eligible relaxation only applies.
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Application Fee
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| General/OBC Candidates |
₹500 (₹400 refundable on appearing CBT-I) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC |
₹250 (Fully Refundable on appearing CBT-I) |
| Note: Refund (minus bank charges) is credited ONLY to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, and only for candidates who actually attend CBT-I. Fee payment is online only (net banking/debit/credit card/UPI). |
Selection Process
- Stage 1: 1st Stage CBT (CBT-I) — Common screening test for all notified posts
- Stage 2: 2nd Stage CBT (CBT-II) — Discipline/Exam-Group specific test
- Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) — Shortlisting at 1:1 ratio of vacancies based on CBT-II merit
- Stage 4: Medical Examination (ME) — As per prescribed medical standard for each post
Important: Candidates shortlisted for CBT-II availing reservation benefits (community/PwBD/ExSM) will continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages. There is negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in both CBTs.
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CBT-I Exam Pattern (Common Screening Test)
| 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 (120 Minutes for eligible Scribe candidates)
Qualifying Marks: UR — 40%, EWS — 40%, OBC(NCL) — 30%, SC — 30%, ST — 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage)
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CBT-II Exam Pattern (Discipline-Specific Test)
| 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 (Discipline-Specific) |
100 |
100 |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
Duration: 120 Minutes (160 Minutes for eligible Scribe candidates)
Virtual calculator will be available on-screen during CBT-II. Qualifying marks same as CBT-I (community-wise).
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Discipline / Exam Group Mapping
| Diploma/Degree Streams |
Exam Group |
| Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools & Die Making Engineering |
Mechanical & Allied Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering & sub-streams |
Electrical & Allied Engineering |
| Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Communication, Computer Science/Engineering, IT |
Electronics & Allied Engineering |
| Civil Engineering & sub-streams, B.Sc. Civil Engineering |
Civil & Allied Engineering |
Note: DMS candidates (any Engineering diploma) must select one of the above 4 Exam Groups during registration. Candidates with more than one qualification mapped to different groups can choose only ONE group.
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CBT-I Syllabus — Topic-Wise
- Mathematics: Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI/CI, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture & History (including freedom struggle), Indian Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, General Scientific & Technological Developments
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus
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CBT-II Technical Syllabus — Civil & Allied Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction, Building Materials, Construction of Substructure & Superstructure, Building Finishes & Maintenance
- Building Drawing, Concrete Technology, Surveying, Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)
- Geo Technical Engineering, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering
- Mechanics of Structures, Theory of Structures, Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures
- Transportation Engineering (Railway, Bridge, Tunnel), Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering
- Advanced Construction Techniques & Equipment, Estimating & Costing, Contracts & Accounts
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CBT-II Technical Syllabus — Electrical & Allied Engineering
- Basic Concepts (R, L, C, current, voltage, power), Circuit Law (Kirchhoff’s Law, Network Theorems)
- Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement & Measuring Instruments
- Electrical Machines (DC Machines, Transformers, Induction Motors), Synchronous Machines
- Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Switchgears & Protection
- Estimation & Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics
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CBT-II Technical Syllabus — Electronics & Allied Engineering
- Electronic Components & Materials, Electronic Devices & Circuits, Digital Electronics
- Linear Integrated Circuit, Microprocessor & Microcontroller, Electronic Measurements
- Communication Engineering, Data Communication & Networks
- Computer Programming (C, C++, Data Structure, DBMS), Basic Electrical Engineering
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CBT-II Technical Syllabus — Mechanical & Allied Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials
- Machining, Welding, Grinding & Finishing Process, Metrology
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Management
- Thermal Engineering (Thermodynamics laws, IC Engines, Refrigeration cycles)
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Medical Standards
| Standard |
Vision Requirement |
| A-3 |
Distance Vision 6/9, 6/9; Near Vision Sn:0.6, 0.6 — Strictest standard, applies to Signal-related and TRD posts |
| B-1/B-2 |
Distance Vision 6/9-6/12; applies to most Design/R&D/General Services posts |
| C-1 |
Distance Vision 6/12, 6/18 — applies to most Workshop/Production Unit posts |
Note: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are NOT eligible for A-3 standard posts. Full post-wise medical standard is given in Annexure-A of the official notification.
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How to Apply Online
- Visit the official RRB website of your chosen zone only — rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
- First-time applicants must “Create an Account” — mobile number and email ID entered here CANNOT be changed later
- Authenticate identity using DigiLocker/Aadhaar for smoother verification (strongly advised)
- Fill the online application — select preferences for Railway Zones and posts within your chosen RRB only
- Capture a LIVE photograph via webcam/mobile camera (pre-existing photos not accepted)
- Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, running handwriting only — not block/capital letters)
- Upload SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB) if opting for free train travel facility
- Choose medium of examination (English, Hindi, or 13 regional languages)
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit the application before 13 September 2026, 23:59 Hrs
Critical Warning: Applying to more than one RRB, or submitting multiple applications with minor variations, will result in rejection of ALL applications and lifetime debarment from RRB/RRC exams.
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Documents Required
- Matriculation/10th Certificate (as proof of Name, DOB, Father’s/Mother’s Name)
- Diploma/Degree Certificate & Marksheets in the relevant Engineering discipline
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC) in prescribed Annexure format, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate (Form V/VI as per RPwD Act 2016) with UDID, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge/Employment Certificate, if applicable
- Scanned Signature (running handwriting, black ink) & Live Photograph
- NOC from employer, if already in Government/PSU service
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Key Facilities & Benefits
- Free Train Travel: Sleeper Class railway pass admissible for SC/ST candidates (if opted) for CBT/DV/ME stages
- Scribe Facility: Available for eligible PwBD candidates (Blindness, Locomotor Disability-BA, Cerebral Palsy, and others meeting conditions) with 20 minutes/hour compensatory time
- Common Service Centre (CSC): Candidates can use 1.5 lakh+ CSC centres nationwide for online application assistance
- Multilingual Exam: Available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)
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Important Instructions & Warnings
- Vacancies indicated are provisional and may increase/decrease/become NIL as per Railway Administration’s actual requirement
- Selection by RRB does NOT confer any right of appointment — final offer is issued by concerned Zonal Railway subject to vacancy availability
- Newly appointed candidates cannot request transfer to another Railway zone until completing at least 5-10 years of service
- Selected candidates undergo training; only stipend is paid during training period
- Candidates found using unfair means (impersonation, forgery, use of banned items) face lifetime debarment and possible legal action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- No call letters sent by post — only via SMS/Email; download E-call letter from official RRB website only, about 4 days before CBT
- Beware of touts and fake websites — RRBs do not appoint agents or coaching centres for recruitment
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