The RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Ministry of Railways under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for filling up 3,993 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) across various Railway Zones and Production Units. The indicative notice was published in Employment News on 25th July 2026, and the online application process will open on 14th August 2026 and remain active until 13th September 2026 (23:59 hours).
Candidates are advised to carefully go through the eligibility criteria, post parameters, vacancy distribution, examination pattern and application process before applying online.
RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| CEN No. | 04/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (JE) & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 14th August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13th September 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25.07.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 14.08.2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 13.09.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15.09.2026 |
| Modification Window (with modification fee) | 16.09.2026 to 25.09.2026 |
| Window for Scribe Details Submission | 26.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 |
Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment 04/2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 3,993 vacancies are notified across various Junior Engineer disciplines and the Depot Material Superintendent post, spread across all RRBs and Railway Zones/Production Units in India.
RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution
| 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 |
| Grand Total | 3,993 |
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up (All RRBs)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,699 |
| SC | 624 |
| ST | 363 |
| OBC | 913 |
| EWS | 394 |
| Total | 3,993 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal) | 387 |
| PwBD (Horizontal) | 193 |
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RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a three-year Diploma in Engineering (or an equivalent/higher qualification such as B.E./B.Tech in the same discipline) as prescribed for the specific post, mapped into the following four Exam Groups:
| Exam Group | Disciplines Covered |
|---|---|
| Mechanical and Allied Engineering | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools & Machining, Tools & Die Making Engineering, or a combination thereof |
| Electrical and Allied Engineering | Electrical Engineering or a combination of its sub-streams |
| Electronics and Allied Engineering | Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Communication, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a combination thereof |
| Civil and Allied Engineering | Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3 years), or a combination of its sub-streams |
For the post of Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), candidates with a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline are eligible and must choose one of the above Exam Groups at the time of registration. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification as on the closing date of the online application (13.09.2026); those awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
- Age Group: 18 – 33 years
- Date of birth should not be after 01.01.2009 (lower limit, all categories) and not before 02.01.1994 (UR/EWS), 02.01.1991 (OBC-NCL), or 02.01.1989 (SC/ST), for the upper age limit.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| 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 (min. 3 years’ service) | Up to 40/43/45 years (UR/OBC/SC-ST respectively) |
| Widowed/divorced/judicially separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35/38/40 years (UR/OBC/SC-ST respectively) |
RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS and all other candidates not covered below | ₹500/- | ₹400/- refunded on appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | ₹250/- | Fully refunded (net of bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
Fee payment is accepted only through online mode (internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI). Refunds will be credited only to a bank account seeded with the candidate’s Aadhaar number.
Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment 04/2026 Selection Process
The recruitment process comprises the following stages:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) — common screening test for all notified posts
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II) — discipline/technical-specific test
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
1st Stage CBT (CBT-I)
| Subject | No. of 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 scribe-eligible candidates)
2nd Stage CBT (CBT-II)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 minutes (160 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
Candidates shortlisted for CBT-II will be 15 times the community-wise total vacancies notified against each RRB, based on merit in CBT-I. Negative marking of 1/3rd mark applies for each wrong answer in both stages.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying % | 40% | 40% | 30% | 30% | 25% |
Qualifying marks may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of candidates against reserved vacancies.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Shortlisting for DV will be based on normalized marks in CBT-II and will be equal to the number of vacancies, computed via a Merit Index formula for candidates across different Exam Groups. Candidates must pass the prescribed Medical Fitness Standards (A-3, B-1, or C-1 as applicable to the post) at the time of DV.
RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026 Notification Out
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released this detailed CEN for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent across Indian Railways. Applications complete in all respects must be submitted ONLINE ONLY through the official websites of the RRBs, latest by 23:59 hours of 13th September 2026.
Download RRB JE Recruitment 2026 (CEN 04/2026) Detailed Notification PDF
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website of your preferred RRB.
- Click on “Create an Account” (or use existing login credentials if you have applied to a previous RRB CEN).
- Authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar for smoother verification at later stages.
- Log in and fill out the online application form for CEN No. 04/2026, choosing only one RRB and indicating your order of preference for Railway Zones and posts.
- A live photograph will be captured through the application portal itself; no pre-existing photo upload is required.
- Upload your scanned signature (and SC/ST certificate, if applicable for free travel pass) as per the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Submit the application and note down your registration number for future reference.
Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment 04/2026 Documents Required
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate (as per prescribed Annexures), where applicable
- EBC certificate/BPL Card/Izzat MST, for fee concession claims
- Minority Community Declaration affidavit, where applicable
- PwBD Disability Certificate (Form V/VI, as per RPwD Rules 2024), where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen declaration and employment certificate, where applicable
- Educational qualification certificates/mark sheets with date of issue/result declaration
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026?
A total of 3,993 vacancies are notified for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts across all RRBs under CEN No. 04/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026?
The online application closes on 13th September 2026 at 23:59 hours, with the last date for fee payment being 15th September 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026?
Candidates need a three-year Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical and allied disciplines, as applicable) or an equivalent/higher qualification, from a recognized University/Institute.
Q4. What is the age limit for Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 01.01.2027, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the pay scale for RRB JE posts?
Junior Engineer and DMS posts carry Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹35,400.
Q6. What is the selection process for RRB JE Recruitment 04/2026?
The selection process comprises a 1st Stage CBT, a 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.
Q7. What is the application fee for Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
The fee is ₹500/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates (₹400/- refundable on appearing in CBT-I) and ₹250/- for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC candidates (fully refundable on appearing in CBT-I).