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RRB JE Notification 2026 Vacancy Out, 4029 Revised Vacancy (: Overview

RRB JE Notification 2026 Vacancy Out, 4029 Revised Vacancy (Zone Wise), CBT 1 Exam Dates has been released. Check official dates, direct download link, step-by-step download guide, and exam rules. Verified by Prayaas Portal Exam Desk.

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Notification TitleRRB JE Notification 2026 Vacancy Out, 4029 Revised Vacancy (Zone Wise), CBT 1 Exam Dates
CategoryExam Date
Sector / Exam BodyRailways
Region / StateAll India
StatusActive / Official Link Active
Last VerifiedVerified on Prayaas Portal Desk

Detailed Guide & Information

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB JE Notification 2026 on 13th August for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts at rrbcdg.gov.in. The detailed notification has been released and the online application process has started from 14th August. A total of 4,029 RRB JE vacancies have been released for various disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, CMA, DMS and Signal & Telecommunications. Candidates with a relevant three-year Diploma or Engineering Degree can apply for these posts. The RRB JE recruitment process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates can check the complete RRB Junior Engineer Notification PDF along with important dates, vacancies, selection process and other details below.

RRB JE Notification 2026-27 Out

The detailed RRB Junior Engineer Notification 2026 has been released under CEN No 04/2026. The notification PDF contains complete information about the posts, 4029 vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, salary, application fee, important dates, selection process, exam pattern and online application process. The direct link to download the RRB JE Notification PDF has been shared below:

RRB JE Notification 2026 PDF: Click to Download

RRB JE New Recruitment Notice 2026-27 Out: Click to Download

RRB JE Exam Date 2026 Out

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB JE Junior Engineer exam date 2026 on the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to keep track of important dates. As per the schedule, the exam is scheduled to be conducted on 27th, 28th and 30th October. Applicants appearing in the exam will be issued the RRB JE admit card in the login window. Candidates will be required to carry their admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.

RRB JE 2026 Exam Date Notice PDF: Click to Download

Update on RRB JE Recruitment:

  • The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Dates 2026 on 16th September at the official website. 
  • The number of vacancies for RRB JE 2026 has increased, the vacancy count has been revised  from 3,993 to 4,029.
  • Recently, the Railway Authority has added Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant Posts in the RRB JE Recruitment for year 2026-27. 

RRB JE Recruitment CEN 4/2026

The RRB JE (Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer) is a national level competitive examination conducted by the Indian Railways for the recruitment of the eligible candidates to various posts of Engineers.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026-27
Recruitment authority Railway Recruitment Boards
Notification number CEN No 04/2026
Recruitment name RRB JE Recruitment 2026-27
Posts JE, DMS & DMS
Disciplines
RRB JE Vacancy 2026 4029 (Civil Engineering – 1,638, Mechanical Engineering – 1,125, Electrical Engineering – 599, Depot Material Superintendent – 324, Signal and Telecommunications – 307, CMA – 35)
Pay level Level 6
RRB JE Short Notice 21st July
RRB JE Full Notification 2026 13th August
apply online for RRB JE 14th August
Last date to apply 13th September
Last date for fee payment 15th September
Application correction window 16th to 25th September 2026
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date 27th, 28th and 30th October 2026
Selection Process CBT 1, CBT 2, DV, ME
Age limit 18 to 33 years
Salary Rs 35,400 (basic pay)
Educational Qualification Diploma/Degree in Engineering
Official Website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ or https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
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Changes As New RRB JE Recruitment Notice CEN 04/2026

On 19th August, the Railway Recruitment Board has uploaded the RRB JE/DMS/CMA corrigendum CEN 04/2026 at the official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. As per the notice, 35 CMA (Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant) Vacancy have been added, that leads to increase in total number of RRB JE 2026 vacancies 3993 to 4029. Previously, only Junior Engineer & DMS Vacancy has been announced. Now, candidates who have B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry with at least 45% marks are eligible to apply for the RRB CMA Recruitment.

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RRB JE Vacancy 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 4029 RRB JE vacancies (under CEN 04/2026) for the new recruitment cycle. These posts are spread across 35 departments in the Electrical, Engineering, Mechanical, Signal and Telecommunication and Stores departments. The Junior Engineer vacancies are distributed across zones separately. RRB Kolkata has the highest posts requirement with 457 vacancies, followed by Mumbai with 411 and Chennai with 362 vacancies.

RRB JE Zone Wise Vacancy 2026

Check the below table for Post wise distribution of the RRB JE Vacancy 2026-27.

RRB JE Zone Wise Vacancy 2026
Zone Wise Total General SC ST OBC EWS
RRB Ahmedabad 143 45 24 19 38 17
RRB Ajmer 252 110 41 10 68 23
RRB Bengaluru 299 119 45 23 80 32
RRB Bhopal 120 58 17 10 27 8
RRB Bhubaneswar 86 40 14 4 19 9
RRB Bilaspur 124 51 19 19 22 13
RRB Chandigarh 183 77 31 13 49 13
RRB Chennai 377 152 62 36 83 44
RRB Gorakhpur 198 67 44 22 40 25
RRB Guwahati 333 132 54 29 87 31
RRB Jammu-Srinagar 152 86 16 12 27 11
RRB Kolkata 457 195 58 51 101 52
RRB Malda 30 9 8 3 7 3
RRB Mumbai 411 175 67 36 96 37
RRB Muzaffarpur 17 7 4 2 3 1
RRB Patna 80 29 20 11 15 5
RRB Prayagraj 341 164 49 33 67 28
RRB Ranchi 122 49 21 8 31 13
RRB Secunderabad 111 69 15 6 12 9
RRB Siliguri 92 35 12 7 26 12
RRB Thiruvananthapuram 101 45 11 12 22 11
Grand Total 4,029 1,714 632 366 920 397

Note: As per CEN 04/2026 Corrigendum 1, the total RRB JE vacancies have been revised from 3,993 to 4,029 after adding 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts and 1 JE/Electrical/TRS post; the revised vacancy numbers affect RRB Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Guwahati, Patna, Prayagraj and Secunderabad, while all other RRB JE Zone wise vacancies remain unchanged.

RRB JE Branch Wise Vacancy 2026

For the year 2026-27, the civil engineering branch has the highest vacancy about 1638 posts, followed by mechanical and electrical engineering. Check the table below for RRB JE Branch Wise Vacancy 2026 distribution for category wise:

RRB JE Branch Wise Vacancy 2026
Branch / Post Total UR SC ST OBC EWS
Civil Engineering 1,638 670 259 140 407 162
Mechanical Engineering 1,125 464 182 110 251 118
Electrical Engineering 600 280 79 50 131 60
Depot Material Superintendent 324 139 57 29 69 30
Signal and Telecommunications 307 147 47 34 55 24
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant 35 14 8 3 6 4
Grand Total 4,029 1,714 632 366 920 397

RRB JE Department Wise Vacancy 2026

The Engineering department has the highest number of vacancies, while Depot Material Superintendent accounts for 324 vacancies under the Stores department.

Post Department Total UR SC ST OBC EWS
JE / Design / Electrical Electrical 4 2 0 1 1 0
JE / Electrical Electrical 38 17 5 3 9 4
JE / Electrical (Workshop) Electrical 33 15 6 2 6 4
JE / Electrical / Design Drawing and Estimation Electrical 39 15 6 4 9 5
JE / Electrical / Design Drawing and Estimation Electrical 2 1 0 0 1 0
JE / Electrical / EMU Electrical 44 18 5 6 8 7
JE / Electrical / General Services Electrical 111 50 14 9 30 8
JE / Electrical / TRD Electrical 170 86 24 13 35 12
JE / Electrical / TRS Electrical 159 76 19 12 32 20
JE (Research) / Civil Engineering 13 1 5 3 4 0
JE / Bridge Engineering 44 18 7 4 10 5
JE / Civil Engineering 8 2 3 1 1 1
JE / Civil / Design Drawing and Estimation Engineering 194 83 29 24 38 20
JE / Civil / Design Drawing and Estimation Engineering 9 5 1 2 1 0
JE / Design / Civil Engineering 8 0 3 3 0 2
JE / P. Way Engineering 1 1 0 0 0 0
JE / P. Way Engineering 826 343 131 63 213 76
JE / Works Engineering 468 196 74 37 116 45
JE / Works Engineering 7 2 1 2 0 2
JE / Track Machine Engineering 60 19 5 1 24 11
JE / Carriage and Wagon Mechanical 428 177 68 38 97 48
JE / Design / C and W Mechanical 6 0 2 2 0 2
JE / Design / Mechanical Mechanical 9 1 3 1 2 2
JE / Design / MP Mechanical 6 0 2 1 0 3
JE / Design / Mechanical Mechanical 45 21 6 6 7 5
JE / Mechanical Mechanical 178 85 27 14 36 16
JE / Mechanical (Workshop) Mechanical 357 145 56 33 87 36
JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing and Estimation Mechanical 9 2 2 2 1 2
JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing and Estimation Mechanical 18 4 4 7 3 0
JE / Millwright Mechanical 29 14 4 3 7 1
JE / Diesel Electrical Mechanical 40 15 8 3 11 3
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant Mechanical 35 14 8 3 6 4
JE / S and T Signal and Telecommunications 5 0 3 1 0 1
JE / S and T (Workshop) Signal and Telecommunications 12 4 3 1 3 1
JE / S and T / Design Drawing and Estimation Signal and Telecommunications 21 14 3 3 0 1
JE / S and T / Signal Signal and Telecommunications 190 87 28 20 38 17
JE / S and T / Telecommunication Signal and Telecommunications 79 42 10 9 14 4
Depot Material Superintendent Stores 324 139 57 29 69 30
Total 4,029 1,714 632 366 920 397

RRB JE/DMS/CMA (CBT 1 + CBT 2) Mock Test 2026: Click to Attempt

RRB Junior Engineer Vacancy Trends (2019 to 2026)

The RRB Junior Engineer vacancies have varied significantly across recruitment cycles, with 14,033 vacancies in 2019 and 7,951 vacancies in 2024 marking the highest figures in the period shown. The vacancy count declined to 2,585 in 2025 and increased to 4029 in 2026 for JE, CMA and DMS posts.

RRB JE Vacancy Trends (2)

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
2020 – 2023 No new cycle
2019 CEN 02/2018 14,033 JE and other categories

What are the steps for RRB JE Apply Online 2026?

Candidates can complete the RRB Junior Engineer apply online by creating an account, filling in the application form, uploading the required documents till 13th September 2026. The process also includes live photograph capture and final submission of the application form.

Step 1: Create an Account

  • Visit any official RRB website and open the RRB JE 2026 Apply Online link.
  • Candidates who have already created an account for previous RRB CENs can log in using their existing credentials.
  • New candidates should click on “Create an Account”.
  • Enter an active mobile number and email ID. OTPs will be sent to both for verification.
  • Authenticate your identity using Aadhaar or DigiLocker. This is recommended for easier verification.
  • Submit the account creation details.

Important: Mobile number, email ID and chosen RRB details entered while creating the account cannot be changed later.

Step 2: Fill the Application Form

  • Log in with your registered credentials, please.
  • Select any one RRB from the options given.
  • Select your choice of Railway Zones and the posts you are eligible for.
  • Fill your personal and academic information as mentioned in your 10th / Matriculation / SSLC Certificate.
  • Select your language preference for the CBT examination. The exam will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.
  • Review all the details carefully before proceeding.

Step 3: Capture Live Photograph

RRB JE 2026 does not require candidates to upload a pre-existing passport-size photograph. A live photograph will be captured through a webcam or the front camera of a mobile phone. While capturing the photograph:

  • Maintain a straight posture and look directly at the camera.
  • Keep a neutral facial expression.
  • Wear non-white, preferably dark-coloured clothing.
  • Do not wear a cap, mask, spectacles, or glasses.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents

Candidates need to upload the documents specified in the application form.

  • Signature: Black ink on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, minimum 100 DPI, 140 × 60 pixels.
  • SC/ST Certificate: Required only for candidates claiming a free Sleeper Class Railway Pass; PDF format, up to 400 KB, valid on the closing date.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Completion of the application process takes place once the exam fees have been successfully paid. These fees can be paid online using either Internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI.

Step 6: Submit and Save the Application

After completing all sections and making the payment, carefully check the application form and submit it. Candidates should save or download the final submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

RRB JE Application Form Fees 2026

It is mandatory for candidates to deposit the application fee as per the instructions along with filling the RRB JE 2026 application form. Application fee will be different based on the category of the candidate.

Candidate Category Fee (in ₹) Refund Details (Upon appearing in CBT-1)
All candidates ₹500/- ₹400/- will be refunded (minus applicable bank charges) after attending the 1st Stage CBT.
Candidates belonging to: SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Female, Transgender Minorities, Economically Backward Class ₹250/- ₹250/- (the full amount) will be refunded (minus applicable bank charges) after attending the 1st Stage CBT.

Documents Required to Apply for RRB Junior Engineer

Candidates need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026. The documents need to be in the specified format, size and validity.

  • Aadhaar card or any other valid ID proof
  • 10th /Matriculation/ SSLC Certificate
  • Certificate of Engineering Degree / Diploma
  • Educational Qualification / Marksheets
  • Certificate of Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
  • Certificate of PwBD, if any
  • Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) if applicable
  • Signature of Candidate
  • SC/ST Certificate (for claiming Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass, if applicable)
  • Active Mobile Number
  • Active Emails ID
  • Bank/Payment Details for fee payment online

What is the selection process of RRB JE?

As per the RRB JE Notification 2026, the selection process for Junior Engineer posts through multiple stages. Candidates must qualify in the CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, and Medical Examination stages to be selected.

Stage Process Type Purpose
Stage 1 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) Online Exam Screening/Qualifying
Stage 2 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II) Online Exam Final Merit Determination
Stage 3 Document Verification (DV) In-person Certificate Check
Stage 4 Medical Examination (ME) Physical Exam Fitness Certification

RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates appearing in the exam must check the eligibility criteria before filling up the online application form. The RRB JE eligibility conditions comprise age limit, nationality, educational qualification and age relaxation criteria. If any applicant fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria, then it may lead to disqualification.

What is the age limit to apply for RRB JE?

As per the RRB JE Notification 2026, candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age to apply for the recruitment. The age will be calculated as per the date specified in the official notification. Reserved category candidates can avail of age relaxation as per the applicable rules.

  • UR/EWS: Born between 02 January 1994 and 01 January 2009.
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Born between 02 January 1991 and 01 January 2009.
  • SC/ST: Born between 02 January 1989 and 01 January 2009.
Category Age Relaxation
SC / ST candidates 5 years
OBC – Non-Creamy Layer candidates 3 years
PwBD – Unreserved 10 years
PwBD – OBC 13 years
PwBD – SC / ST 15 years
Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months service after attestation) Service duration in Defence + 3 years
Candidates domiciled in J&K between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 5 years
Railway Staff (Group C & D) with 3 years’ service, Casual Labour & Substitutes Up to 40 years (UR) / 43 years (OBC) / 45 years (SC/ST)
Quasi-Administrative Railway Organization staff Relaxation equal to service length, up to 5 years
Women who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated but not remarried Up to 35 years (UR) / 38 years (OBC) / 40 years (SC/ST)

Educational Qualifications

Candidates can check the post-wise educational qualification for the recruitment from the table below.

Post Category Academic Requirement
Junior Engineer (Civil & Allied) 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering

OR

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3 years)

OR

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering/relevant combination.

Junior Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Allied) 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Industrial/ Automobile/Instrumentation and Control Engineering

OR

B.E./B.Tech in the respective engineering discipline/relevant combination.

Junior Engineer (S&T/IT) 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

OR

B.E./B.Tech in the respective engineering discipline / relevant combination.

Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) 3-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline

OR

B.E./B.Tech in any engineering discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry with at least 45% marks

RRB JE Previous Year Question Paper PDF: Click to Download

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB Junior Engineer Exam Pattern 2026 consists of two Computer-Based Tests, CBT-I and CBT-II. CBT-I is the screening stage with 100 questions, while CBT-II carries 150 questions and includes 100 questions on technical abilities. Both stages have a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

1st Stage CBT (CBT-I) — Screening Stage

The first stage of the RRB JE examination is CBT 1. Candidates must qualify this stage to move forward for the next stage.

  • Number of Questions: 100 (each carrying 1 mark).
  • Question Type: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
  • Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe).
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Subjects / Sections No. of Questions Marks
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 15 15
General Science (Up to 10th Standard CBSE) 30 30
Total 100 100

2nd Stage CBT (CBT-II) — Merit Determination Stage

As per the RRB JE Notification, the CBT2 is the second stage of the RRB Junior Engineer exam and plays an important role in the recruitment process.

  • Number of Questions: 150 (each carrying 1 mark).
  • Question Type: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
  • Duration: 120 minutes (160 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe).
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Subjects / Sections No. of Questions Marks
General Awareness 15 15
Physics & Chemistry (Up to 10th Standard CBSE) 15 15
Basics of Computers and Applications 10 10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control 10 10
Technical Abilities (Discipline/Exam Group Specific) 100 100
Total 150 150

RRB Junior Engineer Salary

The RRB JE Salary is Rs. 35,400 based on Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission. Beside basic pay, eligible JEs are given applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance.

Component Details
Pay Level Level 6
Basic Pay ₹35,400
Pay Commission 7th CPC
Allowances DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, as applicable

RRB JE Notification 2026 FAQs

Question: How many vacancies are released for RRB JE recruitment 2026?

Answer: A total of 4029 vacancies are announced for the recruitment of Junior Engineers.

Question: What is RRB JE apply online date 2026?

Answer: Candidates can apply online from 14th August to 13th September from the official site.

Question: From where can I download RRB JE notification 2026?

Answer: The RRB Junior Engineer notification PDF can be downloaded from the official site by the candidates.

Question: What is the RRB JE selection process 2026?

Answer: The selection process comprises of CBT 1, CBT 2 and document verification & medical test.

Question: What is the age limit for Railway Junior Engineer?

Answer: Candidates of age from 18 years to 33 years are eligible to apply online for RRB JE Recruitment.

Question: What is the last date to apply online for RRB JE?

Answer: The Last date to apply online for RRB JE Recruitment was 13th September.

Question: What is RRB JE exam date 2026?

Answer: The RRB Junior Engineer exam is scheduled to be conducted on 27th, 28th and 30th October 2026.

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