The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the short notice for RRB JE 2026 under CEN 04/2026, covering Junior Engineer and allied technical posts across Indian Railways. If you hold an engineering diploma or degree, this is the biggest railway technical recruitment of the year, and the application window opens on 14 August 2026.
Quick Answer
RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) short notice is out with 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The detailed notification is expected on 13 August 2026, and online applications run from 14 August to 13 September 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in. CBT 1 is expected around October–November 2026 (tentative). Age limit is 18–33 years as on 1 January 2027, with standard category relaxations.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notice (CEN 04/2026) released | 21 July 2026 |
| Detailed notification | 13 August 2026 (expected) |
| Apply online starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 13 September 2026 |
| CBT 1 | October–November 2026 (tentative) |
Dates for the correction window, application status and city intimation will be confirmed in the detailed CEN. We will update this post as official dates arrive.
Vacancy Details
The short notice announces 4,098 posts across three groups:
- Junior Engineer (JE): the bulk of the vacancies, spread across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & allied engineering disciplines and across all RRB zones.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): stores and inventory management posts in railway depots.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): lab and materials-testing posts.
The zone-wise and discipline-wise break-up comes with the detailed notification on 13 August. You apply to one RRB zone only, so compare vacancy numbers before choosing — our guide on how RRB zones work explains what that choice affects.
Eligibility
- Age: 18–33 years as on 1 January 2027. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL), and as per rules for PwBD and other categories.
- Education (JE): a 3-year Diploma or a Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant engineering discipline. Which branches map to which posts is specified post-wise in the CEN.
- Education (DMS): engineering diploma/degree, as per the CEN.
- Education (CMA): B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry (minimum marks as per the CEN).
Final authority is the detailed CEN 04/2026 PDF — read the post-wise eligibility table there before paying the fee.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1 (as per previous cycles) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-SM / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Fully refunded after appearing in CBT 1 (as per previous cycles) |
Selection Process
Four stages: CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination. CBT 1 is a screening stage; final merit comes from CBT 2.
Exam Pattern
CBT 1 (90 minutes, 100 questions)
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 |
| General Science | 30 |
CBT 2 (120 minutes, 150 questions)
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (your discipline) | 100 |
Both CBTs carry negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer. The pattern above follows the previous JE cycle; confirm section weights in the detailed CEN.
Salary
JE, DMS and CMA are Pay Level 6 posts with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400, plus DA, HRA and railway allowances. In-hand pay typically lands in the ₹45,000–55,000 range depending on posting city.
How to Apply
- Register on rrbapply.gov.in from 14 August 2026 with a working mobile number and email.
- Choose your RRB zone carefully — you can apply to only one.
- Fill the post preferences you are eligible for, upload photo and signature in the prescribed format, and pay the fee before 13 September 2026.
How to Start Preparing Now
You have roughly two to three months before CBT 1. Start with the non-technical sections that decide the CBT 1 cut-off — our RRB JE preparation guide covers the CBT 1 vs CBT 2 strategy in depth, and you can benchmark yourself against the real pattern with Pareeksha's railway mock tests. For the technical section, begin systematic revision of your diploma/degree core subjects now rather than after CBT 1.
FAQs
Is the RRB JE 2026 notification out? The short notice (CEN 04/2026) is out; the detailed notification is expected on 13 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there? 4,098 across JE, DMS and CMA posts.
When can I apply? 14 August to 13 September 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in.
Can final-year students apply? No — you must hold the qualifying diploma/degree by the date specified in the CEN.
When is the exam? CBT 1 is tentatively expected around October–November 2026; the exact date comes via city-intimation slips.
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