The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the detailed notification 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 is now open.
Quick Answer
RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) detailed notification is out with 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The full CEN PDF was published on the RRB websites on 13 August 2026, and the total has been revised down from the 4,098 announced in the July short notice. Online applications run from 14 August to 13 September 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in; the modification window is 16–25 September. CBT 1 is expected around 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 released | 13 August 2026 |
| Apply online starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 13 September 2026 (23:59) |
| Last date to pay fee | 15 September 2026 |
| Modification / correction window | 16–25 September 2026 |
| CBT 1 | November 2026 (tentative) |
Vacancy Details
The detailed CEN puts the total at 3,993 posts — revised down from the 4,098 announced in the short notice — across three groups:
- Junior Engineer (JE): the large majority of posts, 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 (around 320 posts).
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): a small number of lab and materials-testing posts.
The exact post-wise and discipline-wise table is in Annexure A of the CEN, and the RRB-wise break-up in Annexure B. Among the larger zones reported: Kolkata 457, Mumbai 411, Chennai 362, Prayagraj 340, Guwahati 329, Bengaluru 298 and Ajmer 252. You apply to one RRB zone only, so compare vacancy numbers in Annexure B 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 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-SM / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Fully refunded after appearing in CBT 1 |
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.
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 (open now) with a working mobile number and email.
- Choose your RRB zone carefully — you can apply to only one. Check Annexure B vacancy numbers first.
- Fill the post preferences you are eligible for, upload photo and signature in the prescribed format, and pay the fee by 15 September 2026 (applications close 13 September).
How to Start Preparing Now
You have roughly 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? Yes — the detailed notification (CEN 04/2026) was published on 13 August 2026 and applications are open from 14 August.
How many vacancies are there? 3,993 across JE, DMS and CMA posts (revised from 4,098 in the short notice).
When can I apply? 14 August to 13 September 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in; corrections 16–25 September.
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 November 2026; the exact date comes via city-intimation slips.
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