Railroad Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued CEN No 04/2026 for the recruitment of various posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The original notification was for 3,993 vacancies and with the addition of 1 Junior Engineer/Electrical/TRS vacancy and 35 CMA vacancies, the revised total vacancies stands at 4,029 vacancies.
Eligible candidates can apply online through official RRB websites. The online application process has started on August 14, 2026. The last date to submit the application is September 13, 2026.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Organisation: Railway Recruitment Boards
- Ministry: Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- CEN Number: 04/2026
- Posts: Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant
- Total Vacancies: 4,029
- Pay Level: Level 6 of the 7th CPC
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Process: CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Official Website: RRB official website
Important Dates
| Online Application Begins | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 13 September 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 16 September to 25 September 2026 |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Vacancy
| Recruitment | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent | 3,993 |
| Additional Junior Engineer/Electrical/TRS | 1 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | 35 |
| Revised Total | 4,029 |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the post and examination group. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification from a recognised institution or university by the closing date of the application.
| Qualification/Exam Group | Eligible Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mechanical & Allied Engineering | Three-year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools and Die Making or related disciplines, as prescribed |
| Electrical & Allied Engineering | Three-year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant sub-streams |
| Electronics & Allied Engineering | Three-year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Communication, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines |
| Civil & Allied Engineering | Three-year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or relevant sub-streams |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline; higher qualification such as B.E./B.Tech in the same discipline is also acceptable |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | B.Sc. degree in Physics and Chemistry with the prescribed marks and subject combination |
The corrigendum introduces CMA with a requirement of B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 45% marks, subject to the specified subject combinations.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit/Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General/UR/EWS | 18 to 33 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years relaxation |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 years relaxation |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 years relaxation |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years relaxation |
The age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. The basic age range is 18–33 years. The notification also specifies category-wise upper-age relaxations, subject to the required certificates.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Pay Commission | 7th CPC |
| Other Benefits | As applicable under Railway rules |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT-I |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except the categories listed below | ₹500 | ₹400, after applicable bank charges |
| SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC | ₹250 | ₹250, after applicable bank charges |
Only candidates who actually appear in the 1st Stage CBT will receive the applicable refund.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure
The selection process includes the following stages:
- 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I)
- 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-II)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Candidates will be shortlisted for the subsequent stages based on merit and the prescribed recruitment rules. The notification states that RRB-wise shortlisting for Document Verification is based on normalized CBT-II marks.
Documents Required for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 application:
- Matriculation/SSLC certificate for date of birth proof
- Educational qualification certificate and mark sheets
- SC/ST certificate, if applicable
- OBC-NCL certificate, if applicable
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen certificate/documents, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature as per the prescribed specifications
- Other relevant certificates or documents supporting any reservation or relaxation claimed
Candidates must ensure that all details entered in the application are supported by valid documents and certificates at the time of Document Verification.
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Candidates should apply online through the official RRB websites by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Boards.
- Read the complete CEN 04/2026 carefully before starting the application.
- Create an RRB account if you do not already have one.
- Candidates who have already created an account for an earlier RRB CEN should use the same account credentials.
- Enter a valid personal mobile number and active email ID for OTP-based verification.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Select only one RRB and provide the required post/Railway Zone preferences.
- Complete the live photograph and signature requirements as specified in the notification.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Select the examination language.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the prescribed payment method.
- Check all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 13 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save or download the submitted application and keep the registration details safely for future use.
Candidates are also advised to use the official RRB website for the application and updates. The notification recommends using Aadhaar or DigiLocker for identity authentication during account creation.
Important Points for Candidates
- Candidates should read the complete CEN before applying.
- The required educational qualification must have been obtained by the application closing date.
- Candidates awaiting their final qualification results should not apply.
- Only one RRB can be selected.
- Multiple applications can result in rejection of all applications.
- The chosen RRB cannot be changed after account creation/application as specified in the notice.
- Candidates must keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- The CBT will have negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- CBT and Document Verification dates will be announced later.
- Candidates should regularly check the concerned RRB website for authentic updates.
Important links
| RRB Official Website | Check here |
| RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Check here |
| Official Corrigendum Notification PDF | Check here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
FAQs on RRB JE Recruitment 2026
What is the RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is conducted under CEN No. 04/2026 for various Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and, after the corrigendum, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts.
How many vacancies are available in RRB Recruitment 2026?
The revised recruitment has 4,029 vacancies, including 3,993 original vacancies, one additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy and 35 CMA vacancies.
What is the last date to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 13 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The basic age limit is 18 to 33 years as of 01 January 2027 with the applicable relaxations for the eligible categories.
What is the initial salary for RRB JE posts?
Starting salary is ₹ 35,400 Level 6 of 7th CPC.
