The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the full RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification on 13 August 2026 under CEN No. 04/2026, opening 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts across 21 RRB zones. Online applications began 14 August 2026 and close 13 September 2026. Diploma and degree holders in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecommunication engineering, aged 18–33 years, can apply at the official RRB portal. This is a sharp jump from the 2,588 vacancies notified in the previous JE cycle — roughly 54% more posts this year.
At-a-Glance Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification No. | CEN 04/2026 |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Apply Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Pay Level | Level 6, 7th CPC (Basic Pay ₹35,400) |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Selection Stages | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Document Verification → Medical |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative short notice published | 21 July 2026 |
| Detailed CEN 04/2026 notification released | 13 August 2026 |
| Online application window opens | 14 August 2026 |
| Online application window closes | 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application correction window | 16–25 September 2026 |
| CBT 1 exam (tentative, based on past cycles) | November 2026 |
RRB JE Vacancy 2026 — Branch-Wise Breakdown
Vacancies are split across five technical branches. Civil Engineering carries the single largest share this year:
| Branch / Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 1,638 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,125 |
| Electrical Engineering | 599 |
| Signal & Telecommunications | 307 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (Stores) | 324 |
| Grand Total | 3,993 |
Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Select RRBs)
| RRB Zone | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| RRB Kolkata | 457 |
| RRB Mumbai | 411 |
| RRB Chennai | 362 |
| RRB Guwahati | 329 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 340 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 298 |
| RRB Ajmer | 252 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 198 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 183 |
| RRB Secunderabad (AP/Telangana) | 110 |
| Remaining 11 RRBs | Balance of 1,053 posts |
For Telangana and Andhra Pradesh candidates: RRB Secunderabad has notified 110 posts this cycle, covering the South Central Railway zone. If you’re tracking region-specific openings, our Telangana Jobs page rounds up every active state and zonal notification relevant to you.
Full department-wise and category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) vacancy breakup runs into several pages in Annexure B of the official notification — download it from the official links table below before applying.
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| JE – Civil | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering (or B.Sc./Degree in Civil Engineering) |
| JE – Mechanical | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile Engineering |
| JE – Electrical | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| JE – Signal & Telecom | 3-year Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication/IT Engineering |
| Depot Material Superintendent | 3-year Diploma in Engineering, any discipline |
A B.E./B.Tech degree in the matching discipline is accepted in place of the diploma.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
| Category | Age Limit | Date of Birth Window |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18–33 years | 02 Jan 1994 – 01 Jan 2009 |
| OBC-NCL | 18–36 years | 02 Jan 1991 – 01 Jan 2009 |
| SC / ST | 18–38 years | 02 Jan 1989 – 01 Jan 2009 |
Standard age relaxation applies on top of this for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD candidates and serving Railway staff, as per extant government rules.
RRB JE Salary & Benefits 2026
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6, 7th CPC |
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA (10–30% by city class), Transport Allowance |
| Other Benefits | NPS, Railway medical facilities, free/concessional rail passes |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded on appearing for CBT 1 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 | Fully refunded on appearing for CBT 1 |
Selection Process
RRB JE 2026 selection runs through four stages:
- CBT 1 (Screening): 100 questions, 90 minutes — Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science.
- CBT 2 (Technical): 150 questions, 120 minutes — General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Basics, Environment & Pollution Control, and discipline-specific Technical Abilities.
- Document Verification (DV): Original certificates checked against the application.
- Medical Examination (ME): Fitness assessment as per the medical standard prescribed for the post.
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer in both CBT stages. No personal interview is conducted for this recruitment.
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 — Step by Step
- Visit the official RRB website for your region at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and open the CEN 04/2026 link.
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID — these cannot be edited later.
- Log in with the registration ID and password generated after verification.
- Fill in personal, academic and communication details carefully.
- Choose your preferred RRB zone and the post/discipline you’re eligible for.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online via net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
- Review the complete form and submit — download the confirmation page for your records.
Candidates can apply to only one RRB under this CEN; applying through multiple RRBs leads to rejection of all applications.
Human Tips (Real Advice, Not Filler)
- Don’t wait for the last week. RRB servers routinely slow down in the final 48 hours before closing — last cycle’s correction window got flooded with complaints about failed payments near the deadline.
- Pick your RRB zone strategically. Vacancy count and competition vary a lot by zone — RRB Kolkata (457) and RRB Mumbai (411) have the most seats but also draw the most applicants; smaller zones like RRB Muzaffarpur or RRB Malda have far fewer seats but noticeably less competition per seat in past cycles.
- Keep your diploma marksheet and certificate ready before you start filling the form — the qualification proof upload trips up more candidates than any other step.
- CBT 1 is a screening round, not a scoring round for merit — don’t over-prepare technical subjects for CBT 1; focus that time on CBT 2’s discipline-specific paper, which actually decides your rank.
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
For more active Railway recruitment drives, check our Railway Jobs category, and compare this with the ongoing RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 if you’re also eligible for that cycle. Browse every open central and state vacancy on our Govt Jobs page.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB JE Recruitment 2026? A total of 3,993 vacancies have been notified under CEN 04/2026, covering Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026? The online application window closes on 13 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q3. What is the age limit for RRB JE 2026? Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates as per rules.
Q4. What is the application fee for RRB JE 2026? ₹500 for General/OBC candidates (₹400 refundable on appearing for CBT 1) and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC candidates (fully refundable on appearing for CBT 1).
Q5. What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer? RRB JE is placed at Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400, plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance.
Q6. Can diploma holders apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026? Yes. A 3-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline is the standard eligibility; a B.E./B.Tech in the matching discipline is also accepted.
Q7. What is the selection process for RRB JE 2026? Selection is through CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and a Medical Examination — there is no interview.
Q8. When will the RRB JE CBT 1 exam 2026 be held? The official exam date is yet to be announced. Based on past RRB JE cycles, CBT 1 is expected around November 2026.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the RRB JE CEN 04/2026 notification available on the official RRB website as of 14 August 2026. Vacancy numbers, dates and eligibility details are subject to revision by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates must verify every detail against the official notification PDF and official RRB website before applying or making any decisions.
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