RRB JE Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 3993 Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, fee, dates, selection process and apply online.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS). A total of 3993 vacancies are available across different RRBs, Railway Zones and Production Units. The online application process starts on 14 August 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 13 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
The recruitment notice provides vacancies for different engineering disciplines including Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics/S&T and related categories, along with Depot Material Superintendent posts. All notified posts carry Level 6 under the 7th CPC with an initial pay of ₹35,400.
Job Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 04/2026 |
| Recruitment | Junior Engineer & Depot Material Superintendent |
| Total Posts | 3993 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Indian Railways / Concerned Railway Zones |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Official Website | RRB Official Websites |
The detailed vacancy table is provided RRB-wise, Railway/Production Unit-wise and post-wise in Annexure B of the notification. The total vacancy shown in the notification is 3993.
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Engineer – Various Engineering Disciplines | Included in 3993 |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Included in 3993 |
| Total | 3993 |
The notification contains multiple Junior Engineer categories, including Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, S&T/Telecommunication and other specialised JE posts. Depot Material Superintendent is listed as Category No. 37.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification varies according to the post and examination group.
For different JE categories, the notification prescribes three-year Diplomas or equivalent eligible qualifications in the relevant engineering discipline. The notified disciplines include Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Control and related engineering streams, depending on the post.
For Depot Material Superintendent, candidates must have a Three Years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are also acceptable in lieu of the three-year Diploma in Engineering in the same discipline.
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by the closing date of the application, i.e. 13 September 2026. Candidates awaiting final examination results of the prescribed qualification are not eligible.
Experience
The notification does not prescribe a separate work-experience requirement for these posts. Eligibility is primarily based on the prescribed educational/technical qualification, age and other conditions mentioned in the CEN.
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Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
The notification specifies the basic 18–33 years age group, with applicable relaxation for reserved and other eligible categories.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Other eligible categories | As per CEN rules |
For Ex-Servicemen and certain Railway employees, separate age-relaxation provisions apply as detailed in the notification.
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC with an initial pay of ₹35,400 per month, apart from admissible allowances and benefits as per Railway rules.
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Other candidates | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250 |
For candidates paying ₹500, ₹400 will be refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT, after deduction of applicable bank charges.
For candidates paying ₹250, the applicable fee will be refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT, after deduction of bank charges.
Fee payment is available through online modes such as internet banking, debit/credit cards and UPI.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 16 September to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 26 September to 30 September 2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | To be announced |
The RRB notification states that CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination dates will be communicated later through the official RRB websites.
Selection Process
The RRB JE Recruitment 2026 selection process consists primarily of:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
- Empanelment / Final Appointment
Candidates shortlisted for the 2nd Stage CBT are selected based on normalized CBT-I marks. The notification provides for shortlisting up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies for the concerned RRB, subject to the provisions mentioned in the CEN.
Candidates for Document Verification are shortlisted based on their CBT-II performance, merit and options, with the number of candidates generally corresponding to the number of vacancies. Final empanelment is subject to successful Document Verification and prescribed medical fitness.
RRB JE CBT-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes
Scribe candidates: 120 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
The minimum qualifying percentage is 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL/SC and 25% for ST candidates, subject to the provisions for PwBD candidates.
RRB JE CBT-II Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 minutes
Scribe candidates: 160 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
A virtual calculator will be provided on the computer monitor during CBT-II.
RRB JE Syllabus
The CBT-II syllabus consists of General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Computer Basics, Environment and Pollution Control, along with Technical Abilities related to the candidate’s examination group.
The technical examination groups include:
- Civil & Allied Engineering
- Electrical & Allied Engineering
- Electronics & Allied Engineering
- Mechanical & Allied Engineering
The notification provides separate detailed syllabi for these four groups in Annexure VIII.
For example, the Electronics & Allied Engineering syllabus covers electronic components, electronic devices and circuits, digital electronics, linear integrated circuits, microprocessors, measurements, communication engineering, data communication/networking, computer programming and basic electrical engineering.
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of the concerned Railway Recruitment Board.
- Create an account for CEN No. 04/2026 or use the existing RRB account credentials where applicable.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details carefully.
- Select one RRB and provide the required post/Railway Zone preferences.
- Upload the required documents, live photograph and signature as prescribed.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment methods.
- Check the complete application form carefully.
- Submit the application before 13 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
The RRB specifically advises candidates to enter the details in the Create an Account form carefully because those details, including mobile number and email ID, cannot subsequently be modified.
Candidates must apply only through the official RRB application link. Multiple applications to different RRBs or multiple applications against the same RRB can result in rejection and debarment.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| RRB Official Website | RRB Official Website |
| RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification | Official CEN No. 04/2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Available through the official RRB websites |
| CBT / DV Updates | Concerned RRB Official Website |
The notification advises candidates to rely on official RRB websites for authentic recruitment information and to beware of fake websites.
