RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4029 JE, DMS & CMA Posts

Job Description

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have announced a major technical recruitment drive through CEN No. 04/2026 for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

The recruitment initially included 3,993 vacancies for JE and DMS posts. Following Corrigendum-1, additional CMA vacancies and one additional JE vacancy were added, taking the revised total to 4,029 vacancies.

This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates holding a Diploma in Engineering, B.E., B.Tech or eligible B.Sc qualification who are looking for a technical job in Indian Railways.

Online applications started on 14 August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 13 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month, along with applicable Railway allowances and benefits.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Job Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Department	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Recruitment Name	RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Notification No.	CEN No. 04/2026
Job Roles	Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant
Total Vacancies	4,029
Job Location	Across India
Salary	Initial Basic Pay ₹35,400 per month
Pay Level	Level 6, 7th CPC
Qualification	Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech / Eligible B.Sc
Experience	Freshers can apply; no previous work experience mandatory for most posts
Age Limit	18 to 33 Years
Job Type	Railway / Central Government Recruitment
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	14 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 September 2026, 23:59 hrs
Selection Process	CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification and Medical Examination

Job Description

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 provides engineering and science graduates with an opportunity to work in technical and supervisory positions across different departments of Indian Railways.

Junior Engineers may be appointed in departments such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Signal, Telecommunication, Production and other allied engineering divisions depending on the post and Railway zone selected by the candidate.

Depot Material Superintendents are generally involved in material management, stock control, procurement coordination, stores supervision and maintaining the availability of technical materials required for Railway operations.

Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants are responsible for technical work associated with chemical analysis, metallurgical testing, laboratory activities, inspection of materials and quality-related functions.

Candidates must select the RRB and post preference carefully while filling out the application because the selected RRB cannot normally be changed after submission.

About Railway Recruitment Boards

Railway Recruitment Boards are responsible for recruiting eligible candidates for various technical and non-technical posts under Indian Railways.

RRBs operate under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, and conduct large-scale recruitment examinations throughout the country.

Recruitment through RRBs is generally carried out through Computer Based Tests, document verification, medical examination and other selection stages depending on the post.

RRB JE is one of the major recruitment opportunities for Diploma and Engineering graduates seeking technical careers in Indian Railways.

RRB JE Vacancy Details 2026

The original CEN No. 04/2026 notified 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts.

Corrigendum-1 later added:

• 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant vacancies
• 1 additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy

Therefore, the revised recruitment total is:

Original Vacancies: 3,993

Additional Vacancies: 36

Revised Total Vacancies: 4,029

RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution

RRB	Revised Vacancies
Ahmedabad	143
Ajmer	252
Bengaluru	299
Bhopal	120
Bhubaneswar	86
Bilaspur	124
Chandigarh	183
Chennai	377
Gorakhpur	198
Guwahati	333
Jammu-Srinagar	152
Kolkata	457
Malda	30
Mumbai	411
Muzaffarpur	17
Patna	80
Prayagraj	341
Ranchi	122
Secunderabad	111
Siliguri	92
Thiruvananthapuram	101
Total	4,029

Candidates should check the official notification and Annexure-B for exact post-wise, department-wise, Railway zone-wise and category-wise vacancy details.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, age limit and other eligibility conditions by the closing date of the application.

Education Qualification

Junior Engineer – JE

Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Engineering or equivalent B.E./B.Tech qualification in the discipline relevant to the post applied for.

Eligible streams may include:

Mechanical & Allied Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Machining
• Tool & Die Making
• Other notified allied disciplines

Electrical & Allied Engineering

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering where accepted for the notified post
• Relevant electrical engineering sub-streams as mentioned in the official notification

Electronics & Allied Engineering

Eligible disciplines may include:

• Electronics Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• Communication Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Other eligible allied disciplines

Eligibility may vary depending on the exact JE category.

Civil & Allied Engineering

Candidates may possess:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• Eligible allied Civil Engineering qualification
• Three-year B.Sc in Civil Engineering where permitted

Candidates should verify the exact qualification against the specific post code before applying.

Depot Material Superintendent Qualification

For the Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) post, candidates should generally possess:

• Three-year Diploma in Engineering in any recognised Engineering discipline

Equivalent higher engineering qualifications may also be considered where permitted under the notification.

Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant Qualification

Candidates applying for CMA should have a B.Sc degree with Physics and Chemistry, with at least 45% marks, from a recognised University or Institute.

Eligible combinations include:

• Physics as Major/Honours/Specialisation with Chemistry as a subject
• Chemistry as Major/Honours/Specialisation with Physics as a subject
• Another Science subject as Major/Honours/Specialisation with both Physics and Chemistry included in the course

Candidates should verify their subject combination from Corrigendum-1 before applying.

Candidates Awaiting Final Results

Candidates who are still waiting for the final result of the required educational qualification are not eligible.

The prescribed qualification must be completed on or before 13 September 2026.

Age Limit

The prescribed age limit is:

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age will be calculated as on:

01 January 2027

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is available for eligible categories according to Government and Railway recruitment rules.

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
Ex-Servicemen	As per applicable rules
Eligible Serving Railway Employees	As per notification
Eligible Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women	Relaxation as per category and rules

Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess valid supporting certificates.

Gender

Eligible Male, Female and other eligible gender-category candidates can apply.

There is no general male-only or female-only restriction for these posts, although candidates must satisfy post-specific medical standards.

Experience Required

Previous professional experience is generally not mandatory.

Fresh Diploma holders, Engineering graduates and eligible B.Sc graduates can apply if they meet the prescribed qualification and other eligibility criteria.

Job Responsibilities

Actual duties will depend on the post, Railway zone and department in which the candidate is appointed.

Junior Engineer Responsibilities

• Supervise Railway engineering and maintenance activities.
• Assist senior engineers in technical projects.
• Monitor repair and maintenance work.
• Inspect Railway infrastructure, equipment or systems.
• Prepare technical reports and records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Supervise technical staff and contractors when required.
• Assist in installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor quality of engineering work.
• Coordinate with other Railway departments.

Depot Material Superintendent Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and stock records.
• Supervise Railway depot materials.
• Coordinate receipt and issue of materials.
• Monitor stock availability.
• Assist in procurement and material planning.
• Maintain records related to stores and supplies.
• Ensure proper storage of Railway materials.
• Coordinate with technical and administrative departments.

Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing.
• Perform chemical and metallurgical analysis.
• Check quality of engineering materials.
• Assist in inspection and testing procedures.
• Prepare laboratory reports.
• Maintain testing records.
• Support technical investigation of material-related issues.
• Follow prescribed safety and quality standards.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Candidates should ideally possess:

• Strong engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of the relevant engineering discipline
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Basic mathematics and science knowledge
• Problem-solving ability
• Understanding of safety procedures
• Basic computer knowledge
• Data interpretation skills
• Technical documentation skills
• Knowledge of relevant tools, equipment or software

Soft Skills

Useful soft skills include:

• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making ability
• Problem-solving skills
• Discipline
• Ability to work under technical supervision
• Willingness to work in different Railway locations

RRB JE Salary Details 2026

Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts fall under:

7th CPC Pay Level: Level 6

Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month

Apart from basic pay, selected candidates may receive applicable allowances and benefits according to Railway and Central Government rules.

These may include:

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Railway-related benefits
• Leave benefits
• Medical facilities
• Retirement-related benefits under applicable rules
• Other allowances as admissible

The exact monthly in-hand salary will depend on posting location, applicable allowances and deductions.

Application Fee

The examination fee is:

General Category and Other Candidates

₹500

SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / Economically Backward Class Candidates

₹250

Candidates should check the notification for applicable fee-refund provisions linked to appearing in CBT-I.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Indicative Notice	25 July 2026
Detailed Notification	13 August 2026
Online Application Start	14 August 2026
Corrigendum-1	18 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 September 2026, 23:59 hrs
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-I Exam Date	To Be Announced
CBT-II Exam Date	To Be Announced
Document Verification	To Be Announced
Medical Examination	To Be Announced

RRB JE Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

1. First Stage Computer Based Test – CBT-I
2. Second Stage Computer Based Test – CBT-II
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to proceed further.

RRB JE CBT-I Exam Pattern

CBT-I will consist of 100 questions for 100 marks.

Total Duration:

90 Minutes

Subject	Questions
Mathematics	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25
General Awareness	15
General Science	30
Total	100

CBT-I is mainly a screening examination.

RRB JE CBT-II Exam Pattern

CBT-II will contain 150 questions for 150 marks.

Duration:

120 Minutes

Subject	Questions
General Awareness	15
Physics & Chemistry	15
Basics of Computers and Applications	10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control	10
Technical Abilities	100
Total	150

The Technical Ability section will depend on the candidate’s relevant engineering discipline or exam group.

Negative Marking

There will be negative marking in both CBT-I and CBT-II.

1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Candidates should therefore avoid unnecessary guesswork during the examination.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Minimum qualifying percentage is generally:

• UR: 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC-NCL: 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

Applicable relaxation for PwBD candidates will be governed by the recruitment rules mentioned in the official CEN.

How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit their application online through the official RRB application portal.

Follow the process below.

Step 1

Visit the official application portal:

https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

Step 2

Create an account using your personal mobile number and email address.

Candidates should enter these details carefully because account-related information may not be editable later.

Step 3

Log in to your account and select:

CEN No. 04/2026 – JE/DMS/CMA

Step 4

Choose the RRB through which you want to apply.

Only one RRB can be selected.

The chosen RRB cannot normally be changed later.

Step 5

Fill in:

• Personal details
• Educational qualification
• Category details
• Address
• Aadhaar-related information where applicable
• Post preferences
• Railway zone preferences

Step 6

Complete the required live photograph capture according to RRB instructions.

Step 7

Upload the scanned signature in the required format.

Candidates seeking eligible SC/ST travel facilities should upload the prescribed certificate where required.

Step 8

Pay the examination fee through the available online payment method.

Payment may generally be made using:

• UPI
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking

Step 9

Review the complete application carefully before final submission.

Step 10

Submit the application and save the Registration Number.

Step 11

Download or print the submitted application for future reference.

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Aadhaar Card or applicable identity proof
• 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• 12th Certificate, if applicable
• Diploma Mark Sheets and Certificate
• B.E./B.Tech Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate, if applicable
• B.Sc Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate for CMA candidates
• Category Certificate
• OBC-NCL Certificate, if applicable
• EWS Certificate, if applicable
• SC/ST Certificate, if applicable
• PwBD Certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
• Recent photograph as per application guidelines
• Scanned signature
• Active mobile number
• Active email address
• Other supporting documents mentioned in the official notification

Candidates should keep original documents safe for Document Verification.

Medical Examination

Candidates who clear the required examination and document verification stages must satisfy the prescribed Railway medical standards for the post selected.

Medical standards vary depending on the post.

Candidates with medical conditions affecting eligibility should carefully check the post-wise medical standards before choosing their preferences.

Candidates failing the prescribed medical standard may not be considered suitable for appointment to that particular post.

Other Important Details

One RRB, One Application

Candidates should submit only one application to one RRB under this recruitment.

Submitting multiple applications may lead to rejection according to recruitment rules.

RRB Choice Cannot Be Changed

Candidates should select their RRB carefully because the selected RRB cannot be modified during the correction window.

Mobile Number and Email

Use your own active mobile number and email ID.

These may be required throughout:

• Application process
• Admit card updates
• Exam notifications
• Result communication
• Document Verification

Application Modification Window

Candidates can make permitted corrections from:

16 September 2026 to 25 September 2026

A modification fee of ₹250 may apply.

Certain account details and the selected RRB cannot be changed.

Final-Year Candidates

Candidates awaiting the final result of the required qualification should not apply unless they possess the prescribed qualification by the closing date.

Why RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Is a Major Opportunity

RRB JE Recruitment is one of the most popular technical recruitment examinations for Diploma and Engineering candidates in India.

The 2026 recruitment offers several advantages:

• More than 4,000 vacancies
• Central Government Railway career
• Diploma candidates eligible for many JE posts
• B.E./B.Tech graduates eligible
• Freshers can apply
• Initial Basic Pay of ₹35,400
• Opportunities across multiple Railway zones
• Technical career growth
• Government allowances and employment benefits
• Multiple engineering disciplines eligible

Candidates preparing for Railway technical jobs should consider applying before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

The revised total is 4,029 vacancies across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts.

Are all 4,029 vacancies for Junior Engineer?

No.

The 4,029 figure represents the combined vacancies for JE, DMS and CMA posts.

What is the last date for RRB JE 2026?

The last date for online application submission is:

13 September 2026 at 23:59 hrs

What is the minimum qualification for RRB JE?

Candidates generally require a three-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline.

Eligible B.E./B.Tech candidates can also apply depending on the post.

Can Diploma candidates apply for RRB JE?

Yes.

Diploma Engineering candidates are eligible for various JE posts, subject to the required engineering branch.

Can B.Tech candidates apply?

Yes.

B.E./B.Tech candidates in relevant disciplines can apply for eligible JE posts.

Can freshers apply?

Yes.

Previous job experience is generally not mandatory.

What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer?

The initial basic pay is:

₹35,400 per month under Level 6 of the 7th CPC

Applicable allowances will be added according to Railway rules.

What is the age limit?

The age limit is generally:

18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027

Age relaxation is applicable for eligible categories.

What is the selection process?

The selection process includes:

• CBT-I
• CBT-II
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Is there negative marking?

Yes.

1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in CBT examinations.

Can candidates apply to more than one RRB?

Candidates should apply through one RRB only under the CEN and carefully follow the official multiple-application rules.

Important Links

Apply Online:
https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/

Official RRB Website:
https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

Candidates should always use official Railway Recruitment Board websites for recruitment notices, exam dates, admit cards, results and corrigenda.

Important Disclaimer

The information provided above is intended to help job seekers understand RRB JE Recruitment 2026 in simple language.

Vacancy numbers, eligibility conditions, post preferences, medical standards, examination dates and other recruitment rules may be amended by Railway Recruitment Boards.

Candidates must read CEN No. 04/2026 and all subsequent corrigenda/notices carefully before submitting the application.