RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for recruitment to various Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts. A total of 3,993 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. The posts are placed at Level 6 of the 7th CPC with an initial pay of ₹35,400.
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Short Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Exam | RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 |
| CEN Number | 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Official Website | RRB Official Websites |
The vacancy distribution is provided RRB-wise, Railway/Production Unit-wise and post-wise in Annexure B of the notification. The vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased according to Railway requirements.
Railway RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Date
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notice | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Modification | 16–25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details | 26–30 September 2026 |
The dates for CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination will be announced later through the concerned RRB websites.
RRB Junior Engineer Vacancy Details
RRB has notified 3,993 total vacancies for various Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts. The recruitment includes engineering-related posts in different departments such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and S&T, along with the Depot Material Superintendent post. The detailed RRB and zone-wise vacancy table is available in Annexure B.
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational or technical qualification on or before 13 September 2026. Candidates waiting for their final qualifying examination results are not eligible.
For Depot Material Superintendent, the notification specifies a three-year 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 prescribed diploma in the same discipline.
For Junior Engineer posts, the required qualification varies according to the post and engineering discipline. Candidates should carefully check Annexure A before applying.
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027. The basic age range is 18 to 33 years, with applicable relaxation for reserved and other eligible categories.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10–15 years, as applicable |
| Other categories | As per CEN rules |
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed at Level 6 under the 7th CPC, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400. Other admissible benefits and allowances will be governed by Railway rules.
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/Other candidates | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250 |
Eligible candidates who appear in the first-stage CBT will receive the applicable refund after deduction of bank charges. Payment is accepted online through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment process generally consists of:
1st Stage CBT → 2nd Stage CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final Empanelment
Candidates for the second-stage CBT are shortlisted based on normalized first-stage CBT marks. Normally, candidates up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies are shortlisted for the second stage.
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
CBT-I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration is 90 minutes. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
CBT-II
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Computers | 10 | 10 |
| Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CBT-II will be conducted for 120 minutes, with negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
How to Apply RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should visit the concerned official RRB website, create or use their existing RRB account, select CEN 04/2026, and complete the online application. Applicants should upload the required information, live photograph and signature, select only one RRB, pay the applicable fee and submit the form before the deadline.
Candidates should avoid multiple applications because submitting more than one application can lead to rejection and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Click Here |
| RRB JE 2026-27 Notification | Click Here |
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
| Latest Govt Jobs 2026 | Check Out |
| Free Jobs Update, Homepage | freejobsupdate.com |
For the safest and latest information, candidates should use the official RRB websites mentioned in the CEN. The notification specifically warns candidates against fake websites.
FAQs RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,993 vacancies are notified.
Q2. When does the online application start?
The application starts on 14 August 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 13 September 2026.
Q4. What is the initial salary for RRB JE/DMS?
The initial pay is ₹35,400 under Level 6.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the RRB JE exam?
Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
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