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RRB JE 2026 Notification Out for 4098 Vacancies, Online Form, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

The wait for engineering aspirants is finally over – the RRB JE 2026 Notification is out. The Railway Recruitment Board has released the indicative notice for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 on 21st July 2026 under CEN No. 04/2026, announcing 4,098 vacancies for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMA) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

Most people picture Indian Railways as trains, tracks, and timetables. Few realise that behind every safe journey is a network of engineers who inspect the tracks, maintain the signals, and keep the machinery running- long before a train ever leaves the platform. That's the world of a Railway Junior Engineer, and with the release of the notification, the doors are opened. Candidates with a 3-year Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, aged 18 to 33 years, can grab this opportunity as the number of vacancies is not limited. 

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The short notification for RRB JE recruitment 2026 has been released in Employment News with registration dates, eligibility, and confirmed vacancies. 4,098 vacancies are announced for JE, DMA and CMA. Furthermore, the detailed notification PDF with complete details will be released on 13th August 2026. The applications will be accepted online from 14th August to 13th September 2026 at www.rrbapply.gov.in. 

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What is RRB JE Exam?

The RRB JE (Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer) is a competitive national-level examination conducted by the Indian Railways to recruit Engineering graduates for Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMA). Selection is done through two Computer-Based Tests (CBT 1 & CBT 2), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Fitness Test.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026- overview
OrganisationRailway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
PostsJunior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant
Vacancies4098
Advt No.CEN 04/2026
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration Dates14th August to 13th September 2026
Job LocationAround India
Selection Process
  1. First Stage of CBT
  2. Second Stage of CBT
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination
RRB JE SalaryRs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix)
Official websitehttps://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/

What are the Important Dates for RRB JE 2026?

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the complete schedule for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 along with its official notification. The online application window will be open on 14th August 2026 and the last date to apply will be 13th September 2026. 

EventsDates
RRB JE Notification 202621st July 2026
Detailed Notification Release Date13th August 2026
RRB JE Apply Online Ends on14th August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online13th September 2026
Last Date to Pay Application Fees--
Dates of the Window for Corrections in Application Form--
RRB JE Application Status 2026--
RRB JE Exam DateDecember 2026 (Expected)

RRB JE Vacancy 2026 Out

This year, 4098 vacancies will be recruited in 35 categories of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant posts. The maximum vacancies are announced for Civil Engineering department with 1654 posts. 

DepartmentsVacancies
Electrical614
Engineering (Civil)1654
Mechanical1213
Signal & Telecommunication303
Stores (DMS)314
Total4098

Department-wise Vacancy Details 

SNPost NameDepartmentSub-DepartmentApproved Vacancies
1JE / Electrical / Design Drawing & EstimationElectricalDesign & Drawing41
2JE / Electrical / EMUEMU44
3JE / Electrical / General ServicesGeneral Services111
4JE / ElectricalPU38
5JE / Electrical / TRDTRD180
6JE / Electrical / TRSTRS163
7JE / Electrical (Workshop)Workshop33
8JE / Design / ElectricalR & D4
9JE / BridgeEngineeringBridge44
10JE / Civil / Design Drawing & EstimationDesign & Drawing190
11JE / P WayP Way845
12JE / Civil / Design Drawing & EstimationPU9
13JE / WorksPU7
14JE / Design / CivilR & D8
15JE / Research / CivilR & D13
16JE / Civil (STA)R & D8
17JE / Track MachineTrack Machine60
18JE / WorksWorks470
19JE / Carriage & WagonMechanicalCarriage & Wagon450
20Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)CMT35
21JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & EstimationDesign & Drawing28
22JE / Diesel ElectricalDiesel Shed40
23JE / Diesel MechanicalDiesel Shed45
24JE / MechanicalPU130
25JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & EstimationPU8
26JE / Mechanical (Workshop)Workshop436
27JE / MillwrightWorkshop29
28JE / Design / MPR & D6
29JE / Design / C&WR & D6
30JE / S&T / Design Drawing & EstimationS & TDesign & Drawing10
31JE / SignalSignal197
32JE / TelecommunicationTele79
33JE / S&T (Workshop)Workshop12
34JE / Design / S&TR & D5
35Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)StoresStores Depot314
Total4,098

RRB JE Approved Vacancy 2026 Notice- Click to Check

RRB JE Vacancy Trends

  • 2026: 4098
  • 2025: 2585
  • 2024: 7951
  • 2019: 13487

RRB JE CEN 04/2026 vs RRB JE CEN 05/2025 – What's the Difference?

Candidates often confuse the ongoing RRB JE exam cycle with the newly approved 2026-27 cycle.

ParametersRRB JE 2025 (Ongoing – CEN 05/2025)RRB JE 2026 (New – Upcoming)
Vacancies25854098
Current StatusCBT 2 result awaited Short notification released
CEN No.CEN 05/2025CEN 04/2026

RRB JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must go through the detailed RRB JE Eligibility Criteria for various posts before applying for the vacancies.  

Education Qualification

Junior Engineer, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Supervisor, Depot Material Superintendent

PostsEducational Qualification
Junior Engineer Diploma/Degree in (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) Engineering or Relevant Stream from a recognised university. 
Depot Material SuperintendentDiploma/Degree in Engineering from any discipline
Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical SupervisorBachelor's degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)

PostsAge Limit
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent
and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant		18 to 33 years
Age GroupLower Age Limit (not born after)Upper age limit
(Date of Birth not earlier than)
 For all communities/categories UR/EWSOBC-NCLSC/ST
18 to 33 years01.01.200802.01.199302.01.199002.01.1998

Age Relaxation

Community/CategoryCommunityAge Relaxation
SC/ST candidates—5 Years
OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates—3 Years
Ex-servicemen who have put in more than 
6 months of service after attestation		UR33 years plus the Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years
OBC- NCL36 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years
SC/ST38 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)UR10 Years
OBC- NCL13 Years
SC/ST15 Years
Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the 
State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989		UR38 Years
OBC- NCL41 Years
SC/ST43 Years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, 
Casual Labour, and Substitutes and put in a 
minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells)		UR40 years of age
OBC- NCL43 years of age
SC/ST45 years of age
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative 
offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, 
Co-operative Societies, and Institutes		UR33 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.
OBC- NCL36 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.
SC/ST38 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower.
Women candidates are widowed, divorced, or judicially 
separated from their husbands but not remarried.		UR35 years of age
OBC- NCL38 years of age
SC/ST40 years of age

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RRB JE 2026-27 Online Form

The online registration procedure for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 will commence at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ from 14th August to 13th September 2026. Candidates who hold the required educational qualification must submit their online application forms on the official RRB website. The dates for filling out the Application forms will be notified with the complete schedule.

RRB JE Application Fees 2026

Candidates must pay the required RRB JE Application Fee to apply for the RRB JE Recruitment. The category-wise application fees as per the RRB JE notification have been tabulated. The fees have to be paid through online mode only before the last date to submit the RRB JE Application Form. 

CategoriesApplication Fees
UnreservedRs. 500/-
SC/ST/Minorities/EWSRs. 250/-
Ex-Serviceman/PwBDs/Female/TransgenderRs. 250/-

What is RRB JE Selection Process?

The RRB JE 2026-27 recruitment is expected to follow the same 4-stage selection process used in previous cycles:

Stage 1- 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) – Screening Stage

Stage 2- 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2) – Main Technical Stage

Stage 3- Document Verification (DV)

Stage 4- Medical Examination

RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for RRB JE 2026 for CBT 1 and CBT 2 Exam, as declared by the Railway Recruitment Board is as follows- 

  • Negative marking: -⅓ mark
  • Duration: CBT 1- 90 minutes and CBT 2- 120 minutes.
  • Number of Question: In CBT 1, there will be 100 questions, and in CBT 2, there will be 150 questions.
  • Types of questions: Objective type (multiple-choice questions).
RRB JE 2026 CBT 1 Exam Pattern
SubjectsNo. of Questions/MarksDuration
Mathematics30/3090 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning25/25
General Awareness15/15
General Science30/30
Total100/100
RRB JE 2026 CBT 2 Exam Pattern
SubjectsNo. of Questions/MarksDuration
General Awareness15/15120 minutes
Physics & Chemistry 15/15
Basics of Computers and Applications 10/10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control10/10
Technical Abilities100/100
Total150/150

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026 for CBT 1 & 2- Click Here

RRB JE 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for the Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer (RRB JE) exam generally covers a wide range of topics to assess candidates' technical knowledge, general awareness, and aptitude. The exam is conducted in multiple stages, primarily including the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage 1 and Stage 2. RRB Junior Engineer Syllabus for each topic has been detailed and can be checked by clicking the link below. 

SubjectsTopics
Mathematics
  1. Number systems
  2. BODMAS
  3. Decimals
  4. Fractions
  5. LCM and HCF
  6. Ratio and Proportion
  7. Percentages
  8. Mensuration
  9. Time and Work
  10. Time and Distance
  11. Simple and Compound Interest
  12. Profit and Loss
  13. Algebra
  14. Geometry
  15. Trigonometry
  16. Elementary Statistics
  17. Square Root
  18. Age Calculations
  19. Calendar & Clock
  20. Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence and Reasoning
  1. Analogies
  2. Alphabetical and Number Series
  3. Coding and Decoding
  4. Mathematical operations
  5. Relationships
  6. Syllogism
  7. Jumbling
  8. Venn Diagram
  9. Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
  10. Conclusions and Decision-Making
  11. Similarities and Differences
  12. Analytical reasoning
  13. Classification
  14. Directions
  15. Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Awareness
  1. Knowledge of Current affairs
  2. Indian Geography
  3. Culture and history of India including the freedom struggle
  4. Indian Polity and Constitution
  5. Indian Economy
  6. Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
General Science (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)
  1. Physics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Life Sciences

RRB JE Syllabus 2026 for CBT 1 & 2- Click Here

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RRB JE 2026 Salary

The salary for a Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / Research is Rs. 44,900 (Pay Level 7), and for a junior engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & metallurgical assistant, it is Rs. 35,400 (Pay Level 6). The detailed RRB JE Salary Structure has been discussed in the below article. 

PostsSalary Structure & Pay Level
Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / ResearchRs. 44,900 (Pay Level 7)
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical AssistantRs. 35,400 (Pay Level 6)

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RRB JE 2026 Zone and Divisions

Below, we have provided a table referring to the detailed Zones, Divisions, and Headquarters for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026.

Railway ZoneZonal HeadquarterDivisions
Central RailwayMumbai1) Mumbai
2) Nagpur
3) Bhusawal
4) Pune
5) Sholapur
Eastern RailwayKolkata1) Howrah-I
2) Howrah-II
3) Sealdah
4) Malda
5) Asansol
6) Chittaranjan
7) Kolkata Metro
East Central RailwayHajipur1) Danapur
2) Mugalsarai
3) Dhanbad
4) Sonpur
5) Samastipur
East Coast RailwayBhubaneshwar1) Khurda Road
2) Waltair
3) Sambalpur
Northern RailwayBaroda House, New Delhi1) Delhi-I
2) Delhi-II
3) Ambala
4) Moradabad
5) Lucknow
6) Firozpur
North Central  RailwayAllahabad1) Allahabad
2) Jhansi
3) Agra
North Eastern  RailwayGorakhpur1) Izzatnagar
2) Lucknow
3) Varanasi
4) DLW
North Frontier  RailwayMaligaon, Guwahati1) Katihar
2) Alipurduar
3) Rangiya
4) Lumding
5) Tinsukhia
North Western RailwayJaipur1) Jaipur
2) Jodhpur
3) Bikaner
4) Ajmer
Southern  RailwayChennai1) Chennai
2) Madurai
3) Palghat
4) Trichy
5) Trivendrum
South Central RailwaySecunderabad1) Secunderabad
2) Hyderabad
3) Guntakal
4) Vijaywada
5) Nanded
South Eastern RailwayGarden Reach, Kolkata1) Kharagpur
2) Adra
3) Chakradharpur
4) Ranchi
5) Shalimar
South East Central  RailwayBilaspur1) Bilaspur
2) Nagpur
3) Raipur
South Western RailwayHubli1) Bangalore
2) Mysore
3) Hubli
4) RWF/YNK
Western RailwayChurchgate1) BCT
2) Vadodara
3) Ahemdabad
4) Ratlam
5) Rajkot
6) Bhavnagar
West Central RailwayJabalpur1) Jabalpur
2) Bhopal
3) Kota

RRB JE 2026 Cut Off

RRB releases the minimum qualifying marks and cut-off after the completion of CBT-I. The expected minimum qualifying marks are 40% for general, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST category candidates. Qualifying marks are calculated out of 100 and 150 for CBT-I and CBT-II, respectively. Have a look at the cutoff marks for the last exam held in 2025. 

CategoryURSCSTOBCEWSESM
RRB Chennai CBT 1 Cut Off 2025 
181.23 59.48 63.04 
274.3066.2753.6572.67 41.55
371.9664.85 70.70  
574.99 57.9874.41 36.68
665.7052.0148.7462.8453.47 
867.8854.15 65.70 40.08
1171.9763.8853.2270.4960.5338.91
1284.0273.27 79.42  
1472.55     
157565.45  62.50 
1675.6964.5854.3973.2762.3051.33
1883.11     
1971.63  70.46  
2072.56  72.22  
2175.6764.49 71.37 30.90
2277.6263.7957.3171.47  
2676.8966.7256.5972.9165.2732.63
RRB Bilaspur CBT 1 Cut Off 2025 
270.7063.04 70.2058.0330.40
474.12 54.5172  
665.9755.2048.2862.8458.93 
777.1864.23 75.2070.21 
87263.7851.4769.94 38.58
1072.5261.08 69.79  
11    57.29 
14  52.8673.1955.90 
1880.5959.5267.9774.7168.6332.59
19 61.15 69.9653.81 
2173.61  69.09  
2271.52  68.75  
2470.5863.7154.02 60.3840.30
2675.6267.52 74.6569.9641.06

For Other Zones, visit our RRB JE Cut Off Page

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FAQs

Ans. Yes, the short RRB JE Notification 2026 has been released 21st July 2026 through employment newspaper.

Ans. 4098 RRB JE Vacancies has been approved to be filled through RRB JE 2026 Exam.

Ans. No, RRB JE is not conducted every year, the release of notification depends on the availability of the vacancies.

Ans. The salary of RRB JE is as Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs.35,400/- plus other allowances as admissible

Ans. No, with proper preparation and thorough revisions, you can easily crack the RRB JE Exam.

Ans. No, there is no interview round for shortlisting candidates for RRB JE vacancies.

Ans. The selection will be done through Written Test (CBT 1 & CBT 2), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.