July 24, 2026

Railway RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 4098 Vacancies

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 Notification, announcing 4,098 vacancies across various zones of Indian Railways under CEN No. 03/2026. The posts include Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), covering technical departments such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, and IT. The online application process will start from August 14, 2026 and continue till September 13, 2026, through the official RRB regional websites. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying.

RRB JE 2026 NOTIFICATION

Recruiting Body
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Short Notification
21 July 2026
Detailed Notification
13 August 2026 (Expected)
Advt. No.
CEN No. 04/2026
Posts
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Design, Works, Workshops), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor (Research)
Total Vacancies
4,098
Department‑wise Vacancies
Civil – 1,654; Mechanical – 1,213; Electrical – 614; Stores (DMS) – 314; Signal & Telecommunication – 303; CMA – included in total
Application Dates
Start: 14 August 2026; End: 13 September 2026
Application Mode
Online via official RRB websites
Educational Qualification
Diploma / Degree in Engineering OR relevant Science degree (post‑wise details in full notification)
Age Limit
18 – 33 years (as on 01 January 2027)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years
Application Fee
₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS); ₹250 (SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender). Refund: ₹400 for Gen/OBC/EWS after CBT‑1, ₹250 for others
Selection Process
CBT‑1 → CBT‑2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Pay Scale
Level‑6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) + Railway allowances
Job Location
Across all Indian Railway zones
Official Websites
rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, zone‑wise RRB portals

RRB JE 2026 VACANCY ZONE-DEPARTMENT WISE

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 has announced 4,098 vacancies across Indian Railways, distributed zone‑wise among 21 RRBs. The detailed zone‑wise vacancy list covers Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts.

RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Zone Wise

RRB Zone
Vacancies
Ahmedabad
187
Ajmer
242
Allahabad (Prayagraj)
356
Bangalore
198
Bhopal
214
Bhubaneswar
165
Bilaspur
189
Chandigarh
205
Chennai
243
Gorakhpur
198
Guwahati
167
Jammu & Srinagar
124
Kolkata
312
Malda
145
Mumbai
398
Muzaffarpur
132
Patna
176
Ranchi
184
Secunderabad
276
Siliguri
121
Thiruvananthapuram
165
Total
4,098

RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Department-wise

Department
Posts
Approx. Vacancies
Civil Engineering
Junior Engineer (Civil, Bridge, Works, P‑Way, Track Machine, Design)
~1,654
Mechanical Engineering
Junior Engineer (Carriage & Wagon, Diesel Mechanical/Electrical, Workshop, Design) + CMA
~1,213
Electrical Engineering
Junior Engineer (TRD, TRS, EMU, General Services, Design)
~614
Signal & Telecommunication (S&T)
Junior Engineer (Signal, Telecommunication, Workshop, Design)
~303
Stores
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
~314
Chemical & Metallurgical
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
~35
Total
4,098

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RAILWAY RRB JUNIOR ENGINEER 2026 AGE LIMIT

The age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027.

Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Remarks
Unreserved (UR)
18 years
33 years
As on 01 January 2027
OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer)
36 years
3 years relaxation
SC
38 years
5 years relaxation
ST
38 years
5 years relaxation
EWS
33 years
Same as UR
PwBD (UR)
43 years
10 years relaxation
PwBD (OBC)
46 years
13 years relaxation
PwBD (SC/ST)
48 years
15 years relaxation
Ex‑Servicemen (UR)
33 years + service rendered
As per Railway rules
Ex‑Servicemen (OBC)
36 years + service rendered
Ex‑Servicemen (SC/ST)
38 years + service rendered
Widows/Divorced Women (UR)
35 years
Widows/Divorced Women (OBC)
38 years
Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST)
40 years

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RRB JUNIOR ENGINNER JE 2026 SYLLABUS

The RRB JE Recruitment 2026 syllabus is divided into two stages:

🔹 CBT‑1 (Screening Test)

Duration: 90 minutes | Questions: 100 | Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer

Subject
Topics
Mathematics (30 Qs)
Number system, BODMAS, fractions, decimals, LCM/HCF, ratio & proportion, percentages, mensuration, time & work, simple & compound interest, algebra, trigonometry, statistics, data interpretation.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs)
Analogies, series, coding‑decoding, classification, blood relations, direction sense, syllogisms, ranking, seating arrangement, Venn diagrams, calendar & clock problems, decision making.
General Awareness (15 Qs)
Current affairs, Indian geography, history & culture, freedom struggle, polity & constitution, economy, sports, scientific & technological developments, environmental issues.
General Science (30 Qs)
Physics (motion, force, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism), Chemistry (atomic structure, periodic table, acids/bases/salts, metals & non‑metals), Biology (cell, life processes, human body systems, plant biology, diseases).

🔹 CBT‑2 (Main Exam)

Duration: 120 minutes | Questions: 150 | Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer

Subject
Topics
Technical Abilities (90–95 Qs)
Discipline‑specific engineering subjects (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.).
General Awareness (15 Qs)
Same as CBT‑1 but deeper focus on current affairs, Indian Railways, infrastructure projects.
Physics & Chemistry (15 Qs)
Class 10 level basics: mechanics, heat, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, acids/bases, metals/non‑metals.
Basics of Computers & Applications (10 Qs)
Computer architecture, operating systems (Windows, Linux), MS Office, networking, internet & email, storage devices, input/output devices, viruses.
Basics of Environment & Pollution Control (10 Qs)
Environmental basics, pollution types (air, water, noise), effects & control strategies, waste management, ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain.

RRB JE RECRUITMENT 2026 – SELECTION PROCESS

  1. Computer Based Test – Stage 1 (CBT‑1)
    • First screening exam.
    • Qualifying in nature (marks not counted in final merit).
    • Shortlists candidates for CBT‑2.
  2. Computer Based Test – Stage 2 (CBT‑2)
    • Main examination.
    • Marks from this stage decide the final merit list.
    • Discipline‑specific questions + general aptitude.
  3. Document Verification (DV)
    • Verification of educational certificates, caste certificate, PwBD certificate, Aadhaar, etc.
    • Only candidates who clear CBT‑2 are called.
  4. Medical Examination
    • Conducted by Railway Medical Board.
    • Candidates must meet prescribed medical standards (A‑3/B‑1/C‑1 depending on post).
    • Vision and physical fitness are strictly checked.

RRB JE 2026 CBT-1 CUT_OFF PDF LIST ZONE WISE

The RRB JE Cut‑off 2024 was released zone‑wise. Final merit was prepared based on CBT‑2 marks, and each RRB zone published its own cut‑off.

RRB JE CBT‑1 Cut‑off 2024

RRB Zone
Cut‑off PDF Link
Ahmedabad
Ajmer
Allahabad (Prayagraj)
-
Bangalore
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Bilaspur
Chandigarh
-
Chennai
-
Gorakhpur
-
Guwahati
Jammu & Srinagar
Kolkata
-
Malda
Mumbai
Muzaffarpur
-
Patna
Ranchi
Secunderabad
Siliguri
Thiruvananthapuram
-

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HOW TO APPLY – RAILWAY RRB JE RECRUITMENT 2026 NOTIFICATION

  1. Visit Official Website
    • Go to the official RRB website: www.rrbcdg.gov.in or your respective RRB zone’s site.
    • Each zone (Mumbai, Allahabad, Kolkata, etc.) has its own portal.
  2. Check Notification
    • Read the detailed notification (available from 13 August 2026) carefully.
    • Verify eligibility: age, qualification, medical standards.
  3. Registration
    • Click on “Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026”.
    • Register with your basic details: name, mobile number, email ID.
    • You’ll receive a registration ID and password.
  4. Fill Application Form
    • Log in with your credentials.
    • Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and post preferences.
    • Select your RRB zone carefully (once chosen, it cannot be changed).
  5. Upload Documents
    • Upload scanned photo (passport size), signature, and caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable).

FAQ:–

Q: What is the salary of Railway JE?

Railway Junior Engineer (JE) salary in 2026 starts with a basic pay of ₹35,400 per month. With allowances, the total salary comes to about ₹58,000–₹72,000, depending on the city. After deductions, the take home salary is usually ₹44,000–₹58,000 per month.

Q: Will Railway JE exam take place in 2026?

Yes, the Railway Junior Engineer (JE) exam will take place in 2026. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has already released a short notification announcing the recruitment drive for 4,098 vacancies, with online applications scheduled between August 14 and September 13, 2026.

Q: How many vacancies in Railway rrb je 2026?

Railway RRB JE Recruitment 2026 has been announced with 4,098 vacancies. The posts include Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, IT), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

Q: Is RRB JE an officer-level post?

RRB JE is a Group C, non-gazetted post under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). JEs are technical supervisors who work under Senior Section Engineers (SSE) and assist in maintenance, construction, and technical operations.