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 |
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Recruiting
Body
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Railway
Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
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Short Notification
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21 July 2026
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Detailed
Notification
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13
August 2026 (Expected)
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Advt. No.
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CEN No. 04/2026
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Posts
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Junior
Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Design, Works, Workshops), Depot
Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA),
Chemical Supervisor (Research)
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Total Vacancies
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4,098
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Department‑wise
Vacancies
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Civil –
1,654; Mechanical – 1,213; Electrical – 614; Stores (DMS) – 314; Signal &
Telecommunication – 303; CMA – included in total
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Application Dates
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Start: 14 August 2026; End: 13 September 2026
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Application
Mode
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Online
via official RRB websites
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Educational Qualification
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Diploma / Degree in Engineering OR relevant Science degree
(post‑wise details in full notification)
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Age
Limit
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18 – 33
years (as on 01 January 2027)
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Age Relaxation
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SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years
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Application
Fee
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₹500
(Gen/OBC/EWS); ₹250 (SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender). Refund: ₹400 for
Gen/OBC/EWS after CBT‑1, ₹250 for others
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Selection Process
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CBT‑1 → CBT‑2 → Document Verification → Medical
Examination
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Pay
Scale
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Level‑6
(₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) + Railway allowances
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Job Location
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Across all Indian Railway zones
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Official
Websites
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rrb.indianrailways.gov.in,
zone‑wise RRB portals
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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
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RRB
Zone
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Vacancies
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Ahmedabad
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187
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Ajmer
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242
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Allahabad
(Prayagraj)
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356
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Bangalore
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198
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Bhopal
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214
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Bhubaneswar
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165
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Bilaspur
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189
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Chandigarh
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205
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Chennai
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243
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Gorakhpur
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198
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Guwahati
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167
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Jammu & Srinagar
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124
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Kolkata
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312
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Malda
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145
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Mumbai
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398
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Muzaffarpur
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132
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Patna
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176
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Ranchi
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184
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Secunderabad
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276
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Siliguri
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121
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Thiruvananthapuram
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165
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Total
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4,098
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RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Department-wise
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Department
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Posts
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Approx.
Vacancies
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Civil
Engineering
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Junior
Engineer (Civil, Bridge, Works, P‑Way, Track Machine, Design)
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~1,654
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Mechanical Engineering
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Junior Engineer (Carriage & Wagon, Diesel
Mechanical/Electrical, Workshop, Design) + CMA
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~1,213
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Electrical
Engineering
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Junior
Engineer (TRD, TRS, EMU, General Services, Design)
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~614
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Signal & Telecommunication (S&T)
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Junior Engineer (Signal, Telecommunication, Workshop,
Design)
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~303
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Stores
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Depot
Material Superintendent (DMS)
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~314
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Chemical & Metallurgical
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Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
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~35
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Total
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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.
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Category
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Minimum
Age
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Maximum
Age
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Remarks
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Unreserved
(UR)
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18 years
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33
years
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As on
01 January 2027
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OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer)
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36 years
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3 years relaxation
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SC
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38
years
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5 years
relaxation
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ST
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38 years
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5 years relaxation
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EWS
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33
years
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Same as
UR
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PwBD (UR)
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43 years
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10 years relaxation
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PwBD
(OBC)
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46
years
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13
years relaxation
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PwBD (SC/ST)
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48 years
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15 years relaxation
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Ex‑Servicemen
(UR)
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33
years + service rendered
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As per
Railway rules
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Ex‑Servicemen (OBC)
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36 years + service rendered
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–
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Ex‑Servicemen
(SC/ST)
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38
years + service rendered
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–
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Widows/Divorced Women (UR)
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35 years
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–
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Widows/Divorced
Women (OBC)
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38
years
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–
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Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST)
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40 years
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–
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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
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Subject
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Topics
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Mathematics
(30 Qs)
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Number
system, BODMAS, fractions, decimals, LCM/HCF, ratio & proportion,
percentages, mensuration, time & work, simple & compound interest,
algebra, trigonometry, statistics, data interpretation.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs)
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Analogies, series, coding‑decoding, classification, blood
relations, direction sense, syllogisms, ranking, seating arrangement, Venn
diagrams, calendar & clock problems, decision making.
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General
Awareness (15 Qs)
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Current
affairs, Indian geography, history & culture, freedom struggle, polity
& constitution, economy, sports, scientific & technological
developments, environmental issues.
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General Science (30 Qs)
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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).
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🔹 CBT‑2 (Main Exam)
Duration: 120 minutes | Questions: 150
| Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
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Subject
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Topics
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Technical
Abilities (90–95 Qs)
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Discipline‑specific
engineering subjects (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer
Science, etc.).
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General Awareness (15 Qs)
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Same as CBT‑1 but deeper focus on current affairs, Indian
Railways, infrastructure projects.
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Physics
& Chemistry (15 Qs)
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Class
10 level basics: mechanics, heat, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic
structure, acids/bases, metals/non‑metals.
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Basics of Computers & Applications (10 Qs)
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Computer architecture, operating systems (Windows, Linux),
MS Office, networking, internet & email, storage devices, input/output
devices, viruses.
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Basics
of Environment & Pollution Control (10 Qs)
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Environmental
basics, pollution types (air, water, noise), effects & control
strategies, waste management, ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain.
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RRB JE RECRUITMENT 2026 – SELECTION PROCESS
- Computer
Based Test – Stage 1 (CBT‑1)
- First
screening exam.
- Qualifying
in nature (marks not counted in final merit).
- Shortlists
candidates for CBT‑2.
- Computer
Based Test – Stage 2 (CBT‑2)
- Main
examination.
- Marks
from this stage decide the final merit list.
- Discipline‑specific
questions + general aptitude.
- Document
Verification (DV)
- Verification
of educational certificates, caste certificate, PwBD certificate,
Aadhaar, etc.
- Only
candidates who clear CBT‑2 are called.
- 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
- 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.
- Check
Notification
- Read
the detailed notification (available from 13 August 2026)
carefully.
- Verify
eligibility: age, qualification, medical standards.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
