The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the official recruitment notification under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for 4,029 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) across 21 regional RRB zones in Indian Railways.
Engineering Diploma holders and Degree graduates are eligible to apply online for these technical Railway jobs through the official recruitment portal rrbapply.gov.in. Eligible candidates can find the detailed schedule, zone-wise vacancy distribution, educational requirements, age relaxations, exam pattern for Stage 1 and Stage 2 CBT, and the step-by-step procedure to submit the application form below.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Keep track of all critical events and dates for the RRB Junior Engineer recruitment drive:
| Event / Activity | Date & Time Schedule |
| Official Short / Detailed Notification (CEN 04/2026) | 13 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 13 September 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Correction Window | 16 September to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 26 September to 30 September 2026 |
| 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) | To Be Announced |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Recruitment Overview
| Specification Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement Number | CEN No. 04/2026 |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,029 Posts |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Pay Level-6 (7th CPC Pay Matrix, Initial Pay ₹35,400 + Allowances) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Selection Process | 1st Stage CBT → 2nd Stage CBT → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) |
| Official Website Portal | rrbapply.gov.in / rrbcdg.gov.in |
Post-Wise Vacancies & Salary Scale
Selected candidates receive a salary structure under Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), with initial basic pay along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical perks.
| Post Designation | Minimum Qualification Requirement | Pay Level & Initial Pay |
| Junior Engineer (JE – Various Streams) | 3-Year Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech Degree in relevant Engineering Stream | Level-6 (Basic Pay ₹35,400/- pm) |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 3-Year Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Any Discipline) | Level-6 (Basic Pay ₹35,400/- pm) |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.) with Physics and Chemistry | Level-6 (Basic Pay ₹35,400/- pm) |
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit & Qualifications
1. Educational Qualifications (As on Closing Date)
- Junior Engineer (JE): 3-Year Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, or allied branches from a recognized Institution/University.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): 3-Year Diploma or Engineering Degree in any discipline.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with minimum required aggregate marks.
2. Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
| Community / Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST Candidates | 5 Years Relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years Relaxation |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – UR/EWS) | 10 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years Relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) | Period of Service + 3 Years (Up to 8 years for SC/ST) |
RRB JE Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment process consists of four progressive stages:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1): Screening Test
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 2): Main Technical Test
- Document Verification (DV): Original Certificate Verification
- Medical Examination (ME): Fitness Standards Test (A-3, B-1, B-2, or C-1 as applicable)
1st Stage CBT Exam Pattern (Screening)
- Total Questions: 100 Objective MCQs
- Total Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every incorrect answer.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science (Physics/Chemistry/Life Sciences up to 10th standard) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
2nd Stage CBT Exam Pattern (Shortlisted Candidates)
- Total Questions: 150 Objective MCQs
- Total Duration: 120 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted per wrong response.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (Engineering Discipline) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Application Fee & Refund Structure
As per Railway Recruitment Board rules, a portion of the application fee is refunded back to the candidate’s bank account after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT:
| Category | Application Fee | Refund Amount (After CBT 1) |
| Unreserved (UR) / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400/- (Deducting bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC | ₹250/- | ₹250/- (Full refund deducting bank charges) |
How to Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to submit your online application on the official RRB portal:
- Go to the official application website:
rrbapply.gov.in. - Click on “Apply” and choose “Create an Account” for One-Time Registration (OTR), or log in if you already have account credentials.
- Fill in your basic details like Full Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number.
- Log in using your registered credentials and select CEN No. 04/2026 (Junior Engineer/DMS/CMA).
- Select your preferred RRB Zone (e.g., Ranchi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Prayagraj, etc.) and post preferences.
- Fill in educational qualifications, marks, passing year, and category details.
- Capture your live photograph through webcam/mobile camera and upload scanned signature in the specified JPG format.
- Upload community certificate (SC/ST PDF format if opting for Free Rail Travel Pass).
- Enter valid Bank Account details (Account Number & IFSC Code) to receive the fee refund after appearing in Stage 1 CBT.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the form. Download and print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. RRB JE Recruitment 2026 CEN 04/2026 ke liye online application form kab tak bhara ja sakta hai?
Online registration 14 August 2026 se shuru ho chuka hai aur apply karne ki last date 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM) hai.
2. Kya Final Year Diploma ya B.Tech students RRB JE vacancy 2026 me apply kar sakte hain?
Nahi, application form ki last date (13 September 2026) tak candidate ke paas Final Pass Marksheet aur Certificate/Degree hona anivarya hai.
3. RRB Junior Engineer Exam me Negative Marking kitni hoti hai?
RRB JE CBT 1 aur CBT 2 dono exams me 1/3rd (0.33) marks ki negative marking hoti hai har galat uttar par.
4. RRB JE application fee refund kab aur kaise milta hai?
Candidate dwara 1st Stage CBT (CBT 1) exam me appear hone ke baad application form me diye gaye Bank Account me refund transfer kar diya jata hai (UR/OBC ko ₹400 aur SC/ST/Women/PwBD ko ₹250).
5. RRB JE 2026 ke under kitne vacancies par b भर्ती nikali gayi hai?
CEN 04/2026 ke antargat kul 4,029 vacancies par Junior Engineer (JE), DMS, aur CMA posts ke liye recruitment ho raha hai.
