The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced RRB JE Recruitment 2026 through CEN No. 04/2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 3,993 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) across various Railway Recruitment Boards.
Eligible candidates with the required engineering diploma qualifications can submit their applications online from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026.
This recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates holding a three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline. Candidates interested in these railway jobs should carefully check the eligibility requirements, vacancy distribution, examination pattern, fee structure and other details before applying.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Recruitment | RRB JE Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 04/2026 |
| Name of Posts | Junior Engineer (JE) & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 Posts |
| RRB Guwahati Vacancies | 329 Posts |
| Qualification | Three-Year Diploma in Engineering |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Fee | ₹250/- or ₹500/- |
RRB JE Vacancy Details
The recruitment is being conducted for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts. Out of the total 3,993 vacancies, 329 posts are available under RRB Guwahati.
Post Details
Post Name: Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Total Vacancies: 3,993 Posts
RRB Guwahati: 329 Posts
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400/- per month, along with other allowances applicable as per Railway rules.
RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| RRB Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 143 |
| Ajmer | 252 |
| Bengaluru | 298 |
| Bhopal | 113 |
| Bhubaneswar | 86 |
| Bilaspur | 124 |
| Chandigarh | 183 |
| Chennai | 362 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 |
| Guwahati | 329 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 |
| Kolkata | 457 |
| Malda | 30 |
| Mumbai | 411 |
| Muzaffarpur | 17 |
| Patna | 73 |
| Prayagraj | 340 |
| Ranchi | 122 |
| Secunderabad | 110 |
| Siliguri | 92 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Total | 3,993 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should satisfy the prescribed age and educational requirements for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026.
Age Limit
The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 33 years as on 1 January 2027.
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to Government of India rules.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
Educational Qualification
The required qualification depends on the post and engineering discipline. Candidates must possess the prescribed diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Junior Engineer – Electrical
Candidates should have a three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or an accepted combination/sub-stream of these basic engineering disciplines from a recognized university or institution.
Junior Engineer – Civil
Applicants should have a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or a three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. An accepted combination of Civil Engineering sub-streams may also be considered as per the recruitment notification.
Junior Engineer – Track Machine
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in one of the relevant disciplines, including:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
An accepted combination of relevant engineering sub-streams may also be eligible.
Junior Engineer – Mechanical
A three-year Diploma in any prescribed relevant discipline is required, such as:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Machining
- Instrumentation and Control
- Tools and Machining
- Tools and Die Making
- Automobile Engineering
- Production Engineering
Junior Engineer – Diesel Electrical
Candidates should have a three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or an accepted combination of the relevant engineering sub-streams.
Junior Engineer – S&T / Telecommunication
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in relevant disciplines such as:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Information Technology
- Communication Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
Accepted combinations of the relevant basic engineering streams may also be considered.
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
For the DMS post, candidates should hold a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Medical Standards
Candidates selected for different posts must meet the prescribed Railway medical standards.
| Medical Standard | Vision Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-3 | Distance vision 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6; colour, binocular, night and mesopic vision tests required |
| B-1 | Distance vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6; colour, binocular, night and mesopic vision tests required |
| B-2 | Distance vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6; binocular vision test required |
| C-1 | Distance vision 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses; near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
Candidates should carefully check the medical standard applicable to the particular post before submitting their application.
Application Fee
The examination fee varies according to the candidate’s category.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | ₹250/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹250/- |
| Female | ₹250/- |
| Transgender | ₹250/- |
| Minorities | ₹250/- |
| Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250/- |
| Other Candidates | ₹500/- |
Fee Payment
The examination fee can be paid online using available payment methods such as:
- Internet Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
Fee Refund
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC categories will be eligible for a refund of ₹250/-, after applicable bank charges, provided they appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
For other candidates, ₹400/- will be refunded after applicable bank charges on appearing in CBT-I.
Selection Process
The RRB JE selection procedure will be completed through multiple stages:
- Computer Based Test – Stage I (CBT-I)
- Computer Based Test – Stage II (CBT-II)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Candidates need to qualify at the respective stages to proceed further in the recruitment process.
RRB JE CBT-I Exam Pattern
CBT-I is primarily a screening examination for shortlisting candidates for the second-stage CBT.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Duration for eligible scribe users: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
CBT-I Subject-Wise Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT-II according to their normalized CBT-I marks and merit.
RRB JE CBT-II Exam Pattern
Candidates qualifying for the second stage will be shortlisted on the basis of their normalized CBT-I performance. Up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies may be shortlisted for CBT-II, depending on merit and the applicable recruitment rules.
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Duration for eligible scribe users: 160 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
CBT-II Subject-Wise Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Recommended Book for RRB JE Preparation
Candidates preparing for the RRB JE examination can use standard engineering textbooks along with dedicated railway recruitment preparation materials. A suitable RRB JE preparation guide may also help candidates revise the CBT syllabus and practise objective questions.
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official RRB application portal. The basic application procedure is given below:
- Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.
- Open the application link for CEN 04/2026.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter your personal and educational information carefully.
- Select the appropriate RRB and post preferences as applicable.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the examination fee through the available online payment options.
- Review all entered information before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save a copy of the completed application for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that all information provided in the application matches their original documents.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Ends | 13 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 16 to 25 September 2026 |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Helpline
Candidates facing difficulties with the application process can contact the recruitment helpline during working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
Conclusion
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 offers 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts in different railway zones. Candidates holding the required three-year Diploma in Engineering can apply online within the prescribed application period.
Applicants should carefully verify the post-wise educational qualification, age requirements, medical standards and other conditions before completing the application. Candidates are also advised to keep a copy of the submitted application and payment details safely for future use.
