RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS).
A total of 3,993 vacancies are available under this recruitment. Eligible candidates can submit their online application through the official RRB websites.
RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
- Notification / CEN: 25 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 14 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 15 September 2026
- Application Modification Window: 16 September to 25 September 2026
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 3,993 Posts
The vacancies are distributed among different RRBs, Railway Zones and Production Units. The recruitment includes various Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T and other engineering departments along with Depot Material Superintendent (DMS).
Major posts include:
- Junior Engineer / Electrical
- Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRD
- Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRS
- Junior Engineer / Civil
- Junior Engineer / Civil / Design Drawing and Estimation
- Junior Engineer / P. Way
- Junior Engineer / Works
- Junior Engineer / Track Machine
- Junior Engineer / Carriage and Wagon
- Junior Engineer / Mechanical
- Junior Engineer / Mechanical (Workshop)
- Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical
- Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical
- Junior Engineer / S&T / Signal
- Junior Engineer / S&T / Telecommunication
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
RRB-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
| RRB | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 45 | 24 | 19 | 38 | 17 | 143 |
| Ajmer | 110 | 41 | 10 | 68 | 23 | 252 |
| Bengaluru | 119 | 45 | 23 | 79 | 32 | 298 |
| Bhopal | 54 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 8 | 113 |
| Bhubaneswar | 40 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 9 | 86 |
| Bilaspur | 51 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 124 |
| Chandigarh | 77 | 31 | 13 | 49 | 13 | 183 |
| Chennai | 145 | 59 | 35 | 81 | 42 | 362 |
| Gorakhpur | 67 | 44 | 22 | 40 | 25 | 198 |
| Guwahati | 132 | 52 | 27 | 87 | 31 | 329 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 86 | 16 | 12 | 27 | 11 | 152 |
| Kolkata | 195 | 58 | 51 | 101 | 52 | 457 |
| Malda | 9 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 30 |
| Mumbai | 175 | 67 | 36 | 96 | 37 | 411 |
| Muzaffarpur | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| Patna | 26 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 73 |
| Prayagraj | 164 | 49 | 33 | 67 | 27 | 340 |
| Ranchi | 49 | 21 | 8 | 31 | 13 | 122 |
| Secunderabad | 68 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 110 |
| Siliguri | 35 | 12 | 7 | 26 | 12 | 92 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 101 |
| Grand Total | 1699 | 624 | 363 | 913 | 394 | 3993 |
Railway / Zone / Production Unit-wise Vacancy Details
CEN 04/2026 में vacancies अलग-अलग Railway Zones और Production Units में वितरित की गई हैं। नीचे official Annexure-B के अनुसार category-wise vacancy breakup दिया गया है.
| Railway / PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLW | 13 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 40 |
| CLW | 30 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 70 |
| CR | 147 | 56 | 35 | 78 | 32 | 348 |
| ECR | 37 | 24 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 100 |
| ECoR | 40 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 9 | 86 |
| ER | 112 | 36 | 36 | 46 | 35 | 265 |
| ICF | 20 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 48 |
| MCF | 9 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 26 |
| METRO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NCR | 130 | 31 | 18 | 49 | 18 | 246 |
| NER | 52 | 20 | 7 | 29 | 10 | 118 |
| NFR | 167 | 64 | 34 | 113 | 43 | 421 |
| NR | 120 | 45 | 23 | 70 | 22 | 280 |
| NWR | 73 | 26 | 10 | 40 | 18 | 167 |
| RCF | 64 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 109 |
| RDSO | 6 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 54 |
| RWF | 13 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 32 |
| SCR | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
| SCoR | 61 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 91 |
| SECR | 33 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 80 |
| SER | 107 | 39 | 20 | 70 | 26 | 262 |
| SR | 170 | 61 | 44 | 91 | 49 | 415 |
| SWR | 106 | 40 | 20 | 73 | 27 | 266 |
| WCR | 89 | 30 | 9 | 52 | 12 | 192 |
| WR | 93 | 43 | 27 | 66 | 27 | 256 |
| Grand Total | 1699 | 624 | 363 | 913 | 394 | 3993 |
Category-wise Total Vacancies
UR: 1,699 Posts
SC: 624 Posts
ST: 363 Posts
OBC: 913 Posts
EWS: 394 Posts
Total: 3,993 Posts
Note: Railway/PU-wise vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased according to the requirements of the Railway Administration. Candidates should check the official CEN 04/2026 vacancy table before selecting their RRB, post and Railway/PU preferences.
The exact vacancy and reservation details should be checked in the RRB-wise vacancy table given in the official CEN.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the post.
For different JE posts, candidates must possess the prescribed 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are also accepted where prescribed.
Relevant disciplines include Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Civil, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Instrumentation & Control, IT, Communication, Computer Science and other disciplines as applicable to the respective post.
For Depot Material Superintendent (DMS):
- Three Years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
- B.E./B.Tech is also acceptable in lieu of a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the same discipline.
Important: ITI qualification alone is not sufficient for the JE/DMS posts under this CEN. Candidates must fulfil the prescribed Diploma/B.E./B.Tech qualification for the post they are applying for.
Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as on 01 January 2027.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age relaxation for eligible reserved categories will be applicable as per Railway Recruitment Board rules mentioned in the notification.
Application Fee
- General / Other Candidates: ₹500
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC Candidates: ₹250
Candidates appearing in the 1st Stage CBT will be eligible for refund of the applicable examination fee after deduction of bank charges, as per the notification.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of:
- CBT-1
- CBT-2
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
The dates for CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination will be communicated through the official RRB websites.
RRB JE CBT-1 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer Based Test
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer
Subject-wise distribution:
- Mathematics – 30 Questions / 30 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Questions / 25 Marks
- General Awareness – 15 Questions / 15 Marks
- General Science – 30 Questions / 30 Marks
RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer
Subject-wise distribution:
- General Awareness – 15 Questions / 15 Marks
- Physics & Chemistry – 15 Questions / 15 Marks
- Basics of Computers & Applications – 10 Questions / 10 Marks
- Basics of Environment & Pollution Control – 10 Questions / 10 Marks
- Technical Abilities – 100 Questions / 100 Marks
The Technical Abilities section will be based on the relevant engineering discipline/exam group applicable to the post.
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates have to apply online through the official RRB websites.
Candidates should carefully read the complete CEN before submitting the application and must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed educational, age and other eligibility conditions.
Only the application link provided through the official RRB websites should be used.
Candidates must submit only one application for this CEN. Multiple applications to different RRBs or to the same RRB can lead to rejection of all applications and further disqualification.
RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 – Zone-wise Apply Links
Important: CEN 04/2026 के लिए सभी RRBs का online application centralized RRB application portal के माध्यम से किया जाएगा। Candidate को केवल एक RRB choose करना है और उसी RRB के अंतर्गत उपलब्ध Railway/Zone/Post preferences भरनी हैं। नीचे दिए गए “Apply Online” links official RRB application portal पर ले जाएंगे.
| RRB / Zone | Total Vacancy | Official Website | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 143 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Ajmer | 252 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Bengaluru | 298 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Bhopal | 113 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 86 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Bilaspur | 124 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Chandigarh | 183 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Chennai | 362 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 198 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Guwahati | 329 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 152 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Kolkata | 457 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Malda | 30 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Mumbai | 411 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 17 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Patna | 73 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Prayagraj | 340 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Ranchi | 122 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Secunderabad | 110 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Siliguri | 92 | Official Website | Apply Online |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 101 | Official Website | Apply Online |
How to Select RRB and Railway Zone?
Candidates can choose only one RRB for CEN 04/2026. After selecting the RRB, candidates can provide their preferences for the Railway Zones, posts and categories available under that selected RRB.
Important: RRB selection and preferences should be filled carefully because multiple applications to different RRBs or the same RRB can lead to rejection of all applications.
Always verify the CEN number and recruitment details on the official RRB portal before submitting the application.
Application Modification
After submission, eligible application details can be modified during the prescribed modification window by paying a modification fee of ₹250 per modification.
The details entered in the “Create an Account” form and the “Chosen RRB” cannot be modified.
Modification Window: 16 September 2026 to 25 September 2026.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must already possess the prescribed educational/technical qualification by 13 September 2026.
- Candidates waiting for the final result of the prescribed qualification should not apply.
- Candidates should keep their active mobile number and personal email ID throughout the recruitment process.
- Candidates must fulfil the prescribed medical standard for the post selected.
- Candidates should regularly check the concerned RRB’s official website for recruitment updates.
- Candidates should carefully verify all details before submitting the application.
Important Links
Detailed Official Notification
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Conclusion
RRB CEN 04/2026 is an important railway recruitment opportunity for eligible Diploma and Engineering candidates. Interested candidates should check the post-wise qualification, vacancy, medical standard and other eligibility conditions carefully before applying.
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