RRB JE Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026. A total of 3,993 vacancies have been announced in the detailed notification. The notification was released on 13 August 2026.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from 14 August 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is 13 September 2026. The earlier short notice mentioned 4,098 vacancies, but the detailed notification has now confirmed 3,993 vacancies.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advt. No. | CEN No. 04/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Vacancies | 3993 |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (Initial Pay: Rs. 35,400/-) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 September 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Short Notice Release Date: 21 July 2026
- Notification Release Date: 13 August 2026
- Starting Date to Apply Online: 14 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 13 September 2026
- Exam Date: Available Soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / EBC / ESM: Rs. 250/-
- All Female Candidates: Rs. 250/-
- Minorities / Third Gender: Rs. 250/-
- Error Correction Fee: Rs. 250/-
- Payment Mode: Online
- Refund Policy:
- General / OBC candidates will receive a Rs. 400 refund after appearing in the CBT Stage-I examination.
- All other eligible candidates will receive a full refund of Rs. 250 after appearing in the CBT Stage-I examination. The refund will be credited to the registered bank account.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027.
- Age relaxation is applicable as per Government and RRB rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) & Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Engineering Diploma / B.Tech / B.Sc. in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) & Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 3993 |
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage-I
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage-II
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
CBT Stage-I Exam Pattern:
- Negative Marking :Â 1/3rd
- Exam Mode :Â Online (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Mins |
CBT Stage-II Exam Pattern:
- Negative Marking :Â 1/3rd
- Exam Mode :Â Online (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 02 Hours |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computer & Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 02 Hours |
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
- Candidates who are interested in applying for the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 can submit their online application before the last date, 13 September 2026.
- Visit the official RRB website or the online application portal to complete the registration process.
- Fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational, and other relevant details.
- Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods, if applicable.
- Review all the information carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application form on or before 13 September 2026 and download the confirmation page for future reference.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link  Â
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
- Q1. When will the online application for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 begin?
- Answer: The online application process will start on 14 August 2026.
- Q2. What is the last date to apply online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Q3. What is the age limit for RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Candidates must be 18 to 33 years of age as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.
- Q4. What is the educational qualification required for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Candidates should possess an Engineering Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, or B.Sc. in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution. Applicants are advised to read the official notification for post-wise eligibility details.
- Q5. What is the official website of the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)?
- Answer: The official RRB website is https://indianrailways.gov.in/. Candidates can also apply through the official RRB online application portal when the application window is active.